Category: furniture


  • Today we’re addressing the most commonly asked decorating questions. These are questions that we are asked often and questions we see asked on the internet. Let’s get started! The first question is do you have to match the wood floor stain to your furniture stain. The short answer is no. Check out our brown furniture episode 277…

  • Day 340 – Before, During, and After the Storm

    We knew a big storm was in the forecast, so we spent some time tidying up a few things. I made sure all of our scrap metal was stacked and weighed down. We get pretty bad storms every year, and so far, I haven’t experienced any major damage since moving to Mississippi in…

  • Oh yes indeedy ~ we have some hot crushes right now ~ on decor of course! Sharing the pieces that are making our hearts beat a bit faster from a Bauhaus inspired chaise to big botanicals. Ideas and tips on how to use these crushy worthy decor items and inspiration to fall for your own.…

  • What Trends are Done? Let’s talk about the trends that are over. Remember when buying trendy decor, it’s best to not spend too much on home decor trends. If it’s super hot today, then it will be out in a few years. You don’t want to be ripping out your kitchen counter top every 5…

  • Let there be LIGHT! In my last two shops, I used LED light kits from American Green Lights. I became a big fan of these lights two shops ago when I first installed them. These lights have a high CRI (Color Rendering Index), meaning they emit light through more of the color spectrum…

  • You will be SHOCKED to know the number of chemicals lurking in the average home! We are here with info, tips & suggestions to help you rid your home of as many as possible as quickly as possible. And because this topic & the action you will take after you listen, is so important to…

  • Let’s talk about lessons that will make you a better decorator. We love learning, and sharing all we have learned about making your home beautiful. Here are some of our favorite lessons. Take a picture of the room first. When you look at the photo, you’ll notice things you didn’t notice standing in the room.…

  • What is the unexpected red theory and what do you need to know about it? 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…

  • Hands down most used & useful room in the house ~ the kitchen. A great reason to have it organized, up to date and … BEAUTIFUL. We dissect the 2019 kitchen trends for you. Tell you what is worth jumping on the band wagon with and what you can let pass by. Also … ring…

  • DIY updates for less than $100 are inexpensive ways to seriously spruce up your home. Here are a few of the ideas mentioned in the episode –make a wall shelf with corbelsconvert a closet into a built-in home officereplace the knobs in your kitchenpaint your front door Anita mentioned her #DIYfail with her new wall…