Decorating Tips and Tricks
Decorating tips and advice to help you create a beautiful home. Listening is like hiring a decorator, but it is free! Free and fun ~ lots of laughs mixed in with practical, useful & stylish decorating advice. Pull up a chair and join us!
Decorating Questions Answered - DTT Hot Takes!
We have some hot takes on 3 topics today. Do we agree on these? Let's see!
We talked about negative space in this episode. We did an entire episode on negative space you can listen to HERE
We talked about Instagram account, The Alluring Home, who converted her ex-husband's closet into a dish closet HERE. It's fabulous.
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Kelly's...
Trend Report 2027
Oh the trends that are coming in 2027 are pretty fun. Let's discuss.
Check out the lacquered furniture at Arhaus HERE.
Kelly's crush is a video series featuring Italian grandmothers making their favorite recipes - A Nana. Watch HERE.
Anita's crush is the podcast and YouTube channel The Rest is History HERE.
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Fall Decorating a New Approach
A few lovely fall items that give that subtle nod to the season:
Tartan Wool pillow cover HERE -
Tapestry Wall Hanging HERE
Burlap lampshades HERE
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Kelly's crush is the collection of headboards from Rifle Paper Company. Have a look HERE.
Anita's crush the show I escaped to the Country on YouTube HERE.
Need help with...
Coffee Tables - A Master Class - DTT Classic
Get your cup of coffee, because we're going to discuss that thing in front of the sofa that you set the coffee on.
We found several different types of coffee tables you might enjoy. Here are the specific coffee tables we mentioned.
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Braelyn Floor Shelf Coffee Table with Storage $315 HERE
Nyah 4 Legs Coffee Table with Storage...
What Designers Hate and People Love
It's like Rotten Tomatoes for design. The 'experts' might hate it, but people love these things.
Tiny rug by your sink? How a look HERE for an alternative.
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Anita's updated Amazon favorites are HERE
CRUSHES:
Kelly's crush is the Chromologist podcast by Farrow & Ball. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. The Emma Burns episode is particularly good!
Anita's crush is the book We Might Just...
Color Palettes Worth Another Look
These colors are back! Did you miss them? We are still absorbing the news. Honestly we are very happy to see the return of color, and today we are talking about specific color combinations.
The colors we are discussing are;
Teal and orange
Pink and red
Purple and green
Crushes
Kelly's crush is the podcast Ill Advised by Bill Nighy HERE (Anita loves it too)
Anita's crush is a YouTube video of Bunny Williams' New York Apartment HERE
And the podcast Wangin On...
Small Touches Big Style - summer series
It is said that design is in the details.
Well, we think it is everywhere big & small, ... but the details definitely separate a nice room from a fabulous room.
Details give personality, charm & style to your decor.
Today we give you several simple ideas for adding details that will easily make your rooms fabulous!
Use Kelly's idea for hanging mirrors or art.
Hardware can be a wonderful detail that enhances your decor. Listen ot the hardware episode HERE.
Add sprigs in bud vases all over your house...
Stylish Fall Decor Ideas - summer series
Summer is officially over and we are very excited to be talking about fall decor!
Our best advice is to go natural and simple. We don't like the idea of spending a fortune of decor that you just use once. If you are going to buy something for the fall, invest in something worth keeping and using every year.
Be sure to check out Anita's Cedar Hill Farmhouse wallpaper collection on the Cedar Hill Farmhouse website HERE.
You can also go straight to the wallpaper site HERE...
If We Could Do It Over - Summer Series
We have some thoughts on our design choices in the past. Did we make some mistakes?
Anita admits that maybe the glass front cabinets in her kitchen were a mistake.
Kelly talks about her sink that is chipping HERE.
DTT defines Mood Board
CRUSHES:
Anita's crush is the book Charlotte Moss Entertains HERE
Kelly's crush is a house tour HERE.
