Often we say “Rule – Schmule” ~ well, something like that. We generally like to pave our own decorating road and encourage you to do the same. That being said, there are some tried & true rules which when followed make decorating easier and the look better. Today we go over one of these rules,…

Are you feeling stressed about the holidays? We’re talking today about how to do a ‘light’ version of Christmas decorating and entertaining. Let’s talk about ways to do less and enjoy the holidays more. We’re not worrying about what other people think. We’re doing what we want and skipping the rest. Talk to your family…

Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting… Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you’ll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics. We also answer one of your questions. It…

Want to know what colors are hot for 2019? We’re talking about them today. Benjamin Moore has announced their color of the year, but not only the color for the year, but an entire palette of colors HERE Their Color of the year is Metropolitan, which is a nice putty gray. Check out the other…

Today we are heating it up with hot mantle decorating ideas. Lots of ideas and inspiration on how you can create tasteful, beautiful mantle decor all year long without much effort at all. A listener question you’ll all love and more. We cover: ~ the rule of threes ~ layering ~ Breathing room at a…

Today we are revealing how to create a stunning tree. We’ve got loads of ideas and tips to help you create a beautiful and memorable tree no matter if it is faux, real, big or small. We cover it all & top it off! Watch Kelly’s YouTube video with a great tip for decorating a…

Just because it’s a functional office doesn’t mean it has be unattractive. Let’s make it beautiful. So often home offices are seen as a space to work, and not a place that needs to be decorated. There’s no reason it can’t be as beautiful as the rest of your home. Let’s not ignore it. We’ve…

In this episode we pull back the lace curtain if you will and reveal what really gives a home a romantic vibe. Hint, it has little to do with pink, cabbage roses & cherubs. Listen in to get our thoughts on how to get romance right in your decor. Touches of Florentine add romance. Learn…

    Modern Outdoor Loveseat Plans Following much love for our Modern Outdoor Chairs and many requests for a Loveseat plan, we are excited to share with you brand new plans. We love the simple build process, how this project looks amazing from all sides, it’s heavy enough to not blow away in the wind,…

Our best holiday gift ideas are here today! These are affiliate links. The hair dryer/round brush HERE Pet portraits for your pets HERE The email address we mentioned is gentlemadness@hotmail.com Yoga pants with the phone pocket HERE Le Creuset Stoneware French Press HERE French Duralex containers (very practical gift!) HERE Honey spoons HERE Rescue Me…