Small spaces can have storage, but you have to be creative. The cutting board over the sink Kelly mentioned is HERE. DTT DEFINES Bonheur-du-jour We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is a set of grapefruit spoons HERE Kelly's crush is Colleen Landry Comedy on Instagram - follow and have a listen & laugh HERE. Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do...

Wallpaper is such a great way to add personality to your home, and today we're sharing some fun ways to add wallpaper to your home. House of Hackney wallpapers are fabulous and come in 4 sheets per roll for a pretty easy install. Visit them HERE. See how Kelly created framed wallpaper panels HERE. See Anita's wallpaper collection! Her wallpaper is HERE. Her mural is HERE. Paintable wallpaper is an interesting option. See some examples HERE. Win the lottery get hand painted wallpaper of co...

Whether designing, renovating or tweaking the decisions you make for your kitchen are critical. You are sure to get it all right with our tips and tricks. We cover it all from cabinets to fixtures & everything in between. Listen in to get it right! Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It's important to get it right, since families spend so much time there, and it's the room that impacts your home value the most. Learn all about range hoods & BTUs HERE. Eliminate unsightly outlets with this t...

Does your living room say come and stay or go away? Let's talk about how to make it inviting and welcoming. Check out the Hazeltine Candle Company that Kelly mentioned HERE. Homerilla is another great source for custom drapes without the custom price. Have a look HERE. Looking for large and or interesting art peruse these sites Juniper Print Shop and Artfully Walls We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purchase through our links. This in no way in...

Your bedroom is your private area that should be a relaxing retreat for you. Let's talk about the new trends that will wake it up! The Insider is a great source for unique fabric headboards & more. Have a look HERE. Kelly's bedroom is now painted a deep saturated golden ochre yellow from Farrow & Ball. Have a look at Sudbury Yellow HERE. Want to lift your bed to new heights? Try a set of bed risers HERE. We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purch...

Slow decorating, what is it, and why would you want to do it in your home? Slow food is typically so much better for you than fast food. And slow decorating is so much better for your home than fast decorating. You'll end up with a much better look that you'll be happier with. We did another episode on slow style or decorating HERE We mentioned an episode where we talked about Anita's mom feels about sofas. You can listen HERE. We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive ...

There are rumblings that open concept is out and closed spaces are back in. What's going on? 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 budget, large or small. Find out more HERE Hang out with us between episodes at ou...

What are your undertones? We're talking about those tones that you may not notice at first glance, but affect how the paint colors work together. Let's discuss. Listen in & learn about undertones & you'll crack the code of neutrals in your decor. Kelly's post on true gray paint colors. Read it HERE. Neutrals we love: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Ben Moore Revere Pewter Ben Moore Gray Ben Moore Huntington White Sherwin Williams Natural Choice Farrow & Ball Blue Leaning Gray Ben Moore...

It's time to get your stuff together and get it organized. Today we're sharing some of our favorite organization tips. We love organizing our homes, and it's amazing how great it feels to know where everything is, and to have purged your home of unnecessary clutter. We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purchase through our links. This in no way increases the amount you pay. Anita's favorite shoe organizer is HERE. Anita's label maker that will p...

There are so many benefits to having a cohesive home, but how is it done? We're sharing our favorite tips! The rooms need to have a flow and look like they are related, like cousins, but not identical twins. CALIFORNIA FIRES: If you would like to donate to a worthy reputable cause to aid in the Los Angeles disaster relief effort, Kelly volunteers with and recommends: THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY - to give visit pasadenahumane.org for simply click HERE. Your dollars, even $1 or $5, will help t...

It's been a year! We're ready to kick off the new one in style. Kelly and Anita are talking about what they have going on and what projects they see ahead for the year. We're also asking you to let us know what you want to hear about in 2025. Let us know what you think!!! You can give us your suggestions for upcoming topics HERE. The most popular episode we've produced is Design Ideas to Try Now. You can listen HERE. DTT Defines weep hole We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we m...

