Decorating Tips and Tricks – Details, episodes & analysis

So many looks from the 90s are back, and we're here for it! These are fun looks that we think you're going to love.

Think gingham, stripes, and soft colors with all of the trimmings. Things were frilly and so fun.

Anita's wallpaper is ⁠HERE⁠ and the mural is ⁠HERE⁠.

We already did the episode on using plates on your walls ⁠HERE⁠.

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Anita's new very colorful bed skirt is ⁠HERE⁠.

DTT defines Liming

Crushes

Anita's crush is a Pooky lamp that is corded. It's small and charming ⁠HERE⁠.

Kelly's crush is an inexpensive cordless lamp that looks great & works well. Get one ⁠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 small. Find out more ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's YouTube ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

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Kelly & Anita

DI - 8:08 / 15:24

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Plates on the wall - There are so many different ways to hang plates on the wall, and there's a lot to figure out. Which colors, patterns, shapes, and brands should you use? Can you mix just anything or do you need to stick to a color palette? Should they be symmetrical or should they be freeform? 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 our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Anita's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

Anita's blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

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DI - 12:20

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IKEA has some fabulous new products and we're sharing our favorites. The price is always on point.

Here are our favorites. IKEA is not a sponsor, just a resource that we keep an eye on.

Here are our favorites, including a lot of new items.

Kelly's favorites

Utensil Crock - $9.99 

Bistro folding chair - $24.00 HERE

Flower Box Basket - $19.99 HERE

Large plant basket - $39.99 HERE

Quilt Floral/Stripes - $39.99 HERE

Vase - $29.99 

Anita's favorites

Brown planter HERE

Outdoor lounger HERE

Hemnes bookcase

Hemnes cabinet

Train wall shelf

Green throw

Mulitcolor pillow

Blue stemmed wine glasses

Cheery striped plates

Green Pendant light

White Pendant light

Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to get in on the old pricing!! Find out more ⁠HERE⁠

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DTT defines tray ceiling

Anita's crush is the book Perfect English Small and Beautiful by Ros Byam Shaw

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG ⁠HERE⁠

Kelly's Youtube ⁠HERE⁠

Kelly's blog ⁠HERE⁠

Anita's IG ⁠HERE⁠

Anita's blog ⁠HERE⁠

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Affordable Interior Design podcast ⁠HERE⁠

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Anita & Kelly

DI: 11:11 / 18:21

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Expected or unexpected we want you to be prepared for guests. Listen in for terrific tips that will make your guests feel welcome & comfortable and you stress free!

Have some delicious items in your pantry to pull out and fill a platter, additions like these two will make the platter special:

Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Onion jam HERE

Blue cheese mustard HERE

Make a guest room kit 

Cotton Bedding tote - Etsy - HERE

Tooth brushes -bamboo biodegradable HERE

Lavender spritz HERE

Water decanter - cut glass HERE

DTT DEFINES: Mews

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CRUSHES:

Anita's crush is this UV toothbrush sanitizer HERE

Kelly's crush is this gorgeous home tour HERE.

CONSULTS:

The price of our consults is going up in 2024. Take advantage of our 2023 pricing and purchase your consult today. You can schedule it later, but you'll need to make your purchase before the end of December 31, 2023. Find more information 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 small. Find out more HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's YouTube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 9:29/21:10

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What's in for 2024? We've done the research and we have answers. Listen in since there are a few surprises today!!

HIGHLIGHTED EPISODE:

It's also fun to look back and review the trend report for 2023. Take a listen HERE.

DTT DEFINES: EASTLAKE

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CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is the memoir Lots of Candles Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen. Listen or read HERE,

Anita's crush is the easy release ice tray HERE.

CONSULTS:

The price of our consults is going up in 2024. Take advantage of our 2023 pricing and purchase your consult today. You can schedule it later, but you'll need to make your purchase before the end of December 31, 2023. Find more information 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 small. Find out more HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's YouTube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 12:15/22:30

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New to decorating? We've got you covered!! We've got a lot of thoughts for someone who is just starting out in their decorating journey.

We're sharing some of our favorite tips for you.

If you are just starting out, check out these episodes,

Design lessons that will make you a better decorator HERE

When to splurge and when to save HERE

DTT defines Beidermeier

Find out more about Beidermeier furniture HERE.

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CRUSHES

Kelly crush is the online shop Annabel Bleu - visit it HERE.

Anita's crush is the book Veranda Simply Chic 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 small. Find out more HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's YouTube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 16:38/37:31

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It's time to turn back your clock and boy am I ready for cozy nights at home! It's time to embrace coziness and maximize comfort during the dark evenings.

In this episode we're talking about what you can do as the clock goes back to make your home cozy and ready for fall.

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We love the small gold battery operated lamps for your kitchen or other area where a small lamp would work. Check them out HERE.

DTT defines KD or KNOCKED DOWN 

CRUSHES

Kelly's crush is the latest Ann Pachett novel Tom Lake. Get your copy HERE.

Anita's crush is a tissue box from Maria Holt Designs on Etsy 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 small. Find out more HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's YouTube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 17:26 / 28:59

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Do you prefer tub baths or showers? And if you only take showers do you need a tub? Do you want a tub? Will it turn away buyers if you don't have a tub?

These are the questions we'll be discussing today. Bathrooms without showers used to be thought of as lacking, but now they are hot, hot, hot! And now we often have primary bathrooms with both.

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 our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 8:05

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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.

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Kelly referred to Tara Shaw's book Soul of the Home. Get your copy HERE.

DTT challenge STEP 7: DEVELOP YOUR WISH LIST for your living room

Make a wish list of the furniture you really want. Consider tables, (coffee, side, console), sofas, armchairs, and cabinets. Jot it all down.

Your deliverable: A wish list of everything you want in your space, regardless of space or budget.

DTT DEFINES Colorwashing

Watch Kelly's crush which is an interview with Christopher Spitzmiller. You will LOVE learning about Christopher's renovation of Clove Brook Farm. The befores remind me of my house when we moved in! As Christopher noted" nothing says home like a dumpster" ! WATCH HERE.

If you want to learn & see more about Clove Brook Farm get Christopher's book HERE.

Anita's crush is the new movie coming out this spring - Downton Abbey: A new Era

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 our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 16:56/27:59

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Get off the trend hamster wheel! If you are following the trends you'll always be behind, and you'll never get ahead of the game.

The anti-trend is all about going classic without worrying about what is 'in' and what's 'out'.

The anti-trend means you create your own signature style so you are never 'off-trend'. Listen to our podcast episode how to create your own style HERE.

Here are some classics that have stood the test of time and aren't 'on trend' but are always 'in style'.

Chinese Chippendale chairs HERE

Demilune tables HERE

Rattan chairs HERE

Classic white slipcovered sofas like HERE

Double or triple gourd lamps HERE

Louis Phillippe mirrors HERE

DTT defines apothecary chest

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is weight lifting YouTuber Caroline Girvan - lift heavy things along with Kelly & Caroline HERE.

Anita's crush is the Libby app to read magazines on your ipad or laptop 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 small. Find out more HERE

Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's YouTube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!

XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 19:22/31:58

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