DC Designer Series: Anna Matthews Interiors

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxyK6bBWVuYheuFzfw0IFLATqt7ksr94v3IMzQWEtwOokC7TO74DThpTbbRYnrR4fY0Kl_82M8tgk5Orzbz9m8A7cKqzhJRXOP9ujyPtOGZhq-8-Qr_n7OYGCvq0J4HYwWVJgEQpXkURL/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-01-13+at+7.05.51+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxyK6bBWVuYheuFzfw0IFLATqt7ksr94v3IMzQWEtwOokC7TO74DThpTbbRYnrR4fY0Kl_82M8tgk5Orzbz9m8A7cKqzhJRXOP9ujyPtOGZhq-8-Qr_n7OYGCvq0J4HYwWVJgEQpXkURL/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-01-13+at+7.05.51+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been a few years since I put up a post under my DC Designer Series but when I saw the work of <a href="http://annamatthewsinteriors.com/">Anna Matthews of Anna Matthews Interiors</a> I was inspired to start it up again.  Her work is smart, fresh and versatile as you can see when you look at this spot-on black and cream living room and the vibrant color palette in her more traditional interiors.  These images are gathered from her portfolio and instagram account.  Looking forward to seeing more of Anna's work in the future!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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DC Designer Series: Anna Matthews Interiors

It's been a few years since I put up a post under my DC Designer Series but when I saw the work of Anna Matthews of Anna Matthews Interi...

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DC's Raji Radhakrishan Luxe Covers - Local & National!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILRtpF0lMP7kD8-q9jZlVSX9Z_A1YwABXnc9LJ6h6506YQqev9T5u9hPwAKo0H_YHpBK2Vacj6duH2ketbiVdmRN6ekmBofbWVvmLLs4LBLEow-nSO_JwnkZI8diHdOVXJfnhGGbGk0Be/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.49.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILRtpF0lMP7kD8-q9jZlVSX9Z_A1YwABXnc9LJ6h6506YQqev9T5u9hPwAKo0H_YHpBK2Vacj6duH2ketbiVdmRN6ekmBofbWVvmLLs4LBLEow-nSO_JwnkZI8diHdOVXJfnhGGbGk0Be/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.49.42+PM.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DC designer <a href="http://www.rajirm.com/">Raji Radhakrishnan's</a> home is gracing the cover of both the national and local issue of <a href="http://www.luxesource.com/">Luxe Spring 2014</a>!   Not only is Raji incredibly talented, with a unique and creative eye for transforming rooms, she's incredibly nice and gracious as well.  </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBt4Gc5RKf11kAhybrA6YmkF1vvUcg0AVy4x7JKV6KqlYpU9LqkTG2jmWhGiDEDHcjsUQrqTxYjwWD_U93Owh5E77UgnWXryPK4Q9txjLIbxmNa_cGwCjGyqpTWu270tlwNUaZCw89HhDL/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.27+PM.png" width="420" /></a></div><br />A few years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Raji in her home.  Here is her dining room in a former incarnation, as well as her kitchen, below.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvjO0oZyN7yJ4lcLSdhqIAPDzoN8UvFUx5g8TIj6JYlfR_U1a2MSZwkt_TAeF2y8qI9fqv_pxOqL9KpmxmHBOZDNrqs8jUWgpE8KuP113DgqErBtWJaRPb_OFEd-9-l5iDbpHPIuKl1BA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.06+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvjO0oZyN7yJ4lcLSdhqIAPDzoN8UvFUx5g8TIj6JYlfR_U1a2MSZwkt_TAeF2y8qI9fqv_pxOqL9KpmxmHBOZDNrqs8jUWgpE8KuP113DgqErBtWJaRPb_OFEd-9-l5iDbpHPIuKl1BA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.06+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Above is Raji's kitchen and below is one designed for a client.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnH5jblB_lk1v9bsFju-spnmJHvYSZ6rmSHpVuyubJ9iVzwx2CsMMMSdJKi2bNkKB2gGDoOpu18DivHwU1dprG-VLphVxNAusGr3T1LM7-XJjGldEZt3KJT47nhGFTVJAwvvHeeJQ4Tpeo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.58.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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DC's Raji Radhakrishan Luxe Covers - Local & National!

DC designer Raji Radhakrishnan's home is gracing the cover of both the national and local issue of Luxe Spring 2014 !   Not only is Raj...

