St Albans' Christmas House Tour: not to be missed!

<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, monospace; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-gDKeQ_8DrvXxRUIrQprX3frxXyQEarfbNzp6v2SaZfUpJv3F5Z5vWPHHTe1NlSEjm5E7FsmbRcRqeR_zSwnHMSCc7pTTzmxm7BuWJSLz5vYeaHVA4VbhZhHlYGK8fYBnOEobfk8E4xj/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.07.48+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-gDKeQ_8DrvXxRUIrQprX3frxXyQEarfbNzp6v2SaZfUpJv3F5Z5vWPHHTe1NlSEjm5E7FsmbRcRqeR_zSwnHMSCc7pTTzmxm7BuWJSLz5vYeaHVA4VbhZhHlYGK8fYBnOEobfk8E4xj/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.07.48+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">House tours are wonderful and some are so much so that you don't want to miss out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The St. Albans' 32nd Christmas House Tour is one of those - I have it from a reliable source that it includes a house decorated by <u>Darryl Carter </u>and <u>featured in Elle Decor</u>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now here's some more info to make sure you fit this in to your <b>Dec 5th or 6th</b> plans:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The setting for St. Alban’s traditional Christmas House Tour this year is the historic Cleveland Park neighborhood which faces the north side of the National Cathedral. It is a close-knit community filled with families, friends, and neighbors who </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">value their homes and neighborhood.  Filled with history, the neighborhood draws its name from President Grover Cleveland who spent many years in his Victorian farmhouse located across the street from several of the homes on the tour - between Newark Street and Macomb Street east of 36th Street.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The tour of the houses will begin with a historic Colonial Georgian Revival home where the St. Albans family enjoys decorating all their seven mantels for Christmas and feature a huge Christmas tree in the middle of the central hall reception room which is uniquely decorated each year. Two additional historic Victorian homes built between 1894 and 1901 will represent the first major phase of development of Cleveland Park in what was then considered a streetcar suburb of Washington, DC. The exterior of a 1913 home will display architecture influenced by the Spanish, Mediterranean region while the interior is a clean, white, impeccably detailed modern oasis. Hidden behind black gates and a seven foot brick wall, the Christmas House Tour will reveal one of Washington’s most beautiful examples of mid-century modern architecture. And then on the site which was once part of the oldest homestead in Washington DC, a 21st century home that views the National Cathedral will represent what the homeowners say is “a great family house.” </span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, monospace; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8hHq6OxLv5Q6JHhnIkXvGAdkkSsALus8ZXT6GTyZo6djWX4evR0XvghdC1_d29DNjO5icOwX0Hk297jthVtzMIdjN5CrtfZyb9dyQKDwqGF6_7mnWi8qcwnOTXujuJ-66FS9yLMPY8IO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.08.09+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8hHq6OxLv5Q6JHhnIkXvGAdkkSsALus8ZXT6GTyZo6djWX4evR0XvghdC1_d29DNjO5icOwX0Hk297jthVtzMIdjN5CrtfZyb9dyQKDwqGF6_7mnWi8qcwnOTXujuJ-66FS9yLMPY8IO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.08.09+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, monospace; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">These 6 fascinating homes represent over 110 years of residential architecture and community development in Cleveland Park. Each home comes with fascinating stories, furnishings and art. For instance, view a stunning collection of photography including prints by Sebastião Salgado, a famed Brazilian photographer known for his long-term projects that document the story of a people or the evolution of a place. Admire a series of stunning organic art pieces that have been custom designed into a home by Margaret Boozer who is the founder and director of the</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">famed Red Dirt Studio. Wonder how a family portrait can actually be created with one piece of string through the talents of Brooke Bronner, a Cleveland Park artist. Marvel at the modern conveniences that have been integrated into historic homes such as a geothermal heating system, a swimming pool and a modern kitchen. Smile at whimsical mid-century modern </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">artwork. Understand the rich and diverse cultural heritage of each family represented by their art, artifacts and furniture.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, monospace; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickOAgxvArikLl8plCvVeVOyQFd51BFbatpR9E72vmv4W6imRbi0NS-3f5upPCzKc2Z9Vzq3peqCXDwP7lDEDqlnuJj_lJ_AfI070u17rAYvQTv4JQc3aYmaR5r5h4yNJZCRjcMHq6WC3K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.08.31+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickOAgxvArikLl8plCvVeVOyQFd51BFbatpR9E72vmv4W6imRbi0NS-3f5upPCzKc2Z9Vzq3peqCXDwP7lDEDqlnuJj_lJ_AfI070u17rAYvQTv4JQc3aYmaR5r5h4yNJZCRjcMHq6WC3K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.08.31+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, monospace; font-size: 12px;"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, monospace; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">St. Albans school will also be decorated for Christmas during the Tour and will feature a holiday marketplace with over 50 vendors - an ideal place to do some holiday shopping.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tickets for the House Tour ($40) and the luncheon ($20) at St. Albans may be purchased on-line at <a href="http://www.stalbansschool.org/CHT" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.stalbansschool.org/CHT</a> </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The funds raised from the Christmas House Tour directly benefit the faculty, staff and students at St. Albans. The Christmas House Tour is a fabulous community event that celebrates the spirit of giving. </span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #014e94;">Christmas House Tour</span> </strong><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Friday, December 5 </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">11 am - 4 pm </span><br /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Saturday, December 6 </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">10 am - 4 pm </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">(tickets: $40) </span><br /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" /><strong style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #014e94;">Gift Boutiques at St. Albans </span></strong><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Friday and Saturday</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">9:30 am - 5 pm </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">(no ticket required) </span><br /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;" /><strong style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #014e94;">Holiday Luncheon </span></strong><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">at St. Albans' Cafritz Refectory </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Friday and Saturday</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">11 am - 2:30 pm </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">(tickets: $20)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rtZ2ji8Di-zjw10sZx3HqfgDN6_RWM17eJRZmTKU1B-7B_qM0Z5cGI1_JorDXdZNewFI8CHpTtB1uNh56yHYqdR31RN2_xEMlQujNIqeZuViy9sisUk0a_W1ibBX9f2DQAK5jJb_Fj7F/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.23.35+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rtZ2ji8Di-zjw10sZx3HqfgDN6_RWM17eJRZmTKU1B-7B_qM0Z5cGI1_JorDXdZNewFI8CHpTtB1uNh56yHYqdR31RN2_xEMlQujNIqeZuViy9sisUk0a_W1ibBX9f2DQAK5jJb_Fj7F/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+11.23.35+AM.png" width="307" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>

