Decorating with animals is nothing new, in fact it is quite common for people to have a favorite animal or symbol that they use throughout their home decor. Some choose to decorate with dogs or refresh with rabbits, however there are many little critters that make just as big of an impact.
Our style at Nell Hill’s could be called a lot of things, but boring isn’t one of them! We love to mix everything from styles to colors and especially patterns. After all, New Traditional design is a mix itself! It is classic and fresh, livable and lux, formal and fun. The goal is to take “traditional” elements and turn them into “new” design concepts that paint the story of YOU in your home. Pattern mixing is the starting point to be creative and show personality; it is the perfect excuse to be wild and free and throw the rule book out the window. Without a rule book, you can start to create a unique and wonderful home.
Dearest gentle readers,
It is often said that those who binge-watch delightfully decorated period dramas on Netflix must then obsess over the regency style of design for quite some time. This sentiment is clearly one that I hold dear to my heart as I have been searching for not one, not two, but three weeks for the perfect touches to add old world elegance to my spaces. As the end of my season viewing draws near, I believe it is my responsibility to keep you informed so we might bring a bit of Bridgerton into the ton before polite society makes their pilgrimage to the country. – Yours truly, Lady Laughridge
With springtime about to bloom, I am inspired to start incorporating daring colors that have been dormant throughout the last few months. While blue and green are colors I shall forever adore and use to adorn my spaces, my eyes have been wandering over to the warmer side of things with visions of sunny days and warm breezes bringing yellow to the forefront of my mind.
tmosphere it creates (and the fact that is pairs so well with a crackling fireplace), it is a wonderful and stunning fabric to use year-round. Classic plaids have a traditional feel but can be modernized depending on the chosen color palette. Plaid to me is slipping on your favorite sweatshirt, cozy and comfortable and unconcerned about changing trends.
When it comes to textiles, there is no shortage of colors, weights, fibers, and patterns. It can be quite overwhelming when searching for the perfect pattern for your décor. Looking at just one style of pattern like plaid can send you down the rabbit hole with an unlimited number of patterns to sort through! Don’t worry though, as a self-identified plaid and check enthusiast, I am here to break down the most common variations to make designing easy.
Every year Pantone picks a wonderful color of the year for us all to enjoy. However, while I love periwinkle, this year is going to be all about green (for me, at least)! If you follow along with the goings on in the shop, you know that I have been a big fan of green for years (and really, my whole life), but I am turning up the volume on my obsession. Greens are having a big year in 2022 from avocado to emerald and sage – I love them all.
One thing I have learned on my design journey these past years is that there is most often no “right” answer when it comes to home décor. Sure, there are guidelines for color, scale, pattern mixing and more, and it is tempting to create a rule or norm for designing a home, however with each unique person comes a unique view of how to design the perfect space.
Happy February! This year is already going by so fast; I find it is important to slow down and celebrate the little moments when I can. One such moment is upon us – Galentine’s Day! No, I don’t mean Valentine’s Day, although that too is quickly approaching (that reminder is for you, sweet husband). Galentine’s Day, for those of you who haven’t seen Parks and Recreation, is a day meant for women to celebrate their female friendships. Love comes in all forms, and the love shared by gal pals is special in its own right! This year I decided to celebrate before the traditional day of February 13th and gathered some of my nearest and dearest friends for a small but festive luncheon full of big laughs, great food, and of course plenty of Galentine’s décor.
New Traditional design is made up of a medley of fantastic pieces, many of which are constantly changing and evolving. However, the roots of New Traditional are always firmly planted in the past. As someone who is inspired by the styles and motifs found throughout history, there is no better style to align myself with and to explore. While the evolution of décor is never done, there are certain staples that tend to hold on through the passing fads. One such item is the ever-charming ginger jar.
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