Visit my home, shop at Nell Hill’s or Garrity’s, or thumb through my decorating books, and it won’t take you long to figure out that I’m crazy about lanterns. I use lanterns in my decorating year-round, but during the fall and winter months, they are a key component of my look. Any why not? … [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...]
Light Your Fire for Candles
When early humans discovered fire, they not only stumbled upon a great way to grill up wooly mammoth burgers for dinner and keep the cave cozy at night, they also came up with one of my all time favorite decorating tools: candlelight. The older I get, the more convinced I am that everything—and … [Read more...]
Building Blocks for Great Fall Displays
During these last days of August, Kansas is blistering hot. Despite the heat, I have nothing but the cool, crisp days of autumn on my mind because I’ve been decorating my home for my annual fall open house. The Nell Hill’s team and I are having a blast filling my house with the bounty of the season, … [Read more...]
