Does the guy in your life have a “man cave”? You know, that sacred spot he’s carved out for himself in your home, the one outfitted with the ugly recliner he can’t live without and the other dubious furnishings you’ve banned from the rest of the house? He may ardently declare his love for this … [Read more...]
Baby Love
Tired of doing your kids’ rooms in the latest comic book character or TV show theme? A growing number of young moms are passing up on passé approaches to decorating their children’s rooms and are instead creating fabulously stylish spaces. At Nell Hill’s, we’ve got a serious case of baby fever and … [Read more...]
Splendor on High: How to Style the High Spots in Your Home
One important but often overlooked spot to accessorize in your home is the space up high –on a bookcase, above the kitchen cabinets or on a ledge. Putting just the right accents in these out-of-the-way areas lends visual interest to your décor, giving it a bit more warmth and charm. Here are some … [Read more...]
Serve Up a Beautiful Buffet
Chances are your buffet is one of the most attractive and underused pieces of furniture in your entire home. So why not invite this fetching yet functional dining room mainstay to the party? Dressed for show, your buffet is guaranteed to wow your guests, whether it’s being used for food service … [Read more...]
Style a Sizzling Summer Centerpiece
When Dan and I entertain, we always divvy up the duties. He cooks, since about all I can make is microwave popcorn. And I dress up the table, which is one of my all-time favorite things to do in the world. While I love coming up with creative place settings, doing the centerpiece is my favorite … [Read more...]
Secrets for a Sensational Summer Mantel
There is something magical about your fireplace mantel, isn’t there? This small plank of wood serves as the all-important focal point in one of the most public rooms in our homes. No wonder so many of us get stage fright when it comes to decorating our mantels. Now you can say goodbye to mantel … [Read more...]
Go Play Outside
Every spring, I count down the days until I can open my porch for the summer season. Dan and I practically live on the screened porch, a sanctuary where we can enjoy our morning coffee, sneak in a Sunday nap or entertain family and friends. But before we move outside for the season, I always give my … [Read more...]
Top Ten Gifts for Brides and Grads
If you’re like most of us, you have a list of wedding showers and graduations to attend this spring and summer. And, like most of us, you’re probably rushed for time and can’t spend hours hunting for that elusive “perfect gift.” At Nell Hill’s, we wait on lots of young people who are just … [Read more...]
Dreaming of a Beautiful Bed? Here’s How to Create One
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a “closed door” bedroom – you keep the door closed so no one will see the worn bedding, tired paint and make-do furnishings. I have. It’s not that we don’t want our bedrooms to be beautiful; it’s just that we’ve focused our decorating energy on the more public … [Read more...]
Create a Wild and Wonderful Summer Bouquet
I don’t know about you, but this time of year, I’m starved for anything green. So one way I welcome spring into my home is with bouquets of faux greenery, the wilder and more natural looking the better. We’ve filled our stores with these marvelous creations – everywhere you turn, you’ll see urns, … [Read more...]