Decorating Tips and Tricks

Rugs are a great way to add personality to any room. They can be a supporting actor or the main course. We talk sizing, patterns, pile and so much more. Rug Pads 101 & why a good rug pad is SO important from Kelly. HERE A nubby yet comfy under foot from Kelly’s teen room...

  Well there Lassies & Lads, it is a fine morning to be talking about Greening up your home.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We have lots to discuss with you about adding a pop pf green to your home.  As you may know the color of the year is “Greenery”  and everyone’s house can benefit...

  Whether you are counting sheep or counting your thread count, we have you covered with this episode all about bedding.  We talk about about sheets – types, quality & de-mystify thread counts, layering a bed, give a wonderful source for gorgeous bedding and much more.  Get comfy & listen in… Anita tell you why...

  What’s in your tool box? We use so many tools every day, that you bet we have our favorites. You’re going to want to check out our list to see if you are missing any essentials. This list contains affiliate links. STUD FINDER NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS ZIP TIES GORILLA GLUE DREMEL TOOL VARIABLE SPEED...

After winter, we are all ready for SPRING!!!! Today’s episode is all how to spring up your home! Don’t just spring clean… spring ORGANIZE and PURGE! Changing bedding for spring/summer is such a great idea! Transition from late winter into early spring decor. Add flowers to your spring decor. Forcing branches is a good way...

  Life happens in the kitchen. And, life is better in the kitchen with our ‘Kitchen MUST haves’.  Listen in as we chat about the items that we can’t live without in our kitchens.  Maybe one or more will become favorites of yours too.  If you have a ‘kitchen must have’ call us and let...

  Come on, have a seat… Let’s talk about sofas ~ aka couches. Choosing the right sofa is so important. It is probably one of the most used pieces of furniture in your home, and having an uncomfortable one can be miserable since it is used so much. Let’s talk about what to look for...

If you are not sure how to mix patterns this episode is tailor made for you! EASY RECIPES for mixing patterns: For harmonious pattern mixing that do not compete use color/ multi-color pattern vary scale use texture repeat patterns use geometric patterns Mixing patterns with “tension” use stripes animal prints polka dots Pillows are a great...

  You’ll look better…need we say more? Ok, your house will look better too.  Much better!  Good lighting is essential to a beautiful home.  In this episode we talk about the different kinds of lighting you need in each room of your home.  Where to place lighting for best effect and those special bulbs! Under...

Do you have silver, crystal and china? Does it still have a place at the table? Can you decorate with silver, crystal and china? Is it outdated? We’ll reveal our answers. The Guild in Houston with the DISH ROOM! CLICK HERE Affiliate link Disc plate holders  CLICK HERE See how Kelly uses silver HERE Cheap...

We love decorating books! They are our friends, tutors and decorating companions! Today we talk about a few decorating books that we love and grace our bookshelves. Contains affiliate links. Kelly recommends: Patina Farm by Brooke & Steve Giannetti Creating a Home by Kathryn M. Ireland French Accents by our own Anita Joyce   Anita recommends: Country...

We have SO much to share with you about decorating and well, about ourselves too.  One of us kicks off the episode with a confession.  Phew…once that was out of the way, we discussed many key points that everyone who loves to decorate should know. Such as… A beautiful home contributes to your happiness.  CLICK...

The paint color you choose is so important because it is on the biggest surface of the room. This episode is all about the different types of paint and which paint colors are our favorites.  Paint can transform a space if well chosen.  Cut through all the guess work with paint colors and let us...

You don’t have to live with areas in your home that you don’t love! You can fix them and update them and make them a beautiful space in your home. It does take funds, and time and maybe a lot of elbow grease but it will also make your home a lot more easy to...

Mantles are focal points in a home and can be tricky to decorate.  Don’t worry we have you covered with tips on making your mantle look fabulous and still function.  TV above it?  No worries we talk about that too.  The ideas, inspiration and tips were flying in this episode.  You might even say we...