Decorating Tips and Tricks

We LOVE a beautiful table, and we're sharing our favorite tips for making it an occasion. It's the perfect time to think about your table, since the holidays are upon us. To see how to properly set a table, you can check in with Emily Post HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Chargers are a must for an elegant table. We love rattan chargers like HERE and HERE. Anita's exact chargers are out of stock, but these from William Sonoma are almost exactly the same HERE. The cabbage salad plates are HERE. Anita's favorite French flatware that comes in a variety of colors HERE. Flatware with bamboo handles are HERE. Anita's favorite water bottles HERE DTT DEFINES: Windsor chair CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is a podcast you will want to tune into - Why Women Grow hosted by Alice Vincent. Listen on any podcast player or click HERE for more info on the show from the Garden Museum ( one of Kelly's favorite places to visit in London :) Anita's crush is this set of invisible wall plate hangers HERE. CONSULTS: 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 14:18/28:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking trends for 2025 today, and it's not that far away! Trend in home decor change slowly over time, but change it does. It's important to see where things are headed, so you aren't left in the dark. If we could sum up many of the trends for this year, the word is MORE. We are moving away from minimalism and toward maximalism. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. To turn your TV into a slideshow of famous artwork on your smart TV, try this art on a drive HERE Check out the Benjamin Moore color of the year, cinnamon slate for 2025 HERE. DTT DEFINES: canape settee CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is the wonderful interior design book "The Private House" by Rose Tarlow. Get your copy HERE. Anita's crush is the Instagram account of the very funny Landon Bryant HERE CONSULTS: 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 12:00/18:34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When should you splurge on something for your house, and when should you save? That's a more complex question and answer than some people realize. We're discussing this topic today, and giving you some links to products we found that don't require a splurge. Beautiful sofa from Pottery Barn HERE Our best advice for buying a sofa online HERE Comfy mattress from Awara HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Blue and white linen pillow cover HERE Anita's Amazon favorites that are very affordable HERE Audubon prints HERE William Morris print HERE Blue wool rug HERE Anita's blog post on what she splurges on HERE Anita's blog post on what she doesn't splurge on HERE DTT defines Dentil molding Anita's crush is Weck canning jars HERE Kelly's crush is the town of Hudson NY 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly **** Note I changed my crush so please remove the links to the Traditional Home Magazine issue in the show notes. You can link to my recommendation to visit the town of Hudson New York. DI - 15:55/22:39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love chintz! And we are sharing the history of chintz and how to use it in your home. Article Kelly referenced on Nancy Pyne's homes done up in chintz. Read it 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 9:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The temperatures have dropped and it's time to change things up at home for cooler temperatures. There is so much we can do to prepare the house and make it cozy. It's time for animal prints, furry pillows, velvet curtains, and bamboo shades, and so much more. We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Here are some items we mentioned in this episode. Velvet curtains HERE cordless lamps HERE Ikea sheepskin HERE Amazon “velvet” lampshade 13x10 HERE Visit Pooky Lighting "cozy cordless" HERE Listen to this episode about choosing paint colors HERE and HERE DTT DEFINES Credenza CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is a gorgeous animal print fabric. Get a swatch HERE. Anita's crush is the super delicious recipe for butternut squash fries 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 12:55/19:39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional decor doesn't have to look tired. We're here to help you wake it up. Class, traditional decorating can be so beautiful, but it occasionally needs a bit of a refresh and that's what we'll be covering today. Check out Anita's wallpaper collection HERE. DTT DEFINES: jardinière  CRUSHES: We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's crush is this charming mini crockpot to use for your lunch HERE. Check out Kelly's crush, a watercolor sketch/paint spiral bound book by Emily Lex Studio HERE. Then get yourself a set of watercolor paints 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 10:10/26:44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love answering your questions! Today we answer questions about styling glass front cabinets, color wrapping and what to do with extra pillows on the sofa. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. As always we are full of opinions, and we don't always agree. DTT Defines luan Crushes: Kelly's crush is the wonderful fact that Virginia has added viewers to their state parks to aid those color blind visitors to see the full spectrum of color. Read the article HERE. We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's crush is this compact dehumidifier 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 16:51/24:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from our summer break!!! It was a bit extended because Kelly was helping her MIL and Anita moved her mom to Texas from Oklahoma. Summer is officially over and we are very excited to be back and talking about fall decor! Our best advice is to go natural and simple. We don't like the idea of spending a fortune of decor that you just use once. If you are going to buy something for the fall, invest in something worth keeping and using every year. Be sure to check out Anita's Cedar Hill Farmhouse wallpaper collection on the Cedar Hill Farmhouse website HERE. You can also go straight to the wallpaper site HERE and HERE. Anita uses these fall dishes every