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Oct 29, 2010, 2:48 pm
Where have I been? Everywhere but here lately. There was a temporary shift in priorities and am now returning to my passions, including interior design.
There are thoughts I plan to continue to elaborate on from my visit to the Richmond Design House last month. It was exciting to ... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2010, 9:29 pm
I just learned that there is an upcoming sample sale at the Washington Design Center. If you are in search of a bargain, please keep reading.
Visit The Washington Design Center on Saturday, October 9, 2010 for a chance to shop the region’s most extensive and luxurious collection of home... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2010, 8:15 pm
Rothesay is based in Richmond, Virginia with the interior designers in this show house reflecting southern style. Tobi Fairley, a well-known interior designer from Little Rock, Arkansas, traveled to Richmond to showcase her design aesthetic in the stair hall of this home. I found it to be tradit... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2010, 8:01 pm
When I learned that there would be a design house coming to Richmond, my girlfriends and I began making plans for a weekend getaway filled with design inspiration and, of course, shopping.
Our getaway has come and gone yet there is so much to share. The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League... Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2010, 9:54 pm
When I visited the DC Design House last April, I had no idea it would lead me to Sandra Steele, the Press Liaison to this not-for-profit corporation.
Ms. Steele is the proud owner of the Loft at AI, based in Frederick, Maryland. Although I am a native northern Virginian, I admit I have n... Comment - Like
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Aug 29, 2010, 11:07 pm
Following up on my recent post on the iPad app 'Blogshelf', the kind folks who developed the app contacted me to indicate it is possible to subscribe to a Typepad-hosted blog and have the most recent blog entry's first photo appear in the icon simply by subscribing to the RSS feed. So a... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2010, 9:31 pm
My mailbox was nearly empty on Saturday, so I decided to drag my nephew (who is visiting for the summer) to Barnes & Noble with me to fulfill my visual needs. It is where I re-discovered ModernHome Living magazine.
We first met at a newsstand in Manhattan in the Spring. It was it's first ... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2010, 7:25 pm
So many blogs to read, so little time.
With Google Reader helping me keep blog reading in an organized fashion, I've discovered an application on the iPad that offers another form of organizing my hobby of reading blogs.
Blogshelf is similar to eBooks in a format sense. As you can see in the... Comment - Like
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Jul 23, 2010, 10:53 am
Anya Hindmarch must have had us magazine addicts in mind when she included this lovely change purse in her Fall 2010 line-up.
I run into the grocery store for milk and I return home with the milk as well as a magazine or two or three. And typically they are home design magazines.
Enteri... Comment - Like
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Jul 13, 2010, 11:28 pm
I am so indecisive. Perhaps it's my lack of confidence with color and design. Actually, I'm certain that is it (one of the only things I am certain of). When I view fabric samples, I gasp if I like it. It's when I take the fabric samples home to the space it is intended for that I ... Comment - Like
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Jul 6, 2010, 9:37 pm
It is a challenge for me to come up with an idea on my own. More than likely, my inspiration begins with visual aid.
I read a magazine or book and see a photo that prompts me to experiment with a new design idea in our home.
Lately, blog-reading has been a fun and too convenient way to sho... Comment - Like
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Jun 21, 2010, 9:27 pm
During my visit to the DC Design House in April, I was drawn to many things including the guest room designed by Michael Hampton.
Michael Hampton Design
In the back of my mind, I knew I wanted to take our own guest room and create a neoclassical environment. When I saw the framed vintage ... Comment - Like
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Jun 13, 2010, 9:06 pm
Collaboration is something I like to do when it comes to our home. I have an idea and direction I like to go in but it always helps when someone with knowledge and expertise to build-on those thoughts you have in mind.
A perfect example is Aimee, owner of Valerianne (a local luxury linens shop... Comment - Like
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Jun 8, 2010, 8:15 pm
My connection to Atlanta when it comes to home design and furnishings is Things that Inspire. I do not need to travel to Atlanta as Holly, author of Things that Inspire, are my eyes and ears. I read about a great home element on her blog and the next thing you know, I am browsing faucets at Wate... Comment - Like
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Jun 2, 2010, 11:32 am
It began when friends introduced me to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania last week. The area is quaint, charming and filled with a diverse group of boutiques.
One new discovery we made while visiting Gracious Living (just outside of Peddler's Village) is a line of ... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2010, 9:11 pm
Every Thursday I look forward to reading House Calls in The Washington Post. What a visual treat it is to see a homeowner's submitted space transform with input from an interior designer in the form of a rendering.
Each Tuesday, you can view the 'before' space on their website. T... Comment - Like
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May 23, 2010, 12:02 am
Time has passed since I visited the DC Design House last month but it's interior and exterior visually remain with me.
Viewing the guest sitting room designed by Barbara Franceski resonates with the classical design aesthetic I so admire yet her talent to incorporate a modern touch brings us... Comment - Like
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May 17, 2010, 10:05 pm
Our destination last week was Charlotte, North Carolina. En route, a dear friend and I visited Furnitureland South (located in Jamestown) in search of furniture.
