We're checking out home decor magazines. Find out which ones were our favorites and which ones didn't make the cut. We're covering magazines like House Beautiful, Veranda, Dwell, Country French, Milieu, Flowers, and so much more. Find out which ones had great paper, were full of articles, and which…

Your stuff should serve YOU, not the other way around. Today we urge you to take action along with us and get rid of the stuff not serving you. Let's do this!

Choosing the right white paint can be very daunting. Who knew there were so many different shades of white? Pay attention to what type of light is coming into the room. Is the room, north, south, east or west facing? Does it get morning or afternoon light? When do you hang out in the room? What col…

Whether you are already a New Traditionalist, don't know if you are one or want to be one, we have lots of advice for you to make the most of this beautiful & easy live with style. Listen in!

High style at low cost is such a easy thing to achieve if you know a few tricks of the trade. High style doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. There are some very simple things you can do to get you there, and we've tried so many of them. We're sharing our favorite ways to rev up style without bre…

Let us boost your COLOR CONFIDENCE today! Pick the best paint colors for your home with our advice. There are soooo many choices and many, many variables that impact how the paint will appear on your walls. Knowledge imparts confidence - get all the knowledge you need to choose the right paint …

What's the deal with antiques? Is it a great time to buy? to sell? Are they still popular? We're talking about which items that have gone up in price and which have gone down. We're also discussing why there has been a big shift in pricing recently. No matter how you slice it, if you love antiques,…

Come on over to our houses! We want to share with you what we are up to inside and out. From Air BnB thoughts to awnings and lots in between. We also share our thoughts on a topic raised by a listener. Join us at home & join in the conversation. Listen in!

We are taking a deep dive into dining room tables in this episode. We're talking about what the best dimensions are, the things to consider when buying them, and so much more.

Taking care of your home is a form of self care that can really up your happiness. Ramp up your happiness at home with our tips and advice. Happier at home = happier overall. Listen in and get HAPPY!

Negative space is essential to beautiful decor. Today you'll learn why, what it does for your home and how to create it. The big take away from today's episode ~ leave room for negative space in every part of your house! Listen in for the details ...

Home hardware is the unsung hero of decor. If design is in the details ~ it is surely in the hardware you choose. The right hardware, whether knobs, pulls, handles and hinges can complete your look. Today we talk all about the best hardware to choose, the new trends in finishes and we have a fanta…

It's not about how much money you spend, but about paying attention to the details. If you miss some of these details, then it could make your home look a little cheap, and we don't want that. Let's talk about things you can do to make sure your home looks 'high end'.

When we see images on pinterest and instagram, it can be a wonderful inspiration for future projects, we get ideas but there's a dark side to the social media. Sometimes we begin to hate our houses because they don't measure up.

Anita & I put our head's together & developed 20 STEPS for creating a decorating plan. A plan is absolutely essential to getting your rooms right, staying on budget and having fun in the process. Listen in and get all the information you need ...

Today we uncover all that the Victorians have contributed to our current lives & traditions. And... we answer a frequently submitted listener question. How to paint a brick fireplace. Listen in!

Trends are so popular and we love to report on them. Sometimes the decorating pundits say a trend is hot, when it's not. Now that 2019 is more than half over, let's take a look at those reported trends and go over which ones were a hit, and which ones were a miss.

Pinterest is a fabulous source for all sorts of inspiration, especially of the home decor kind. It is a positive force on the internet and a giant search engine with beautiful answers. Today we are exploring the 2019 Top Trends on Pinterest based on user searches.

Coffee table or cocktail table? What do you call it? We don't care, we just love them! They add presence to your room and make the living room feel grounded. Today we're talking about what to look for in a coffee table and also including links to our favorites.

We think that 'budget' is a bad word! Don't think "budget' as that seems limiting. Think I am going to be creative and save $ as I decorate. That is much more positive! It is really how you look at it. Listen in to hear our favorite creative tips for decorating your home on a budget.

We know you can do this! Be your own contractor with our tips and hard won advice. Two main ingredients to success as your own GC are confidence & communication. Listen in for much more...

You've got some. We know you do. The question is how do you feel about it ? Today we dive deep into a discussion of "brown furniture". Prompted by a request this episode is sure to shed some light on how brown furniture is view today and what to do with yours. Listen in ~ Brown Furniture Bumme…

Like religion & politics ... whether gray is here to stay in our decors is a hotly debated topic. But should it be? Listen in as we weigh in on both sides of the battle. To gray or not to gray ....

What are the prior trends that are making a comeback? Turns out there are quite a few. As they say, they're nothing new under the sun. Trends seem to come and go, but when they come back, they are often repackaged with a new name. Today we take a look back and ahead! Listen in ...