Want to give your interior spaces a fresh, clean look? It could be as easy as flipping a switch. Whether it’s a cool new lamp in your living room, a stylish pendent over your kitchen island or a statement-making chandelier for your entry, updating your lighting will give new energy to every room in … [Read more...]
Bedside Manners: Design Inspiration for Your Bedside Tables
Great bedrooms are made up of lots of design elements that work together to create a sensational look that is all your own. One important, but often overlooked, piece of the pretty puzzle is your bedside table. Think of them as bookends for your beautiful bed, practical and pretty all in one. Not … [Read more...]
Light it Up! Brilliant Lighting Makes a Room
I get pretty wired when I talk about lighting, because lamps and light fixtures are key statement-makers in a room, critical components of a well-designed interior space. Today’s designers are pushing the boundaries, tapping into their reservoirs of 100-watt creativity to fashion lighting that truly … [Read more...]
High Point Market Report: New Traditional Won My Heart
We just got back from the spring High Point Market, the largest home furnishings industry show in the world, where we were dazzled by the newest looks in interior design. While I’m still flying high, I had to tell you about my favorite trends for 2016. The Nell Hill’s team was wowed by the … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree: Adding Cottage Charm
When Dan and I purchased our fixer-upper on a little lake in Kansas City, we were drawn by the peaceful community and the serene views. And, the thought of turning this modest mid-century house into a cozy cottage, where we could live simply and grow old together, got my creative juices flowing big … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree: How to Live with a Bookworm & Love it!
Is it possible for a house to be so full of books that the foundation starts to sink, or it slides down the hill into the lake? If so, then Dan and I are in big trouble. We have so many books packed into our little cottage that I feel like a branch of the local library. When we decided to … [Read more...]