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

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 12:08 / 23:05

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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.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 6:07 / 15:24

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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.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 6:15

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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 mix 

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 13:01 / 20:53

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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.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 12:50 / 24:09

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Why do so many people say they love color, but have white and gray interiors? Is it because they are afraid of color? Let's talk about why and how to get over it. 

Listen to our episode on how to choose paint colors with confidence HERE.

You can also listen to our episode about the best ways to add color to a room HERE.

We love all of the colorful rooms you can see on House & Garden's website HERE.

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Anita's crush is this beautiful set of Spode Blue Willow dessert forks HERE

Kelly's crush is the super helpful gardening book "The Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening" by the American Horticultural Society.

Get a copy HERE and then get out into your garden!

You can also become a member of the American Horticultural Society HERE.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 10:29 / 16:31

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Don't downsize, right-size. Rather than moving, learn how to make your current home fit your current life. You can change your home without changing your address.

Check out our episode on forever homes HERE

We also talked about making your home work for the long haul HERE

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Anita's crush is a set of charming cabbage plates HERE

Kelly's crush is the fact that Samplize ( who we love for large adhesive paint samples ) now offers countertop samples! See HERE.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 6:52 / 15:18

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Is there ever a forever home that works forever?

Can you buy one house that will work your entire life, or does it make more sense to have a different house for each of the different phases of your life?

Anita and Kelly disagree on this topic (surprise, surprise). What do you think? Let's discuss!

DI - 13:29

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Give your home some animal magnetism with animal prints. We searched far and wide to bring you the best animal print products for your home in a variety of products. 

Check out this gorgeous inspiration room HERE

These are our animal print product picks for you.

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Leopard print plates, less than $50 for a set of 4 HERE

Blue and white leopard print drum lamp shade HERE

Wolf gray faux fur throw HERE

Pink cheetah print pillow covers, $35 and up HERE

Leopard print towels HERE

Cheetah rug HERE

Cheetah print armless chair HERE

Schumacher Iconic leopard print HERE 

Scalmandre Panthera Velvet smoke HERE

Scalmandre Panthera Velvet ebony pillow HERE 

Erin Gates Faux Cheetah Hide rug HERE 

Ballard Celine Cheetah rug HERE 

Tortoise shell vase HERE

Lynx pleated shade HERE 

Animal print chandy shade HERE

Bordering on Tony the Tiger HERE 

DTT DEFINES elevation

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush - leopard print catch all small tray - vegan leather exterior with stitching HERE

Anita's crush - The Devil Wears Prada movie house HERE

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 12:50 / 23:19

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We love being organized, and we're sharing our favorite tips today. It's doesn't need to be stressful or complicated. The best part is that you enjoy being organized for the entire year, if you do your entire home at the beginning of the year. After you do this the first time, each year the maintenance becomes easier an easier.

Check out Anita's organized closet HERE.

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We talked about using a password keeper, and here's one we love HERE.

Anita's crush is this delicious French silk pie with hazelnut Oreo crust recipe HERE

Kelly's crush is a red light panel for skin & overall health. See it HERE.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 13:32 / 23:48

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Luxurious design doesn't have to be expensive. It can be affordable, and we're sharing our favorite tips on how to make it happen for less.

Susan Dunn's wonderful Etsy shop, Dunn by Designs, for monogramed items - visit HERE.

We mentioned Pooky Lighting HERE

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CRUSHES:

If excellent health is a goal for 2026 explore Kelly's crush Function Health HERE.

Anita's crush is a gorgeous fun, oversized pop up card you can send someone to give them a mood boost HERE.

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Anita & Kelly

DI - 11:39/19:18

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