Today is one of our very favorite topics... listener's questions! We really love hearing from you and helping your solve your decorating issues!
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Gail G asked HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE "UGLY" THINGS?

we tape cords behind the furniture
put cords behind curtains
Photoshop them out (if you are a blogger)
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
use Bespoke Decor Sheet Bags see them HERE
use pretty sachets in your drawers like the ones at Bespoke HERE

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
see flatware with colorful handles HERE, HERE, 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.

Connie S has lots of orange-toned wood in her house and WHAT STEPS DO YOU TAKE TO TONE DOWN THE ORANGE?

A Maker's Studio Gel Stain. Paint on and brush off and you have a gorgeous new finish! You can see it HERE and see the wood cleaner HERE
and see the Rescue and Restore paint HERE.
paint your floors white
hide the orange toned floors with sisal rugs

Tonya P wants to know HOW TO HANDLE BEDSIDE LIGHTS IN A TODDLE'S BEDROOM WITH BUNKS

clip on lamps are the answer see it HERE
hang creative lights from the ceiling like these 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

 
 
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xox,
Anita, Yvonne and Kelly
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