Normally, lunch for me during our busy fall and holiday season is a few quick bites squeezed in between appointments. So I couldn’t wait to attend the elegant Committee of 100 annual luncheon a few weeks ago at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. I love this benefit event, which … [Read more...]
Acquitaine Fabrics Conquered My Heart
There was a gravitational pull too strong to resist when the Nell Hill’s team and I happened upon Acquitaine Fabrics at the Showtime fabric market this year. The fabrics are so sophisticated, perfect for Nell Hill’s customers. And, the cameos. Oh my goodness, the cameos. (More on that in a … [Read more...]
Embrace Fall: 6 Ideas to Inspire
No one moves to the Midwest for the weather. In the heartland, we have hot summers and cold winters. But in the fall, there are a few days so perfect, I swear I’d never live anywhere else. The trees are ablaze, the sky is azure blue, and the air is crisp and cool, sweetened with the smell of falling … [Read more...]
Living Forever Chic: Meet French Lifestyle Author Tish Jett!
My sister Judy has the coolest friends. Like Tish Jett, best-selling author, fashion journalist and our special guest for an exclusive book engagement at Nell Hill’s on Oct. 20.Judy and Tish met back when they were cub reporters at the Detroit Free Press. Tish went on to work for such famous … [Read more...]
Add a Touch of Fall with Bittersweet
Bittersweet reminds me of my childhood. In the fall, my friends’ families harvested strands of this woody vine, which grew naturally in the woods around our hometown. Their moms snipped bits from the vines, which were covered in dazzling orange berries, and used them to create beautiful fall … [Read more...]
A Happily Ever After Living Room
The story of Leslie and Dan’s house could have ended so differently. This charming family home could have been reduced to a pile of rubble, wiped out to make room for a sparkling new house. But after sitting vacant for 9 long years, the house has been lovingly brought back to life, room by room, by … [Read more...]