Bittersweet reminds me of my childhood. In the fall, my friends’ families harvested strands of this woody vine, which grew naturally in the woods around our hometown. Their moms snipped bits from the vines, which were covered in dazzling orange berries, and used them to create beautiful fall … [Read more...]
The Cottage Next Door: A Peek at Nancy’s Living Room
Everyone needs a few Happy Places. Spots where they can go to escape from it all and refill their hearts. One of my friend Nancy’s happy places is her cozy cottage, with its snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug rooms that look out over a placid little lake. Lucky me, Nancy’s cottage just happens to be three … [Read more...]
Ingredients of a Marvelous Mantel
Next to your tree, your fireplace mantel is the most important part of your holiday décor. After all, this is where Santa makes his big entrance! The sky is the limit when it comes to dressing this long, thin stage.Some of us like a display that has a few discreet touches of seasonal cheer. … [Read more...]
The Heart of the Home
We may travel to the far corners of the globe on adventures … or put in long days at work, but most of our real living is done within a few square feet in our own homes. This special spot is both our launching pad and our safe harbor. It’s where we turn up the music and dance while tossing together … [Read more...]
Stunning Kitchen & Dining Room Makeover
It started as a whim. My cousin Anne, who is a designer at Nell Hill’s, has three daughters who would soon be out of the nest. Why not sell their larger family home and downsize into a fixer-upper she could renovate?“It sounded so fun,” Anne remembers with an eye roll. “Looking at pictures and … [Read more...]
Give Your Home a Spring Break
The official start of spring is only days away. And if you are like me, you can’t wait! As you welcome this season of new life into your heart, do the same in your home. I asked Molly, one of our talented young designers at Nell Hill’s, to share some simple but powerful ways to add a touch of spring … [Read more...]