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A Sophisticated & Elegant Loft

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivheS863z7NZFiu8kSt3c0xONcl7_HflBjn9v1u8CTDpngX5QW1qLYMNFeBPdM1QTYgqn1pvbkf2eiHt8rfa0osYh8ctE7I1i4AaZ5FKZf5Tw6D8OULlrA5-JUJDuooqtbJcpAlIpvSNGv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.28.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivheS863z7NZFiu8kSt3c0xONcl7_HflBjn9v1u8CTDpngX5QW1qLYMNFeBPdM1QTYgqn1pvbkf2eiHt8rfa0osYh8ctE7I1i4AaZ5FKZf5Tw6D8OULlrA5-JUJDuooqtbJcpAlIpvSNGv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.28.39+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recently came across this elegant loft designed by DC designer <a href="http://www.paulcorrie.com/">Paul Corrie</a>.  It was first featured in <a href="http://www.luxesource.com/">Luxe. Interiors + Design</a>, October 2013, photography by Anice Hoachlander.  I love everything Paul Corrie does, this is just one more for the list.  More images <a href="http://www.luxesource.com/luxe-daily/entry.aspx?id=516">here</a>.  Hope you have a great weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYDaDMomW5cNvctTHRQtvgDCz3fO7aJDoISPgPuH8VILi-vBr03_UIS3NjDAN95OqAhDSfyCjzIn9I3cB6dBMvp0nKGGl3WE2exDKs-cKCcud8Fvb1SQNh0Jbfh8yALGRtldtyfohb7N_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.30.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYDaDMomW5cNvctTHRQtvgDCz3fO7aJDoISPgPuH8VILi-vBr03_UIS3NjDAN95OqAhDSfyCjzIn9I3cB6dBMvp0nKGGl3WE2exDKs-cKCcud8Fvb1SQNh0Jbfh8yALGRtldtyfohb7N_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.30.56+PM.png" width="546" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaDwesgcGfTQjdPLeF0WfnUFCxQp4zLltmJyZDNPYhCiV4GRbTDfqRxqS7_hyphenhyphenIMtbxaHMmyVf5UVlD6q9Vexq5uLShOz6T0fbRuZnp9mzymx-eE1MG8aWLNn7gS7EgSjYUTaWBrX8cDYW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.20.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaDwesgcGfTQjdPLeF0WfnUFCxQp4zLltmJyZDNPYhCiV4GRbTDfqRxqS7_hyphenhyphenIMtbxaHMmyVf5UVlD6q9Vexq5uLShOz6T0fbRuZnp9mzymx-eE1MG8aWLNn7gS7EgSjYUTaWBrX8cDYW/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.20.37+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz_dfpeQulayf1nhjV9ezv6AMcr_ItIeFR7OqiFqI5KdX6knRiRLHBaRutf0SsVJvDOdlfbH0eL_3HqMbTsgzJmxnoxMmsY2Vrwhc1sxKthYTVRouo0F9j41nAghTVzi8kHtxNXPTHi_M/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.21.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz_dfpeQulayf1nhjV9ezv6AMcr_ItIeFR7OqiFqI5KdX6knRiRLHBaRutf0SsVJvDOdlfbH0eL_3HqMbTsgzJmxnoxMmsY2Vrwhc1sxKthYTVRouo0F9j41nAghTVzi8kHtxNXPTHi_M/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.21.02+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

A Sophisticated & Elegant Loft

Recently came across this elegant loft designed by DC designer Paul Corrie .  It was first featured in Luxe. Interiors + Design , October 20...

