With April more than halfway over (which I can’t believe!), I am starting to look forward to the joys that May brings us! I have had a little more time on my hands than I'm used to this early spring and am so excited to have an excuse (not that I truly need one) to get creative with May Day … [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...]
Sweet and Stylish – Our Take on the Valentine’s Day Tablescape
I recently received an Instagram message from a customer in need of tablescape inspiration for a Valentine’s Day dinner for her and 11 of her closest friends. She, like many of us, felt uninspired by the abundance of sparkly red hearts and chubby little cupids floating around this time of year. I … [Read more...]
The Power of Friendship
Nell Hill’s has brought so many great things into my life, including some of the best friends a girl could ever hope for. Among those is my dear friend Marsee. If you’ve been into the store, you might have seen Marsee zipping about like a hummingbird, creating amazing displays. If you’ve seen my … [Read more...]
My Three Essentials for Holiday Decorating
Whether you want to fill your home top to bottom with holiday cheer or add a few festive touches here are there, my advice is the same: Start with a fabulous base. Amazing greenery and show-stealing ribbon are the essential bedrocks of a sensational holiday treatment. I was … [Read more...]
All that Glitters: Embracing Nostalgia for the Holidays
What are some of your favorite memories of the holidays? For me, as a kid it was secretly unwrapping all my gifts, playing with them, then wrapping them back up and sneaking them back under the tree. As a teen, it was working at my parents’ clothing store, making bows for customers’ packages. As an … [Read more...]