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To Trim a Tree

November 13

I love big, grand Christmas trees. But in my snug little cottage, we just don’t have the room. So this year, I’m trying something different. To get the illusion of a large tree, I’m putting a 5-foot tree into a garden urn (our favorite tree stand at Nell Hill’s), then hoisting it up … [Read more...]

A Feast at Stoney Oaks Farm

November 06

Linda was on a mission. She and her husband, Mike, were hosting a farm-to-table feast at their home north of Kansas City to benefit their church. She stopped by Nell Hill’s on her hunt for the dishes and linens and other supplies she would need to create a beautiful fall table in her barn. A … [Read more...]

These Friends Captured My Heart for the Holidays

October 30

This holiday season will be magical for me. My granddaughter Maeve is now 3, old enough to be swept away by the wonder and awe, carrying all of us with her. I want my holiday décor, from my table to my tree, to not only spark her imagination, but also anchor her to the season’s simple message of … [Read more...]

Let the Good Times Roll: A Mardi Gras Gathering

February 13

I have never been so thankful for horrible icy weather as I was on a special Fat Tuesday a few years ago, when the car’s inability get traction on the highway scored me an invite to one heck of a Mardi Gras party. I was out shopping with girlfriends when the weather turned treacherous, and it was … [Read more...]

Hygge: The Art of Living Well

January 23

My sister, Judy, and I were in our PJ’s, snuggled under Pendleton blankets, savoring steaming cups of coffee. It was a rare moment of post-holidays quiet, and we were thoroughly enjoying doing nothing but catching up on each other’s lives. She said, “We’re hygge-ing!” “We’re what?” I asked … [Read more...]

Throw a Party on New Year’s Day

December 19

OK, I’ll admit it. I have trouble making it to midnight on New Year’s Eve. Maybe it’s because by the time New Year’s hits, we’ve been working million-hour days at Nell Hill’s and my energy is spent. Maybe it’s because I’m an early morning girl, and as the evening grows late, I find myself longing … [Read more...]

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