Decorating Tips and Tricks

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Treasure Hunting Tips - Summer Classic Aug 13, 2025

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Sharing our personal secrets on shopping for antiques, consignment, estate sales, thrift and market places. We know where and how to get the goods. Now you will too! Listen in...

If you want to study American silver hallmarks, try Kovel’s American silvermarks ⁠HERE⁠

If you want to study English silver hallmarks, try Jackson’s Guide to Hallmarks ⁠HERE⁠

CRUSHES:

Anita is crushing on the audiobook Eliza Hamilton: The extraordinary life and times of the wife of Alexander Hamilton ⁠HERE⁠

Kelly loves these rose pruning gloves. Click ⁠HERE⁠

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 16:22 / 21:59

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Summer Crushin' - Sharing our Summer Loves Aug 06, 2025

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The tribe has spoken and we listened. Everyone loves the crushes we share, so today we are sharing an episode chocked full of new crushes. Enjoy!

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Anita's Crushes are:

Porcelain chinoiserie tissue holders HERE

Faux bamboo console table HERE

Caspari Green rattan plate chargers HERE

Caspari Tulipeire HERE

Rattan tray HERE

rattan bar cart HERE and HERE

scalloped rattan side table HERE

Juliska green glass candlestick holders HERE

Juliska melamine salad plates in a bamboo pattern $24 HERE

Set of 3 16x24 William Morris prints for a little over $100 HERE

Kelly's Summer Crushes are:

Home:

Wicker scalloped valance - Etsy - HERE

Sink skirts & more - Etsy - HERE

Set of 2 black with gold interior drum shades - HERE $25

St Frank Black Daisy Suzani pillow - HERE

Garden:

Dandelion Solar Lights for garden pack of 2 warm white - HERE $17.99

Book:

New Romantic Garden book by Jo Thompson - HERE

Summer clothes:

Jack Rodgers Crochet sandal - HERE

Madewell V neck Northside tank - under $20.00 variety of colors - HERE

100% cotton block print sarong black & white floral/stripe band - HERE - 19.99

Sunhat wrap visor with wide brim - HERE

DTT DEFINES THE MICROWAVE and it's history

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 9:50 / 16:18

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Complementary Colors - DTT Classic Jul 30, 2025

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We have something complementary for you today ... a lesson in COMPLEMENTARY colors and how to use them to your advantage in your decorating.

Blue - Orange

Yellow - Purple

Green - Red

Yup, those are the 'complementary' colors, but are they or are they not.

Science says they are and we explain how you can use them in your home to great effect.

Plus we ring in on things like the Howard Johnson's logo and what to do with your kids when you want to DIY... all in this one episode. Tune in for all that and more...

and more, like our crushes:

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Crushes: Kelly has fallen for grocery tote bags that look like old fashioned picnic baskets. Have a look ⁠HERE⁠.

Anita shares a podcast she is enjoying the Graham Norton Show. Find it ⁠HERE⁠.

We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are ⁠HERE⁠

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠HERE⁠ Kelly's Youtube ⁠HERE⁠ Kelly's blog ⁠HERE⁠

Anita's IG ⁠HERE⁠ Anita's blog ⁠HERE⁠

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XX, Anita & Kelly

DI - 12:00 / 16:43

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North Facing Room Solutions - DTT Plus Jul 25, 2025

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Do you have a north facing room, or even a room that just stays dark all day? We are talking about how to deal with the low light levels and there are several tricks we're sharing today.

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 9:39

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There is ROOM are You Using it Right? Jul 23, 2025

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If you have a room you aren't using, why not? Let's talk about all the ways you could repurpose an empty space.

How about a flower room? Check out Charlotte Moss's flower room HERE.

DTT talks Velcro

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Crushes:

Anita's crush are these inexpensive faux bamboo edge plates. She uses them as chargers underneath luncheon sized plates HERE

Kelly's crush is the book ( particularly the audio version ) In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware. End the suspense and get your copy HERE.

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 14:07 / 24:01

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Dining Room Mistakes !! Jul 16, 2025

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Dining Room Mistakes You Might Be Making - We Can Help!

Dining rooms are often ignored or decorated once then forgotten. Dining rooms can be so beautifully done without a lot of work, so let's talk about the common mistakes people make and how to fix them.

DTT defines stoop

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Crushes:

Kelly's crush is the radio show turned podcast The Splendid Table. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Anita's crush is the beautiful and colorful tray. Be sure to look for option Multi F HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 10:45 /17:23

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Decorator Secret ...hint You Can Feel It! Jul 09, 2025

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Riddle me this, if it's there, you don't notice it, but if it's missing, you know something feels off. It's texture, and it's so important to any room.

Tour Lenny Kravtiz's Paris home HERE

Kelly's product suggestions for adding texture:

Rattan vase - HERE

Rattan tissue box cover - HERE

Tray/bowl - HERE

Scalloped rattan mirror - HERE

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Anita's favorite products for adding texture:

She just bought these chairs and loves them - HERE

Rattan side table HERE

Cool rattan bar cart HERE

Rattan console table HERE

Rattan trays HERE

DTT DEFINES Cupola

Kelly's crush is Mel Robbin's interview with Dr. Stacy Sims. Listen HERE

Anita's crush is a set of rattan pagodas HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 8:51 / 18:29

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90's Trends That Are Serving Now! Jul 02, 2025

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So many looks from the 90s are back, and we're here for it! These are fun looks that we think you're going to love.

Think gingham, stripes, and soft colors with all of the trimmings. Things were frilly and so fun.

Anita's wallpaper is ⁠HERE⁠ and the mural is ⁠HERE⁠.

We already did the episode on using plates on your walls ⁠HERE⁠.

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Anita's new very colorful bed skirt is ⁠HERE⁠.

DTT defines Liming

Crushes

Anita's crush is a Pooky lamp that is corded. It's small and charming ⁠HERE⁠.

Kelly's crush is an inexpensive cordless lamp that looks great & works well. Get one ⁠HERE⁠.

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 8:08 / 15:24

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Plates on the Wall - Weird or Wonderful? Jun 27, 2025

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Plates on the wall - There are so many different ways to hang plates on the wall, and there's a lot to figure out. Which colors, patterns, shapes, and brands should you use? Can you mix just anything or do you need to stick to a color palette? Should they be symmetrical or should they be freeform? Let's discuss!

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click listen in apple podcasts.

XX,

Anita & Kelly

DI - 12:20

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Decorate Your Living Room Like a Pro - DTT Classic Jun 25, 2025

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Decorate like the pros do - living room is edition, is all about this public room in your home. Listen and get all the tips & tricks to make this very forward facing room FABULOUS!

When picking out artwork for your room, use the tips from this episode ⁠HERE⁠

Selecting a rug? Listen ⁠HERE⁠

So many lamp choices! Listen to this episode on choosing lamps ⁠HERE⁠

We've got tips on how to deal with all of those wires ⁠HERE⁠

Our IG feature today is Charlotte Lucas ⁠HERE⁠

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Kelly's crush is working out with Heather Robertson on Youtube ⁠HERE⁠

Anita's crush is her new Kobalt electric mower ⁠HERE⁠

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠HERE⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠HERE⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠HERE⁠

Anita's IG ⁠HERE⁠

Anita's blog ⁠HERE⁠

xx,

Kelly & Anita

DI - 15:38 / 21:11

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