St Albans' Christmas House Tour: not to be missed!

House tours are wonderful and some are so much so that you don't want to miss out.  The St. Albans' 32nd Christmas House Tour is one...

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Design Details - DC Design House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqRLfwsT8c00JVDHSPfVmixhb25rEi3EiyO6x8kWG8dwttXov0DehEPTRdG_nyTNWmUj4PRXxD_UDCG_X8ZfHqhXSGt3aROuixoAUaWEkTeiTrs-NoGBM4U_Dk8LaIUBwcJ7wgGtIIjwc/s1600/IMG_4086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqRLfwsT8c00JVDHSPfVmixhb25rEi3EiyO6x8kWG8dwttXov0DehEPTRdG_nyTNWmUj4PRXxD_UDCG_X8ZfHqhXSGt3aROuixoAUaWEkTeiTrs-NoGBM4U_Dk8LaIUBwcJ7wgGtIIjwc/s1600/IMG_4086.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br />Here's some details from the 2014 DC Design House that I thought you might enjoy. These are from the rooms of Nestor Santa Cruz and Kelley Proxmire.  (original post with full room pics and descriptions <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/04/dc-design-house-2014-part-1.html">here</a>)  Love how Nestor hung this plate to give it even more importance.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5CMe3nEJSX9MY9xMDQ7YkeyCzdTXVyMgWZwE0wRzrkNVtSyxOGochjIjRiQsLS1h17XhPhjY97XjeRAz1dpNkubg_Wm8u3n4D-2bGIdJmoWRHTkrZd9TadcCh4WHO1cBSacqhNnms-b6/s1600/IMG_4087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5CMe3nEJSX9MY9xMDQ7YkeyCzdTXVyMgWZwE0wRzrkNVtSyxOGochjIjRiQsLS1h17XhPhjY97XjeRAz1dpNkubg_Wm8u3n4D-2bGIdJmoWRHTkrZd9TadcCh4WHO1cBSacqhNnms-b6/s1600/IMG_4087.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZfVEGwqTY4EEDfGuIR7duWF7qm0AK0nE_FiGCD79I04dihORl0fHVz7GliwfepXh5WEmazEwFOcJP4uEocqvT9zdPUbfu0evKN-SgC0qkfP038byZi22Wf9ZxEYc7y4QiX2PPbmhyphenhyphenPiq/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZfVEGwqTY4EEDfGuIR7duWF7qm0AK0nE_FiGCD79I04dihORl0fHVz7GliwfepXh5WEmazEwFOcJP4uEocqvT9zdPUbfu0evKN-SgC0qkfP038byZi22Wf9ZxEYc7y4QiX2PPbmhyphenhyphenPiq/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" width="327" /></a></div><br />Kelley's marble topped side table and fab lucite chair.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbRLWl33fjOgU8o0L4OJZKU2Vb2Q5MALsTwRmv1AcGd7-FV8OVs4gK58oGlj9E1eL8Wrf0YbKdjBS0Vqk2k46bsUC9gt4BwRvZARYueghR1M2P-X0v_LriIYEWHI0col9_xmmCtbvTJYs/s1600/IMG_4099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbRLWl33fjOgU8o0L4OJZKU2Vb2Q5MALsTwRmv1AcGd7-FV8OVs4gK58oGlj9E1eL8Wrf0YbKdjBS0Vqk2k46bsUC9gt4BwRvZARYueghR1M2P-X0v_LriIYEWHI0col9_xmmCtbvTJYs/s1600/IMG_4099.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Design Details - DC Design House

Here's some details from the 2014 DC Design House that I thought you might enjoy. These are from the rooms of Nestor Santa Cruz and Kell...

