January can be a confusing time of year for décor. We are past the major winter holidays and have taken down our show-stopping trees and merry mantels, leaving some bare spaces in our homes that need to be filled. This time of transition is when I choose to look forward into the glory of spring! It … [Read more...]
Nell Hill’s Bedding Secrets: Tailoring and Textiles
Since January is the month for new resolutions, I thought I would share one of mine with you. After a busy day in the shop and an evening of family fun with my husband and three-year-old, there are few things I crave more than crawling into a beautiful and cozy bed for a good night’s rest – which is … [Read more...]
New Year New Look: Sunroom Transformation with Anna Petrow
With the new year upon us and a bright 2020 already in full swing, I thought there was no better way to celebrate than with a mini makeover! I had the pleasure of working with the talented Anna Petrow, who is a local photographer here in Kansas City, in giving her sunroom a little update. She had … [Read more...]
Getting WILD with Textiles
I am just going to go ahead and say it- I think animal prints get a bad rap! Glad I got that off my chest. I’ve seen the articles and heard the talk that animal textiles are a décor faux pas (or maybe a faux-paw in this case 😉). It is time to take a walk on the wild side and put this … [Read more...]
Beginning to Fall into Autumn: 3 Ways to Ease-In to a New Season
These last couple of weeks I have had more people than usual thinking I am crazy because I have been posting things about autumn! Now, I admit I am an early decorator (I like to enjoy my holidays and seasons for as long as possible) and fall is my absolute favorite. I just love sweater … [Read more...]
Behind the Seams: Give Your Upholstery A Long Life
A lot of thought, care and creativity goes into picking out and designing your upholstered pieces. It is a labor of love! Once the piece is in your home, you want to be able to enjoy it for many years to come. While disaster can sometimes strike (in my case, I’m referring to my almost-3-year-old … [Read more...]