I recently received an Instagram message from a customer in need of tablescape inspiration for a Valentine’s Day dinner for her and 11 of her closest friends. She, like many of us, felt uninspired by the abundance of sparkly red hearts and chubby little cupids floating around this time of year. I … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for the Nell Hills Upholstery Sale!
Our designers have been buzzing about the shop like impeccably dressed little bees the past week, prepping for our upcoming upholstery sale. With all of this commotion, it occurred to me that there is plenty that you can be doing to prep for the addition of new furniture pieces in your own … [Read more...]
Make the Most of Your Tables
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope today finds you rejoicing, making merry and enjoying the company of those you love.As 2018 comes to a close, I couldn’t resist making one last visit to my friend Leslie’s beautiful home. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a break from the holiday … [Read more...]
Happiness is on the Menu in this Kitchen
When Leslie walked through the long-neglected house that was to become her family’s home, it was the kitchen that tugged at her heart the most. The house, originally scheduled for the wrecking ball, had stood empty for years and was in bad shape by the time Leslie and her husband Dan discovered it. … [Read more...]
Acquitaine Fabrics Conquered My Heart
There was a gravitational pull too strong to resist when the Nell Hill’s team and I happened upon Acquitaine Fabrics at the Showtime fabric market this year. The fabrics are so sophisticated, perfect for Nell Hill’s customers. And, the cameos. Oh my goodness, the cameos. (More on that in a … [Read more...]
A Happily Ever After Living Room
The story of Leslie and Dan’s house could have ended so differently. This charming family home could have been reduced to a pile of rubble, wiped out to make room for a sparkling new house. But after sitting vacant for 9 long years, the house has been lovingly brought back to life, room by room, by … [Read more...]
