In my 61 years of life, this is the first time I didn’t want summer to end. Don’t get me wrong. As a child, I relished summer vacation. Growing up in a small Midwestern town, we were free range kids when school was out. The world was as immense as our active imaginations, and our territory was as … [Read more...]
A Rainy Day Luncheon at the Lake
A few years ago, I threw the hottest dinner party in the neighborhood. Literally. I set dinner on fire. To make matters even worse, I wasn’t even really cooking. I was just reheating some gourmet pizza I had picked up at a restaurant (who knew cardboard pizza boxes were so flammable?). Good thing … [Read more...]
Girls Night Out at Innisfree
Growing up in a small town, I love the feeling of a close-knit community, where folks look out for each other and everywhere you go, you’re greeted by a friend. When Dan and I moved to our little lake cottage, we were thrilled to discover that this special neighborhood was just like a small town. … [Read more...]
A Summer Dinner at Sharon Santoni’s French Country Home
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...]
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