Decorating Tips and Tricks

  I love seeing out my windows, but it’s it important to be able to block out the light at times and provide privacy, so what’s a girl to do? Let’s talk shades, blinds and shutters. Which one is best for you? Anita shares her source for natural shades HERE. See Kelly’s natural woven shades...

It is unavoidable, so you may as well have a pretty & functional room to do it in, we can help. Laundry room 101 is chock full of great tips from our favorite machines to handmade laundry soap. Check out Kelly’s favorite washer & dryer HERE. ( Miele – Sheila ) See Yvonne’s favorite dryer balls...

  Functionality, fabric style & beauty ~ lots to consider when you are buying or making curtains. We cover it all ( excuse the pun! ) and give ideas on how to best dress all kinds of windows. And from our episode sponsor we have a fabulous give away… JORD Wooden Watches is giving one...

Shopping for vintage items is something that is so fun! You never know what your will find when you go to a thrift store. It’s truly a treasure hunt. Vintage things can be found so many places, including consignment stores, thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, antique auctions, flea markets, and antique shops. One place...

Today’s dining rooms are not what they used to be! We love the mismatched pieces that work together to add class and sass and a very personal note to this room! We are all for mixing it up! And if you are pinched for space, use a dining room for a multi purpose. The main...

  You can never get enough! We are talking storage.  Discovering “hidden storage” in your house. Places you may never have thought about to keep everyday essentials or the special things you want to keep, but don’t need everyday. Listen in and find the “map” to the hidden storage spaces in your own home. Anita’s...

I love it, you love it, everyone loves farmhouse style. (Well almost everyone.) We’re talking today about our favorite ways to add farmhouse style to a home. These are all easy things to do. Farmhouse style works so well with so many different styles. It really does make a home feel welcoming and cozy. Our...

Container gardens bring color, life and beauty to outdoor living. Choosing the right container, soil and plants go a long way to make these beautiful pots thrive. Today we are talking about these things and more! Yvonne’s favorite pots of flowers HERE. Visit all Kelly’s garden projects.  HERE See Kelly’s trash can containers in the...

  WOW WOW WOW!  We are absolutely blown away by the number of you listening to our podcast! Well, it is really YOUR podcast.  Each episode is created with YOU in mind & in heart.  This one in particular as it is all about answering listener questions.  So fun! Our feature image today is even...

  Architectural salvage is a great way to add charm to your home. You can add it in big ways like using reclaimed hardwood for your floors or by simply adding some old corbels to your bookcase. Keep your eye out for the “rusty, crusty & dusty” to add unique charm and style to your...

  Who doesn’t love PILLOWS?!!!! They are like jewelry for your home!  Pillows are an inexpensive way to change the look of a room. They are a home decorator’s best friend! Pillows can add different styles to a room. Be aware that pillows can be bought as a pillow cover with a separate insert. Many advantages...

  Visit Yvonne’s patio & see those Tikki Torches in action.  HERE Anita is getting her porch ready for spring HERE. Kelly’s answer to drought & easy care ~ a faux back lawn. HERE Yvonne has tips for choosing the perfect outdoor rug HERE. Very helpful cafe light post.  HERE The cafe’ light’s Kelly just...

Decorating shelves can be very frustrating. What do you put on them? How do you arrange them? Do you have open shelving in your kitchen or glass front cabinets? We’ll talk about how we decorate those areas. Anita’s post on using white dishes in glass front cabinets is HERE. See how Kelly decorates a bookcase...

Today let’s talk about updating our homes… from FRUMPY TO FABULOUS! If your home needs a little updating this is the perfect podcast for you! We are maybe crossing some lines here and giving you tough love tips and advice about our rooms. We are spilling about what we think frumpy truly is and how...

Countertops are integral, expensive and can make a big design statement.  In this episode learn all about granite, marble, soapstone, quartzite, quartz and cement.  We share our personal experiences with all of these countertops and the additional research we have done.  Listen in and you will get all the info you need to make an...