I have been missing the shop so much this week! I keep thinking of all the wonderful goodies that are waiting for a good home and can’t believe it’s been over a month since we were last all together! That’s why I want to give you a glimpse into Nell Hill’s by sharing one of my new favorite areas of … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Kitchen: The Heart of the Home
Upholstery by Nell Hill's In my house, we sleep in the bedrooms, relax in the family room, and we live in the kitchen! It is the meeting place after a long day and the hub of activity during a weekend at home. Even when hosting guests, I find myself entertaining more and more from my … [Read more...]
New Adventures Await Nell Hill’s and Me
Guys, I have big news! At the stroke of midnight tonight, Dan and I will be toasting the end of one of the most rewarding chapters in my life. And, the beginning of a new adventure. Just a few days ago, we signed the final paperwork to sell Nell Hill’s to a wonderful young couple. I am so excited … [Read more...]
Marshall Watson Shares on the Art of Elegance
Normally, lunch for me during our busy fall and holiday season is a few quick bites squeezed in between appointments. So I couldn’t wait to attend the elegant Committee of 100 annual luncheon a few weeks ago at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. I love this benefit event, which … [Read more...]
The Art of the Tabletop Tableau
I think the best interior spaces are the ones that tell the story of those who live there. Well-designed spaces are not just a collection of lovely furniture, artwork, lighting and accents. They are those that add a bit of magic, a mirror into the passions and pursuits of the home’s … [Read more...]
Warm Metals Melt My Heart
The other day my niece texted me: “Aunt Mary Carol, I’m having a debate with a friend, and we need your help to decide who is right. Is brass back in style?” There was a bottle of wine at stake, so I couldn’t let her down. “Yes, brass is back in!” I assured her. Her swift reply: “You just won me a … [Read more...]