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Lauren Liess' House in Domino!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhnbTGq_A4AZyhXUWfhB-9dTvXfHcN2w0Xkt6bLS41YPleWVPvIXFV4By3E4RJPliTeGALqG4-g8SG4y04cubGJ3qfTqjHnrYFQMJYwnpU024y3GiSXFE1KBbIzdx5lIHuSgnZI90rPYz/s1600/SCAN0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhnbTGq_A4AZyhXUWfhB-9dTvXfHcN2w0Xkt6bLS41YPleWVPvIXFV4By3E4RJPliTeGALqG4-g8SG4y04cubGJ3qfTqjHnrYFQMJYwnpU024y3GiSXFE1KBbIzdx5lIHuSgnZI90rPYz/s1600/SCAN0007.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br />If you've been waiting to see what<a href="http://www.laurenliess.com/"> Lauren Liess'</a> house looks like, the wait is over - the new issue of <a href="http://www.domino.com/">Domino</a> is out!    It's classic Lauren, a mix of neutrals and texture, with a celebration of natural elements throughout.  Here's just a few scans from the feature on Lauren's beautiful, chic home. (photographs by Brittany Ambridge, text by Brittany S. Chevalier)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwtaCX83ALLo1tfK7ZEUfbkjZzhYWM9eEZpjZ6V7h6y23GnOa_a9sU7eC8mBBWD1aqlwZjNQbl1pDC9LV0GuG5Qc9xlIhB52_r9wZYlKSGQBR0kBlAfzQaiDz9Z8WulHbuz1v8Zx2zCvb/s1600/SCAN0008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwtaCX83ALLo1tfK7ZEUfbkjZzhYWM9eEZpjZ6V7h6y23GnOa_a9sU7eC8mBBWD1aqlwZjNQbl1pDC9LV0GuG5Qc9xlIhB52_r9wZYlKSGQBR0kBlAfzQaiDz9Z8WulHbuz1v8Zx2zCvb/s1600/SCAN0008.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br />The kitchen features a mix of metals and a collection of favorite paintings over the sink.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUEPdMYHy-kwy2b5_BJuM7nElxhHOjBbIzdRF7r8USgfzWuKzZhtrwHpWxLxsBnVlcRNVZLSfcQsHrhQ2HlBYn6vbL2gBs8K9LBkkIIVmSWqQKvGxMjDvuWGah7mkLtcdJYjoP5AI7fQU/s1600/SCAN0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUEPdMYHy-kwy2b5_BJuM7nElxhHOjBbIzdRF7r8USgfzWuKzZhtrwHpWxLxsBnVlcRNVZLSfcQsHrhQ2HlBYn6vbL2gBs8K9LBkkIIVmSWqQKvGxMjDvuWGah7mkLtcdJYjoP5AI7fQU/s1600/SCAN0009.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Breakfast room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIugoPMaAiYrkSgLla09Dlymwlb_3cyinWx9v3PQlkGwaS6-ZN5LW3FxjSeji4aQEU-6hccSkQgdruHR3LkUE8E2BkpEn6eX00rVlLmgOwWybSIJirWXPOwu4CwHi8XmkhQP1x9S-ufKD/s1600/SCAN0010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIugoPMaAiYrkSgLla09Dlymwlb_3cyinWx9v3PQlkGwaS6-ZN5LW3FxjSeji4aQEU-6hccSkQgdruHR3LkUE8E2BkpEn6eX00rVlLmgOwWybSIJirWXPOwu4CwHi8XmkhQP1x9S-ufKD/s1600/SCAN0010.