We LOVE to shop small anytime of the year. You know, the handmade, the mom-shop, etsy artist, craft fair, unique items made with care by wonderful people. Holiday time is an especially a wonderful time to shop small then give BIG! Big in that these gifts are unique, thoughtful and not from a mal…

Get your mantel all ready for Christmas! It's a natural focal point for your home, so don't forget to get it all decked out. We've got a ton of ideas and Yvonne was on a roll! Using a curtain rod to hold stockings is just one of her fabulous tips.

Do you need some fabulous Christmas gift ideas for the home decor person in your life. We've been shopping the web and finding our favorite and oh, so unique gifts. We wouldn't mind getting them ourselves!!!

Snuggle in, but stay alert! We are giving you soooo many tips & information on choosing a duvet and cover today. From thread count, down/feathers, fill power, fill weight and baffle we cover ALL you need to know to make the best choice for you. Then we share even more tips on using, making & dec…

We're sharing our favorite creative ideas for your table today. We've included special ways to fold your napkins, ideas for displaying flowers on your table, and other things you can use for your napkins like using toile bandannas.

O, CHRISTMAS TREE... O, CHRISTMAS TREE! We all love to decorate a Christmas tree. They may all look different and we may have certain opinions about what goes on a tree and what doesn't. Christmas trees are a very individual thing. Today we are sharing how to make your tree the best from the tree s…

Do you feel lucky or not when you get invited to a Pot Luck? Today we are talking all about how to host the Best Pot Luck ever! Yvonne in particular has a lot of great tips. Kelly might just be a convert to the pot luck party and Anita has definitely hosted & brought to her share. Let's dig in.…

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday. It's a great time to reflect on your blessings and enjoy your time with family and friends. As Yvonne said, it's all about being grateful and being with people you love.

Today we are talking about where to put your Christmas tree and hang your Christmas stockings. Can you hear O, Christmas Tree playing in the background? We are so excited to talk about this merry and bright topic!!!!

We have soooo many ideas & tips for holiday entertaining! From Kelly's least favorite kind of party to a cookie exchange with honors. You'll get into the spirit and start planning right along with us. Start now so you can make sure to have the party of the season that they will remember all yea…

Adding elegance to your home is easy if you follow our simple guidelines. Be sure to use restraint, curate, think old world and avoid cutesy things.

ARRANGING BED PILLOWS can be a bit controversial!!! Lots of pillows piled high or only sleeping pillows! Euro pillows or standard pillows? How many decorative pillows? Or do you throw a few pillows on the bed and call it a day? We love bed pillows!!!! Today we are talking about our favorite ways …

We love pampering overnight guests! Let's make them feel special, even more so during the holidays. It's so fun to spoil our friends and family that are staying with us during the holidays. Check out our tips like nice bedding and pillows, a good mattress, and fluffy towels.

Likely the biggest horizontal surface you have in your house needs decor ~ your dining room table! We have tips, tricks & inspiration for you to create beauty on your table in between family dinners & guests. Bottom line go BIG. But don't miss all the other lines, especially that exclamation by…

Oh yes, we can walk and chew gum.  We can also celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving and do things for Christmas!!! Christmas is so much better if we do not stress about all the things that need to get done and instead we plan and take the time Christmas deserves. Friends, planning is the key to a h…

We love Thanksgiving! The grateful spirit of the holiday and of course, the delicious food. We also love pulling out special dishes & linens to set a beautiful table. Today we share our ideas, traditions & lots of inspiration so you can make this Thanksgiving your best ever!

Sweater weather is here for much of the country, and we couldn't be more excited. It's time to start getting your porch ready for fall, or maybe you've already done that. Here are some fabulous ideas for outdoor areas of your home.

Useful, pretty - less is more... These words come to mind when we talk about what is and what should be on our & your kitchen countertops. Let's head to the kitchen and see what's there...

Who knew organizing your pantry could be SO much fun! Tips keep flying along with the laughs in this episode, wherein Kelly gets a double TIP OF THE DAY! Let's explore #pantrygoals !!

Halloween will be here soon. Are you prepared? Let's talk about what you need to do to get ready.  And Yvonne needs help selecting a non-scary costume. Have a suggestion? Email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com.

Today we are talking about getting our home ready for guests. We know you will want your guests to feel welcomed and comfortable but we want you to enjoy your time too! Let's have a stress-less entertaining holiday this year!

Organic elements add warmth & ease to your home decor. They are easy to find, budget friendly and varied. Think outside the potted plant ~ we do. Listen in for all our tips & inspiration for adding organic elements to your home.

It's your home where you spend a lot of time every week, so why not add elements that will make you happier? We're all about creating an environment that you can enjoy so much that you don't need a vacation from your everyday life. Listen to the episode to get all of our tips.

Decorating one thing in our home can lead to another and then another and yet another! It seems that trying to change one thing in our homes always becomes a big decorating snowball! Today let's talk about how how keep that snowball from rolling over us and your budget!