I have a question for you. Answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. What is your most favorite statement piece in your home? Were you able to answer right away? Or did you have to really think about it? A statement piece is something in a room that draws your eye to it and makes the rest of the room look gorgeous! It can be both bold and obvious or it can be subtle and alluring!

Happy Valentine's Day!! Thanks for sharing a piece of it with us. Today we are talking about how to get sofa arrangements right. ( A valentine's Day smooch on the sofa later - arrange it first! ) Lots of concrete, actionable tips for making this major piece of furniture work better.

Blue and white is such an iconic look. It looks great with virtually any design style and it has almost always been popular. You can add blue and white to your home is so many ways. We are sharing several ways to add blue and white to your home.

Between the three of us, we have probably made almost any decorating mistake you can make. Nothing schools a decorator better than a few whoppers! The good thing about this podcast is we can make the mistakes for you and live to tell you what not to do! Today we are talking about AVOID THESE DECORATING MISTAKES!

Today is such a fun episode! We know you like hearing about trends, so today we are talking about trends that are O-U-T for 2018! Some we agree on and some we don't. Some we are ushering onto the boat out of port and others we are holding onto for sure. Listen in!

What do designers notice first when they walk into a room? We're talking about the things designers (or decorating enthusiasts) notice when they walk into your home. Personally we love to see how other people decorate their homes. We are always on the lookout for new ideas.

IT'S OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!!!!! Enter [HERE](https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/email-signup) to win a decor consult - even just a chat with the three of us!

We think it should be called "HERstory" not history .... the history of the profession of interior design and decorating was launched by two fascinating women, well, actually three! We go back a bit further, then share lots of info about these movers & shakers in the design world. We think you'll find it all as interesting as we do - and you'll wow 'em at your next cocktail party with these tidbits & quotes!

We love to buy decor items online, and yes we have lots of favorite places to shop. You've probably heard of some of these, but we've also got some tips on getting the best deals at some of these stores. Although we have worked with some of these companies, we were not compensated for mentioning them in this episode.  This is where we often shop.

Sure we are unabashed decor "rule" breakers ~ therein lies the creativity, buuuut there are rules and there are RULES. Most decor rules are meant to be broken or at least bent. However, there are a select few that you break at your own risk. Learn the truly foundational rules that you don't want to break. Listen in!

Is your home stressing you out? Let's talk about how you feel when you walk in your home. Do you feel relaxed or stressed? If you are feeling stressed when you enter your home, it could be affecting not only your mental health, but your physical health as well. Let's address those things so your home is a haven for you and your family.

We LOVE Valentine's Day here at DTT !! It is a holiday during which you can spoil the ones you love with some extra special treatment. We have SO many ideas for you, let's dive in. You might say, today is a 'love fest', but isn't it always! And yes, we HEART you!

Your entry is the equivalent of the first impression when meeting someone. Make it functional & fabulous with our tips! Whether your home's entry is small, medium or large you can make it beautiful. Listen in!

Today is our birthday!!! I mean it's Kelly's birthday and Anita's birthday. Yvonne has her half birthday today so we're pretending it's it her birthday too. Let's talk about ways to really celebrate a birthday and make someone feel really loved.

Looking a bit sparse around your house after all the holiday decor has been put away? No worries we have you covered. This is a great time for a deep clean & to take note of our wonderful winter decorating ideas. It doesn't take much to make your home cozy & inviting for the months ahead. Just a bit of this and a few of those will do the trick... Listen in!

"What a frame is to artwork ~ a cloche is to whatever is in it!" Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse. A great way to describe what we are going to be talking about today! Every home decorator should have some of these. What are we talking about today? Really creative, amazing and ingenious ways to use cloches, hurricanes and any glass cylinder! Today we have lots of great ideas for you!

After the abundance of the holidays your first thought when asked "Where to store holiday decor?" Might be ..."THE DUMPSTER"! But nooooo, we love our trees, wreaths, garlands, ornaments, reindeer, angels, tinsel.... and everything else shiny & brite. But for all things there is a time and for all things there is a PLACE. We give you great tips on the place for ALL your holiday treasures. And advice on giving the non-treasures a new home. Listen in!

We're revealing what's going on at our houses today. What's in the works for 2018? We're spilling the beans. Yvonne has some big plans for the year, and that means Bobby has his work cut out for him.

I have a big question for you... DO YOU LIKE THE THOUGHT OF BEING MORE ORGANIZED? Notice I did not ask if you ARE organized. I think most of us love the idea of being organized and most of us probably need a little help in this area too! Today we have some fabulous tips and tricks that will help you be more organized!

We love the fresh slate January offers. New year - new ideas - new decor. A time to rethink the old and usher in the new. That can even mean simply purging and moving things around. Today we share some new year decorating resolutions with you. Get inspired and share your thoughts on your decor for 2018!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We are beyond thrilled to be kicking off 2018 with you! It is going to be fantastic year for all of us - can't you just feel it? No better way to start the year than with some laughs. This episode delivers in that department and is full of terrific tips for your walls.

Whether it be a small detail or a big ticket item, we will always steer you in the right direction. Today we are talking big ticket ~ sofas. What to consider and how to choose the perfect one for your needs & space. Amongst all those tips and words of advice, you will also learn Anita's real name...

Today we are talking about our favorite paint colors for interior painting. We have each found our "perfect color"and want to share them with you. Lots of other tips on color and how to find your perfect color too.

Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope you & yours are enjoying all the happiness this season can bring. We decided to share a few of our favorite & crowd pleaser episodes this week. It will give all the new listeners a chance to catch up. Today is episode #1 About Your Designers. It is as you can guess a bit about us and why we decided to start DTT. Even if you have listened before we think you'll enjoy the conversation. And speaking of conversation ~ let's hear from YOU! Call or email us with a tidbit or two ABOUT YOU! We love to know more about you too! All the very best this holiday season! Much love, Anita, Yvonne & Kelly