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Confusing weather
While I chug away at deadlines I thought I would share with you a scene from the Georgetown canal where Forsythia seems to be confused by our unseasonably warm weather. Hopeful signs of spring!
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Winter cheer
The unseasonably warm weather has left us and winter has returned with a vengeance. I picked up some cheerful colored roses to warm up my apartment this weekend and take the chill off.I normally don't...
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Remember the beach
The best parts of blogging is one is able to look back at their (recent) life and revisit the places they've seen.This cold weather in the Mid-Atlantic region had me longing for my trip to Florida last...
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A clever custom door
Lately, I've been sadly disappointed with most US shelter magazines (haven't you? with the exception of Architectural Digest I suppose). I've resorted to enlarging my subscription pile and now get...
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Modern Gothic: Astley Castle
Ever wondered what it would be like to stay overnight in a castle? The Landmark Trust in Britain allows you just that pleasure. One of many properties they offer was recently the center of much debate...
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A recent project
I recently finished helping design and install a custom built-in for a friend's family room and thought I would share it with all of you. My friend Bob has a beautiful house with an oddly shaped, small...
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Posh Pockets of DC
While wandering around the city this past weekend I visited one of my favorite little pockets of the city, hidden in plain sight. You know what I mean when I say pocket of course; A small separeate...
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Changing technology in interiors
Recently while checking out a new project, I came across a forgotten relic in an unused corner of a building. The structure has had many uses over the decades and somewhere during the passage of time,...
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New at NGA
This past weekend I visited the National Gallery of Art, one of my favorite DC haunts, to see the highly recommended exhibit on the Pre-Raphaelites but also took the opportunity to wander around one of...
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Trumbauer's swan song
I recently treated myself to a book I have coveted for a long time, American Splendor; The Residential Architecture of Horace Trumbauer by Michael Kathrens. It does not disappoint. A catalog of...
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My dining room
May I apologize for my recent lack of posts but show you what I've been up to? As you may know I moved a few months ago into an older 'fixer upper' Coop apartment. I left downtown for the Cleveland...
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An artist at home, Pierre Bergian
As a blogger one receives masses of press releases, most of which prompt you to hit delete before even opening. Once in awhile though something intrigues me and pulls me in -this happened recently when...
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ICAA upcoming lecture
Join the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the ICAA (Institute of Classical Architecture & Art) on Thursday, April 18th, for a lecture given by Gary L Brewer, partner at Robert A. M. Stern Architects, on...
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Italian design in DC
As many of you know by now, I am not a modernist. However I do appreciate the clean lines of many modern products. Last week I attended an event at the Boffi / Maxalto showroom and thought I'd share...
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General Post Office and Tariff Building, DC
Last week I attended an event at the Monaco Hotel, one of my favorite buildings in DC, and thought I would share it with you. The hotel actually started out life as the General Post Office in 1839 and...
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Artful handles
While out and about today I noticed these great brass & glass door handles on the soon to open new J. Crew store at the former Georgetown Park mall. Aren't they terrific? I'm just loving these...
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DC Design House teaser
Last week I attended a preview of the DC Design House which is located on Foxhall Road. Before I bring you my favorite rooms, I thought I would bring you some fun ideas from Designer Regan...
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2013 DC Design House
As I mentioned in my teaser yesterday, last week I attended the preview of the DC Design House open now through May 12th. The showhouse raises money for Children's National Medical Center, a very...
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Book Review: The Welcoming House
I recently reviewed a beautiful copy of the book "The Welcoming House" by Circa Interiors owners Jane Schwab and Cindy Williams and couldn't have been more pleased. These talented designers write a...
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Book Review: Michael G. Imber Ranches, Villas, and Houses.
I recently received a copy of the new book Ranches, Villas, and Houses on architect Michael G. Imber and his brand of vernacular, southern-styled classicism which was utterly fascinating to my...
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