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lauren added a cedar ceiling to the dining room to create a cozy feel. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzrT8sF-LJTaUgpdf1ycvXa12GJiHrOkrfXuWazfGemhqZZ3-iwz-Vprzu8DqOzegaud8sZ4_IKnCRbf7CkYDZro548CDZJVZOPx-tMFbsvw5Gux06jULBS-AczXGzysummfrkVWtPvFr/s1600/SCAN0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzrT8sF-LJTaUgpdf1ycvXa12GJiHrOkrfXuWazfGemhqZZ3-iwz-Vprzu8DqOzegaud8sZ4_IKnCRbf7CkYDZro548CDZJVZOPx-tMFbsvw5Gux06jULBS-AczXGzysummfrkVWtPvFr/s1600/SCAN0011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The loft is my favorite room, absolutely love the color of that sofa and the pillows on the window seat.  Big DIY takeaway as well - the shelves are made from Ikea butcher block countertops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuJofHAsRYhyxWMYR100_XjKl1P_xqZalgtGZoGKe3McbV9Voi5Isj_fgp4qLwpEsGpomyz9AUurFXdFAGY6xMdtEFB8XMFc8xwZcBYFzDSF5ciMp5zV3rdN09YOU9KQj_NPtmeEgJ7nV/s1600/SCAN0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuJofHAsRYhyxWMYR100_XjKl1P_xqZalgtGZoGKe3McbV9Voi5Isj_fgp4qLwpEsGpomyz9AUurFXdFAGY6xMdtEFB8XMFc8xwZcBYFzDSF5ciMp5zV3rdN09YOU9KQj_NPtmeEgJ7nV/s1600/SCAN0006.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><br />This new issue of <a href="http://www.domino.com/">Domino</a> is full of inspiration - heavy on the features and interiors with only a few ads here and there. In my opinion, absolutely worth the $11.99 price tag. <br /><br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend.  If you're in the DC area, it's the Bear  Bones Tour  this Saturday March 1st for the <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a>.  (aka Bare Bones Tour, Bear is a cute play on The Children's Hospital mascot)<br /><br /> 4600 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008<br /> March 1st, 2014, Bear Bones Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br /> Entry-$5 (or FREE with $25 purchase of DC Design house ticket.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoT41tAFrFS8tz_YmSGyryJwbq-4GhdhoUwLPl2kxJnGTgnqgHES7G4QSQs_7vs-RKYWBKRe2Tw7LWLoBy7AnZSHXzuHjbGH8lMJLzarUU1LABAQsvWW2Kcp-ODLk9VWmJFmp9AT3xvbcp/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-27+at+11.49.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoT41tAFrFS8tz_YmSGyryJwbq-4GhdhoUwLPl2kxJnGTgnqgHES7G4QSQs_7vs-RKYWBKRe2Tw7LWLoBy7AnZSHXzuHjbGH8lMJLzarUU1LABAQsvWW2Kcp-ODLk9VWmJFmp9AT3xvbcp/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-27+at+11.49.48+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />

