May 1st marks the first day of our month-long tabletop celebration at Nell Hill’s Atchison and Garrity’s, and I can’t wait for everyone to come see all the tablescape masterpieces we have created! We’ve packed the galleries full of one beautifully dressed dining table after another. Each table features a different theme, styled with the [...]

I am so greedy for green by the time spring rolls around that I can’t just enjoy nature outside my window—I have to fill my home with plants too.  I can’t get over what a difference it makes when you add a splash of green to a few key spots. It lifts my spirits and [...]

One of my favorite things to do in the spring is to get my porch spruced up for a summer of entertaining and relaxation. This year, I have an incentive to make my outdoor spaces really special: On May 11, I’m once again inviting everyone to come tour my home during my Spring Open House. [...]

Infuse your interior spaces with star quality by adding some kind of statement piece, like a unique architectural element, head-turning furniture or a pop of unexpected color. By working in just one “wow!” feature, you can transform your room and transfix your guests. Try one of these five ideas. 

They may be featherweights, but as decorating tools, accent pillows pack a powerful punch and can instantly give a room loads of panache. Time and again I’ve seen the right pillows take a nothing room and make it fresh and fabulous. You can do the same in your home by trying these three simple steps.