Design….it should ALWAYS be fun…..

Looking back on 2014 I have to say that I am most proud of how my design business has evolved and grown, and by that, I really mean how I have evolved and grown in my design business. When I began this adventure in 2012, I really just dove in…. if you were one of those first clients, God bless you. While I am proud of ALL my work, what I know for sure, is that my work has only gotten better,...

HOUSEKEEPING……..

First things first……I have been having email troubles - ugh! If you been sending any email communication to my  jillhinsoninteriors.com email address, I have not been getting them for the last week!  I apologize as I have been trying to figure it all out and make some decisions to as to what email  service to use going forward.  In the meantime, if you could, please...

Christmas in the Kitchen….and a favorite recipe!

Welcome to my Christmas kitchen! Thank you to Kelly from Talk of the House for inviting me to  participate in her Christmas in the Kitchen blog hop! As with the rest of our home, I keep the Christmas decor pretty simple in my kitchen.  I tend to prefer natural elements.   When my girls were smaller I started a Christmas snow globe collection for each of them - this year...

A little Christmas in our Ho*Me*…...

I'm not going to chat your ear off about our holiday decor…. Here it is….I actually enjoyed doing less this year…..seems there is a trend towards 'more life, less hassle' and I am a big fan of that mantra. I couldn't resist these whimsical bottle brush trees from Anthropologie this year - especially their fabulous colors….love. I made the pom-pom wreath……I did.  I will...

Striking Family Balance During a Busy Time of Year - $100 Visa Card Giveaway

If you have visited here more than a couple times, you probably know that I have two teenage daughters (well, technically just one, but my 12 year old will be 13 very soon).  I truly LOVE having teenagers.  I didn't think I would - when my girls were toddlers I seriously feared them becoming teens.  But I am here to tell you, you grow into it, you know your children and find that...

Reflecting on designing for all of you…..

Just over two years ago I began offering e-design services via this blog. About the same time, I also began working with local homeowners to make their  homes beautiful and functional.  It has been quite the journey - the time has fulfilled and challenged me in so many ways.  I feel amazingly blessed to be able to do something I love so much on my own terms in a way that still...

Happy to Friday to YOU!

We made it - it's Friday! The first Friday in December in fact! I don't know about you, but the first week of December always seems frantic and leaves me feeling panicked….this year was  no different…..but I decided to embrace it.  I worked hard this week in order to {hopefully} be able to enjoy the rest of the month…. I ordered gifts online, made dinner reservations for Christmas...

Blogger sALes….and one of my own {ironstone and clocks, oh my!}…..

See the new addition to my living room above?  I lucked out and scored the vintage Persian rug from Fran at Green Street blog when she was having a little sale of  home 'extras'.  Her My rug is happily layered over the PB Heathered Jute Chenille rug  and warming up our family's great room.  I love it! I question my timing - but before I 'deck the halls', I am feeling...

jOyFULL…..

I really try to live my live with a 'glass is half-full philosophy'…. attempting to be grateful everyday for my many blessings….Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to pause and take stock…. it's the ultimate optimists' holiday!  Maybe that's why I love it so much……or maybe it's the pumpkin pie ;). This year we will be heading over the mountains to visit my parent's in Central Oregon....

Random thoughts about blogging in the month of December…..and a giveaway!

If you are wondering, I am still here. I have been at this blogging thing since 2009 and I have never much cared for blogging during the holidays.  I completely blame the self-imposed pressure I put on myself.  But it's hard sometimes to not feel 'less than' when you visit blogs during this time and it seems everyone but YOU has time for homemade gifts, crafts with their children, orchestrating...

My Favorite Things 2014

First, thank you to Melissa from 320 Sycamore for including me in her Favorite Things blog tour this year!  I loved doing this - I even asked my family what they thought my favorite things were! I wanted this list to be authentic….things I really love, use and were a part of my life in 2014! I have included some explanations and links if you are interested in making MY favorites YOUR...

A winner…..And Favorite Things!

A rare Saturday post to announce the winner of the $150 shopping credit from Minted…… Theresa!!!! *I sent you an email so check your inbox darling! Also want to alert you to a fun bloghop {is that a word?}  I am participating in  - all next week Melissa from 320 Sycamore is  asking a group of bloggers to share their "Favorite Things"…. I am one of the blogs sharing on...

Gallery Wall {re-FrEsH}…and a giveaway from Minted so you can do yours too!

My gallery wall posts still bring this blog the most Google search traffic - the trend doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon! I know this because I feel like I am installing gallery walls at just about every other local client I see! I originally installed our gallery wall shortly after our move into our home almost four years ago - my first attempt was ok but I tweaked it a bit soon...

I promise…….

Hello lovelies…. Here I sit, on November 2nd, and dang if it  isn't SO dark out at 6:30 pm…..I sorta like it and I sorta don't……I feel indifferent. November is a one of my favorite months. Thanksgiving is really one of my top two favorite holidays….I vacilate between Easter and Thanksgiving. Both holidays are pretty low stress and who doesn't like turkey and/or ham…..and pie! I...