Lauren Liess' House in Domino!

If you've been waiting to see what Lauren Liess' house looks like, the wait is over - the new issue of Domino is out!    It's...

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Lauren Liess' Store: Launch Party & Opening 12/7!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAsIDw3LTXmQ7XK3tiKo2jjbOYJcNHsD5lOORKB84VN1HOg9ZH2-lMvFCO3QmPjhX-hSk94ZEyCvl5Kb0ZiQa54tlecckhGaCSRBGejODqEnby9_QdoR5SI0k78ycsp_7F6CejbMJMTEY/s1600/DSCN4110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAsIDw3LTXmQ7XK3tiKo2jjbOYJcNHsD5lOORKB84VN1HOg9ZH2-lMvFCO3QmPjhX-hSk94ZEyCvl5Kb0ZiQa54tlecckhGaCSRBGejODqEnby9_QdoR5SI0k78ycsp_7F6CejbMJMTEY/s640/DSCN4110.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last night I had a chance to attend the opening launch party of <a href="http://www.laurenliess.com/store/store">Lauren Liess' store and design studio</a> in Great Falls, VA.  Don't let these pictures without people fool you - I had to wait a long time to muster these shots as the party was jam packed with people enjoying the incredible space Lauren and her team have created!   Lauren couldn't have found a more perfect backdrop for her fabrics, furnishings and vintage finds in this space with timbered ceilings and warm woods.  Along with furniture you can custom order, the store is filled with unique pieces.  Absolutely love these curved tables!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoxj2wHQkPAA8TkDsoa6K34lJPrZpTyXg3Ja0jarrfWyviga9L2VSZ9_pzFqS23KesBNCJ9BJkr_6f0iJ_oIbCQYgp3yQhuhngUAmsMNRO0rDqtJHj_vUksI_IJ35L_XK4SVoIrWtHZ1Y/s1600/DSCN4112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoxj2wHQkPAA8TkDsoa6K34lJPrZpTyXg3Ja0jarrfWyviga9L2VSZ9_pzFqS23KesBNCJ9BJkr_6f0iJ_oIbCQYgp3yQhuhngUAmsMNRO0rDqtJHj_vUksI_IJ35L_XK4SVoIrWtHZ1Y/s640/DSCN4112.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2UfHheZiJqZriNxNpHeBaZv5zKLzVK0_lO-sUmgnTqu7P4n677EQuFb-q9svSa5GI6q7G32QHCODpy8rKS7_7XmW9sHoilO9mJWZLFjXKh_5oIcky_oi4Ng_IANdZ9zadb5qKeLFVAQ6/s1600/DSCN4111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2UfHheZiJqZriNxNpHeBaZv5zKLzVK0_lO-sUmgnTqu7P4n677EQuFb-q9svSa5GI6q7G32QHCODpy8rKS7_7XmW9sHoilO9mJWZLFjXKh_5oIcky_oi4Ng_IANdZ9zadb5qKeLFVAQ6/s640/DSCN4111.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One whole section of the store is devoted to Lauren's fabric line with large samples giving you a real sense of the pattern.  Custom window treatments and pillows are available. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwXEVGXiDEBVvUe2Rionjh6mlxiRJJjH8-3JXx44KSZIVL-c798xFIzrq6mlCI4Y-mF_-6F1KjtbQf5nZklWHi9RfKogdUsBTVVyC-i-2I6KCIDzWGVQiSjwHPttAl4bnHzP8pZfedUKu/s1600/DSCN4108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwXEVGXiDEBVvUe2Rionjh6mlxiRJJjH8-3JXx44KSZIVL-c798xFIzrq6mlCI4Y-mF_-6F1KjtbQf5nZklWHi9RfKogdUsBTVVyC-i-2I6KCIDzWGVQiSjwHPttAl4bnHzP8pZfedUKu/s640/DSCN4108.JPG" width="546" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdIx50qUystT_VuS53uIJH2l00w7MAIva78YhA0JqzZzD7A6N-Yy5PwpvgBtf9IccUfmUBupVy0b0J4mNPHDM5AOq2tVLavg-d8iafcdZn3Fld0D9ZV7081Y2zB43g1nbJY3zo8t_u-ei/s1600/DSCN4109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdIx50qUystT_VuS53uIJH2l00w7MAIva78YhA0JqzZzD7A6N-Yy5PwpvgBtf9IccUfmUBupVy0b0J4mNPHDM5AOq2tVLavg-d8iafcdZn3Fld0D9ZV7081Y2zB43g1nbJY3zo8t_u-ei/s640/DSCN4109.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice my drink next to the sculpture.  It was a wonderful melon vodka concoction created by Meghan Short, a designer at Lauren's firm.  It was a huge hit with the guests.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow is the GRAND OPENING with an open house party December 7th and the 14th too.  There will also be Christmas decorations, stocking stuffers and gifts.  Below is the info from <a href="http://www.laurenliess.com/store/store">Lauren's site</a> - if you're in the area be sure to go!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lauren Liess & Co.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">776-A Walker Road</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great Falls, VA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>**IMPORTANT - be sure to check Lauren's site if you're planning to visit on a weekend as they are now </b><b>open only on select weekends.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpzqwUgN5_jgsRNLeOc50blBAsxh8p7wmWhkyGT-d8aJfSIIa3kKumIZq4MMhyz79WXVm5GiY_g4BIEHufZ3iIwbt7EHgJ6PPhSuTO3hNaceU3A_IlJlNO58ljEQTwCw5T9apEg4ejTA_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-12-06+at+6.07.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpzqwUgN5_jgsRNLeOc50blBAsxh8p7wmWhkyGT-d8aJfSIIa3kKumIZq4MMhyz79WXVm5GiY_g4BIEHufZ3iIwbt7EHgJ6PPhSuTO3hNaceU3A_IlJlNO58ljEQTwCw5T9apEg4ejTA_/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-12-06+at+6.07.41+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>

Lauren Liess' Store: Launch Party & Opening 12/7!

Last night I had a chance to attend the opening launch party of Lauren Liess' store and design studio in Great Falls, VA.  Don't le...