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The Art of Collecting - Summer Series
Are you a collector? Do you have a passion for dishes, or linens or something else? Let's talk about how to collect without becoming a hoarder. What are the do's and don'ts of collecting?
First, try to curate your collections so that you just have your favorite pieces, the best of the best. You don't need a hundred items to make it a curated collection. Next try to do a write up on the items for future generations. Why are you collecting the items? What is their importance to you or your family? Make a note of...
Is There a Date Stamp on Your Decor? - Summer Series
Dating is great, but living in a dated home not so much.
Today, we're talking about things that will date your home. Some things you will want to avoid.
And let's discuss ways to keep your home from looking dated in the future. We want your home to always look perfectly on point, and always in style. Let's talk about strategies to keep your home out of the dated category.
Find your own style. Take a listen to learn how to do it HERE.
Take a listen to...
A Neutral Room - Learn to Get It Right! Summer Series
Doing neutrals right is more complicated that you would think. We're talking about undertones of colors, textures, and what you need to do neutrals right.
Black works so well in a neutral room. Check out our episode on adding black to a room HERE.
Check out the pillow covers from Jolie Marche HERE.
DTT DEFINES Ormolu
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10 Must Have Living Room Essentials - Summer Series
Get ready for our favorite tips for decorating a living room. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the decisions you need to make for a living room, so what should you focus on? What is most important? Let's discuss.
The etagere that served as Anita's inspiration for her new home is HERE.
Kelly mentioned these episodes that compliment this episode
What to splurge on HERE
What to not splurge on HERE.
DTT DEFINES china, porcelain, and bone china...
Copy & Paste Decorating NEVER Works - Learn to Translate Instead
Copy and paste decorating NEVER works. Learn to translate what you love so it works for you and your home with us today.
Remember the most copied rooms are not the best designed, the best designed rooms are the most considered.
Looking for amazing decor on Amazon? Anita has updated her favorite picks HERE.
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Kelly's crush is "Love Story" the beautiful & tragic...
Rapid Fire Decor Tips - fast and fundamental
Today we are talking twice as fast to get as many tips in this episode as possible. Get your pen ready, because we're sharing our very favorite tips in our 'fast and furious' mode!
Looking for amazing decor on Amazon? Anita has updated her favorite picks HERE.
Kelly's app is getting fantastic feedback - give it a try HERE.
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Anita's crush is...
How To MAXIMIZE Your Outdoor Spaces
We are talking about making every inch count to make a small porch live big.
Dandelion / Sparkler solar lights are so pretty tucked in your containers or flower beds. Light up your outdoor space with these
dainty whimsical lights. Get a pack or two HERE.
How about a gazing ball as a garden focal point? Get one HERE.
Give Kelly's app a try! Check it out HERE.
Looking for amazing decor on Amazon? Anita has updated her favorite picks HERE.
Kelly's crush is the podcast Talking Gardens...
Make Better Choices - We Teach You How
Stop! You don't need more stuff! Let's talk about the real problem. Maybe rather than adding something to your room, you need to remove something.
Anita's crush is the YouTube video about Rebecca Vizard and her gorgeous, quirky Louisiana home HERE
Kelly's crush is the movie Sentimental Value. See the trailer HERE.
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Looking for amazing decor on Amazon? Anita has updated her...
Rapid Fire Organizing Tips - DTT Classic
We've got so many super simple ways to de-clutter your home, and we're going rapid fire today, so get out your pencil!
DTT DEFINES: Chiavari chair
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CRUSHES:
Kelly's crush is the wonderful YouTube yoga instructor Charlie Follows. Check out Charlie's channel HERE.
Anita's crush is this charming pink toaster HERE.
Looking for amazing decor on...
What YOU Keep, Why and How to Stop!
What are you keeping and why? Let's discuss what's in your house, and why letting go feels so hard. It certainly helped us to understand ourselves and our family members. And maybe it will help you sort through your things and make some hard decisions.
