With the new year upon us and a bright 2020 already in full swing, I thought there was no better way to celebrate than with a mini makeover! I had the pleasure of working with the talented Anna Petrow, who is a local photographer here in Kansas City, in giving her sunroom a little update. She had … [Read more...]
After-Market Recap: A Festival of Fabrics!
As the weather continues to heat up, so does our selection of textiles! I have been in full fabric mode since June (which, if you know me, is my favorite mode!) and there is no slowing down! Going to Fabric Market was such an amazing experience. We traveled to High Point, NC and got to see textile … [Read more...]
Behind the Seams: Give Your Upholstery A Long Life
A lot of thought, care and creativity goes into picking out and designing your upholstered pieces. It is a labor of love! Once the piece is in your home, you want to be able to enjoy it for many years to come. While disaster can sometimes strike (in my case, I’m referring to my almost-3-year-old … [Read more...]
How to Pick the Right Chair for You
I’ve found that the world is divided into two groups: sofa people and chair people. Since you most likely have both kinds of people in your life, you will need both kinds of seats in your home. Last week, I blogged about how to pick the perfect sofa. This week, the spotlight is on chairs. Here are … [Read more...]
Check & Ticking: 2 Modest Patterns Used in Modern Ways
When I was dreaming of how to decorate my little lake house, I had a garden of options to chose from. Owning home furnishings stores loaded with looks you adore is like being a kid in a candy store, for sure. Any of the styles, color schemes and pattern mixes we spotlight at Nell Hill’s would have … [Read more...]
Beyond Tan: 4 Unexpected Neutrals to Give Your Space Some Spice
When you hear the term “neutral décor” do you envision a tan-on-tan-on-tan room? If so, you are in for a fun surprise. A space done in neutrals can be much more creative and exciting than just layers of solids so staid they’re almost asleep. The secret is to use a few unexpected neutrals: colors and … [Read more...]