year. We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. SPODE WOODLAND DISHES HERE ROYAL STAFFORD SAG DISHES HERE SPODE DELEMERE DISHES HERE Some other fall decor items you might enjoy are listed below with links. DRIED FALL WREATH HERE STAUB PETITE CERAMIC PUMPKIN BAKER HERE AMBER DRINKING GLASSES HERE PENDLETON YAKIMA WOOL THROW HERE BLACK CANDLESTICK HOLDERS HERE BLACK CHECK LAYERING DOOR MAT HERE DTT defines Georgian style that includes Sheraton, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Adam style CRUSHES: Anita's crush is this gorgeous set of Spode William Morris dishes. Each one is different and they would work so well for fall dishes!! HERE Kelly's crush is the book NEXT LEVEL by Dr. Stacy Sims. Get your copy 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 11:20 /19:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're teaching you how to decorate your entry like a design pro. The entryway is so important because you only get one chance to make a first impression. Find out what your entry needs. Because our 'decorate like a pro' episode was so popular, we're making this a series! This week we're tackling the entryway. I Here's a great side table you can use in your foyer. It's the Aleyska 63 inches console table HERE How about a round fun mirror? HERE We found a lovely blue geometric foyer rug HERE This is a gorgeous blue and white ceramic umbrella stand HERE Here's a gorgeous velvet bench HERE Take video tour of Kelly's entry HERE The DTT defines word today is CERUSED WOOD. Kelly's crush - Dr. Laurie Santos's podcast The Happiness Lab & FREE course "The Science of Well Being". Check out the podcast HERE and the course HERE. Anita's crush is a cute blue and white office chair that's high on function 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! XOXO, Kelly and Anita DI - 13:26/23:52 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less is definitely more - more style, more curated, more enjoyment. Today we teach you how to increase your style but reducing your stuff! A few of the key points from today's episode - A house overflowing with stuff (even good stuff) can be stressful. Don't buy stuff just because it's cheap and on trend. Steer clear of trends unless they really speak to you. Collect things you love Don't buy things just because they are the right color. Don't buy things just because your decor has a 'hole' in it. The sink caddy by Claire HERE The IG feature is SPACKLE AND SHINE HERE Kelly’s crush: Jane Goodall Hope Cast HERE Anita's crush: This set of horsehair brushes that are perfect for cleaning silverware or silver jewelry 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. Thanks in advance! XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 15:28 / 23:23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you invite guests over, you'll want to listen to this episode. We're talking about what you can do in your dining room to make it a fabulous space for entertaining and many other things. Join Kelly for her LIVE VIDEOS on the Tucasa App - download the app to your phone HERE. Dimensions to remember- tables are typically are 28 to 30 inches tall chair seat typically are 17 to 19 inches tall light fixtures should be around 30 to 36 inches off the table unless the ceiling is taller than 8 ft. rug sizes needed tables that seat 8 usually need a 9x7 ft rug tables that seat 6 ususally need an 8x10 ft rug tables that seat 4 usually need a 8x10 or a 6x9 ft rug or an 8 by 8 ft rug The beautiful artwork we mentioned is HERE The chandelier is HERE The rattan chair we found is HERE DTT defines Mora clock today Kelly's crush is her Cozy Earth bamboo jogger pant & crew neck. Check them out HERE. The link will automatically apply the 45% discount) Or use Kelly's special code - MYSOULFULHOME45 for 45% off your order of anything and everything on the site! Anita loves this oat milk 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! XOXO, Kelly and Anita DI- 15:49 /25:28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 5 versatile 'MUST HAVE' pieces that will work in most any room, in most any house. We're covering each item, why you need it, and where to buy it. Take a listen and let us know if we missed anything. The first item we are covering today is an ottoman or bench. Moneta Solid Wood Bench HERE Cheetah print ottoman HERE Storage bench Various fabrics HERE The second item is a dresser. Coffey 6 Drawer dresser HERE Painted linen dresser HERE The third MUST HAVE is a kitchen island. Amelia Kitchen Island HERE Marble kitchen island HERE Next is the easily moved chair. Madison Park Accent Chair HERE Hamptons chair HERE The last MUST HAVE furniture item is a small dining table. Brookhurst Drop Leaf Dining Table HERE DTT Defines term of the week is: CASE GOODS Listen in to hear the what & why of this design/decor term. Kelly's crush - Garnet Hill Washable Wool blanket HERE Anita's crush is her marina sauce recipe. MARINARA SAUCE  1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup minced white onion 3/4 cup minced garlic (2 to 3 heads garlic) 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 4 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 5 tablespoons sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 cup fresh chopped basil or about 3 tablespoons dried 1 tablespoon black pepper   Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until light brown. Add tomato paste and cook until dark red. Add tomatoes, sugar and salt; cook for an hour, stirring frequently. Add basil and pepper. Use immediately or cool and freeze for later use. Yield: 1 gallon. Note: This recipe makes 1 gallon. You can always freeze half of it to enjoy later. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. Thanks in advance! XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 13:38 /26:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether designing, renovating or tweaking the decisions you make for your kitchen are critical. You are sure to get it all right with our tips and tricks. We cover it all from cabinets to fixtures & everything in between. Listen in to get it right! Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It's important to get it right, since families spend so much time there, and it's the room that impacts your home value the most. Learn all about range hoods & BTUs HERE. Eliminate unsightly outlets with this tip. Read HERE. Listen to our where to splurge and where to say episode HERE DTT defines Plinth Kelly's crush is the podcast This is Love, specifically episode #9. Listen HERE or whereever you get your audio. