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...]

Working with a designer is an exciting – and may I say game changing – way to design a room. Designers can help you think outside of your comfort zone and consider things you might have otherwise overlooked. However, if you haven’t done it before, starting out can also feel a little … [Read more...]

It’s almost time to start taking down the holiday decorations at our house. The shop transitioned out of its seasonal splendor a little over a week ago, as we begin to reset for spring and prepared for our first big upholstery sale of the year. But the end of December is a busy time for us at Nell … [Read more...]

With the last few days of the year upon us, it’s time we feature the last of our Christmas looks! While the trees in the store have come down and most of our holiday decor has gone home with you, I couldn’t finish the year without sharing the most majestic of our looks!   The Queen’s Tree … [Read more...]

Kansas City, the home of Nell Hill’s, is known for iconic jazz and mouthwatering BBQ, but the city is so much more than that to those of us that call it home. It’s a beautiful tapestry of people, arts, and culture – and the Kansas City Museum celebrates it all.   The Kansas City Museum … [Read more...]

Winter Glam decor blends glam style with wintry accents to create a unique look that celebrates the avant-garde. Echoing the calm beauty of freshly fallen snow, stark winter whites and cool neutrals are the base for this holiday motif.  ‘Tis the season to be jolly with a range of vibrant, … [Read more...]

Not to be confused with contemporary styles, modern style is simple, uncluttered, and clean-looking. The idea behind incorporating modern design into many homes is to maintain a certain balance between the decorations and furnishings and their intended purposes.   One of the key beliefs … [Read more...]