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Can Not Wait to Go: 2014 ASO Show House!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDASegF2BO3mtRVfE1zjQoceJwmSDUVKrraqUW7NcX7q3ZBrvP7UwPZkIUABfm8FNZ2WTR7CBW_oPBV9WXkD2JKqgHq6VsnQbxhapRqr5vZKddcmuDw0EgibyzXhaw4z82tAjaUHGS6eU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-28+at+7.43.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDASegF2BO3mtRVfE1zjQoceJwmSDUVKrraqUW7NcX7q3ZBrvP7UwPZkIUABfm8FNZ2WTR7CBW_oPBV9WXkD2JKqgHq6VsnQbxhapRqr5vZKddcmuDw0EgibyzXhaw4z82tAjaUHGS6eU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-28+at+7.43.38+AM.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;">Have you seen the photos coming out of press day for the 2<a href="http://decoratorsshowhouse.org/">014 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Show House</a>?   Gorgeous.  Luckily for me I have work in Atlanta next week so I'm going to go!   This will be  my second ASO show house and I can't wait.   The first two images are from <a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/2014/04/2014-aso-decorators-show-house.html">Sherry of Design Indulgence</a> of the Grand Salon designed by Barbara Westbrook.   Sherry said it best - jaw dropping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSNGP9FEeKJUyPtsycU6zVSkL1gU0Xh1UcgVoWfRjeTkVWkjqI-MUCRPpoM-1kmB2p5PE1OsKBS6tal67O7WIcNEVq16T9z_TeKP0lc1E6SjAQruP9Ulbnkj7KXTh5-GOo8cxjIHiFzih/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-28+at+7.46.05+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSNGP9FEeKJUyPtsycU6zVSkL1gU0Xh1UcgVoWfRjeTkVWkjqI-MUCRPpoM-1kmB2p5PE1OsKBS6tal67O7WIcNEVq16T9z_TeKP0lc1E6SjAQruP9Ulbnkj7KXTh5-GOo8cxjIHiFzih/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-28+at+7.46.05+AM.png" width="476" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvR4ihXhSBkzYDZq9FqG-RcGLnRX8Q5RSoD957pT03yuY82s_BSGLWSvsjZCiE4sqohYQz2SqcI7GIo-PUcI5ec4tjVmAbTK5PHpe5T2asxYj-u_e87b4HRdHYB4su7Ue3_n5yLxmkd5Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-28+at+7.46.44+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvR4ihXhSBkzYDZq9FqG-RcGLnRX8Q5RSoD957pT03yuY82s_BSGLWSvsjZCiE4sqohYQz2SqcI7GIo-PUcI5ec4tjVmAbTK5PHpe5T2asxYj-u_e87b4HRdHYB4su7Ue3_n5yLxmkd5Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-28+at+7.46.44+AM.png" width="498" /></a></div><br />Here's just a glimpse into the fabulous Family Living Room by Tim Corrigan Inc. via <a href="http://lorimayinteriors.com/2014-atlanta-symphony-orchestra-showhouse-pink-palace-must-see/">Lori May Interiors</a>.<br /><br />The show house is open <a href="http://decoratorsshowhouse.org/">April 26 - May 18th</a>.  Have you gone or will you be?<br /><br />

Can Not Wait to Go: 2014 ASO Show House!

