When Leslie walked through the long-neglected house that was to become her family’s home, it was the kitchen that tugged at her heart the most. The house, originally scheduled for the wrecking ball, had stood empty for years and was in bad shape by the time Leslie and her husband Dan discovered it. … [Read more...]
Marshall Watson Shares on the Art of Elegance
Normally, lunch for me during our busy fall and holiday season is a few quick bites squeezed in between appointments. So I couldn’t wait to attend the elegant Committee of 100 annual luncheon a few weeks ago at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. I love this benefit event, which … [Read more...]
A Happily Ever After Living Room
The story of Leslie and Dan’s house could have ended so differently. This charming family home could have been reduced to a pile of rubble, wiped out to make room for a sparkling new house. But after sitting vacant for 9 long years, the house has been lovingly brought back to life, room by room, by … [Read more...]
Rover is Welcomed on this Miracle Furniture
Kristen, a designer at Nell Hill’s, spends her days raving about high-performance fabrics. She’s a big believer in these miracle fabrics that refuse to stain. But she had never really tested them out in her own home.Then, her fur baby Mowgli (pictured above) decided to turn Kristen’s brand … [Read more...]
A Colorful Story: Welcome to Leslie’s House
The minute you meet Leslie, your heart is happy. She is one of those people who radiates sunshine. So when I found out Anne, one of our designers at Nell Hill’s, was going to be working with Leslie to help her bring all that light and love to her interior design, I couldn’t wait to see what this … [Read more...]
Summer Bedrooms at Mary Lou’s Cottage
I’m amazed any of our neighbors are still speaking to us. We’ve tried their patience sorely with our painfully slow renovation of the little cottage next door. But now, the eyesore of the neighborhood is close to becoming the sweet little cottage I envisioned.Christened Mary Lou’s Cottage in … [Read more...]