Holiday House Tour: At Home With Nell Hill's Owner

A tree in an urn on a table adds drama, especially in a high-ceilinged room.

This front door greets guests elegantly with a square wreath and tidy topiaries in urns.

Go all-out with garland, a chandelier and other sparkly accessories.

Small vignettes, such as this one with pinecones, nuts and cinnamon sticks in crystal apéritif glasses on a silver tray, add surprising and sparkling detail to a room.

Heirloom silver pieces make a pretty holiday tableau with family photos and ornaments.

Holiday decorating doesn't have to be elaborate. This tiny natural arrangement in a clear bowl reinforces the season in a big way.

Black-and-white ribbons echo this kitchen’s color scheme, dressing the chandelier and chair backs for Christmas.

A use-what-you-have philosophy inspired a creamer “vase” hung from a chandelier.

Skirted slipcovers dress up living room chairs for the holidays.

Faux candy letters spell “Christmas” on a headboard.

A guest bedroom mirror invites sugarplum dreams.

A tabletop tree and basket of presents await in the den.

Hot chocolate warms up conversations on the holiday-bedecked screen porch.

Outdoor furniture becomes part of holiday décor with the addition of greens and berries.

A birdbath overflows with large ornaments, berries and greens.