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DC Design House 2014 Part 2

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuvKlUrREhW2fVNVYggoxmBxNXowuknvDeCPaVcbY2b_oiqkPwuOIyuTIrPbUofF2-6r-CkSq8S1lfbrVOT1-CMfn9hJnAqwM2A4QS1KlbVeDm8qEVdz-Ea67_SF_cz1aYThxVSycvom9/s1600/IMG_4043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuvKlUrREhW2fVNVYggoxmBxNXowuknvDeCPaVcbY2b_oiqkPwuOIyuTIrPbUofF2-6r-CkSq8S1lfbrVOT1-CMfn9hJnAqwM2A4QS1KlbVeDm8qEVdz-Ea67_SF_cz1aYThxVSycvom9/s1600/IMG_4043.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Remember in my first post about the DC Design House, I mentioned there's something for everybody? First up, a bit of fun.  Forget safe subway tile, instead Christopher Cahill and Kerry Ann Rodriquez of Cahill Design Build added whimsy with these amazing sea life tiles in the pool area bath.<br /><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/AVvXsEjvfh4JobnrVYD0mZ1WliaRapkirwsmXS-EHzeMnDHkL4nmUxm6KPcs3rxqkJCsM6uCiqgA4iFCiK2FrcaTiM-Slm0mQwc05tnKHLAwmifowkxZAw199_daqjfhG_yDWPjRtiQ2hgwTWfFN/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfh4JobnrVYD0mZ1WliaRapkirwsmXS-EHzeMnDHkL4nmUxm6KPcs3rxqkJCsM6uCiqgA4iFCiK2FrcaTiM-Slm0mQwc05tnKHLAwmifowkxZAw199_daqjfhG_yDWPjRtiQ2hgwTWfFN/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Notice the illuminated glass in the changing room?  It was created with a salvaged shower door from the upstairs bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">The family room off the pool is a realizing neutral space with an amazing wood textured wallpaper.  Design by Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of the Akseizer Design Group. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91CNUXdsJzQD1AWNKPBmkBg-TgeG_iROzLgdvy-hoVBTkmH0XtuAZ9MOtNQ4JkuWy9l9efOTgU4QeEhiQavjir8z6xR79Up7DbdFFi4HH46I_yGE1yB2PayGVfthSfCKEYW6HhpiuTTYm/s1600/IMG_4052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91CNUXdsJzQD1AWNKPBmkBg-TgeG_iROzLgdvy-hoVBTkmH0XtuAZ9MOtNQ4JkuWy9l9efOTgU4QeEhiQavjir8z6xR79Up7DbdFFi4HH46I_yGE1yB2PayGVfthSfCKEYW6HhpiuTTYm/s1600/IMG_4052.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjel_NZHkVUlXQhaaQi_-CTV4FkMWBQ39A2Wv9GZMFbB0f17qLkRDOp6KwG9g9NcvBi1X-Ty3TMsJLp88UnA5dJ0hl7H5GUzN8lcXR1IPP6Hg63yZJkfL3yXZpcjHp8mCpQsge3eU29Lm3U/s1600/IMG_4054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjel_NZHkVUlXQhaaQi_-CTV4FkMWBQ39A2Wv9GZMFbB0f17qLkRDOp6KwG9g9NcvBi1X-Ty3TMsJLp88UnA5dJ0hl7H5GUzN8lcXR1IPP6Hg63yZJkfL3yXZpcjHp8mCpQsge3eU29Lm3U/s1600/IMG_4054.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Katherine Vernot-Jones created a fun and inventive playroom space where there's space for wall-climbing or reading a book.  I have to think anyone looking to create a fun space for their kids that's more than just a pile of toys lined up against the wall will find alot of inspiration here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTd0fIRGuElVOsGhGVZvoS9bVZUJIJ2Fn8s-S3HMGLYvlLkH5mgbtoLW8FKrzDn7A_wIJ2NqElFsglj2lr6ZkMJ0xrz_Mq-g7On9C8sMWHumAXWnSQ6Vx0fq8FWLQL_UnmcavEjkuh5sT/s1600/IMG_4036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTd0fIRGuElVOsGhGVZvoS9bVZUJIJ2Fn8s-S3HMGLYvlLkH5mgbtoLW8FKrzDn7A_wIJ2NqElFsglj2lr6ZkMJ0xrz_Mq-g7On9C8sMWHumAXWnSQ6Vx0fq8FWLQL_UnmcavEjkuh5sT/s1600/IMG_4036.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The smallest space in the house now is a jewel box with a space enhancing glass countertop and shimmering wallpaper and tile.  Design by Joanne Fitzgerald.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-ru1UqYfg5zk_hsaRI9macBqLFuRkFnxoO_V5r9b2d38jNzQsbu2fNOmt1G_5rKL0d1ZUzETGGLLGp8ymalGYQoNd9YvF3JLnRkKTTl3GvVMU_xFWAq2v4X1tUOk2Ur_fFNJQJYtJ_gv/s1600/IMG_4041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-ru1UqYfg5zk_hsaRI9macBqLFuRkFnxoO_V5r9b2d38jNzQsbu2fNOmt1G_5rKL0d1ZUzETGGLLGp8ymalGYQoNd9YvF3JLnRkKTTl3GvVMU_xFWAq2v4X1tUOk2Ur_fFNJQJYtJ_gv/s1600/IMG_4041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5Bel8dcM7PlqT2tipsJM1QOLGoGZH0UMvGDhFR34f3Br9hJ0EvCZiOolLM9p_jDbv7KV6enFJh7L5xXZFd5_D-bbQq9RnameTm0f_xZr9xPdfyH3BviYRBSfqa3MTfTgJdgwd0pSuCWw/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5Bel8dcM7PlqT2tipsJM1QOLGoGZH0UMvGDhFR34f3Br9hJ0EvCZiOolLM9p_jDbv7KV6enFJh7L5xXZFd5_D-bbQq9RnameTm0f_xZr9xPdfyH3BviYRBSfqa3MTfTgJdgwd0pSuCWw/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Susan Donelson and Sharen Bubenhofer of Cleveland Hall Design created a  pretty guest room with flanking twin beds that took advantage of the rooms layout and window placement.   <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfp1j3LjaQHZztQ2euaj4ODW82G2D1X4wtnX1ykXJPawXJ5a1wSHDSTuGDcqYY8gj9SFwn21GHCznRqHvMtN45miG0a0-l7twM22vj4_fFnNmoaLCm1uOCTAafJDnc7FiJBDCscKDf_a8h/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfp1j3LjaQHZztQ2euaj4ODW82G2D1X4wtnX1ykXJPawXJ5a1wSHDSTuGDcqYY8gj9SFwn21GHCznRqHvMtN45miG0a0-l7twM22vj4_fFnNmoaLCm1uOCTAafJDnc7FiJBDCscKDf_a8h/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last up - the front.  David Benton and Jim Rill of Architects made the front door a star with  a beautiful glossy C2 paint from the Barry Dixon Collection.   Love this!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_V2Ss-vGty8aF2GuGW4cLn-ATomt-YCbW7MwOBb9eg-VQGEVkxIZVfIK2FsmqL3aQPRd6-xWuboUsxCs3ZCFG-DGUJOdYcY5tseq29KO3n4wDs-hwOicTFkWMlEgGVNEujAVmOKynVEQs/s1600/IMG_4124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_V2Ss-vGty8aF2GuGW4cLn-ATomt-YCbW7MwOBb9eg-VQGEVkxIZVfIK2FsmqL3aQPRd6-xWuboUsxCs3ZCFG-DGUJOdYcY5tseq29KO3n4wDs-hwOicTFkWMlEgGVNEujAVmOKynVEQs/s1600/IMG_4124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">For more, check out <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/04/dc-design-house-2014-part-1.html">Part 1</a>.  If you haven't gone yet, there's still time.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">April 13 - May 11, 2014</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">$25 per ticket, Benefitting Children's National Health System</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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DC Design House 2014 Part 2

