Balance is key to a happy life and a beautiful room! We teach you how to achieve it in a room and are game to try to help in life too! Starting with balanced rooms definitely puts you on the path to a balanced life in general. Gotta start somewhere, why not your living room!

It's so easy to add gorgeous curtains or shades to your windows without spending a lot of money. We've got lots of ideas and sources for making your windows look beautiful, including many options that don't require a hammer or drill.

Our homes have a lot to do with our mood and well being. And we can do things right NOW to boost the mood of our home and ourselves too! Let's keep a happy and healthy home! Here are a few tips how to boost the mood of your home.

2018 is 6 months away, but we are diving in for a sneak peek at what will be coming at you in home decor next year. Join us for a July look ahead at the 2018 home decor trends. Let us know if you have any predictions - we'd love to hear your thoughts!

Today we are looking at all the fabulous pluses and freakish foibles of the very popular tiny houses. We are having fun with this one. Which one of us do you think said they could live in a tiny house?

Wallpaper is hot & we think it is going to 'STICK' around for awhile! This not your grandma's dainty florals either - bold, beautiful, lots of white space. Definitely a fresh look with much easier application. Learn about today's wallpaper & how we will use it and where.

Listen in to some real & real interesting goings on at our houses. Laugh & learn along with us. Then tell us ~"What's up at your house?"

Your coffee table is front and center, so you need it to look it's best. Guests notice it right away and often you entertain from this very spot. What can you do to decorate it? We're revealing our secrets.

Let's take the party outside! Here are lots of tips and advice for creating the best al fresco party ever! Let the party begin!

Hallways are often overlooked or ignored in terms of decor. Turn your hallway into a transitional space with style and panache. We have loads of tips & advice that will make you want to step out into the hall often!

Looking to add some excitement to your home with a bit of Bohemian style? You'll love this episode where we reveal exactly how we would add this style to a home. Boho style involves bold colors and patterns, fringe and all things gypsy styled.

Your staircase may be an overlooked and under decorated spot in your house. Listen in as we explore the possibilities for enhancing the look of this well traveled area.

Industrial Style is easy to add into any decor with our suggestions and tips. The look derives from the factories of the 19th century. The hallmarks are raw materials, exposed beams, muted palette and weathered materials. It has an edge that can really wake up your decor. Alone or juxtaposed with softer materials Industrial Style really speaks to us. How about you?

Bold color is so fun to work with. It adds a punch to any room. You can add bold color for a season, then take it out later when the season changes or when your taste changes. Let's talk about how to add it to a room.

It’s hard to have a home that is comfortable and attractive when it is disorganized. An organized home is more comfortable, more relaxed, and more welcoming! Let’s get our homes organized. We’ll show you how!!!

The devil maybe in the details, but the “design” is in there too!  Small things such as the style & finish of your bathroom fixtures can make or break a look.  Listen & learn about the different types of finishes. Which finishes are hot now.

Maybe your storage problem is really a ‘too-much-stuff’ problem. Do you have anything in your house that is on our ‘get rid of now’ list? We’re taking no prisoners today. Let’s clear out the clutter!   Check out our friends at hayneedle.

We aren’t going gray… or at least we won’t tell. But we will spill the beans about gray paint and our very favorites! Let’s all go gray today! Go deep into Kelly’s 2 favorite gray wall paints HERE. Agreeable gray SHERWIN WILLIAMS Eider White SHERWIN WI...

Family rooms live hard and can show wear & tear ~ so they deserve a refresh now & again.  Listen in to get our ideas and inspiration on freshening up yours.  Easy, often times inexpensive changes, that can really transform one of the most occupied and ...

Once again we are answering listener questions, or trying at least. We LOVE to hear from you, and yes we have an opinion about everything! If you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss, please email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.

Does thinking about cleaning your home give you a headache? Or take up too much of your time? Today on DTT we are sharing our best secrets for cleaning our homes the easy way!!!! Thank you to our sponsor Thomas Avenue Ceramics!

Making a hole in your walls is a commitment.  Make sure what you are hanging is meaningful, beautiful & unique. We have nine, well actually more than nine, ideas for you to take your walls from blah to beautiful.

We love buying antiques! It’s fun, but there are a few things you need to know before you hit the shops. First be sure you know your decorating style. Many antique items are not returnable, so you really want to be sure what you are buying is going to ...

It’s summer time and the livin’ is easy. Well unless it gets too hot, then maybe not so much. Check out these easy summer decorating tips from Yvonne HERE. Do you know about our friends at Blinds.com? Anita was on their Facebook live video HERE.