Easter always brings back a wealth of wonderful childhood memories for me. One of my favorites is the amazing egg tree in the home of my friend Gracie. Every Easter, Gracie’s mother would hand-blow Easter eggs, decorate them beautifully and hang them from the twigs of a tree she made from a fallen … [Read more...]
Resolutions for a Stylish New Year
When you’re writing your New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget to add a few that will help your home be its stylish best in 2011. I asked a few of the associates at Nell Hill’s Briarcliff to join me in sharing some decorating resolutions to help inspire you. … [Read more...]
Make Your Holiday Table a Feast for the Eyes
If you’re entertaining this holiday season, make your dining table display as memorable as the delicious cuisine you’ll serve. Need some ideas? Check out these fun and festive tables we created this year at Nell Hill’s Atchison—they are sure to get your creative juices flowing. … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Holiday Touches
The last thing on my mind during the busy December when we opened Nell Hill’s Briarcliff was decorating my home for the holidays. But when December 24th rolled around, I looked at my cheerless house and knew I couldn’t bear to let Christmas come without some fanfare. So a few hours before my guests … [Read more...]
Create a Mantel Masterpiece this Holiday Season
You’d think the thin strips of wood above our fireplaces were gangplanks, the way they make us quake at the knees when it’s time to dress them up for the holidays. Even those who love to decorate for the season feel stage fright when it comes to tackling their mantels. But I’ve got a secret for you. … [Read more...]
A Few of Our Favorite Things …
Do you have a special holiday decoration that holds lots of sentimental value for you? Maybe it’s an ornament you got on a wonderful vacation, a snow globe your kids made in kindergarten, the plate that holds cookies for Santa or a menorah that has been passed down for generations. Without this … [Read more...]
