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Tag: Seasonal Decorating

Going Mad for Plaid

Have I mentioned how excited I am that it’s “officially” plaid season? I could blame my obsession with plaid on Brandon’s Scottish heritage, or perhaps it’s my background and admiration for sewing, quilting and weaving where I see the true art that goes into creating the intriguing patterns. Regardless, I am a year-round lover of plaid – tartan, gingham, check, houndstooth, tattersall – I will take them all! The autumn and winter months are when this trendy but timeless textile gets the most attention. We have plaid featured all over the shop right now in celebration and I am so excited to show how we incorporate this beautiful pattern into our décor!

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Christmas First Look: Winter Whimsy

From Easter to Halloween to the Fourth of July, I firmly believe all holidays deserve their time in the spotlight. However, Christmas comes early at the shop! We have so many gorgeous looks to show and enjoy that it just makes sense to start now so we can share them all with you! The first look we put up in the shop this year is full of sparkles, sequins and Santas! With a great mix of classic plaid accents, bright and punchy hues, and nostalgic characters that are presented with a fun twist, this style is best described as Winter Whimsy.

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Celebrate a Spooky Chic Halloween!

Our first fall holiday is fast approaching – Halloween is going to be here before we know it! As a seasonal décor fanatic I can hardly wait for the weather to start cooling off and the jack-o-lanterns to begin glowing. As a mother to a candy obsessed 3-year-old (and a person with quite the sweet tooth myself) I am especially excited to decorate our home to the nines this year to start instilling a love of holiday traditions with our family beyond trick-or-treating.

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Fall Fanfare Open House Recap

Another Fall Fanfare Open House is in the books! WOW! First off, what an incredible weekend. I was so humbled and thrilled to meet all of you who came out to say hi and celebrate the new season with us. This was my first open house as the steward of Nell Hill’s and the support you showed was truly amazing. This week I want to highlight my favorite parts and share the many, many photos we took!

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Beginning to Fall into Autumn: 3 Ways to Ease-In to a New Season

Autumn may not technically start until September 23rd but as a cool-weather loving gal, I’m ready for fall on August 1. If you, like me, can’t wait another moment to whip out the warm colors and super-soft textures of fall, here are some quick, easy ideas to start ushering in the season without going overboard while it’s still hot outside!

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Table Top Round-Up

Creating a tablescape is no easy feat! With all the options in material, size, color and on and on – it’s easy to get lost in the process. This week I want to highlight some of the displays from our Tabletop Weekend event. I hope that this inspires you to step outside of your comfort zone and take your tabletop to the next level!

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Bring in Spring!

Now that my spring cleaning is done (well…almost done) I’m ready to start introducing fresh spring décor to brighten up my house. As I begin this fun transition, I want to share some of my favorite ways to change my décor going into this light and bright season.

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