Every year when I take down my holiday decorations, my house seems a little cold and empty. Stripped bare of all those festive greens, ribbons and shining objects, I see everything I am not so crazy about in my home’s décor, from the nicks and scratches on the walls to the dog hair. While I don’t … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Centerpiece Ideas
My friend Dede called me in a panic. She was decorating for a group’s holiday dinner at a local country club. As she stared down the long, thin, empty dining tables, she was stumped by what kind of centerpieces she could create that looked festive and full, were super-fast to put together and didn’t … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree for Christmas at the Cottage
I was so, so excited to decorate my cottage for Christmas this year. I have to confess, this is not always the case. In fact, since I am focused on holiday decorating pretty much year round, from the holiday markets in spring to decorating the stores in July, I can become a Grinch when it comes to … [Read more...]
Holiday Greetings Start with Your Door
Your front door is the first things guests see when they come to your home, so you want to dress it up with a display that offers warm holiday greetings, a hint of what they will find inside. I asked Bev, our seasonal floral designer at Nell Hill’s, to share some of her secrets for creating … [Read more...]
Greens & Ribbons Make Holiday Displays Beautiful
Whether it’s your Christmas tree, banister, mantel or a tabletop display, the best way to make your holiday décor stunning is to start with my two favorite tools: greens and ribbons. Gorgeous greens take your displays to the next level, and holiday ribbons give them character and charm. Here are a … [Read more...]
Tips for a Beautiful Holiday Mantel
Want to make a big splash for the holidays? Your mantel is a wide open stage just awaiting your creativity. Creating a stunning look on your mantel is a lot easier than you think when you have a little inspiration and know the tricks. Here are a few great looks the Nell Hill’s design team fashioned … [Read more...]