Remember in my first post about the DC Design House, I mentioned there's something for everybody? First up, a bit of fun.  Forget safe s...

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Home & Garden Tour Arlington & McLean May 10th

<br /><div class="column"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkED94-eljjiWXM4rY7qbzYBFkfTCE6mh54OIjS_Ztc-QUZbD73oj3je_ypF6uOnPPbRUBrIgZaM7BCU-Frun6Tdgc0sAQyO1_NKeUnOtcy_PWlYd06kfW5ZjpLkQYGOy6qLgS3ASCD6YY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+5.44.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkED94-eljjiWXM4rY7qbzYBFkfTCE6mh54OIjS_Ztc-QUZbD73oj3je_ypF6uOnPPbRUBrIgZaM7BCU-Frun6Tdgc0sAQyO1_NKeUnOtcy_PWlYd06kfW5ZjpLkQYGOy6qLgS3ASCD6YY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+5.44.10+PM.png" width="526" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(10.196080%, 10.196080%, 10.196080%); font-family: 'ArialMT'; font-size: 14.000000pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;">On May 10th, 5 stunning homes in Arlington and McLean will open their doors to fans of design and gardening:  two traditional, exquisitely-appointed and professionally designed and decorated homes, one amazing transformation of a classic ranch, a complete renovation of a house on a hill, and lastly a house that exudes </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;">‘fun!’ with a unique and humorous collection of political memorabilia and modern art. The gardens at the homes are a bonus delight. </span><br /><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xjt6nRCAuKVNIurgucWFPZcclz8l-rPtCU2gxd_tjlA9kFw3HcTL94DgDB1aixVQSv6O5ojxBNjSfyBYtrz_XrigXQOuxT-vh-UhiJJdNuyu2lTNfzQVyulsKSEWm7fCRLiMBgPU9r9K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+5.44.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xjt6nRCAuKVNIurgucWFPZcclz8l-rPtCU2gxd_tjlA9kFw3HcTL94DgDB1aixVQSv6O5ojxBNjSfyBYtrz_XrigXQOuxT-vh-UhiJJdNuyu2lTNfzQVyulsKSEWm7fCRLiMBgPU9r9K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+5.44.33+PM.png" width="233" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(10.196080%, 10.196080%, 10.196080%); font-family: 'ArialMT'; font-size: 14.000000pt;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;">Tickets are $25 and include the tour and a tea reception </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;">at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.  Cecilia Poellein Buss, a member of the first violin section of the Seattle Symphony since 1985, will be playing at the reception as well. I've had the great pleasure of hearing Cecilia play and am looking forward to it again.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;">  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;"><i>Hope to see you there - it will be a wonderful day!</i></span></div><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZRFsKTgKylKmGqCs5lAN6CThdKnWDNrQ3oSHJub-kHCKq5eG3ivWrw2b20Exx2Ekb0zmFPGwoXhf74s0aq8ub9usU_W7O3k8FGaPvGS9J1pnFcte_BxLdTKdF9xH6_Gbt9cCzxih8Ygl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+5.43.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZRFsKTgKylKmGqCs5lAN6CThdKnWDNrQ3oSHJub-kHCKq5eG3ivWrw2b20Exx2Ekb0zmFPGwoXhf74s0aq8ub9usU_W7O3k8FGaPvGS9J1pnFcte_BxLdTKdF9xH6_Gbt9cCzxih8Ygl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+5.43.31+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT;">Proceeds from the event will go to the <a href="http://www.saint-peters.org/wp/ministries/mission-commission/st-peter%E2%80%99s-love-quilt-project/">“The Love Quilt Project,”</a> which provides handmade quilts to children in South Africa who have been orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT;">The Love Quilts send messages of love and support from American children through their artwork, </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT;">which</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT;"> is incorporated into the quilt designs.   Sample Love Quilts will be on display.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DWxwlci-kQafa9QoHsUz4gqdBrgIbr8Rcw7RMtIUbZyzEjEP6Yr_CF-2JQiyxm5d8g8k5IZG3B-U9OsCXKdlll0UXaj3YtC4B7L9Zy14uQC_EeULr22EKnmTohkzpLwEPat42QlC8RRR/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+6.16.49+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DWxwlci-kQafa9QoHsUz4gqdBrgIbr8Rcw7RMtIUbZyzEjEP6Yr_CF-2JQiyxm5d8g8k5IZG3B-U9OsCXKdlll0UXaj3YtC4B7L9Zy14uQC_EeULr22EKnmTohkzpLwEPat42QlC8RRR/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-08+at+6.16.49+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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.saint-peters.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ST-PETERS-HOME-AND-GARDEN-TOUR-2014.pdf">GO HERE for TICKET ORDER FORM</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Home & Garden Tour Arlington & McLean May 10th

