Decorating Tips and Tricks

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  • 28 minutes 58 seconds
    Painting Tricks Designers Use and You Can Too!

    We're sharing some painting secrets for your home. There are so many things you can do with paint in your home, like color drenching. Take into account the color of the light in the room by always looking at samples in the actual room where the color will go. You also might want to know the LRV of the paint, or the light reflective value.

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    Crushes:

    Kelly's crush is the on line pillow shop AnnaBel Bleu. Check it out HERE.

    Anita's crush is the book Celebrating Home: A Time for Every Season by James Farmer 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

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    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 13:57 / 18:10

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    15 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 36 minutes 37 seconds
    Expensive Upgrades You May Regret!

    Stop! Will your upgrade increase your home's resale value? Do you care? Let's discuss.

    Some upgrades like pools or fancy appliances are probably not going to make you more money when you sell your home. Unique tiles in the bathroom and very high contrast kitchen countertops may also be an expensive upgrade that won't pay you back.

    Crushes:

    Kelly's crush is a darling pelted fabric lampshade. See it HERE.

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    Anita's crush is this mango bergamot loose tea 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

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    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 13:20 / 23:39

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    8 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 39 minutes 13 seconds
    Covering It All - Everything YOU Need to Know About Window Treatments

    If you are looking to add curtains, blinds, shades or something else to your windows, you'll want to hear this.

    We're covering the whole list

    • Blinds
    • Roller shades
    • Roman shades
    • Woven shades
    • Honeycomb shades
    • Vertical blinds
    • Plantation shutters
    • Curtains


    We're talking about why we like or dislike each option. A few options got 2 thumbs down from us. Can you guess which ones?

    Anita's favorite source bamboo shades are HERE in the Hatteras Camel color.

    Anita uses BLINDS.COM for her windows HERE.

    The YouTube video on how to make a Swedish shade is HERE.

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    Anita's crush is the movie Ballet Shoes HERE

    Kelly's crush is the dog toy/enrichment company Lambwolf Collective. Check out the pizza with treat pockets & so much more 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

    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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    Anita & Kelly


    DI - 10:55 /18:55

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    1 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 17 seconds
    Patina Why We Love It & What a Bit Can Do For YOU - DTT Plus

    Patina, what is it and why do we love it so much?

    Patina is the subtle change that develops on surfaces over time. It can happen to copper, brass, silver, wood, leather, and marble.


    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


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    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 9:14

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    27 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 34 minutes 14 seconds
    Tips to Refresh Beautifully on The Cheap

    It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.

    Buckle your seatbelt, thrills and spills await! We love making inexpensive changes to get a big result. We're calling this cheap thrills!


    Here are a few of the tips shared today.

    Paint old furniture for a new fresh look

    Use unique objects for artwork

    Paint old wicker furniture or baskets a fun color for a change

    Use an oversized basket to store extra pillows in your room, then it becomes decor

    Buy digital artwork on Esty and print it yourself for inexpensive, personal artwork

    Display things in threes

    Change your shower curtain

    Replace your lampshades

    Rearrange your bookcase


    DTT DEFINES Cheval Mirror


    LISTENER QUESTION Jackie writes,

    I know you’ve mentioned that it’s no longer stylish to decorate the empty space between top of cabinets and ceiling but what can I do about that space? It’s awkward and I don’t like it looking cluttered but I think it should be utilized in some way.


    HIGHLIGHTED EPISODE Negative Space HERE


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    CRUSHES

    ANITA'S CRUSH Faux hydrangeas in dark blue from OKA. Sadly OKA is no longer operating in the US. You might enjoy these similar faux hydrangeas HERE.

    KELLY'S CRUSH the movie, Living 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

    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly



    DI - 11:09 / 22:21

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    25 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    Spring is Here - Is Your House Ready?

    It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.

    Spring is almost here and it's time to get your house ready for Spring. Sure it's time for spring cleaning, but it also the time to refresh your decor. We're sharing what our favorite spring things to do to our homes and some specific products.

     

    Kelly loves these items

    Chintz napkins

    Green linen table runner

    Nest

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    White garden stool

    Vintage gardening books

     

    DTT defines block front. You can see what they look like HERE

     

    Anita is crushing on the Gilmore Girls podcast by Scott Patterson (who played Luke). The podcast is called - I am All in.

    Kelly's crush are the raffia Coco sandels from Bulibasha. See them and the other sustainable styles.

     

    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly


    DI - 12:26 / 22:25

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    18 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 44 minutes 34 seconds
    Our Trend is NO TREND at All

    It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.


    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


    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 12:08 / 23:05

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    11 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 24 minutes 7 seconds
    Designer's Golden Ratio - The 2/3 Rule

    What is the 2/3 rule and why does it matter? We'll explain and once you get it, it's super easy to use the rule.

    Remember you don't need to be precise. There's no need to use a tape measurer; it's just a guideline


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    Kelly's crush is the series "Knife's Edge - Chasing Michelin Stars". Check it out HERE.

    Anita's crush is a new pair of duck boots HERE.


    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 6:07 / 15:24

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    4 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 18 minutes 28 seconds
    Micro Dosing Color -Why & How To

    Microdosing color, what is it? And more importantly how do you do it?

    We discussed the episode 'Do you Fear color' you can listen to it HERE.

    This is such a fun way to add small amounts of color to a room, while it still remains mostly neutral.


    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly



    DI - 6:15

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    27 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 27 minutes 46 seconds
    Is The Dining Room Dead - DTT Classic

    Is the dining room dead? We have lots to say & share on this debated decor topic. Today we delve deep into the dining room & we say, the dining room is .... Well, you'll need to listen to find out!

    The dining room has been around for a long time, but many new homes are being built without dining rooms. Is this going to last?

    The interior design site Modsy saw a 156% increase in buyers that want a dining room between 2018 and 2019. 

    DTT defines change order.

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    CRUSHES

    Anita's crush is the Instagram account of Law of Doggy

    Kelly's crush is this Whole Foods orange olive oil cake mi

     

    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly


    DI - 13:01 / 20:53

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    25 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 32 minutes 17 seconds
    We Know Why Your Room Feels Off - Listen to Find Out!

    Find all the right places for all of your furniture. We're sharing our favorite furniture placement tips.

    Furniture needs to be balanced in the room. To get more information about how to check for an off balance room listen HERE.

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    Sliders are perfect for easily moving furniture around

    sliders for carpeted rooms are HERE

    sliders for wood floors are HERE


    Kelly's crush is the Etsy stationary shop Naomi Lynn. Visit the shop HERE.

    Anita's crush is a bag of organic black lentils great for a CAVA-like bowl HERE.


    SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

    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


    Check out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.

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

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    Anita & Kelly


    DI - 12:50 / 24:09

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    18 February 2026, 8:00 am
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