Did you know there's a new type of home with amenities like a condo, but feels more like a single family home? Today on our DTT Plus episode, we're talking about build to rent homes that are small homes with small yards, and a one car garage, but you don't own them, they are only to rent. Are they for you? Let's discuss. 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 w ..read more

Should you add faux flowers? Do they cheapen a room or add something? There's some bad faux flowers out there, but there's also some that are quite nice. Of course, we prefer real, but if you travel a lot or can't afford real, then it's worth checking out some good faux flowers. And if you decide to buy faux flowers, check out our tips for buying them. You can find some realistic faux flowers are plants at Diane James HERE and OKA HERE. If you decide to buy something faux, be sure to listen to our episode that does a deep dive into what to look for and where to buy them HERE. Need help with ..read more

What can you accomplish working with a decorator? What kind of information will you get from a pro? Let's discuss. You can work with someone locally, or you can work with someone virtually. You can find out more about our consults HERE. DTT DEFINES EMPIRE STYLE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is a delicate laundry detergent formulated for wool and silk HERE. Kelly's crush is on the practical side today. If you have paper towel guilt too, try these from Amazon Aware. Get six rolls HERE. Need help with your ..read more

You might want to avoid doing these things if you don't want your house to look 'not so good'. Some things on our 'no-no' list are grommet curtains, mini blinds, popcorn ceilings, and small artwork on a large wall. DTT defines Anaglypta We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are HERE Kelly's crush is all things Sarah Raven, including her terrific garden centric podcast "Grow Cook Eat Arrange". Find all things Sarah Raven HERE. Anita's crush is this charming green toaster HERE. Need help with your home? We'd love ..read more

Where can you save money when you're decorating a room? We'll fill you in! Previously we talked about where we think it's worth splurging. You can find the episode HERE. Today we're focusing on areas where you can really save some money. See the inexpensive pillow covers Kelly was raving about HERE and HERE. Unfinished wooden counter stools HERE. DTT defines commode We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is a podcast regarding the Merlin app. Listen HERE. Anita's crush is a cashmere pill remover HERE. Need help ..read more

Should you add faux flowers? Do they cheapen a room or add something? There's some bad faux flowers out there, but there's also some that are quite nice. Of course, we prefer real, but if you travel a lot or can't afford real, then it's worth checking out some good faux flowers. And if you decide to buy faux flowers, check out our tips for buying them. You can find some realistic faux flowers are plants at Diane James HERE and OKA HERE. If you decide to buy something faux, be sure to listen to our episode that does a deep dive into what to look for and where to buy them HERE. Need help with ..read more

It is said that design is in the details. Well, we think it is everywhere big & small, ... but the details definitely separate a nice room from a fabulous room. Details give personality, charm & style to your decor. Today we give you several simple ideas for adding details that will easily make your rooms fabulous! Use Kelly's idea for hanging mirrors or art. Hardware can be a wonderful detail that enhances your decor. Listen ot the hardware episode HERE. Add sprigs in bud vases all over your house. Just about any small container that can hold water can be a bud vase or get a set HERE ..read more

What's worth the splurge? Today we're discussing what is worth spending some extra cash on. In an upcoming episode we'll talk about these same rooms and what we think are things you don't need to splurge on. Looking to buy a sofa? We cover our tips for buying a sofa online HERE DTT DEFINES decoupage 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 this well-built large laundry cart HERE Kelly's crush is the latest book by Margaret Renkl The Comfort Of Crows. Get your copy HE ..read more

Is this replacing Modern Farmhouse? Let's talk about how it's the similar to modern farmhouse and cottage core, but also how it's different. Kelly mentioned Anita's new house having some of the elements of Modern Cottage. You can see some photos of Anita's new house HERE. DTT DEFINES: Ergonomics CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is a stunning basement transformation. Have a look HERE. Anita is crushing on this website where you can check to see how many reviews of an Amazon product might be fake. Reviewmeta is HERE Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll of ..read more

Are you a collector? Do you have a passion for dishes, or linens or something else? Let's talk about how to collect without becoming a hoarder. What are the do's and don'ts of collecting? First, try to curate your collections so that you just have your favorite pieces, the best of the best. You don't need a hundred items to make it a curated collection. Next try to do a write up on the items for future generations. Why are you collecting the items? What is their importance to you or your family?  Make a note of anything of a large monetary value so your family will know.  If you susp ..read more