Snuggle season is going to be here before we know it! When the cold rain and crisp wind of a fall morning start to join the morning rush, there is nothing more tempting then hitting the snooze button and curling back into your warm bedding cocoon of comfort. While I love looking at beautiful … [Read more...]
Fresh Fabrics for A New Fall Season
Once I start towards a season, it’s hard to stop! In the last week I’ve been gathering speed down the slippery slope of seasonal goodies and have transitioned from transitional tabletops into a full-on fall festival quicker than you can say “it’s only September”. Last weekend our Autumn … [Read more...]
Transitioning Into Fall Tabletops
Since I spent last week’s blog post officially welcoming Autumn 2020 into the shop, what better way to keep the festivities going than by giving a tour of our first couple of fall tablescapes? Now, I promise I am not getting carried away (completely, at least) in my fall celebration. I know Autumn … [Read more...]
Welcoming Fall 2020
Wait, did I say Fall? It’s still August Katie, are you crazy? Well first off, depending on who you ask, the answer to the crazy is probably a yes (but the good kind of crazy, I promise!). However, as far as bringing the fall festivities in early this year, I can’t be the only one ready for … [Read more...]
Internet Aesthetics: Cottagecore and Cluttercore
Anyone know how to turn notifications off on an iPhone? Each week I have a notification pop up on my phone telling me how much time I’ve spent on it this week, and it’s not pretty! Few things hit me as hard as realizing that I have yet again become Alice and fallen into a social media rabbit hole of … [Read more...]
Leave Them on Read: A Few Favorite Books to Enjoy and Display
There are few things I enjoy more than curling up in a soft throw with a cup of hot tea and a good book, in fact I think about doing that all the time! Yet somehow life always seems to get in the way. Despite my lack of time to snuggle up with new titles, my love for reading and my admiration … [Read more...]
MC Classic Collection: Making a Space for Baby
One thing I have always loved about Nell Hill’s is it’s classic approach to design. What you might have found on the shop floor years ago might still pop up today and look perfectly current. Mary Carol’s design advice is equally as timeless! Since we recently (and quietly) launched our Baby and … [Read more...]
Bedside Manner: Have Your Clutter and Clean it Too
With all the chaos and uncertainty in the world today, I have found myself craving simple comforts and trying harder than ever to relax. This means I have been spending more time in my most favorite place…aka my bed. While my four year old might be a little confused as to why I get so excited … [Read more...]
Something Old, Something New – Why We Love New Traditional Design More Than Ever
New Traditional design is being introduced to new audiences and catching on with new generations at a quick rate which, as a fan of the style, I am thrilled to see! It has me thinking, “why now”? In times of uncertainty, change and stress, we find ourselves coping in many ways. One way is … [Read more...]
Change the Way You See Wood Furniture
With all of our recent talk of the razzle-dazzle that upholstered furniture brings to your space (and my obsession with the fun flair of fabrics), I’m ready to shift our focus to another home staple – wood furniture! What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of wood furniture? … [Read more...]