As a home décor enthusiast and shop owner I am always looking for new and exciting challenges. It is truly amazing how much décor can change an entire home! I got my wish this October (which feels like just yesterday – how is it already almost 2020?!) when Nell Hill’s had the opportunity to work … [Read more...]
The Season of Gifting
December is finally here! While we have been talking about the holidays for quite some time, it’s now setting in that there are only a few short weeks left until Christmas morning. With that comes the rush to get the perfect gifts for family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, party hostesses (wow I … [Read more...]
Welcome to Our Holiday Ski Lodge!
The holidays are such a magical time of year! I used to think that the sparkle and thrill would wear off with age, but I could not have been more wrong. Of course, the season has changed over the years, from the anticipation of Santa coming to my house as a young child, to the feeling of home … [Read more...]
The Art of Designing a Nell Hill’s Christmas Tree
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Between the early Kansas City snow that had our fireplaces roaring and the Christmas music we’ve got rocking in the shop, I’ve been feeling more and more in the holiday spirit! To me, nothing marks the start of the Christmas season quite like getting the … [Read more...]
Have a Very Mauvy Christmas
Thank you for all of the wonderful feedback on the holiday photos I shared of the shop last week! It warms my heart to know that you love our Christmas looks as much as we do! I have so much fun around the holidays playing with the new textures and colors that are available. It is truly … [Read more...]
Holiday Open House Recap
What a magical weekend!! I had such a great time seeing all those who made it to our Holiday Open House. It was so fun watching everyone’s faces as they saw they new looks we have this year – I felt like it was actually my Christmas morning seeing all the reactions! Having everyone in … [Read more...]
Merry Mantels
Now that the weather is starting to turn crisp (and is soon to be cold), I can begin daydreaming about warming my hands on a cup of tea and my feet by the fireplace. After a busy day of work for my husband and me (and a busy day of preschool for my 3-year-old) it is nice to have a cozy spot to … [Read more...]
Tabletop Touches: Holiday Edition
There are few things as wonderful as gathering for a holiday meal with your nearest and dearest. Many of my fondest memories with family and friends are from times spent around the dinner table sharing stories and creating new tales to tell in the years to come. A few weekends ago, I was … [Read more...]
Christmas Preview: Transitional Metallic
Merry Thanksgiving! If you are just not ready to start thinking about Christmas, or you don’t have the time or desire to decorate for the individual holiday, this flexible design is for you! We refer to this look as “transitional metallic”, with gleaming golds and a sophisticated elegance that is … [Read more...]
Going Mad for Plaid
Have I mentioned how excited I am that it’s “officially” plaid season? I could blame my obsession with plaid on Brandon’s Scottish heritage, or perhaps it’s my background and admiration for sewing, quilting and weaving where I see the true art that goes into creating the intriguing patterns. … [Read more...]