Sometimes you get to live a dream. One of mine was to dine at the French country home of Sharon Santoni, author of the newly released My French Country Home: Entertaining Through the Seasons. She’s been one of my favorite bloggers for years, and we were thrilled to have her come to Nell Hill’s a few … [Read more...]
A Magical Dinner in the Courtyard
On lovely summer evenings, the best seat in the house is outside. That’s why I entertain al fresco every chance I get when the weather is nice. Today, I want to take you back in time a bit, to the courtyard at my old home in Atchison, which was one of my favorite places on earth. For … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Blue & White
Some color crushes come and go. Others develop into true love that lasts forever. That’s how I feel about the color blue, especially when it’s paired with white. Blue and white are a cornerstone of my personal design style, and you’ll find it all over my home. And, it’s a bedrock of the Nell Hill’s … [Read more...]
A Family Fourth of July
Sometimes you don’t have to travel very far to get that refreshed, just-been-on-vacation feeling. That’s how it was the first time I had dinner at Sandy’s cottage on the lake. Even though it’s just a stone’s throw from the city, spending the evening at this family’s weekend retreat … [Read more...]
My New Crush: Perfectly Imperfect Gardens in France
I love beautiful gardens. Down to my core. But up until now, I have never, ever wanted to be a gardener. Ever. But I just got knocked out by the most amazing gardens in the French countryside, and now, the flame is lit. Dan is the big traveler in our family. Usually, I prefer to wave goodbye … [Read more...]
Three Dishes that Promise Endless Looks
If Dan would let me get away with tossing all the food out of our kitchen cabinets and using every available inch to store dishes, I would do it in a New York minute. As a certified dish-oholic, I have never met a set of dishes I didn’t want to own. But, even the Queen of Carry-Out needs to keep a … [Read more...]
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