I have never visited a showroom like this. They have their own restaurant and a Starbucks to help maintain a level of energ... Comment - Like
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May 9, 2010, 10:20 pm
When I expressed an interest in federal style design and a yearn for an embossed star framed mirror, a dear friend of mine took note. She discovered a frame at a second-hand shop and went to great lengths to make sure I didn't miss out on this great deal.
I'm so glad she did. As I wo... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 11:58 pm
Coming upon Emily Bishop's design work on the deck and patio at the design house was timely. After touring the entire home, my friends and I convened on the lovely outdoor furniture by Brown Jordan. At which time we had the opportunity to meet Ms. Bishop herself and take in all the scenery w... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2010, 8:47 pm
The terrace outside the conservatory of the design house is designed with a breath of fresh air. Designer Andrew Law did a phenomenal job of creating a living area on the outside of this home.
Photo by Gordon Beall
While touring this house, my friend was so impressed that she shook Mr. Law&... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 8:52 pm
To see flowering trees and shrubs filled with such beautiful greenery this time of year can put me in a great mood (and is tolerable, thanks to Zyrtec). So as I happily skipped along to view the exterior of this much-talked-about design house, I was delighted to see a cozy garden and sitting area ... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 5:01 pm
When I stepped into the girl's bedroom at the DC Design House, it gave me a strong desire to return to my youth. To have a bedroom adorned with subtle influences of flowered patterns with shades of white, lavender, yellow and green can make a woman feel young again.
Photo by Gordon Beall... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2010, 12:33 am
To see interior designers congregate under one house filled with their designs is an exciting opportunity for design enthusiasts, including myself. And tonight, I share some incredibly exciting news that there is a Southern Style Show House in our future.
Yes, it's true. Richmond, Virgin... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 8:46 pm
Through the front entrance of the DC Design House, I step into the entry and stair hall and my eyes did not know where to begin. One glance was not enough. I needed to inspect every inch of what laid ahead of me. The designer, Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey gave a thorough explanation of where each p... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 12:03 pm
The library at the DC Design House evokes peacefulness and serenity. The colors soothe the eyes until you open the lovely drapery panels and see the gorgeous garden and pool outside. It's scenery that will perk you up with beauty and fun surroundings.
Taking in every nook and cranny of... Comment - Like
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Apr 14, 2010, 4:19 pm
Meeting Sally Steponkus at the DC Design House was like meeting a great friend for lunch. We spent a lot of time in the master bedroom she designed. The first observation we made is how serene the space is with a palette of neutral tones. There was a time when I experimented with bold color i... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 9:48 pm
On Saturday my girlfriends and I spent the day touring the DC Design House where we savored nearly every detail of design by the talented designers themselves. I'll start with Michael Hampton.
The guest room he designed took my breath away.
by Michael Hampton
You can get a taste o... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2010, 11:21 am
Today's Washington Post features a preview of the DC Design House which opens to the public this Saturday. (Photo by Gordon Beall, Interior Design by Frank Babb Randolph)
If you are not able to see it in person, here's a video hosted by The Washington Post's Jura Koncius with a... Comment - Like
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Apr 4, 2010, 12:36 am
There are a few things that inspire me right now, and if I may, I'd like to share them with visitors of this blog:
Harmony and Home's blog entry on the latest issue of Architectural Digest magazine featuring Gerard Butler's flat in New York City. I am in awe over this project by i... Comment - Like
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Mar 31, 2010, 8:58 pm
I am in the process of accessorizing a bookcase / entertainment unit we recently added to our family room. The first step I took to fill it was placing an order with Quatrefoil Design, as I recalled seeing a recent addition to their family of framed intaglios, the 'La Petite' in Classic st... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2010, 9:14 pm
During the last week, I made a few new discoveries. On a trip to New York City, I discovered buildings with amazing architectural details while walking around Soho.
The sculpted stone on this building is what made me take a second look. And the design around the pillars are incredibly detaile... Comment - Like
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Mar 24, 2010, 3:19 pm
It's the little things that will often catch my eye as the ad below by Bentwood Luxury Kitchens did the moment I glanced at it.
Their cabinets are stunning but what intrigued me most was the roll of paper towel laying in the urn on the countertop.
Realistically, it would ... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 12:32 pm
Further to a previous post on this topic, there are a couple inspirational photos I discovered that represent the four chair concept I'd like to incorporate in our home.
From Chesapeake Home, the photo below shows cozy comfort in a classic setting.
Photography by Angie Seckinger
I feel ... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 1:38 pm
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEXIS, WINNER OF THE ALL-CLAD GRILLE PAN!
With great shame, I admit that I do not cook often yet I feel the need to stock our kitchen with great cookware. The positive is my husband loves to cook and utilizes every piece of cookware and gadget we own, including his favorite pa... Comment - Like
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