Wow, Happy 2025!! While we ponder & plan all the possibilities for 2025, today we dwell in the practicality. The things you should do right now to prepare your home to be a well oiled machine this year. Doing these things saves you time, $$, space & energy. Leaving more of all that for the possibility part! We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purchase through our links. This in no way increases the amount you pay. Thanks for shopping through ou...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! While we ponder & plan all the possibilities for the new year, today we dwell in the practicality. The things you should do right now to prepare your home to be a well oiled machine. Doing these things saves you time, $$, space & energy. Leaving more of all that for the possibility part! We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purchase through our links. This in no way increases the amount you pay. Thanks for shopping through our ...

Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting... Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you'll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics. We also answer one of your questions. It is good one, that many people struggle with in their decorating. Drop the garland and listen in or better yet, keep decorating & listen! We participate in the Amazon A...

Listen to hear what's coming in hot for 2025! There are so many exciting trends that are popping up, and we are here for it! Have a look at the gorgeous wallpaper from Morris and Co that Kelly used for her client's kitchen. See it HERE. You can actually order this pattern from Home Depot! Farrow & Ball Caulk Green is a beautiful paint that looks fantastic with the Black Thorn wallpaper. See it HERE. Kelly's blog post on BTUs to help you understand the type of range hood you might need. Read i...

What are we doing to decorate for the holidays this year? We're so glad you asked! We'll give you the scoop and let you in on our secrets. We are including affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. If you make a purchase we may earn a small fee at no cost to you. The red & black buffalo check napkins Kelly is going to use for her table ( and as Christmas crackers ) can be found HERE. Anita bought these plaid plate chargers HERE The mini boxwood wreaths with ribbon are HERE DTT Defines tu...

Do you have to use red and green for your holiday decor, or is it better to match the colors of your home? We're having a friendly debate. And Anita has crossed over to the other side (but just for her table.) Have you put your tree up yet? That's another question we have. When do people put up their trees? 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 ro...

Updating your bathroom is so easy and doesn't require a lot of effort. It's amazing how simple changes can make a big impact. You don't need to rip everything out, just change out a few things like your shower curtain, and add a tissue box cover. Check out the SNL skit about becoming a mom and 'mom decorating' ideas (the bathroom is an ocean) HERE Don't forget to check out our episode on simple updates you can make to your kitchen HERE There are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips & Tr...

Making your living room work for you in a stylish way is what we are talking about today. This is where many families hang out and entertain friends and family. It's the room that typically gets the most use. Even if you call it a family room, let's get this room working for you in a way that looks fantastic! We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita found this gorgeous blue and whi...

We LOVE a beautiful table, and we're sharing our favorite tips for making it an occasion. It's the perfect time to think about your table, since the holidays are upon us. To see how to properly set a table, you can check in with Emily Post HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Chargers are a must for an elegant table. We love rattan chargers like HERE and HERE. Anita's exact c...

We're talking trends for 2025 today, and it's not that far away! Trend in home decor change slowly over time, but change it does. It's important to see where things are headed, so you aren't left in the dark. If we could sum up many of the trends for this year, the word is MORE. We are moving away from minimalism and toward maximalism. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. To turn yo...

When should you splurge on something for your house, and when should you save? That's a more complex question and answer than some people realize. We're discussing this topic today, and giving you some links to products we found that don't require a splurge. Beautiful sofa from Pottery Barn HERE Our best advice for buying a sofa online HERE Comfy mattress from Awara HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases a...

We love chintz! And we are sharing the history of chintz and how to use it in your home. Article Kelly referenced on Nancy Pyne's homes done up in chintz. Read it 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 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 budget, large or sma...

The temperatures have dropped and it's time to change things up at home for cooler temperatures. There is so much we can do to prepare the house and make it cozy. It's time for animal prints, furry pillows, velvet curtains, and bamboo shades, and so much more. We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Here are some items we mentioned in this episode. Velvet curtains HERE cordless lamps HERE Ikea sheepskin HERE Amazon “vel...