Some years I go at my holiday decorating with great gusto, fueled by a long list of ambitious decorating projects I can’t wait to try. (Once I hung a huge fallen branch from the ceiling in my dining room, filled it in with faux greens then decorated it with hanging votive cups. I was exhausted, but … [Read more...]
Tiny Trees Have Huge Impact in Holiday Decor
A towering pine tree decorated to the hilt will always be the king of the Christmas tree forest, in my opinion. But I have to admit that I’ve recently developed a huge crush on the big tree’s little brothers. Little Christmas trees have captured my fancy in a big way because they come in lots of … [Read more...]
5 Surefire Holiday Gift Picks
This time of year, I spend a lot of time being Santa’s helper, helping customers come up with the perfect gifts for everyone on their lists. One of the benefits of working at Nell Hill’s is that you can see firsthand what gift items people flip over -- those can’t-miss picks that score high on the … [Read more...]
Holiday Greenery Key to Great Displays
Are you ready to create some lovely holiday displays this year? Before you pull out the tree ornaments, the sparkly reindeer figurines or the spools of holiday ribbon, first grab the greens. Great greens are the key to success for every holiday display, whether they are simple or over the … [Read more...]
Enjoy Golden Moments at Your Thanksgiving Table
We host a big group of family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner every year. Dan is the chef in our family and, despite the chaos he creates, dirtying every pan we own and dripping all sorts of sauces down the front of the cabinets, the meal is always sensational. I will stay as far away from the … [Read more...]
Holiday Stockings: Dressing up Your Drinks Tables
When you entertain this holiday season, whether you’re having a few friends over for a casual dinner or a houseful of guests for a formal party, make sure your drinks table is worth toasting. Here are a few tips for creating a bar or coffee service that is as stunning as it is serviceable. … [Read more...]