The things we keep represent
memoriesidentityhopes for the futureguiltobligationcomfortand even fearListen to our episode on the art of Swedish Death cleaning HERE
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Summer Decorating Trends 2026
Is your home ready for summer? School's out and we're here to help get your home ready for the summer months.
Anita is focused on entertaining, and has lots of ideas for your table. You can find the items she mentioned in the episode HERE.
Looking for amazing decor on Amazon? Anita has updated her favorite picks HERE.
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The rattan pagodas are HERE and tole...
Decorate Without Losing Your Mind !
Are you frustrated with your decorating project? Deep breaths and let's talk about how to keep from being overwhelmed with your project. We've got several great tips on how to approach a project in a way that doesn't feel so stressful.
Join Kelly on her app Home Design Coach. Click HERE to learn more!
Looking for amazing decor on Amazon? Anita has updated her favorite picks HERE.
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Color Predictions - DTT Plus
Are the hot colors predictions for 2026 really a blaze? Today we take a look at what paint brands & industry experts declared for 2026 to see if any of those colors have made it onto your walls and into your homes.
Check out this funny SNL skit on Farrow and Ball paints HERE.
Create a home you will LOVE along with Kelly on her app - Home Design Coach. Check out HERE !
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...
Do You Have Style?
Style - Do you have it? Want to know how to get it? Today we are sharing the secrets to developing a signature style.
Curious about Kelly's App - Home Design Coach? You should be... It is fantastic! Check it out HERE.
Kelly's style icon to know is India Hicks. See India's vibe, homes and style in these places:
Her site HERE
Her IG HERE
Her books HERE, HERE, and HERE
Anita thinks Paula Sutton has a very unique and joyful personal style
Her book...
DeBunking Decorating Myths That May Have You Fooled
Beware of these decorating myths! Let's discuss these 'rules' that aren't really rules!
This first myth is - Small rooms must be painted white - FALSE!
Have you taken the decorating quiz on Kelly's new app?
No obligation when you check it out and get your personalized plan. Visit studio.com/kelly or simply click HERE to experience it!
Anita has updated her Amazon page with many new beautiful items for your home. HERE.
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Is Your Living Room Stuck in 2010?
Is your living room stuck in the past? If it is, we're here to help you update it.
Move away from the cold gray color!
Make sure your furniture isn't all 'matchy-matchy.'
Use flexible seating
These are just a few of our tips from the episode today.
Listen to our episode about the Nancy Meyers look HERE.
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Save on a House YOU Truly LOVE !
Thrilled that many of you have subscribed to my new app Home Design Coach !
I am really looking forward to working with you on creating a home you truly love.
For those of you who haven't heard about the app or those who are interested but have questions...I popped in today to answer some of the questions I have received since the launch.
Listen in to learn more and if you didn't listen to the prior episode about the app tune in there to get additional details ... or better yet, head to...
Is Your House Depressing? We Can Help!
Is your house depressing? We are here to help you make it a happy place. Let's talk about the things that might be making your home feel sad.
For starters, make sure you have good lighting and you've decluttered your home.
Kelly's App - Home Design Coach is fantastic! Have you checked it out? Right now save 20% and have Kelly help you design a home you truly LOVE! Go HERE to see what it is all about and subscribe. The special launch pricing ends on May 8th - don't miss out!
Crushes:
<...It's Transformational - Join Me!
Your home TRANSFORMATION awaits HERE !
Hi Everyone,
Are you dreaming of living in a home you truly love?
Let's make that dream a reality starting today!
It's Kelly...popping in with a special opportunity for you.
It's an opportunity to create a home you truly love with me as your design teacher and guide.
The teachings, experience and results will be tailored to you!
You can join me for this opportunity on the new app I created with Studio.com.
...
New to Decorating? We've Got You Covered - DTT Classic
New to decorating? We've got you covered!! We've got a lot of thoughts for someone who is just starting out in their decorating journey.
We're sharing some of our favorite tips for you.
