In this episode, Marly discusses all your rug questions! You'll learn about: the best rug sizes in your living room, bedrooms, entryway, foyer, dining room, and office how to keep rugs from slipping: the best option she has found Types of rugs as well as pros and cons Things to consider when choosing rugs for your space and how to be intentional  She also answers FAQs about all things rugs including: should you put rugs over carpet? should you layer rugs? do rugs shed? AREA RUGS IN MARLY'S HOME (affiliate links below): Living room: 9x12 olive/charcoal Loloi rug - This rug is Marly's favorite rug in her whole home...so much so that she bought the same one for the kitchen runner. This rug is low pile, easy to clean, camoflouges dirt well, and has beautiful warm colors in it. It's very popular and sells out often, so if it's in stock, grab it while you can! Kitchen: olive/charcoal Loloi runner rug 2'-6'' x 7'-6''- This is the same rug in the living room (see above). Mudroom: 5x8 Sofia area rug - This rug is in a very high traffic area and sees a lot of dirt from our shoes. For the most part it camoflauges well, especially for being lighter tones. It is also easy to clean. If redesigning, Marly would opt for darker rug colors in this space. Office: 5x8 Newalla area rug - This rug is beautiful and soft. It is in a lower traffic area but could be used in a higher traffic area because of the dark colors.  Master Bedroom: Taupe/stone Loloi rug - This is an 8x10 rug, but as mentioned in the podcast, Marly prefers king beds to have a 9x12 rug. This rug is low pile, camoflouges dirt well and adds a sophisticated look to the room. It has more gray tones and cool tones. Hannah's Bedroom: 3x5 Skye collection printed distressed ivory/berry Loloi rug - Marly actually found this rug at Home Goods, so be on the lookout when you're there for Loloi rugs. This has mauve and blue tones in it and is very pretty in a girl's bedroom. Guest Bedroom: 8x10 Davos Tufted area rug - This rug is textured and has dimension to it. It is very beautiful, but since it is lighter colors, dirt shows more on it. It works well in a guest bedroom, with low traffic. It also does shed slightly but it's not noticeable on the carpet, as the fabric sheds are the same color as the carpet. It doesn't shed so much that it's a big deal - you just need to regularly vacuum. LINKS DISCUSSED: Living room with current Loloi area rug  (blog post) Master Bedroom with current Loloi area rug (blog post) Dining room with Safavieh rug in it - this rug has now been moved to our guest bedroom (blog post) Mudroom with floating area rug Rug tape  Sign up for Marly's email list Instagram Stories HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps other find the podcast and show that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

In this episode, Marly chats about great home decor items to check out while you're thrifting!  LINKS DISCUSSED: Side tables - chalk paint tutorial Lamp at Pottery barn I like (aff link) Stone spray paint (aff link) DIY Wall Art (paint brush effect) / DIY Wall Art (putty knife effect) Book styling post HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps other find the podcast and show that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

In this episode, Marly discusses ten decorating mistakes she has made and how she fixed them. Each of these mistakes are tried-and-true design errors that she's realized have truly impacted the esthetic of her home. LINKS DISCUSSED: Blog Post: Window Treatments Using Pinch Pleat Curtains Canva - the program where you can create design mood boards Podcast: How We're Transitioning Our Home to Modern Rustic Blog Post: Custom Gallery Wall HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps other find the podcast and show that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

In this episode, Marly discusses five ways to refresh your home for under $50. Some of these ideas require some grunt work and possibly have a learning curve, but if you’re willing to do the work and read the tutorials, you can achieve a beautiful budget-friendly home refresh! LINKS DISCUSSED: Marlydice.com - Type anything in the search bar to search for a tutorial Chalk Paint Tutorial for Beginners General Painting Tutorial How to Whitewash Your Brick Fireplace The Best White Paint for Walls Board and Batten Tutorial Pottery Barn Wall Art Hack How to Style a Bookshelf: The No-Fail Way - Wrap Your Books Instagram Stories   HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps other find the podcast and show that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

