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...]
The Celebration of the Color of the Year: Living Coral!
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” These brilliant words by Mark Twain kicked off a Pantone Color Seminar that Mary Carol and I attended at Atlanta Market in January. Mary Carol looked over at me, raised her eyebrows and smiled. We were off to a good … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for the Nell Hills Upholstery Sale!
Our designers have been buzzing about the shop like impeccably dressed little bees the past week, prepping for our upcoming upholstery sale. With all of this commotion, it occurred to me that there is plenty that you can be doing to prep for the addition of new furniture pieces in your own … [Read more...]
Make the Most of Your Tables
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope today finds you rejoicing, making merry and enjoying the company of those you love. As 2018 comes to a close, I couldn’t resist making one last visit to my friend Leslie’s beautiful home. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a break from the holiday … [Read more...]