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DC Design House: Bare Bones Part 1

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLCrFQDQhIbd5r-KHSb1xR0BRnIwoyD5EaLJn7m3Ki2GJYZ7aEQ-9Y5UTghkY-n6-kDFiLJE-2Pk3TcG58AG-wdPtuCb7AwFzt-0z19suLTRsXysaKK6MkD3uL8QIB7o31iRCWwc8ly83/s1600/DSCN4343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLCrFQDQhIbd5r-KHSb1xR0BRnIwoyD5EaLJn7m3Ki2GJYZ7aEQ-9Y5UTghkY-n6-kDFiLJE-2Pk3TcG58AG-wdPtuCb7AwFzt-0z19suLTRsXysaKK6MkD3uL8QIB7o31iRCWwc8ly83/s1600/DSCN4343.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />First, before I get into some of the details of the plans for the first floor of the upcoming <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a>, let me give you my overall impression - there's going to be an emphasis on color!   Case in point, the green ceiling of <a href="http://www.camillesaum.com/">Camille Saum's</a> entry/staircase, which was already for show during the Bare Bones Tour.  This year, <a href="http://www.c2paint.com/">C2</a> is the new paint sponsor.  The other point to note - it's in a stately, older home with some beautiful detailing.  Color + Good Bones - very promising!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCW-unlUy-ojiNsR9EbCCCwZ19LYmx39032pbG8drAm2CwYwDyQPpGnQDavnL-Hu-wHbfcgovBtcsnq7BAmIzr-KTVS3-fpYp0cq_VdtGrSI-RPMKmAT2GFzVpYmJBMFodAfkKUYsBZVf3/s1600/DSCN4349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCW-unlUy-ojiNsR9EbCCCwZ19LYmx39032pbG8drAm2CwYwDyQPpGnQDavnL-Hu-wHbfcgovBtcsnq7BAmIzr-KTVS3-fpYp0cq_VdtGrSI-RPMKmAT2GFzVpYmJBMFodAfkKUYsBZVf3/s1600/DSCN4349.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTGaW2-pTCYznYBWW8B_y65rX4E07YMJDjXwGv92O_J0iuhOAe2XWc9o6YTuROTJbtfD6U7fjtb4qu17VqU_RsKDxXkAjtDxJEN79no0VST5S4hll2l5b4t-zou3d-Ph6vaAlgT3-lZ_H/s1600/DSCN4389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTGaW2-pTCYznYBWW8B_y65rX4E07YMJDjXwGv92O_J0iuhOAe2XWc9o6YTuROTJbtfD6U7fjtb4qu17VqU_RsKDxXkAjtDxJEN79no0VST5S4hll2l5b4t-zou3d-Ph6vaAlgT3-lZ_H/s1600/DSCN4389.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAxDh615l0pGHhFnkdqFI59JZfA0qTKaRHvu0cESnjJ4vwSZVloJKfw5zDGXPG3Z6xLHUnNOrmXYRlG6WCWnzVBqKF3gXU3XpJskfzU5LfbM-PfMiLlAFnkn6YYf2rHWAcE-7rlDbDjcW/s1600/DSCN4344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAxDh615l0pGHhFnkdqFI59JZfA0qTKaRHvu0cESnjJ4vwSZVloJKfw5zDGXPG3Z6xLHUnNOrmXYRlG6WCWnzVBqKF3gXU3XpJskfzU5LfbM-PfMiLlAFnkn6YYf2rHWAcE-7rlDbDjcW/s1600/DSCN4344.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><br />JoAnne Fitzgerald of <a href="http://www.gatega.com/">Gatega Interior's</a> powder room is going to feature a beautiful peacock wall covering and contemporary elements.  A smart take-away - since the tiles were mud set (so hard to remove) she opted to cover the bottom with a thin sheetrock and the upper with a slighter thicker version creating a smooth wall.  When all was said and done, only 1" of space was lost from the perimeter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Nadia Subaran of <a href="http://www.aidandesign.com/">Aidan Design</a>, a DC Design House favorite, has a fun kitchen planned.  Looking forward to that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sRo8O5PkhTyKWaAm6h65nHyJCRIykPuV9sVwdZXhygVgfsgYPrmKuAJiIOC-wgmEI3coOWJ_QI64QT4h-ZvRILedzpSbQatCLF3r-dVm2VBUBOTMKXphGXIsyrJHKuBdNApMp8niS12P/s1600/DSCN4355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sRo8O5PkhTyKWaAm6h65nHyJCRIykPuV9sVwdZXhygVgfsgYPrmKuAJiIOC-wgmEI3coOWJ_QI64QT4h-ZvRILedzpSbQatCLF3r-dVm2VBUBOTMKXphGXIsyrJHKuBdNApMp8niS12P/s1600/DSCN4355.