Wreath RepeatWreath Repeat

After Christmas last year (2009)I thought I would be smart and head to Georgetown and take a whole slew of pictures of Christmas wreaths and decorations to use in Dec 2010. Well I did - and carefully edited and "stored" them on my hard drive. Maybe I should say "lost" instead as 5+ hours of searc…

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30Nov2010

Eye Candy with a Touch of RedEye Candy with a Touch of Red

Can't go wrong with a round table, books and chic french chairs in a soft red velvet. Design by Luce Gayrard, House and Home Nov 2009, photography by Monic Richard.…

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27Nov2010

Haute Fabrics Now in Georgetown & books ON a wallHaute Fabrics Now in Georgetown & books ON a wall

***Haute Fabrics is now located in Arlington (see update here), not Georgetown.  The main location remains in Marshall VA.I mentioned this briefly in another post but this news warrants more coverage than that. Haute Fabrics (Marshall, VA) has opened a location in Georgetown at 2603 P Street NW Wash…

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26Nov2010

Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanksgiving!

For each new morning with its light,For rest and shelter of the night,For health and food,For love and friends,For everything Thy goodness sends.--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)Happy Thanksgiving!The painting is by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, "Over the River to Grandma's house", 1947…

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25Nov2010

Chalkboard Wall in the Master Bedroom!Chalkboard Wall in the Master Bedroom!

We're using to seeing chalkboard walls in kids' bedrooms, play rooms and kitchens but I have to say I absolutely love it here in the master bedroom of Wayne McGill and Chad Farquharson.Beautiful pairing of colors in the bedding too. Image via Style at Home, January 2010, photography by Kim Christie…

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24Nov2010

Alexa Hampton: Talent & Personality!Alexa Hampton: Talent & Personality!

Alexa Hampton is personality and talent all-in one. Funny, down-to-earth, genuine, and relaxed, here she is demonstrating how uber comfortable her sofa design for Hickory Chair is! I mean really, how fun is that! A huge thank you to Suzette Delay, Showroom Manager of Henredon, for hosting a tea and…

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23Nov2010

Thanksgiving a Week EarlyThanksgiving a Week Early

Next Thursday I'll have the joy of sharing the Thanksgiving table with family I love and who love me back. The day after starts the holiday season. Crazy as it may be, the whole month is full of kind gestures and gifts - a constant reminder of being loved and cherished. A recent email from Meg of…

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19Nov2010

Red, Purple & Orange All at OnceRed, Purple & Orange All at Once

I'm sure there are more accurate names for the reds, purples and oranges appearing here but the combination of these three dominate colors caught my eye. By the way, what would you call the color of the velvet chair?Images from the home of Laura Ponte via Nuevo Estilo here.…

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17Nov2010

My Kelly Wearstler Sofa & Style-Rite Upholstery!My Kelly Wearstler Sofa & Style-Rite Upholstery!

Solid sofas with patterned pillows make alot of sense but how could I pass up the opportunity to reupholster my $25 yellow vinyl church sale sofa in Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree? You may remember at the end of September I posted about my purchase of Fern Tree from Haute for only $28 a yard and asked…

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15Nov2010

Nicky Haslam:  EXTRAordinaryNicky Haslam: EXTRAordinary

Nicky Haslam - taking it past design into the realm of creation. Be sure to visit his site - each next image will be your new favorite. These images are just from 1 of the 19 homes featured.Hope you have a great weekend!…

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12Nov2010
 
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