When you have a crazy lifelong obsession with decorating, like I do, and you get to play with new styles, colors, patterns and decorating trends at work all day, like I do at Nell Hill’s, it’s hard to pick the one look for your home that’s your favorite. Maybe that’s why I tweak my home décor on a … [Read more...]
2 Steps to a Family Friendly, Beautiful Home
Parents of young children often ask me if it’s possible to have a beautifully decorated home and to have children at the same time. The answer is a resounding YES! Here are the 2 steps I follow when designing spaces that are both kid-friendly and lovely to look at:1. Make the areas within reach … [Read more...]
Design a Stunning Tablescape that Lasts All Winter Long
Setting a stunning table for the holidays is high on my Bliss Chart. Whether I’m in the mood for simple and serene, or shock-and-awe, I love approaching my tabletop like a canvass, ready to tell a story that entertains my guests. This year, I'm building a tablescape that I can easily transition … [Read more...]
Plaid Fever Warms Up Winter
You would think a girl who went to a Catholic high school dressed in a plaid skirt every single day for four years would shudder every time she saw a tartan. But while things like algebra and American revolutionary battle dates have long since faded into the mist (sorry, Sisters!), one thing from … [Read more...]
5 Tricks for Decorating with Brown
The world looks fabulous wrapped in the colors of fall. And at the base of this beautiful bouquet of radiant color is brown. Earthy, warm, soothing and satisfying, brown encourages us to slow down and snuggle in. And eat hot, buttery popcorn. Or, is that just me? But, I digress. Here are my favorite … [Read more...]
It’s a Dog’s Life: Decorating Around Your Best Friend
Dan and I don’t fight over who is the head of the household. That power position is undisputedly held by Lyric, our golden retriever. We inherited this sweet pooch from some dear friends, and within minutes, she had stolen our hearts … and taken over our home. After a few dog-free years, piles of … [Read more...]
