Dan and I love to entertain at our home. When we lived in our grand old Greek revival in Atchison, welcoming large groups was no big deal. But our snug little lake cottage where we live now just doesn’t have the space for big gatherings. So when we renovated the house, we decided to make the most of … [Read more...]
A Grow-With-Them Room for Boys
I predict that when Tammy and Tyler’s boys are 27, they will still want to live at home with their folks, just so they don’t have to leave their amazing bedroom behind. This welcoming retreat is designed to delight its current inhabitants – 11-year-old Carter and 8-year-old Sawyer – … [Read more...]
Window Treatments Warm up this Family Home
My friend Tammy readily admits she has a problem. She is a self-confessed fabric-haulic who never met a plaid, paisley or floral she didn’t fall head over heels in love with. We have a lot of fun at Nell Hill’s leading her astray, giving her a quick call every time we get in a new fabric that will … [Read more...]
Family is Making Memories at their Beautiful Beach Home
There is a special magic that happens in families when they escape on vacation, spending time together, laughing, playing, connecting, refilling. For the past two decades, the Kilkenny clan has done just that during their annual migration to the beach, with three generations traveling from all over … [Read more...]
Brighten Your Spaces with Updated Lighting
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...]
Looks We Love for the Holidays
Every holiday season is a new opportunity to honor your family’s cherished traditions, while also keeping the celebration fresh and fun by trying something brand new. That’s how I like to approach holiday decorating at my home and at Nell Hill’s. Today, I want to share with you a few of my favorite … [Read more...]