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kelleyinteriordesign.com/">Kelly Proxmire</a> will be giving this living room the grand status it deserves, including the addition of a piano.  The built-ins are fabulous with gorgeous detailing - from what I could tell I think they're staying.  Love them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQQUNkPVbiyeIYHXWAZP9QaJEYDAEeDbSTELHp3znp28RicUqJcULwFG0irh_11zP5EqC4OAYNxUZR-IV0vklkuTwTAa6BGUC3vADk_j-m1fXEyQsxHZ69lGoIpm8mE1_TuJZ4yqHdMwM/s1600/DSCN4352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQQUNkPVbiyeIYHXWAZP9QaJEYDAEeDbSTELHp3znp28RicUqJcULwFG0irh_11zP5EqC4OAYNxUZR-IV0vklkuTwTAa6BGUC3vADk_j-m1fXEyQsxHZ69lGoIpm8mE1_TuJZ4yqHdMwM/s1600/DSCN4352.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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXkcQ2mS-QgnPaS3jcMMeCRDOaUlyFCK3meiP-2a5KYlC0a__23of9Oz-sNQWOWwPEd3uuB50BLaVYfzKBAWfVQqNgBvIQmchr7zgpSKzBPxonNOAyQRGzrXfBOLnYtNIexU8gyOj8-U_/s1600/DSCN4363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXkcQ2mS-QgnPaS3jcMMeCRDOaUlyFCK3meiP-2a5KYlC0a__23of9Oz-sNQWOWwPEd3uuB50BLaVYfzKBAWfVQqNgBvIQmchr7zgpSKzBPxonNOAyQRGzrXfBOLnYtNIexU8gyOj8-U_/s1600/DSCN4363.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;">Up next is the library, which includes a curved hall!!</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/AVvXsEghT30vgnHQ-DxFc8yV2d00sFckLumpakbgkr_UKewcSeXWP2bRuLZCGcObWxM9OmX2UakPB_W1s4PdVsGRTKpxjj2jv_3tkIOzgJWRprNPeJw00A1JAiO4o0z5sc_mpVDB1eCPhx6wyXpN/s1600/DSCN4353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghT30vgnHQ-DxFc8yV2d00sFckLumpakbgkr_UKewcSeXWP2bRuLZCGcObWxM9OmX2UakPB_W1s4PdVsGRTKpxjj2jv_3tkIOzgJWRprNPeJw00A1JAiO4o0z5sc_mpVDB1eCPhx6wyXpN/s1600/DSCN4353.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.nestorsanta-cruz.com/">Nestor Santa-Cruz</a> will be creating a luxe, chic retreat with classic detailing. Always a favorite of mine.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rp4ov4cucXhfnTUV7Et3TyIwYz4VJUVgJkHpn6vOQ5W4C51lGI2SpbAV9ZyLlaAMf65NwmDwXBGdxIMDBrkEJ01mA8XcWhuH4X2ktz2m1TiWvtCWz3Up-C2Frcya67xNbHihyphenhyphenkZaqtXx/s1600/DSCN4354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rp4ov4cucXhfnTUV7Et3TyIwYz4VJUVgJkHpn6vOQ5W4C51lGI2SpbAV9ZyLlaAMf65NwmDwXBGdxIMDBrkEJ01mA8XcWhuH4X2ktz2m1TiWvtCWz3Up-C2Frcya67xNbHihyphenhyphenkZaqtXx/s1600/DSCN4354.JPG" width="300" /></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/AVvXsEhCYlBh-2D7ySCJ2RvzHSG1OCZs0UPofXhCfwKnCM7_iSAb-oTqFMXviIQm9i4wkmQQynoouRF8GZli4v5GELSf1ewj53w8OhyphenhyphenAN6UFpHcmckSKxyI3NbChHTWlAPdwLFpC3rNHDYtC3vWC/s1600/DSCN4356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYlBh-2D7ySCJ2RvzHSG1OCZs0UPofXhCfwKnCM7_iSAb-oTqFMXviIQm9i4wkmQQynoouRF8GZli4v5GELSf1ewj53w8OhyphenhyphenAN6UFpHcmckSKxyI3NbChHTWlAPdwLFpC3rNHDYtC3vWC/s1600/DSCN4356.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A close-up of the existing finish in the library.  <a href="http://www.tracymorrisdesign.com/">Tracy Morris</a> will be adding to the chicness of this part of the home with a swanky library bar.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKTR9RaV5nS0JZrot3CzKAtBIfWT4OvQ7Os49E-gLGappg1TUD4t4fLddA2fX-1l9cYwEnB7A3scw91-ZQveBlzIu4HyEmfhz26VbDq3dlTu3a5fiZKiLIsv7T1CZ06FwW6-SoTaFO8hA/s1600/DSCN4358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKTR9RaV5nS0JZrot3CzKAtBIfWT4OvQ7Os49E-gLGappg1TUD4t4fLddA2fX-1l9cYwEnB7A3scw91-ZQveBlzIu4HyEmfhz26VbDq3dlTu3a5fiZKiLIsv7T1CZ06FwW6-SoTaFO8hA/s1600/DSCN4358.