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...]
Sideboards Are Stunning in Every Room
Google "sideboards,” and you’ll discover that these lovely old beauties have traditionally been kept in formal dining rooms, used for displaying and storing serving pieces. At Nell Hill’s, we set them free years ago, using these stunning storage pieces to add style and structure to almost every room … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree: A Peek into my Bathroom
Is it strange to get excited about your bathroom? Maybe. But I sure love this little space in my cottage. I’ve long been a believer in making every room in your home equally lovely, even those out-of-sight private spaces like your bath. So when we were remodeling our little fixer-upper on the lake, … [Read more...]