If you are just starting out, check out these episodes,
Design lessons that will make you a better decorator HERE
When to splurge and when to save HERE
DTT defines Beidermeier
Find out more about Beidermeier furniture HERE.
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Wood Drenching - Yay or Nay? DTT Plus
Wood drenching is a room that is full of wood. It could be on the walls, the ceiling, the floor and so much more. We're discussing what it is and why you might or might not want to do 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...
Renovation Rules You Won't Want to Break!
Don't start a renovation project without listening to this episode. Before you pick anything out, first think about how you use your home, not how you would like to use your home, not how other people use their homes, but about how you and your family live there.
A few tips include - invest where it matters most and don't focus on trends, but on classic design that is always in style.
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Painting Tricks Designers Use and You Can Too!
We're sharing some painting secrets for your home. There are so many things you can do with paint in your home, like color drenching. Take into account the color of the light in the room by always looking at samples in the actual room where the color will go. You also might want to know the LRV of the paint, or the light reflective value.
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Crushes:
Kelly's...
Expensive Upgrades You May Regret!
Stop! Will your upgrade increase your home's resale value? Do you care? Let's discuss.
Some upgrades like pools or fancy appliances are probably not going to make you more money when you sell your home. Unique tiles in the bathroom and very high contrast kitchen countertops may also be an expensive upgrade that won't pay you back.
Crushes:
Kelly's crush is a darling pelted fabric lampshade. See it HERE.
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Covering It All - Everything YOU Need to Know About Window Treatments
If you are looking to add curtains, blinds, shades or something else to your windows, you'll want to hear this.
We're covering the whole list
BlindsRoller shadesRoman shadesWoven shadesHoneycomb shadesVertical blindsPlantation shuttersCurtainsWe're talking about why we like or dislike each option. A few options got 2 thumbs down from us. Can you guess which ones?
Anita's favorite source bamboo shades are HERE in the Hatteras Camel color.
Anita uses BLINDS.COM for her windows HERE.
The YouTube video on how to make a Swedish shade is...
Patina Why We Love It & What a Bit Can Do For YOU - DTT Plus
Patina, what is it and why do we love it so much?
Patina is the subtle change that develops on surfaces over time. It can happen to copper, brass, silver, wood, leather, and marble.
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Tips to Refresh Beautifully on The Cheap
It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.
Buckle your seatbelt, thrills and spills await! We love making inexpensive changes to get a big result. We're calling this cheap thrills!
Here are a few of the tips shared today.
Paint old furniture for a new fresh look
Use unique objects for artwork
Paint old wicker furniture or baskets a fun color for a change
Use an oversized basket to store extra pillows in y...
Spring is Here - Is Your House Ready?
It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.
Spring is almost here and it's time to get your house ready for Spring. Sure it's time for spring cleaning, but it also the time to refresh your decor. We're sharing what our favorite spring things to do to our homes and some specific products.
Kelly loves these items
Chintz napkins
Green linen table runner
Nest
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Our Trend is NO TREND at All
It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.
Get off the trend hamster wheel! If you are following the trends you'll always be behind, and you'll never get ahead of the game.
The anti-trend is all about going classic without worrying about what is 'in' and what's 'out'.
The anti-trend means you create your own signature style so you are never 'off-trend'. Listen to our podcast episode how to create your own style H...
Designer's Golden Ratio - The 2/3 Rule
What is the 2/3 rule and why does it matter? We'll explain and once you get it, it's super easy to use the rule.
Remember you don't need to be precise. There's no need to use a tape measurer; it's just a guideline
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Kelly's crush is the series "Knife's Edge - Chasing Michelin Stars". Check it out HERE.
Anita's crush is a new...
Micro Dosing Color -Why & How To
Microdosing color, what is it? And more importantly how do you do it?
We discussed the episode 'Do you Fear color' you can listen to it HERE.
This is such a fun way to add small amounts of color to a room, while it still remains mostly neutral.
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