Florals are a timeless and versatile element that can enhance just about any interior aesthetic. From bold and dramatic to soft and subtle, floral prints and arrangements can add color, texture, and visual interest to any room. However, incorporating florals into your home decor can be daunting, … [Read more...]

With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of energy and joy, and what better way to celebrate the season than by incorporating playful and charming seasonal touches into your home decor? For me, Spring decor harkens the arrival of fresh florals and of course, bushels of bunnies! 2023 is the … [Read more...]

Bookshelves are a versatile and functional piece of furniture that can enhance the look of any space in your home. While, for many, they primarily serve the practical purpose of storing books, they can also be a great way to showcase your personality and style (with or without books). A well-styled … [Read more...]

Creating an inspired space takes the right combination of elements. There are accessories and art and lighting and a plethora of textiles, but the pieces that build the foundation from which a room is built are upholstered pieces and casegoods. I’ll take every chance I get to talk about upholstery … [Read more...]

Both coffee tables and ottomans serve as functional decorations that blend seamlessly into the design of your living space. While we believe that you can't go wrong with either choice, knowing the differences between them – and what questions to ask when deciding to bring one … [Read more...]

Although I spend more time than I'd like behind a desk, I take any chance I can to walk the floor, and I love that it grants me the opportunity to get to know some of the familiar faces that pop by the shop. Barb (Barbara Ruth, Barbara, Auntie Babs – she goes by many names!) is one such … [Read more...]

The shop has been positively transformed for Spring. And while I like to say that Nell Hill’s is timeless rather than trendy, we are seeing some 2023 themes hit the floor in a major way. So I peered into our design crystal ball and distilled some themes for the year that have been giving us … [Read more...]

It wasn’t only the soft scent of vanilla and my love of baked goods that drew me in to meet Kate and Barb of Vain Vanilla. Kate started Vain in 2015 as a self-taught cook and a foodie, after receiving a gift of vanilla beans from around the world.  And as a fellow woman-owned business, we hit it off … [Read more...]

When interior designer Bunny Williams said that “decorating a room is like making a great salad, you want interesting ingredients,” she probably didn’t think we would take it quite so literally!  Cabbage ware is one of my favorite ways to freshen up a tablescape! As Southern … [Read more...]

Many hands make for light work. That’s what they say, anyway. For the last three weeks, it’s been an all-hands on deck situation resetting the shop after the holidays. Although I can’t exactly say it’s been light work – this year featured more Christmas looks than we’ve ever done before. But our … [Read more...]