In this episode, Marly discusses her goals and intentions for the New Year.  She chats about four goals for herself and blog as well as four goals for her home.   LINKS DISCUSSED: YouTube videos: Pamela Reif exercise videos Friday Faves posts IG Stories: Infertility Story on Instagram Blog Post: The Best White Paint for Walls Blog Post: How to Paint Walls like a Pro IG Stories: How to Fill Holes in Your Wall Blog Post: Deck Makeover: A Complete Reno & The Perfect Deck Color Blog Post: Our New Patio Design with a Fire Pit Table Blog Post: How to Organize Kids’ Toys in Your Living Room   HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps others find the podcast and shows that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

In this episode, Marly discusses 5 tips for starting a blog in 2021. If you're thinking about starting a blog or have recently started one, this episode is for you!  LINKS DISCUSSED: Start a Blog Tutorial (get a blog set up in just 15 minutes!) Start a Blog e-course (a free course sent to your email with more explanation about starting a blog) Instagram Goals, Marly's course to help you get your first 10K Instagram followers and learn about photography on your phone. Instagram page HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps others find the podcast and shows that we provide quality content on the show.  To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read.

In this episode, Marly chats about 5 things she is purging from her home right now.  She chats about: the less is more approach the big items that she's swapping out to help improve her season of life why it's so important to create a home you love/feel happy to be in right now options for where to remove items why purging is so important for organizing your space Listen in and get some ideas of things to purge in your own home! LINKS DISCUSSED: Instagram page French country dining chairs blog post Dining room updates blog post Email sign up HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps others find the podcast and shows that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

In this episode, Marly chats about how she and Jason are transitioning their french country farmhouse style home to a more modern rustic style home. She chats about: who and where she gets inspiration from the process she uses to design new spaces budget-friendly ideas to update your space which areas in her home are getting a revamp as well as what those plans are the three main colors she will be using for her home She also discusses how you can apply her design process to your own home.  LINKS DISCUSSED: Coffee table post (to see the gray-brown color Marly refers to) Dining table post (to see the gray-brown color Marly refers to) Living room layout post DIY fireplace bookcase tutorial Current Kitchen post Initial redesign of kitchen Canva (the program Marly uses to make mood boards) Instagram page HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps others find the podcast and shows that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? In this episode, Marly chats about eight, budget-friendly ways to decorate your home for the upcoming fall season!  If you're getting the itch to decorate for fall and need some ideas, this episode is for you. Marly chats about: ways to save money on pumpkins an alternative to buying faux fall florals items to use around your home for fall decor a fun activity that doubles as decor and so much more! Plus Marly chats all about why she hasn't put out an episode in awhile as well as what to expect for future podcast content.  LINKS DISCUSSED: New blog URL: marlydice.com Blog post about blog rebrand DIY artwork to adapt for fall decor DIY fall wreath using dried hydrangeas HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps others find the podcast and shows that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read! Click here to subscribe and leave a review.    

WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE? In this episode, Marly chats about three metrics she tracks in Google Analytics on almost a daily basis. Marly used to be a corporate marketer, so Google Analytics is very familiar to her. She spent a lot of time in it as a marketer and continues to do so for her blog. She talks about: month over month tracking vs. year over year tracking and why you should look at both how to set your date range in Google Analytics why you need to monitor your traffic in Google Analytics the difference between users, sessions and page views what to do if you don’t know what a term means in Google Analytics ideas on what to do if you see a spike in traffic At the end of this episode, Marly tells you one thing she’s loving right now! Hint: it has to do with a DIY project. How to subscribe & leave a review: We are honored that you listen to The Marly Dice Podcast. Subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes is the best gift you can give Marly. This helps others find the podcast and shows that we provide quality content on the show. To show thanks, Marly likes to read reviews on her podcast, and yours could be the next one read!  Click here to subscribe and leave a review. Shout Out (Review Marly Read): Thank you to Jen at everydayoldhouse.com for this wonderful review of The Marly Dice Podcast: