MUST Have Versatile Furniture

Decorating Tips and Tricks

There are 5 versatile 'MUST HAVE' pieces that will work in most any room, in most any house. We're covering each item, why you need it, and where to buy it. Take a listen and let us know if we missed anything.

The first item we are covering today is an ottoman or bench.

Moneta Solid Wood Bench HERE

Cheetah print ottoman HERE

Storage bench Various fabrics HERE

The second item is a dresser.

Coffey 6 Drawer dresser HERE

Painted linen dresser HERE

The third MUST HAVE is a kitchen island.

Amelia Kitchen Island HERE

Marble kitchen island HERE

Next is the easily moved chair.

Madison Park Accent Chair HERE

Hamptons chair HERE

The last MUST HAVE furniture item is a small dining table.

Brookhurst Drop Leaf Dining Table HERE

DTT Defines term of the week is: CASE GOODS Listen in to hear the what & why of this design/decor term.

Kelly's crush - Garnet Hill Washable Wool blanket HERE

Anita's crush is her marina sauce recipe.

MARINARA SAUCE 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup minced white onion 3/4 cup minced garlic (2 to 3 heads garlic) 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 4 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 5 tablespoons sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 cup fresh chopped basil or about 3 tablespoons dried 1 tablespoon black pepper

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until light brown. Add tomato paste and cook until dark red. Add tomatoes, sugar and salt; cook for an hour, stirring frequently. Add basil and pepper. Use immediately or cool and freeze for later use. Yield: 1 gallon.

Note: This recipe makes 1 gallon. You can always freeze half of it to enjoy later.

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Anita & Kelly

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