Kathleen Heaney and Kathleen Martin are Eras Tour level excited to share their conversation with interior designer (and Instagram superstar) Dabito. They sat down to chat about his FABULOUS new book, Old Brand New (out now). His deeply touching story about living in a small, multi-generational apartment in Los Angeles and turning his love of IKEA into a full-fledged design career will send you running to the store for a gallon of magenta wall paint!  PLUS, the group plays the naughtiest DIY version of F*ck, Marry, Kill ever... plop down in your recliners and kick back in style, this episo ..read more

When it comes to color curation, Nicole Gibbons, founder and CEO of millennial-favorite paint brand Clare Paint, is the hue guru we all need in our lives. This week Kathleen Martin and Kathleen Heaney got the chance to chat with Nicole about the secret to picking a good paint color name, exactly which Clare colors she has on her walls, and why DIY paint color matching can backfire! Bring on the moody jewel tones, we're ready y'all! Check out all the colors we talked about at clare.com. Social Shout-Out: @NicoleGibbonsStyle @ClarePaint Download Our Canva E-Book: Get our BRAND NEW e-book abou ..read more

Did Kathleen Martin's husband cut off his finger?! Oh no! Speaking on blood... Kathleen Heaney had her first major DIY injury that sent her to Urgent Care! Kathleen M has been hitting the theoretical interior design books over her curtain/drape conundrum. Then the ladies phone their friend, Jenasie Earl aka @MsViciousDesign, to tap into her superhero-level skills for scoring the most amazing vintage furniture on Facebook Marketplace and beyond! Download Our Canva E-Book: Get our BRAND NEW e-book about expert-level mood boards: 'Designing Your Home On Canva': KathleenCanDoIt.com What We Talke ..read more

Kathleen Heaney and Kathleen Martin discuss a highly controversial article that came out in the Washington Post about HGTV. Are we all more depressed when we follow the trends we see on HGTV and other interior decor tv shows? Does it make our homes more boring? The ladies dig in. Then the Kathleens get into Martha Stewart's tricks for making your home look more expensive and phone their friend @TheSouthernGail to get all of her best high-gloss paint tips!  Download Our Canva E-Book: Get our BRAND NEW e-book about expert-level mood boards: 'Designing Your Home On Canva': KathleenCanDoIt.c ..read more

Last week we attended a design conference and found out an insider secret about what professional interior designers use to do mock-ups for their clients: CANVA! In this episode, we go over the exact steps you need to know to design your own home using Canva. It's the easiest way to make your house look like you spend BIG BUCKS on a decorator. Sssshhhhh... we won't tell! Download Our Canva E-Book: Get our BRAND NEW e-book that goes into more depth about learning to make mood boards on Canva: KathleenCanDoIt.com Social Shout Out: @StudioDuggan Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers:Join our Facebook G ..read more

Looking for interior trim ideas that aren't white? The Kathleens are dusting off their monocles and studying a stack of home decor magazines to bring you the cold hard truth about the baseboard and window casing colors that are trending right now. Plus, the ladies introduce some fun new sound effects and segments to the podcast: Did anyone have a DIY Fail this week? Don't forget to turn over the compost heap and check under your cabinets! Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers:Join our Facebook Group Follow Kathleen Martin: @CreateAColorfulLife Follow Kathleen Heaney: @KathleenLovesColor Email us: Hel ..read more

Kathleen Martin did her second round of faux marble epoxy kitchen countertops and she's ready to spill the tea... just not on the counters! Follow her step-by-step guide on how to achieve transformative results with a handful of tricks. This DIY tutorial is beautiful and budget friendly. Design Trip Survey (2 min): Let's Go On Vacation Together - Take Our Survey! Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers:Join our Facebook Group Follow Kathleen Martin: @CreateAColorfulLife Follow Kathleen Heaney: @KathleenLovesColor Email us: Hello@KathleenCanDoIt.com Leave us a voicemail: 201-378-3378 Follow the pod: @K ..read more

Decorating your home with peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great way to pack a big design punch without making a permanent commitment. Kathleen H is sharing everything she learned while putting up wallpaper in her bedroom. She made every mistake so you don't have to! What You Need: Wallpaper Tool Kit - https://amzn.to/3XetGdv 5 Organic Wallpaper Prints For Beginners: Forget-Me-Not By Tempaper Saybrook By NuWallpaper  New York Toile By Katie Kime Otomi Dove By Tempaper For More Information: KathleenCanDoIt.Com Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers:Join our Facebook Group Follow Kathleen Martin ..read more

Years ago, Kathleen Heaney decided to bid adieu to her coffee table in lieu of C-Tables, but now she's rethinking about jumping into the coffee table dating pool. Her only caveat... she doesn't feel confident styling tables! Kathleen Martin, the Queen of Facebook Marketplace Coffee Tables, jumps in to save the day with her easy-to-follow coffee table styling tips + a few other creative ideas about finding fabulous tables secondhand! Shop Our Favorite Coffee Tables: KathleenCanDoIt.com/coffee-table-styling Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers:Join our Facebook Group Follow Kathleen Martin: @CreateAC ..read more

Kathleen Martin and Kathleen Heaney have been IKEA customers for years! From the iconic green Stockholm couch to the Malm 4-drawer dresser, the Hemnes armoire, that black and white checkered pillow everyone has, and multiple storage beds including the updated Nordli platform frame - we’ve done A LOT of shopping at America’s favorite Swedish meatball retailer. In this episode, the Kathleens are sharing their top 3 tips for scooping up the IKEA pieces that look high-end while strategically planning out your shopping trip to save you from spending unnecessary money. Woo hoo! Is it time for a ling ..read more