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Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyaUpd-9eisjFFKA8rdG0Scnqz2rcKLeEcWpii3jX43zZWVc1lJIlxDJ21vy4VeTl88GvTTypPZTgo9qqwhIdaEg9W4eBE2wrAqEuqT3VErlsR8gkn_1moiCh00guFy5HApOsZYc1_xmB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+7.46.25+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyaUpd-9eisjFFKA8rdG0Scnqz2rcKLeEcWpii3jX43zZWVc1lJIlxDJ21vy4VeTl88GvTTypPZTgo9qqwhIdaEg9W4eBE2wrAqEuqT3VErlsR8gkn_1moiCh00guFy5HApOsZYc1_xmB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+7.46.25+PM.png" /></a></div><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847840816/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847840816&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847840816" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />Some titles capture the essence of a book and in the case of <a href="http://www.thomaspheasant.com/">Thomas Pheasant's</a> first one, that is absolutely the case.  Achieving a simply serene environment is no easy task and as the book engages you in one impeccable and sophisticated interior after another, it becomes so very clear how much thought and true talent goes into the creation of these spaces.  In addition to his work for his  clients, you'll be treated to his home and stunning Paris apartment.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eVjRCBRZ7BtVebNxkl4-KmCgoF5fEaAJByzo574Bu1AGIj6fprjrPed76O-VSVlSogDKIOOUWN1UQhAQILg5uZPPim_dCAa6tGaixYkuK-RXykDa1Jxk9cTTgU2IHwEPGdKQsLiIQYg-/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+9.20.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eVjRCBRZ7BtVebNxkl4-KmCgoF5fEaAJByzo574Bu1AGIj6fprjrPed76O-VSVlSogDKIOOUWN1UQhAQILg5uZPPim_dCAa6tGaixYkuK-RXykDa1Jxk9cTTgU2IHwEPGdKQsLiIQYg-/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+9.20.42+PM.png" width="337" /></a></div><br />The back of the book contains an amazing section entitled Perfection.  So often when we gaze at incredible homes we assume the designer simply walked in to a beautiful shell and added their flourishes.  Here Pheasant shows you the the true reality of these transformations from top to bottom. Here's just one to whet your appetite.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMtBwskKfYiGRoSFQa0YajduQW7EXhWOFYjHeqUgzr68iyL7-NH_4sQWxcrmZWmOe5i6mXuMDG6APDVKw9_x4XlvXtBNuCRlLTWigOnBQpSulo_QOG8zQso2CWaBs5aIRLO2Qc-c1jwUc/s1600/IMG_3852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMtBwskKfYiGRoSFQa0YajduQW7EXhWOFYjHeqUgzr68iyL7-NH_4sQWxcrmZWmOe5i6mXuMDG6APDVKw9_x4XlvXtBNuCRlLTWigOnBQpSulo_QOG8zQso2CWaBs5aIRLO2Qc-c1jwUc/s640/IMG_3852.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxr1r4URYArvZovJGdQEN_kpODxNLg6dJKwLWN2O57PkgQ0os9KB_Bl49FgPVQ4iemn3rJ6_hze-5_nE1WMZer9B2vDWCEpEfqVooXukmtfEqXjKoCmY3b8hiGNfZg6dC64_0wP9K4M80/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+7.47.11+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxr1r4URYArvZovJGdQEN_kpODxNLg6dJKwLWN2O57PkgQ0os9KB_Bl49FgPVQ4iemn3rJ6_hze-5_nE1WMZer9B2vDWCEpEfqVooXukmtfEqXjKoCmY3b8hiGNfZg6dC64_0wP9K4M80/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+7.47.11+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Some rooms are shown in black and white photography to emphasize form - only deepening my appreciation for Pheasant's incredible furniture designs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimR8QPUGoAq-FnfhlP-iw4VhdDIxYbWICAVbGO6kdnv6zuAZ-uimZUbKpb07DPw2sfa9KW0UlMuRC0EfTTjy_Kyf4UqbyogwDgItLLOHroqZUNlNBN4F5tReSlqe6QVN1LyVN5yHj8X6j/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+7.48.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimR8QPUGoAq-FnfhlP-iw4VhdDIxYbWICAVbGO6kdnv6zuAZ-uimZUbKpb07DPw2sfa9KW0UlMuRC0EfTTjy_Kyf4UqbyogwDgItLLOHroqZUNlNBN4F5tReSlqe6QVN1LyVN5yHj8X6j/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-07+at+7.48.30+PM.png" /></a></div><span id="goog_1525880"></span><span id="goog_1525881"></span><br />While well known for neutrals, the chapters on Color and Sculpture will surely broaden your opinion on that. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01qq75tHw3PDG3kN6K_Q2TzrDlGr4EDtV2B4eZdYwoJNMbUWmDuyQL6pn2aj2bt4q3cMIqsFLqZv4SeQ-1J3Q31J1XcOF6t4jon74JtG7VqtzTiyqyBj6-tI9auDP0LnO4M6YhrpejJ-H/s1600/DSCN3811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01qq75tHw3PDG3kN6K_Q2TzrDlGr4EDtV2B4eZdYwoJNMbUWmDuyQL6pn2aj2bt4q3cMIqsFLqZv4SeQ-1J3Q31J1XcOF6t4jon74JtG7VqtzTiyqyBj6-tI9auDP0LnO4M6YhrpejJ-H/s320/DSCN3811.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Thank you to Patti Friedler of RH Birdwell for letting me review this incredible book and to Thomas Pheasant for autographing it.  I'm so pleased to add this classic to my collection - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847840816/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847840816&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847840816" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.  (Principal interior photography by Durston Saylor)

Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene

  Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene Some titles capture the essence of a book and in the case of Thomas Pheasant's first one, that is abso...

