I’ve been spending some of my time at home lately going through the archives of our Nell Hill’s history. I find that much like Mary Carol herself, her design tips have proven to be timeless and ever-helpful. It got me thinking…why not break out some of these “historical” posts for a second look? … [Read more...]
Rover is Welcomed on this Miracle Furniture
Kristen, a designer at Nell Hill’s, spends her days raving about high-performance fabrics. She’s a big believer in these miracle fabrics that refuse to stain. But she had never really tested them out in her own home. Then, her fur baby Mowgli (pictured above) decided to turn Kristen’s brand … [Read more...]
Let’s Hear it for the Boys: Menswear Fabric Adds Class
It all started with a fashion intervention. When I was a little girl, for Easter mass, all the other little girls’ mothers dressed their princesses in frilly pink and blue frocks. My mom put me in a well-cut, no-nonsense khaki and cream dress. When I protested, wanting to look like the other girls, … [Read more...]
Design Savvy: Where to Splurge, Where to Save
When most of us are designing the spaces in our home, we have a wonderful vision of what we want our rooms to look like. But, alas, we also have budgets. I’ve learned from decorating my own home that you can get the high-style look you’re dreaming of without going over budget. Here’s my trick: … [Read more...]
The Tale of How Teal Stole My Heart
Like you all, I love to keep up with the top designers and see what inventive new things they are doing in interior design. So the other day, when I happened upon a room that designer Miles Redd had completely washed in teal, I nearly swooned. It was so beautiful and dramatic, I couldn’t get enough … [Read more...]
Mad About Plaid
I’m mad about plaid. This timeless but trendy pattern plays a big role in my home décor every winter because it’s warm and welcoming and creatively classic without being stogy and stuffy, a perfect part of a winter day, like a hot cup of tea, a warm fire and a dog at your feet. I poured on the plaid … [Read more...]