Listener Questions Answered

Today is one of our very favorite topics... listener's questions! We really love hearing from you and helping your solve your decorating issues! Remember to email us with your questions Gail G asked HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE "UGLY" THINGS? tape cords behind the furniture put cords behind curtains Photoshop them out (if you are a blogger) We are a participant in the affiliate programs like Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. sticky back velcro HERE cord sleave HERE and HERE get a charging station to hide lots of cords HERE Patricia wants to know HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR DRESSER DRAWER? use dividers roll your clothes undies- fold or roll Sarah Campbel wants to know HOW TO HIDE SEAMS IN FORMICA COUNTERTOP? We collectively say- just leave it alone. Once all your decor is in your laundry room, they won't be very noticeable. Jackie W wants to know WHERE WE FIND COLORFUL HANDLE FLATWARE? I find all my silverplate at vintage shops and swap sales Try this flatware with colorful handles HERE and HERE and HERE AND SHOULD YOU USE A TABLECLOTH AND PLACEMATS Yvonne says don't make yourself so much work. One or the other. Or a table runner and placemats Anita says why limit yourself. Do what you love Amy M want to know DO YOU PAINT YOUR WALLS THE SAME COLOR AS YOUR TRIM? Anita says if you love your woodwork and want to call attention to it paint it a slightly different color than the walls Yvonne and Kelly like white walls and white trim. The trim in a gloss or semi gloss. Watch out for using two different shades of white. Sometimes when two whites are paired together one can look dingy. Tonya P wants to know HOW TO HANDLE BEDSIDE LIGHTS IN A TODDLER'S BEDROOM WITH BUNKS clip on lamps are the answer see it HERE hang creative lights from the ceiling like HERE and HERE WHAT DO YOU DO WITH MISMATCHED SWITCH PLATES? YES, they all should match YES, plastic is fine paint your switch plates to match your walls you can match metal switch plates 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-20:19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices