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Decorating tips and advice to help you create a beautiful home. Listening is like hiring a decorator, but it is free! Free and fun ~ lots of laughs mixed in with practical, useful & stylish decorating advice. Pull up a chair and join us!

Decorating Tips and Tricks Bespoke FM

    • Leisure
    • 4.6 • 733 Ratings

Decorating tips and advice to help you create a beautiful home. Listening is like hiring a decorator, but it is free! Free and fun ~ lots of laughs mixed in with practical, useful & stylish decorating advice. Pull up a chair and join us!

    Built to Rent - DTT Plus Episode

    Built to Rent - DTT Plus Episode

    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 working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE
    Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!
    Kelly's IG HERE
    Kelly's Youtube HERE
    Kelly's blog HERE
    Anita's IG HERE
    Anita's blog HERE
    Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!
    If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.
    XX,
    Anita & Kelly



    DI - 6:42
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    • 18 min
    Must Know Decorating Tips - a DTT Classic

    Must Know Decorating Tips - a DTT Classic

    We had so much more to say after the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS part 1, that we had to record a part 2! This part 2, unlike many sequels, is just as great as part 1 - maybe even better!
    You can find part 1 HERE.

    Here are just a few of the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS we shared in this episode.
    ~ Scale your furniture to the room size & ceiling height;
    ~ Do your homework before buying antiques;
    ~ Use furniture to delineate spaces;
    ~ Choose a simple, neutral tile backsplash ( you will never regret it! );
    ~ Add a mirror to your entry;
    ~ Use furniture with low visual noise in a small space;
    ~ Incorporate the rule of threes;
    ~ Use every room in your home regularly ( imprint the life of your family on every square foot! )
    Oh and the tips go on & on .... as do the laughs & stories.
    Our Hot Topic this week makes us re-examine Amazon. Listen to the discussion & read HERE.
    Anita's crush is a delightful tea served by the St. Regis and Anita herself. Taste test it by going HERE.
    Kelly's crush is Diane Keaton's Instagram. Free & fun - follow DK HERE.
    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 working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE
    Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!
    Kelly's IG HERE
    Kelly's Youtube HERE
    Kelly's blog HERE
    Anita's IG HERE
    Anita's blog HERE
    Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!
    If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.
    XX,
    Anita & Kelly


    DI -15:52/30:53
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    • 45 min
    45 Minutes with a Decorator

    45 Minutes with a Decorator

    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 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 working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE
    Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!
    Kelly's IG HERE
    Kelly's Youtube HERE
    Kelly's blog HERE
    Anita's IG HERE
    Anita's blog HERE
    Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!
    If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.
    XX,
    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 13:39/18:14
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    • 30 min
    What Makes Your House Look Cheap!

    What Makes Your House Look Cheap!

    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 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 working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE
    Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!
    Kelly's IG HERE
    Kelly's Youtube HERE
    Kelly's blog HERE
    Anita's IG HERE
    Anita's blog HERE
    Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!
    If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.
    XX,
    Anita & Kelly

    DI - 14:08/21:05
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    • 38 min
    What to SAVE On - tips and advice

    What to SAVE On - tips and advice

    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 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 working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE
    Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!
    Kelly's IG HERE
    Kelly's Youtube HERE
    Kelly's blog HERE
    Anita's IG HERE
    Anita's blog HERE
    Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!
    If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.
    XX,
    Anita & Kelly


    DI - 13:55/20:40
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    • 42 min
    Faux Yes or No - dtt bonus episode

    Faux Yes or No - dtt bonus episode

    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 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 working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE
    Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!
    Kelly's IG HERE
    Kelly's Youtube HERE
    Kelly's blog HERE
    Anita's IG HERE
    Anita's blog HERE
    Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!
    If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.
    XX,
    Anita & Kelly


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    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
733 Ratings

733 Ratings

fallcandle78 ,

A Lovely Listen

I listen on my walks and I was pleasantly surprised at the great advice on decorating they can give without video! I have learned so much already from them.

cindyluluwho ,

Gag

I’d forgotten why I stopped following years ago but a couple episodes in and I remembered! It’s like an episode of Mean Girls. What a couple of snobs! “I wore my lululemon leggings to redecorate my MIL’s beach house” Gag me now! These two aren’t worth the listen unless you like being home shamed. It’s a hard pass for me once again!

Joys321 ,

Things that make your house look cheap

I truly dislike the shaming that goes on in interior design. You talk about the look but what about the living that is done in our homes?
This episode may have improved but I didn’t finish.

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