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Nell Hill’s Paint Line: Prairie Rose

When I was creating colors for our Nell Hill’s paint line, I knew I wanted to find shades that were timeless and could adapt to any home. I also (perhaps selfishly) wanted to bring some of my favorite hues from my life and turn them into paint colors that could be enjoyed by all! Growing up, when asked for my favorite color, the answer was always pink! All of the best things in life were pink like sweet cotton candy, mouth-watering bubblegum, and my dress-up ballerina leotards and tutus (which my good-natured younger brother was often forced into during dress up time). Pink was a happy color, full of life and love – it was sugar and spice and everything nice! While my favorite color has changed throughout the years – like my four-year-old says, why *not* have a new favorite color every day? – my soft spot for shades of preppy pink has not faded. Now that I’m grown up, why not make my former Barbie dreamhouse dreams come true through our paint line?

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Nell Hill’s Paint Line: Atchison

Everyone likes to talk about Spring Cleaning but what about Post-Winter Hibernation Refresh?! Indeed, this year more than ever it feels like I need to make a big change to welcome in a new season of my life. What better way than with a fresh coat of paint on the walls? Painting the interior of your home is a big undertaking and is certainly not without its challenges! Last month we took the leap and repainted our entryway at the shop and it has truly transformed the space. I knew I wanted to go in a new direction from our juicy and vibrant Hedge Apple green that had been featured for many years but wasn’t sure which color would be able to span the multiple rooms and looks that we have in that area of the shop. As soon as I saw a swatch of our new color, Atchison, I knew I had found the one.

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Embracing Color in Your Home

These last few weeks have left me feeling a bit blah. The grey skies and single-digit temperatures have me feeling sluggish and drained, and I’m in need of a change! What better way to add some pep to my step and some energy to my day than with a shot of color? Anyone who follows our blog or has visited our shop knows that we love pattern and color in all rooms great and small. I know not everyone is able to come enjoy the shop right now and I want to bring my winter blues solution right to your doorsteps (or desktops, rather). Though the days may be dreary and cold, that is no reason you or your home should be! This week I am talking tips for embracing color and bringing some much-needed energy to our homes and ourselves.

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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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