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><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/AVvXsEh6FwPhlOi2K8l0nkuGP4DCLY2z4nOTEZurSp96FRcC8Q3QW6-WXfStPyq9jSh3PI3ZiChzAU3uGPcKyrClwBK56VUwjPFKHal8NyyD6No7GE7NdZYzkibbAcYXsBSgCgX0Z6Uuqa2K8KuK/s1600/DSCN4360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FwPhlOi2K8l0nkuGP4DCLY2z4nOTEZurSp96FRcC8Q3QW6-WXfStPyq9jSh3PI3ZiChzAU3uGPcKyrClwBK56VUwjPFKHal8NyyD6No7GE7NdZYzkibbAcYXsBSgCgX0Z6Uuqa2K8KuK/s1600/DSCN4360.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />There's also a fun playroom planned by<a href="http://www.kvjdesigns.com/"> Katherine Vernot-Jonas</a>, which includes a climbing wall. elevated play area and a wall-tree bookcase. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAg1ripzrYd93nlqn6S2PquWZfdWMXp8yMAwicVmkzxevXqZja7Lu-nx4usnwoLhS3HyZtuH8oFbYQP_DGO9JEQEMxsO4zTNHONuIWUpz6_jOzQfELWigiZCD5Vj6qfz_rAd5LSLVPc2-/s1600/DSCN4361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAg1ripzrYd93nlqn6S2PquWZfdWMXp8yMAwicVmkzxevXqZja7Lu-nx4usnwoLhS3HyZtuH8oFbYQP_DGO9JEQEMxsO4zTNHONuIWUpz6_jOzQfELWigiZCD5Vj6qfz_rAd5LSLVPc2-/s1600/DSCN4361.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCF4nnJqiAKmxBoWKq9BkS1OACOvXn3wWXfvZKHbspsAt8KG0OzV-nH7iFzg8CSEZf0anA1vIVdipP75SoyLuLF1WMNVx2f2DF7XzREyZvbIjy1bcGcb6W-xcAyFHWs_LfjsGEJSstEv5/s1600/DSCN4362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCF4nnJqiAKmxBoWKq9BkS1OACOvXn3wWXfvZKHbspsAt8KG0OzV-nH7iFzg8CSEZf0anA1vIVdipP75SoyLuLF1WMNVx2f2DF7XzREyZvbIjy1bcGcb6W-xcAyFHWs_LfjsGEJSstEv5/s1600/DSCN4362.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that's just some of the spaces from the first floor.  I'll be posting later in the week with highlights from the upstairs.   <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a> (April 13 - May 11, 2014)</div><br />Full List of Designers for the 28 Spaces:<br /><br />1. D&A Dunlevy Landscapers’ Blake Dunlevy and Gina Benincasa 2. Rill Architects’ Jim Rill and David Benton 3. Camille Saum Interior Design’s Camille Saum 4. Marika Meyer Interiors’ Marika Meyer 5. Aidan Design’s Nadia Subaran 6. Victoria Sanchez Interiors’ Victoria Sanchez 7. Petro Design/Build Group’s John Petro and Kathleen Litchfield 8. Gatega Interior Design’s Joanne Fitzgerald 9. Botanical Decorators’ Stephen Wlodarczyk 10. Cahill Design Build’s Christopher Cahill 11. Akseizer Design Group’s Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown 12. Country Casual’s Naseera Moore Lawrence and Nicolette Powell 13. Katherine Vernot-Jonas Designs’ Katherine Vernot-Jonas 14. Nestor Santa-Cruz Decoration’s Nestor Santa-Cruz, 15. Tracy Morris Interiors, Tracy Morris 16. Kelley Interior Design’s Kelley Proxmire 17. Cleveland Hall Design’s Susan Donelson and Sharon Bubenhofer 18. Case Design/Remodeling’s Allie Mann 19. Interior by Design’s Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas  20. De Space Design’s Diane Taitt 21. Grossmueller’s Design Consultants’ Cindy McClure 22. Design Partners’ Nancy Colbert 23. Closet Factory’s Deborah Broockerd 24. Chad Alan Designs’ Chad Alan 25. Melissa McLay Interiors’ Melissa McLay 26. ibby.com/Case Design/Remodeling’s TJ Monahan 27. Doyle Interiors’ Cheryl Lynn Doyle 28. Anne Wenzel Interiors’ Anne Wenzel

DC Design House: Bare Bones Part 1

First, before I get into some of the details of the plans for the first floor of the upcoming  DC Design House , let me give you my overall ...

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