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Before & After: Back Porch Transformation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTH7IjzdLLhZyTxNC5JuQtn8zbICom1FMm-PieAHQzDAh7DDiGfJd9cCqvmCzbUXr0LLnTwAgdQgl32oRsquM6Im_qrln5XzcGLv7Z8Nf1Ltf5MNJOBAZmbitbD_uPmnM4RUEHuzb1FLDq/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.35.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTH7IjzdLLhZyTxNC5JuQtn8zbICom1FMm-PieAHQzDAh7DDiGfJd9cCqvmCzbUXr0LLnTwAgdQgl32oRsquM6Im_qrln5XzcGLv7Z8Nf1Ltf5MNJOBAZmbitbD_uPmnM4RUEHuzb1FLDq/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.35.36+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Before</b>:  <a href="http://www.whittingtondesignstudio.com/">Whittington Design Studio</a>  came to the rescue of a client gearing up for a party with a complete transformation of their back porch which had functioned merely as a walk-through out to the pool.  I can identify with this dilemma - disparate pieces without a unifying theme and presence.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7S-Epjrpgc59sMuSHAL_UnMbPZKSAq8qsjnV9LmCm86EPw5iCz6VmWyFLt-34zWF_21Qym76qmvHwo6NVJUTOZsrr4D3SuISC-dL7T42H5ps-Pa9EIw2M9Z5vDaTXneyhAarRuQDtWmK/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.37.18+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7S-Epjrpgc59sMuSHAL_UnMbPZKSAq8qsjnV9LmCm86EPw5iCz6VmWyFLt-34zWF_21Qym76qmvHwo6NVJUTOZsrr4D3SuISC-dL7T42H5ps-Pa9EIw2M9Z5vDaTXneyhAarRuQDtWmK/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.37.18+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CyrZc5ExZq5Rnv3sXze8qSRJa4OlsuLQUoWGi3hM6oXuQA82sQVzJk91jt1yDjoBqX8x5ehDU43zfoulegM6dUbOf6n0FJz1FyzogSW2poG4Sw21zRH-q5usribA6hSCdfNaPSe6sCRf/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.14+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CyrZc5ExZq5Rnv3sXze8qSRJa4OlsuLQUoWGi3hM6oXuQA82sQVzJk91jt1yDjoBqX8x5ehDU43zfoulegM6dUbOf6n0FJz1FyzogSW2poG4Sw21zRH-q5usribA6hSCdfNaPSe6sCRf/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.14+AM.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><b>After!</b>:    They designed a custom-built, simulated barn door to create a fabulous focal point and dose of strong color.  The wicker pieces were also painted navy to tie-in with the door and the bench a punchy green for a pretty contrast.  Artwork from the client's storage room was hung.  Look at how amazing the fading painted brick looks now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVS75ceTBkoOu-ekcruv5DRCRzDYbXShAI910XP0Ijjy3-77h-N-0WKK4nkc8bi7DF0jSBHg622B1c-CkDqwNja2G3zt2J8K2VBu7Z017byIPsaZ8MdD3X7AiluMbw8spqVYz-relAT9K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVS75ceTBkoOu-ekcruv5DRCRzDYbXShAI910XP0Ijjy3-77h-N-0WKK4nkc8bi7DF0jSBHg622B1c-CkDqwNja2G3zt2J8K2VBu7Z017byIPsaZ8MdD3X7AiluMbw8spqVYz-relAT9K/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.29+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Green folding chairs were added to tie in the color scheme to the other side of the space and a console table provides an unobstructed view.  The floors were painted blue and area rugs added for texture and interest.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEG4lb4ise0uZj7Oc5btsuSWaTEN0SKUMN8oUFrvZbUW8kKVQ7Qvb2IgeVdp0vn5VNIg1_cw8Wui4teF8YHKCz_CsXH2V8bKgivLpD-Ym4lzlp2vrbXiyKjSX7QaFIVRac6TdDSQ-Hs5Pi/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEG4lb4ise0uZj7Oc5btsuSWaTEN0SKUMN8oUFrvZbUW8kKVQ7Qvb2IgeVdp0vn5VNIg1_cw8Wui4teF8YHKCz_CsXH2V8bKgivLpD-Ym4lzlp2vrbXiyKjSX7QaFIVRac6TdDSQ-Hs5Pi/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.50+AM.png" width="426" /></a></div><br />For more images of the backyard transformation and the party reveal, head <a href="http://whittingtondesignstudio.blogspot.com/2013/09/party-on-porch.html">here</a>.