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita's crush is the book Provence style, Decorating with French Country Flair 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 you! Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 23:04/35:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transform your home into something truly special with our clever tips & tricks that add character! Today we discuss exteriors, interiors & the elements that will take a basic house and turn it into a beautiful home. Adding details to your home can make all the difference. Fortunately, many of these details are easy to add. We talk through so many today. See the hanging barn doors on Anita's blog HERE. Anita's reference to the Edith & Evelyn blog & their "how to plank a popcorn ceiling" tutorial HERE. Learn to add board and batten paneling with Southern Hospitality blog HERE. DTT defines board and batten. (Do you know the difference between wainscotting, bead board and b & b? ) Kelly's crush is a terrific site that is perfect for today's topic. Visit Architectural Depot HERE for ceiling medallions, corbels, mouldings and sooo much more. Your one stop shop for adding character to your home is HERE. Anita's crush is this flat iron https://amzn.to/3Mxzr0l We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. 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 you! Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 11:48/16:44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. 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 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 - 12:29 / 23:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it's isn't fun, you're not doing it right. Decorating is a fun, exciting experience, at least it should be. If it stresses you, then sit down, relax and take a listen. Don't worry about your house being perfect! Embrace the imperfections and focus on what you love about your house. Reduce clutter, give yourself some grace, and complete those unfinished house projects that are driving you nuts. DTT defines Mullion We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Kelly's crush is this desk blotter HERE Anita's crush is the Acorn show Harry Wild 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 16:35/28:46 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just because it's a rental, doesn't mean it has to feel temporary. Let's make your rental feel like home. Relax, unpack the boxes and settle in. The video on how to apply faux marble contact paper is HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. The stainless steel contact paper is HERE DTT defines the difference between a loveseat and a settee. Kelly's crush is the melamine peony plate collection by John Derian. See the paltes HERE. Anita's crush is the 4PATRIOTS Patriot Power Cell, Portable Solar Power Bank, Rechargeable External Battery 2 USB Ports, LED Flashlight 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 17:15/25:23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many people are interested in downsizing, but how do you do it, without regrets? How do you go with less stuff and more joy? Let's discuss. We mentioned 'The Urge to Purge' episode that you can find HERE You can check out Anita's daybed HERE We mentioned our consults, where we offer our ideas for your room, answer your questions, encourage you in your quest for a beautiful home HERE DTT living room challenge STEP 8: MEASURE AND CREATE A FLOOR PLAN Now that you know your needs and wants, it’s time to pop these items in a floor plan to see which ones make the cut. Use graph paper and pen or an app. I use Sweet Home 3D. to make a floor plan to scale, and start dropping furniture pieces in. Your deliverable: A floor plan (or a few floor plan options) showing how you want your space to flow with your furniture arranged on the plan. DTT defines Linen-Press Kelly's crush is The Studio Hive - location agents with whom you can register your home for potential photo/film shoots. Go HERE to register and tell them MYSOULFULHOME sent you. Anita's crush in the The Parisian Agency on Netflix. 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 - 17:26/26:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have the ESSENTIAL Summer Listening List for YOU! Like the summer, listening is easy and after you are done you'll be a better decorator. We have extended the review & question offer thru the summer so leave your APPLE PODCAST review and include a brief question. We will appreciate the review and will answer your question during an upcoming episode. Kelly's list of MUST listen DTT episodes: 356 - Coffee Table Talk - How, Why & Which for this Essential Piece - HERE 393 - Kitchen Cabinets Deep Dive - HERE 391 - Powder Room Decor Deep Dive - HERE Less Stuff More Style - A How To Guide - HERE How to Throw a Summer Party Inspiration & Ideas - HERE Anita's list of her favorite episodes are below. Country English style HERE Country French style HERE Outdoor decorating tips and inspiration HERE How to tell your home story HERE DTT defines C table We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's crush is the super fun and functional ice cream maker HERE Kelly's crush is Stanley Tucci's book, "TASTE My Life Through Food". Get a copy or listen 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 12:43 / 17:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have anything in your home that is cliche? And is it a problem if you do? First, what exactly is a cliche? When something is super trendy it often becomes cliche. We're sharing some things in our homes that are cliche. DTT defines Escutcheon We defined Ormolu in this episode HERE We are a part of the Amazon and other retailer affiliate programs, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's crush is a blue and cream Safavieh Courtyard Collection outdoor rug HERE Kelly's crush is a set of delicate floral cotton pillow covers. See the color options 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 YouTube channel. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI - 21:49/32:12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices