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...]
My Favorite Holiday Gift Picks
If you’re like me, you absolutely love to shop. But even we shopaholics feel a bit of angst when we stare down our long holiday gift lists. There is so much pressure to pick a perfect, thoughtful gift that you’re tempted to start your shopping marathon at the candy store, where you can draw on the … [Read more...]
Spoil Holiday Guests
One of the best things about the holidays is the chance to fill your home with loved ones, whether for a few hours or a few days. If you’re having overnight guests this holiday season, make a fuss over them so they know how much you love them. Here are a few tips to ensure your guests feel more at … [Read more...]
Throw a Bone Chilling Halloween Bash
Throw a Bone Chilling Halloween BashGrowing up in The Most Haunted Town in Kansas, I’ve heard my share of ghost stories. Whether it’s the tale of the drowned woman who calls to men from her watery grave in the Missouri River or Molly, who lets out blood-curdling screams in the park at midnight, … [Read more...]