Before & After: Back Porch Transformation

Before :   Whittington Design Studio   came to the rescue of a client gearing up for a party with a complete transformation of their back po...

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DC's Nestor Santa-Cruz & Dressing Tables

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tWr2UYfX8UfRwamlWN0xQb7alyguO_QqFpML-r234rkMzke0hzNM_bsHcs1yeAn_CfdBmFPhyphenhyphenRmRPj80HP2sm1AlOIOrvyh9w1IJ72R9enc3kSwq4_w9I7RgtEddKkEiU6hpLlMQK07X/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-13+at+9.40.43+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tWr2UYfX8UfRwamlWN0xQb7alyguO_QqFpML-r234rkMzke0hzNM_bsHcs1yeAn_CfdBmFPhyphenhyphenRmRPj80HP2sm1AlOIOrvyh9w1IJ72R9enc3kSwq4_w9I7RgtEddKkEiU6hpLlMQK07X/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-13+at+9.40.43+AM.png" width="562" /></a></div><br /><br />In this month's <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a>, DC's <a href="http://www.nestorsanta-cruz.com/">Nestor Santa-Cruz</a> and <a href="http://www.charlottemoss.com/">Charlotte Moss</a> share their picks for the top 10 dressing tables  My favorite happened to be the least expensive - don't you love it when that happens?<br /><br />It's <a href="http://www.cb2.com/tango-vanity/s468630">CB2's Tango Vanity</a> for $399.  Nestor notes that the cerused look of the wood is "a finish that you usually associate with costly furniture. It almost has an Armani feel."   (photography by Francesco Lagnese)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeSA_CN9r9x8CUWX-T8z6pQFWqx2L-mjGZv1z3LhbT7vS1OfY2eZzqE9xwqWuz15YPWU5Ym3bWQK0W7U64n3X1-IHtMnT3QCwHp-HwnepJF-FB7DHkukSzWBa6F4Ofr5z8_U9HG_YrPir/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-13+at+9.40.04+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeSA_CN9r9x8CUWX-T8z6pQFWqx2L-mjGZv1z3LhbT7vS1OfY2eZzqE9xwqWuz15YPWU5Ym3bWQK0W7U64n3X1-IHtMnT3QCwHp-HwnepJF-FB7DHkukSzWBa6F4Ofr5z8_U9HG_YrPir/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-13+at+9.40.04+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Speaking of cerused wood. Notice the cube in Santa-Cruz's apartment and also the way he styled those books, both vertical and horizontal.  Eight years ago and the space is <strike>still current</strike> timeless. ( <a href="http://elledecor.1stdibs.com/Living-Room-Traditional-/id4569">Elle Decor</a> Nov 2005, photography by Rick Lew)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwq17vyEB_OBTGW3tVzk__TXu-YHUkij3yPCnQQd1pK57RMjqiA6_Y6zCNGAI9KI2_38R8MxgNT5NCtUpRstIDDIlp-Q__bxs-26cY3qXB9Z6vZM9Xmypp5DewSLzKT9Ir4tGzy-w_8hb_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-07+at+7.04.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwq17vyEB_OBTGW3tVzk__TXu-YHUkij3yPCnQQd1pK57RMjqiA6_Y6zCNGAI9KI2_38R8MxgNT5NCtUpRstIDDIlp-Q__bxs-26cY3qXB9Z6vZM9Xmypp5DewSLzKT9Ir4tGzy-w_8hb_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-07+at+7.04.15+PM.png" /></a></div><br />

DC's Nestor Santa-Cruz & Dressing Tables

In this month's Elle Decor , DC's Nestor Santa-Cruz and Charlotte Moss share their picks for the top 10 dressing tables  My favori...

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