Category: Nell Hill’s

2020: A Decor Year in Review

What a year it has been! In some ways it feels like 2020 has lasted for a lifetime, and in others it seems like it never got a chance to start in the first place. It has been a year that taught us to be flexible in the face of change and one that proved how amazing all of our friends and customers are for continuing to support us here at the shop. It is because of you that we are able to keep our doors open and keep doing what we love! As we look forward to a new year (come on 2021 – we have high hopes for you!) it is important to look back at the good memories we have collected these last 12 months. In that spirit, I have revisited some of my favorite articles from this past year that represent this eventful period of time. I hope you enjoy taking a look back with me!

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A Lovely Loch Lloyd Christmas

There are many things that I get to do as owner of Nell Hill’s that are a pleasure and a dream. One of my favorite perks is getting to meet wonderful new friends and seeing their beautiful homes. There is something special about being able to work closely with a friend to help bring her or his decor vision to life, especially during the holiday season! One new friend, Ann, and her husband Frank welcomed my team and me into their new Loch Lloyd lakeside oasis to bring a bit of Christmas cheer this December.

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Nell Hill’s Paint Line: Mulberry Drive

As you change, grow and evolve throughout time, so does your home. New additions are brought in, furniture changes, art is moved, and your personal style becomes more and more pronounced. When I was searching for the perfect additions to our Nell Hill’s paint line. I knew I wanted to find colors that were not only complex and intriguing but also hues that could adapt to the natural changes in a home. A great example of a multifaceted shade is the dark, moody Mulberry Drive.

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The Joy of Gifting

The tree is lit, the table is set, and your home is smelling of Frasier Fir and holiday Tidings. There is nothing left to do but sink back into your beautiful plaid pillows and kick your feet up….wait a minute…presents! If you are like me, all year long I see items where I think “this would be perfect for so and so!” and then promptly forget each and every idea once gift buying season comes around.

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Christmas Décor: Touch of Traditional

We’ve covered a lot of holiday looks this year, from Santa’s Workshop to Woodland Wonderland to Beautiful Blue Christmas. I want to round out our Nell Hill’s displays with a look that is full of classic Christmas colors and nostalgia. In a year such as this one, I find myself craving the comfort of the well-known and the traditional holiday atmosphere from my childhood. I’m talking punchy greens, shiny reds and all the ribbon, perfectly mis-matched ornaments and bubble lights that I can find!

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Christmas Décor: A Beautifully Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas might not be the most uplifting holiday song, but our Blue Christmas room is certainly one beautiful display! Blue and white is one of my absolute favorite color combinations year-round so we always have a stunning selection of chinoiserie here at the shop. While not a classic Christmas palette like pine green and poinsettia red, blue is often used to represent winter so I like to think it fits in just right for Christmas and is a frosty, magical approach to the season!

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Christmas Decor: Woodland Wonderland

When I think of Christmas, there are a few things that pop instantly into my mind. Classic red and green, sitting inside by the fire with my nearest and dearest, positioning the nativity scene just so, and sleigh bells jingling. However, as I was looking at all of our holiday goodies, I realized that I wanted to do something a bit different that reflects the changes this year has brought for me. Like many families, we’re spending even more time outside and this has given me a newfound appreciation for the beauty of nature and the simplistic joy and wonder that it brings.

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Bedding Roundup: More Plaid Please!

As cold weather approaches (and then leaves again and comes back…thanks Midwest!) it is really getting me excited about the upcoming season, and I don’t mean the holiday season! Sure, this time of year, it is most common to be fantasizing of dancing gumdrops, snow-covered trees and the cheery old man in red coming to leave presents, but I’m dreaming of – you guessed it – PLAID. Yes, it is finally what I like to refer to as “plaid season”!

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Nell Hill’s Christmas: Santa’s Workshop

Since we have had our first snow here in Kansas City, it means I can officially dive headfirst into the Holiday season, right? I sure hope so because I am ready for all the jingle bell rocking to begin! Even when Thanksgiving isn’t so late in the month, I always find myself sneaking Christmas out a bit early in my home. While I do like to celebrate each holiday, especially ones centered around yummy food and giving thanks, I say after Halloween, any holiday décor is fair game! The shop is a different story however – we’ve been getting ready for Christmas since the end of September! The first look we were able to get setup is what I am calling Santa’s Workshop. Located in our newly painted “Flint Hill’s Room” this look is full of whimsey, classic colors, and some of our favorite holiday characters.

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Nell Hill’s Paint Line: Flint Hills

Painting is one of the simplest (and most effective) ways to transform a room. Paint sets the overall mood of the room, and the stage for the layering of furnishings and accessories. When creating our Nell Hill’s paint line, I wanted to create colors that I would want in my favorite rooms: rooms that are both lovely and lived in, comfortable and friendly, on trend and yet timeless. Our new palette of seventeen colors has endless combinations that are perfect for enhancing a home’s unique style. The first color I would like to highlight is a versatile and enduring hue – Flint Hills.

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