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...

Transform your home into something truly special with our clever tips & tricks that add character! Today we discuss exteriors, interiors & the elements that will take a basic house and turn it into a beautiful home. Adding details to your home can make all the difference. Fortunately, many of these details are easy to add. We talk through so many today. See the hanging barn doors on Anita's blog HERE. Anita's reference to the Edith & Evelyn blog & their "how to plank a popcorn ceiling" tutor...

If you want a high end look to your decor, but you don't have a high end budget - LISTEN! We are sharing our best tips to teach you how to fake a high end look. We love saving money, and we love decorating without spending too much. Insider Tip!! Get swatches from Decorator's Best. Go 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. Kelly referred to Tara Shaw's book Soul of the Home. Get...

If it's isn't fun, you're not doing it right. Decorating is a fun, exciting experience, at least it should be. If it stresses you, then sit down, relax and take a listen. Don't worry about your house being perfect! Embrace the imperfections and focus on what you love about your house. Reduce clutter, give yourself some grace, and complete those unfinished house projects that are driving you nuts. DTT defines Mullion We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We m...

Just because it's a rental, doesn't mean it has to feel temporary. Let's make your rental feel like home. Relax, unpack the boxes and settle in. The video on how to apply faux marble contact paper is 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. The stainless steel contact paper is HERE DTT defines the difference between a loveseat and a settee. Kelly's crush is the melamine peony pla...

So many people are interested in downsizing, but how do you do it, without regrets? How do you go with less stuff and more joy? Let's discuss. We mentioned 'The Urge to Purge' episode that you can find HERE You can check out Anita's daybed HERE We mentioned our consults, where we offer our ideas for your room, answer your questions, encourage you in your quest for a beautiful home HERE DTT living room challenge STEP 8: MEASURE AND CREATE A FLOOR PLAN Now that you know your needs and wants, i...

Today we have the ESSENTIAL Summer Listening List for YOU! Like the summer, listening is easy and after you are done you'll be a better decorator. We have extended the review & question offer thru the summer so leave your APPLE PODCAST review and include a brief question. We will appreciate the review and will answer your question during an upcoming episode. Kelly's list of MUST listen DTT episodes: 356 - Coffee Table Talk - How, Why & Which for this Essential Piece - HERE 393 - Kitchen Cabi...

Do you have anything in your home that is cliche? And is it a problem if you do? First, what exactly is a cliche? When something is super trendy it often becomes cliche. We're sharing some things in our homes that are cliche. DTT defines Escutcheon We defined Ormolu in this episode HERE We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's crush is a blue and cream Safavieh Courtyard Collection outdoor rug HERE Kelly's crush...

When the little birdies fly away, what's next? Let's talk about what to keep in mind when you are an empty nester. It's a sad time in some ways, but it's also a fun time to redefine your home. And when the kids come home, it can be party time! DTT Defines VOC We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's crush is a scalloped market patio umbrella HERE. Kelly's crush is a set of rubber covers with felt bottoms for your...

We're answering your questions. These are all great questions and Kelly even had a one word answer for one! What? We're doing this again, so if you have a question, be sure to leave us an Apple Podcast review with your question in the review. We'll get to it in a future DTT Plus episode. 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...

Summertime and the living (and decorating) is easy! There are so many simple ideas to freshen up for this season. Summer decorating might just be more about what you take away than what you add. Remove and store away any items that say winter. That is includes the beloved furry Mongolian pillows! Maybe you take down drapes & let the room bask in even more sunlight. If you are adding for summer, how about: A straw hat casually hung on a hook or from a chair back; HERE We participate in the A...

We're sharing our favorite tricks of the trade. We use these tips all the time. Kelly loves filling a big bowl and putting it on the table. Anita loves taking a before photo before she does anything in the room. DTT DEFINES Soumak Anita's crush is the new HomeSense store, which is a sister store to Home Goods. There might be a one near you. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Kelly's crush is the video series Searching for Italy HERE...

Summer is heating up and so are the trends! We're talking about the summer trends with our good friend Betsy Helmuth from the podcast Affordable Interior Design Podcast. Catch our other episodes with Betsy HERE and HERE. Check out the video on the homes featured in Nancy Meyers videos HERE. DTT DEFINES ADU CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is the book, either hardcopy or audio version, Rebecca. It is a classic you will not want to miss. Get a copy or listen HERE. Anita's crush is bamboo flatware HER...

We have some thoughts on our design choices in the past. Did we make some mistakes? Anita admits that maybe the glass front cabinets in her kitchen were a mistake. Kelly talks about her sink that is chipping HERE. DTT defines Mood Board We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is the book Charlotte Moss Entertains HERE Kelly's crush is a house tour HERE. Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personaliz...

Hey there - this is a unique "bonus" as it is more of an invitation than an episode. I am inviting you to follow your passion for decorating into creating a profitable business. I did and now I want to share all I know with you! Listen to what I have in store for you and how you can come along with me to start a career, transition to a new chapter or add a lucrative side hustle to your existing endeavors. My audio course will be self paced and capped off with a one on one conference with me f...

Style Crimes - oh there are many! No one is innocent! Anita & I included... Tune in to hear a multitude of style crimes - laugh along with us we call them out, fess up and defy the law! Not going to list the crimes here because it is so much more fun to listen to us dish about them, hear us come clean and plead guilty ! Here are a few other episodes we reference in this episode: Faux Flower episode HERE. Scale & Balance episode HERE. If you are guilty of out dated hardware or shy of crime...

How do you decorate your home when your partner has strong opinions? There are some things you can do to make the process go more smoothly. DTT DEFINES: Japanning We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush are beautiful velvet curtains in a soft French blue HERE. Kelly's crush is the book 100 Herbs to Grow HERE. Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to...

What's hot and what's not? Let's check in. We're moving away from cool colors and mass produced items. The new romantics are in - ribbon, pinks, reds, florals and dare I say lace is back. DTT defines Ebonising We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is Risewell toothpaste HERE. Kelly's crush is this home tour on Youtube HERE. Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offe...

Doing neutrals right is more complicated that you would think. We're talking about undertones of colors, textures, and what you need to do neutrals right. Black works so well in a neutral room. Check out our episode on adding black to a room HERE. Check out the pillow covers from Jolie Marche HERE. DTT DEFINES Ormolu We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES Anita's crush is this charming set of pink scalloped pillow covers for a g...

Is your room missing this? Most decorators agree that every room needs a touch of black. Black lampshades always look great and are an easy way to add the touch of black you need to any room. See Kelly's suggestion HERE. Kelly's Hooker bookcase is lovely. See it HERE. Peppercorn & neutral stripe accent chair -take a book HERE. Black tray. See it HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Black and white architectural prints HERE Black ...

Did you know there's a new type of home with amenities like a condo, but feels more like a single family home? Today on our DTT Plus episode, we're talking about build to rent homes that are small homes with small yards, and a one car garage, but you don't own them, they are only to rent. Are they for you? 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 f...

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 antiques; ~ Use furniture to delineate spaces; ~ Choose a simple, neutral tile backsplash ( you will never regre...

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 delicate laundry detergent formulated for wool and silk HERE. Kelly's crush is on the practical side today. If ...

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 things Sarah Raven, including her terrific garden centric podcast "Grow Cook Eat Arrange". Find all things Sara...