My 140-year-old Greek Revival home in Atchison was about as traditional as you can get. I filled it with antiques, when I could afford them, and to stretch my budget as far as I could, good reproduction cheater pieces. I covered the walls with classic artwork, like botanicals. As much as I loved it, … [Read more...]
Get Personal: 4 Ways to Express Yourself in Your Decor
A favorite part of my job at Nell Hill’s is helping customers turn their houses into homes, truly unique dwellings that reflect their personality. So when Ann arrived at Nell Hill’s scouting for furnishings and inspiration to put her stamp on the historic home she and husband Wally had just bought, … [Read more...]
Make a Big Statement in Your Spaces
Infuse your interior spaces with star quality by adding some kind of statement piece, like a unique architectural element, head-turning furniture or a pop of unexpected color. By working in just one “wow!” feature, you can transform your room and transfix your guests. Try one of these five ideas. … [Read more...]
Inviting Entries Make Great First Impressions
When Dan and I were house hunting, all it took was one look at the entryway of our historic fixer upper, and we were transfixed. Even though nearly every room in the house needed to be renovated, we were so captivated by this space we decided to buy the house. That pivotal moment taught me a mighty … [Read more...]
Fresh Spring Looks for Your Mantel
Spring is an ideal time to lighten and brighten the look of your fireplace mantel display. Some years, I completely remake the look of my mantel at the start of each new season. And others, I keep the same basic display in place the whole year through, then add just a few seasonal touches here and … [Read more...]
Flights of Fancy: Celebrating Birds in Your Decor
One of my favorite things to do in spring is to spy on the birds that live in the canopy of the trees in my backyard. I enjoy watching them hop about the garden, gathering twigs or bits of grass to build their nests. But most of all, I love to watch them torment our cats. The kitties see themselves … [Read more...]