Summer might just be getting started, but the styles of summer 2022 have been hard at work! One of the best parts of working at the shop is seeing what new fabrics, patterns and designs make their way to the showroom floor each season. This summer has been all about color! From bold and untamed to classic pastels, hues of all kinds are having a heyday!
All good classic tales have one thing in common – you have to kiss a lot of proverbial frogs to find your prince. In Cinderella, the glass slipper had to be put on quite a few feet before finding the right fit, and we all know Goldilocks had to nibble a few porridges before finding the one that was just right. It makes me wonder, what if Prince Charming had taken the time to look at the shoe size or if Goldy had just stopped to grab a snack before breaking and entering? When it comes to finding the perfect match there are ways to skip some of the hardships and make your way to a fairy tale ending, especially when it comes to upholstered furniture
What is going on with this June weather in Kansas City? It’s usually August before this type of heat and humidity reach us! It makes me want to pack up the family and find some fresh (hopefully breezy) air at the nearest lakeside abode. However, with a newborn at home it seems that dream will have to wait a bit. In the meantime, since I can’t be submersed in a cooling lake, I am submersing myself in beautiful lake décor!
If you have been following along with me you know that while I have many favorite color combinations, red, white and blue is right near the top year-round! That is one reason I get so excited during the summer months when it come to the forefront of the shop. While in the other months I try to stay away from making this combination scream USA, these are the months where it is easier than ever to bring out a bit of patriotic prettiness to existing home designs – even those who don’t share my obsession with decorating with these hues.
I have always been a big fan of botanicals in the home. From a young girl who wanted flowers on her wallpaper to an adult…who still wants flowers on my wallpaper! However, my husband and two sons don’t seem so keen on the idea so we must meet in the middle by mixing together my favorite florals with more masculine flower-free botanicals to keep our spaces in perfect harmony.
We have had so many beautiful tabletop looks in the shop so far this season, I have been truly in awe of our visual teams’ creations. This is the perfect time of year to let your settings speak for themselves in a way. During the holiday seasons we get caught up in the glitz and glam, however spring and summer are times when simplicity shines and textiles and texture can take centerstage.
With the weather gearing up for sunny days I can’t help but think that I need to get my garden and outdoor space elevated from junk pile (most recently piled high with old doors) to backyard oasis. In truth, all it took was one visit to Mary Carols beautiful cottage to see that a stunning setting under the sun and stars is a must have for this new season ahead.
As I was lounging around my home the other day (I use the word lounging very loosely as I am on maternity leave and completely at the beck and call of my new little family member), I found my mind wandering. A wandering mind is not out of the norm for me with my new mommy brain in full force, however this time I found myself getting fixated on my many throw pillows throughout the house.
While many things in life change and evolve, the steps to creating a beautiful bedroom do not! Once upon a time Mary Carol laid out a roadmap to creating a stunning space in which to relax and regenerate, and this advice still gets me through my room refreshes today. I thought we could all use a reminder from her this spring as we look to breathe a little new life into or completely transform our rooms during spring cleaning.
Decorating with animals is nothing new, in fact it is quite common for people to have a favorite animal or symbol that they use throughout their home decor. Some choose to decorate with dogs or refresh with rabbits, however there are many little critters that make just as big of an impact.
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January 30, 6:30-8:30pm at Nell Hill’s
Join us for an after-hours event to meet the Nell Hill’s team and fellow design enthusiasts, learn all about upholstery, and enjoy light refreshments. RSVP Required
