Decorating Tips and Tricks

Small is the new BIG! Listen and learn how to style a small space; how styling a small space different from styling a big space and key tips to getting it right so a small space lives large. Let's discuss!

Flexibiity is key, as is removing clutter, but there is so much more to it in this master class on small space styling - LISTEN IN!

DTT Defines: Tester

Kelly's crush is the white ceramic & gold 29" Julian Lamp with shade. See it ⁠HERE⁠ NOTE - there was a price increase since Kelly's purchase. If y...

Achieve the effortlessly elegant style of the French with our decorating advice and tips. 

What is it about the French? They seem to create gorgeous interiors effortlessly without taking a designer approach. Let's talk about how they do it.

The Oeil de Boeuf mirror is such a unique look. You can find one ⁠HERE⁠

DTT Defines: Intaglio

Today's Crushes:

Kelly's crush is the home decor site Mintwood Home - have a look ⁠HERE⁠.

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Are you over decorating your home? Does it look stiff and just a little too perfect? Do you have just too much stuff? Yikes - does it look like you are trying too hard? If so you are over-decorating. We discuss how to avoid over-decorating today.

Kelly mentioned the episode on how to work with patterns (episode 15) and you can listen to it ⁠HERE⁠

DTT defines rafter tails

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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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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...

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...

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.

Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large...

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...

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.

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Crushes:

Kelly's...

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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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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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!

Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the...

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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Love the Nancy Meyers look? Here's how to get it in your home.

You might enjoy this YouTube video where the designer shares his thoughts behind the elements of the set design for the Nancy Meyers "The Holiday" movie HERE

DTT defines coupe bowl

Read the Vulture article Kelly mentioned HERE

CRUSHES: We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita's crush is the gorgeous book de...

There are several collections that are on trend right now, and we're going to discuss them. Collecting items can be fun searching for just the right addition to your collection, then there's more fun at home finding just the perfect way to arrange and display them. And the best part is that it can be done without cluttering up your home, if you do it right.

Kelly collects vintage white ironstone dishes, while Anita collects Staffordshire dishes, and French transferware dishes. As you add to your collect, be sure to keep curating and getting...

Thanks to Molly Keyes for this episode suggestion!

There are so many wonderful flooring choices, and we're covering the pros and cons of several different options.

DTT defines lumen If you want to know about your light bulb choices, listen to our light bulb episode HERE

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Anita's crush is this grounding sheet HERE

Kelly's crush for today are the perfect sweat pants at...

What is house blindness?

Why is it a problem?

How do you fix it?

We'll be addressing all of those questions in today's episode.

Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to get in on the old pricing!! Find out more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Blue is one of the most popular colors people use in decorating, and it is calming and peaceful. There's lots of reasons to use blue in your room, so we're going to talk about how to do it and share some of our favorite blue home décor items.

Anita's Blue Decor:

Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue paint ⁠HERE⁠

Benjamin Moore Water's Edge paint ⁠HERE⁠

Benjamin Moore Hale Navy paint ⁠HERE⁠

Benjamon Moore Blue Note paint ⁠HERE⁠

snow leopard blue jay fabirc ⁠HERE⁠

gable damask blueridge fabric ⁠HER...

Woohoo, summer may not officially start until next month, but it sure feels summery where we are! Let's get you all ready for summer decorating!

DTT defines Porte-cochère

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Kelly's crush is the Crouton recipe app - find it anywhere you get your apps.

Maximalism is a beautiful way of decorating your home where you add layer on layer, detail on detail and live out the more is more philosophy.

See Kelly's blog post on her visit to P Allen's Smith's home and garden HERE

DTT defines vent pipes

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IKEA has some fabulous new products and we're sharing our favorites. The price is always on point.

Here are our favorites. IKEA is not a sponsor, just a resource that we keep an eye on.

Here are our favorites, including a lot of new items.

Kelly's favorites

Utensil Crock - $9.99 

Bistro folding chair - $24.00 HERE

Flower Box Basket - $19.99 HERE

Large plant basket - $39.99 HERE

Quilt Floral/Stripes - $39.99 HERE

Vase - $29.99 

Anita's fav...

Gray was a HOT decor trend. Today we discuss whether it is still relevant and whether it is a classic choice for your home.

Did you paint your walls gray? Buy a gray sofa? Go all the way with gray? Are you thinking of painting over the gray? Take a listen before you pick up your paint brush or change your furnishings.

The cool grays are out and were really never a good choice.

We love these gray wall paints:

BM Owl Gray

BM Stonington Gray

BM...

Has the focus on resale value hurt interior design creativity? Are we all simply focused on the next owners? Are people making their homes unique to them or copies of what they think buyers want? Let's discuss.

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We have some favorite things we like to add to a room, and we're sharing our list with you today. These are all things that just make a room better.

Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to get in on the old pricing!! Find out more HERE

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It's spring, and it's time to think about your spring decor. Some people aren't into seasonal decorating ant that's okay too. We are sharing some beautiful touches you could add to your home for the spring or year-round

Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to get in on the old pricing!! Find out more HERE

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Just because it's a functional office doesn't mean it has be unattractive. Let's make it beautiful. So often home offices are seen as a space to work, and not a place that needs to be decorated. There's no reason it can't be as beautiful as the rest of your home. Let's not ignore it.

We've got lots of ideas on how to store things in an elegant way, and how to have an office that works for you.

Check out Pooky Lighting that we both love HERE Pooky Lighting...

Trims and skirted tables can add so much to a room. Let's discuss how to add both of these and what they add to a room.

Both of these were out for a long time, but they are back!

DTT defines Dutch doors

We talked about the burlap skirted table HERE

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What is the unexpected red theory and what do you need to know about it? Let's discuss!

Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's...

Today we are discussing a gorgeous London townhouse full of ideas you can use in your home. It's full of great ideas for color and pattern to liven up your home.

You don't have to see photos of the townhouse to get the ides, but it's a great idea to check it out to get the full benefit of the episode.

Find it HERE

This home is owned by the talented Alice Palmer who who owns Alice Palmer. co HERE

She creates beautiful lampshades, pillows...

Green is such a great color to work with in your home. It's elevates your mood and reminds us of nature. We're also sharing our favorite green décor items.

There are three studies that show the benefits of adding green to your home.

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Green paint colors

Behr In the Moment HERE

BM Storm cloud gray HERE

BM Sagebrush HERE

BM Vintage Vogue HERE

Farrow and Ball Green Smoke HERE

B...

Get the designer look without hiring one! We're covering the secrets that most designers know and use every day!

Here are a JUST a few of our tips we mentioned in this episode...listen in for the rest.

Use vintage to get a unique look! You don't want your house to look like everyone else's house.

Use color with caution!

Add luxury to every room

Layer details in the room

Add a bit of black to your room

DTT DEFINES davenport, sofa and

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Small spaces can have storage, but you have to be creative. 

The cutting board over the sink Kelly mentioned is HERE.

DTT DEFINES Bonheur-du-jour 

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CRUSHES:

Anita's crush is a set of grapefruit spoons HERE

Kelly's crush is Colleen Landry Comedy on Instagram - follow and have a listen & laugh HERE.

Wallpaper is such a great way to add personality to your home, and today we're sharing some fun ways to add wallpaper to your home.

House of Hackney wallpapers are fabulous and come in 4 sheets per roll for a pretty easy install. Visit them HERE.

See how Kelly created framed wallpaper panels HERE.

See Anita's wallpaper collection!

Her wallpaper is HERE.

Her mural is HERE.

Paintable wallpaper is an interesting option. See some examples HERE.

Win the lottery get hand painted wallpaper of course! Choose...

Whether designing, renovating or tweaking the decisions you make for your kitchen are critical. You are sure to get it all right with our tips and tricks. We cover it all from cabinets to fixtures & everything in between. Listen in to get it right!

Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It's important to get it right, since families spend so much time there, and it's the room that impacts your home value the most.

Learn all about range hoods & BTUs HERE.

Eliminate unsightly outlets with this tip. Read HERE.

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Does your living room say come and stay or go away? Let's talk about how to make it inviting and welcoming.

Check out the Hazeltine Candle Company that Kelly mentioned HERE.

Homerilla is another great source for custom drapes without the custom price. Have a look HERE.

Looking for large and or interesting art peruse these sites Juniper Print Shop and Artfully Walls

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Your bedroom is your private area that should be a relaxing retreat for you. Let's talk about the new trends that will wake it up!

The Insider is a great source for unique fabric headboards & more. Have a look HERE.

Kelly's bedroom is now painted a deep saturated golden ochre yellow from Farrow & Ball. Have a look at Sudbury Yellow HERE.

Want to lift your bed to new heights? Try a set of bed risers HERE.

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Slow decorating, what is it, and why would you want to do it in your home?

Slow food is typically so much better for you than fast food. And slow decorating is so much better for your home than fast decorating. You'll end up with a much better look that you'll be happier with.

We did another episode on slow style or decorating HERE

We mentioned an episode where we talked about Anita's mom feels about sofas. You can listen HERE.

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There are rumblings that open concept is out and closed spaces are back in. What's going on? Let's discuss!

Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE

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What are your undertones? We're talking about those tones that you may not notice at first glance, but affect how the paint colors work together. Let's discuss.

Listen in & learn about undertones & you'll crack the code of neutrals in your decor.

Kelly's post on true gray paint colors. Read it HERE.

Neutrals we love:

Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray

Ben Moore Revere Pewter

Ben Moore Gray

Ben Moore Huntington White

Sherwin Williams Natural Choice

Farrow & Ball Blue Leaning Gray

Ben...

It's time to get your stuff together and get it organized. Today we're sharing some of our favorite organization tips.

We love organizing our homes, and it's amazing how great it feels to know where everything is, and to have purged your home of unnecessary clutter.

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Anita's favorite shoe organizer is HERE.

Anita's label maker that w...