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Tag: Seasonal Decorating

Easter Brunch at Home

It seems that Easter is going to look a bit different for many of us this year. However, different doesn’t have to mean less festive! Nothing gets me out of the “isolation blues” like turning one of my rooms into a new scene! Last month when I was visiting Gail’s beautiful home in Lawrence, Kansas (check out last week’s blog post for more on that), I had just perused at all our cute spring goodies and I thought that her house would be the perfect place to set up an Easter Brunch.

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Spring Open House 2020 Recap

I know we are still technically a little way off from the first official day of spring, but that’s no longer stopping us from celebrating the new season! After this weekend at our Spring Open House I am going full steam ahead into springtime.

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Fabric Favorites: Spring 2020

One thing to know about me – I am a self-professed fabric-fanatic! I love discovering fresh styles at market and the anticipation that comes with waiting (im)patiently to have the new textiles arrive each season. Seeing the patterns and colors gets my mind racing with the thought of the beautiful creations soon to be designed. Just when I thought nothing would ever top the rich winter plaids I spent the last few months dreaming about, our spring styles came and took my breath away!

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Bring Out the Boxwood

As with every February in the Midwest, I feel like the weather has not caught up with my internal clock just yet. Lucky for me I spend a lot of time at the shop and can get my spring fix of color from the lovely stems and bright spring accessories we have. When bringing this seasonal excitement into my own home I utilize the always elegant charm of boxwood.

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Designing with LOVE: Valentines Décor

Romance is in the air…or is that just the smell of Christopher Elbow chocolates? Sometimes it’s hard for me to tell them apart! Regardless, Valentine’s Day is approaching and as a lover of seasonal décor I am thrilled that the shop has pops of my favorite red and white goodies! They remind me of all the fun I had during our classroom Valentines Day parties as a kid! Like decorating valentine boxes and handing out cute cards to my fellow classmates (or maybe it was all the sweets I got to take home after)! It can be easy to veer into “cheesy” décor territory with something as whimsical and light hearted as Valentine’s Day, but with the proper approach I find it to be a fun and festive time of year that is perfect to cheer up your home after the bulk of winter holiday decorations have been put away.

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Welcome to Our Holiday Ski Lodge!

I knew that I wanted to bring in a look that encompassed how I feel around this time and how I want others to feel when they visit the shop. I kept coming back to one word in my mind – cozy. That is why our Ski Lodge look has become one of my absolute favorites this year. While we may be short a few mountains here in Kansas City, the feeling of warmth, comfort and relaxation that comes with the rich red hues, soft plaids and fresh wood tones is something that resonates even here on the plains.

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The Art of Designing a Nell Hill’s Christmas Tree

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Between the early Kansas City snow that had our fireplaces roaring and the Christmas music we’ve got rocking in the shop, I’ve been feeling more and more in the holiday spirit! To me, nothing marks the start of the Christmas season quite like getting the tree up and decorated. While decorating our tree is a season highlight for me, I have heard that some of our visitors find themselves ho-ho-hopelessly stuck on how to get their trees looking like the ones we have in the shop. Fear not – I have gathered our favorite Nell Hill’s tree tips and tricks to get your tree looking display ready!

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Have a Very Mauvy Christmas

It is truly a time to have fun with design and décor – there are no rules when it comes to decorating your home for the holidays. While I adore Santa-spotting and have a nostalgic soft spot for classic red and green, we have a new look in the shop this year that I find truly stunning. So, hold on to your Christmas stockings, because I am about to venture away from tradition and trade out candy cane red for something a bit moodier but just as merry!

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Holiday Open House Recap

What a magical weekend!! I had such a great time seeing all those who made it to our Holiday Open House. It was so fun watching everyone’s faces as they saw they new looks we have this year – I felt like it was actually my Christmas morning seeing all the reactions! Having everyone in such good spirits and enjoying the cranberry mimosas and bow-making made me so happy. Now that my sappy part is out of the way (almost – seriously thank you to all who came!) it’s time for the part you have been waiting for, the holiday photos!

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Merry Mantels

Now that the weather is starting to turn crisp (and is soon to be cold), I can begin daydreaming about warming my hands on a cup of tea and my feet by the fireplace. After a busy day of work for my husband and me (and a busy day of preschool for my 3-year-old) it is nice to have a cozy spot to regroup and spend a few moments together. With so much cozy family time spent around the hearth, especially during the colder months, I think it’s lovely to have your mantel be a focal point in the home all season long.

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