Decorating Tips and Tricks

We had so much more to say after the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS part 1, that we had to record a part 2! This part 2, unlike many sequels, is just as great as part 1 - maybe even better! You can find part 1 HERE. Here are just a few of the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS we shared in this episode. ~ Scale your furniture to the room size & ceiling height; ~ Do your homework before buying an

What can you accomplish working with a decorator? What kind of information will you get from a pro? Let's discuss. You can work with someone locally, or you can work with someone virtually. You can find out more about our consults HERE. DTT DEFINES EMPIRE STYLE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is a d

You might want to avoid doing these things if you don't want your house to look 'not so good'. Some things on our 'no-no' list are grommet curtains, mini blinds, popcorn ceilings, and small artwork on a large wall. DTT defines Anaglypta 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 Kelly's crush is all

Where can you save money when you're decorating a room? We'll fill you in! Previously we talked about where we think it's worth splurging. You can find the episode HERE. Today we're focusing on areas where you can really save some money. See the inexpensive pillow covers Kelly was raving about HERE and HERE. Unfinished wooden counter stools HERE. DTT defines commode We are a part o

Should you add faux flowers? Do they cheapen a room or add something? There's some bad faux flowers out there, but there's also some that are quite nice. Of course, we prefer real, but if you travel a lot or can't afford real, then it's worth checking out some good faux flowers. And if you decide to buy faux flowers, check out our tips for buying them. You can find some realistic f

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 wond

What's worth the splurge? Today we're discussing what is worth spending some extra cash on. In an upcoming episode we'll talk about these same rooms and what we think are things you don't need to splurge on. Looking to buy a sofa? We cover our tips for buying a sofa online HERE DTT DEFINES decoupage We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may rec

Does Instagram make you sad? Do you compare your home to the homes you see on social media? We want you to love your home. Try not to compare it to what you see online. If it just isn't making you happy, maybe it's time to take a break from social media. Listen to cheap thrills (decor tips for a free refresh) HERE Listen to best budget ideas HERE Anita's country French kitchen was

Is this replacing Modern Farmhouse? Let's talk about how it's the similar to modern farmhouse and cottage core, but also how it's different. Kelly mentioned Anita's new house having some of the elements of Modern Cottage. You can see some photos of Anita's new house HERE. DTT DEFINES: Ergonomics CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is a stunning basement transformation. Have a look HERE. Anita i

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