On lovely summer evenings, the best seat in the house is outside. That’s why I entertain al fresco every chance I get when the weather is nice. Today, I want to take you back in time a bit, to the courtyard at my old home in Atchison, which was one of my favorite places on earth. For … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Blue & White
Some color crushes come and go. Others develop into true love that lasts forever. That’s how I feel about the color blue, especially when it’s paired with white. Blue and white are a cornerstone of my personal design style, and you’ll find it all over my home. And, it’s a bedrock of the Nell Hill’s … [Read more...]
Console Tables: The Perfect Fit
In the world of interior design, console tables are on fire right now, finding their way into our homes’ spaces in new and surprising ways. It seems like every day someone comes into Nell Hill’s looking for one of these decorating gotta-have pieces, and as soon as we get a shipment in, they are out … [Read more...]
A Family Fourth of July
Sometimes you don’t have to travel very far to get that refreshed, just-been-on-vacation feeling. That’s how it was the first time I had dinner at Sandy’s cottage on the lake. Even though it’s just a stone’s throw from the city, spending the evening at this family’s weekend retreat … [Read more...]
My New Crush: Perfectly Imperfect Gardens in France
I love beautiful gardens. Down to my core. But up until now, I have never, ever wanted to be a gardener. Ever. But I just got knocked out by the most amazing gardens in the French countryside, and now, the flame is lit. Dan is the big traveler in our family. Usually, I prefer to wave goodbye … [Read more...]
Wingback Chairs Warm up Every Room
If you have ever lived in an old, drafty house, like I have, you totally get why the world needs wingback chairs. Not only do they wrap their arms around you and keep you snugly warm, they are so stunning that they elevate the style of any room they grace. For me, they are a must-have, a classic I … [Read more...]
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