The Decor trends for 2018 Spring and Summer are here and they are exciting!! What's hot and what's not? Let's talk about what we're seeing on the horizon, what we like and what we'll pass on.

Your back splash is functional because it protects the wall, but it's also decorative. Having a back splash you don't like is no fun, since it covers such a large area. Listen to our ideas for things you can use as a back splash.

We LOVE your questions, tips, photos & contributions to our DTT community. Where would be without you ~ talking to ourselves thats where! So glad you are out there & that you let us know. We answered a bunch of great questions in this episode...if your question didn't get addressed this time sta…

Have you ever thought of downsizing? I have! There's no sign that we'll be empty-nesters any time soon, so we can't just yet, but I do think about downsizing at some time. Listen to our tips on how to do it in style.

Has your home ever been in a rut? Or is your home in a rut right now? Today we are giving you practical tips and lots of advice about how to get your home out of a rut! Let's get out of that rut and on the road to great decor!!!!

Come on and lite my fire! We want to lite your fire with ideas & inspiration on fixing up your fireplace. From a major overhaul to cosmetic tweaks we have lots to share. Listen in...

The bed is usually the focal point of any bedroom, so what you put on the wall above your bed is important. Your eye will go to the bed and whatever is above the bed. The good news is that there are so many different things you can use there. And here's an idea. You can use nothing above the bed. I…

Even neutral girls like us crave a bit of color now & again! How about you? Pop of red, blue, pink, green, yellow...perhaps? But how to add it in without taking the space over with color. We have so many ideas coming your way. Listen in!

Luxury today means something very different than it did 20, even 10 years ago. Listen in and find out if you agree on the 'new' definition/reality of luxury.

When you have older furniture, how do you know if you should repair furniture or get rid of it? How about upholstery? Should you recover your chair or buy a new one? We're discussing all that and more.

It's that time of the year that the Easter bunny is hopping down the bunny trail to your house. We're talking about getting your table ready for your guests. We're sharing our favorite Easter table ideas today.

Learn how to make your kitchen more beautiful by simply shopping your house. This is not just a utilitarian room. Your kitchen should flow along with the look & feel of the rest of your home. We have SO many inexpensive ideas to create fabulous ambiance in this well used space. Listen in!

It's time to start thinking about adding some spring touches to your home. It will boost your mood and help you to lean into the upcoming season. And really, who isn't ready for spring by this time every year? These are some of our favorite ideas and they are all under $25. There might be a few ide…

Does your home have an old soul? What do we mean? We are talking about how to add items to your home that have a timeworn look. We love a little chippy, a little vintage, a little bit of antiques! A little bit of "soul" goes a long long way!

Oh yeah we want it beautiful, but HEALTHY too! A healthy home is so important not only to avoid germs, but moreover for the functioning of your house. Listen in for lots of great tips & advice.

Let's do a living room refresh for 2018! Take a look at your living room and see what you need to get it ready for the new year. It's a great time to assess your living room and do a few tweaks.

I have a question for you. Answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. What is your most favorite statement piece in your home? Were you able to answer right away? Or did you have to really think about it? A statement piece is something in a room that draws your eye to it and makes the re…

Happy Valentine's Day!! Thanks for sharing a piece of it with us. Today we are talking about how to get sofa arrangements right. ( A valentine's Day smooch on the sofa later - arrange it first! ) Lots of concrete, actionable tips for making this major piece of furniture work better.

Blue and white is such an iconic look. It looks great with virtually any design style and it has almost always been popular. You can add blue and white to your home is so many ways. We are sharing several ways to add blue and white to your home.

Between the three of us, we have probably made almost any decorating mistake you can make. Nothing schools a decorator better than a few whoppers! The good thing about this podcast is we can make the mistakes for you and live to tell you what not to do! Today we are talking about AVOID THESE DECORA…

Today is such a fun episode! We know you like hearing about trends, so today we are talking about trends that are O-U-T for 2018! Some we agree on and some we don't. Some we are ushering onto the boat out of port and others we are holding onto for sure. Listen in!

What do designers notice first when they walk into a room? We're talking about the things designers (or decorating enthusiasts) notice when they walk into your home. Personally we love to see how other people decorate their homes. We are always on the lookout for new ideas.

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We think it should be called "HERstory" not history .... the history of the profession of interior design and decorating was launched by two fascinating women, well, actually three! We go back a bit further, then share lots of info about these movers & shakers in the design world. We think you'll…