2016-03-19 18:53
As the weather finally turns toward Spring, finally, I find myself wanting to change the townhouse somehow, but I find myself especially wanting to change colors and/or paint somethin… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
First, I want everyone to understand that I am 62 years old. It's important to know that I have lived in houses furnished with the trends of the 'fifties, 'sixties, 'seventies, 'eighties, a… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I often sit and think about French rooms, simply because I find them so beautiful, so comforting, so timeless. Some of these I may have posted before, and some are not located in Franc… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I adore blue and white in decorating schemes. It's fresh, classic, and usually very easy for the non-decorator to pull off! Blue and white is especially soothing for bedroo… Read More
2015-03-15 15:00
And suddenly, it's Spring here in D.C./Arlington. The front flowering trees have been trimmed back and I can see the Washington monument clearly from the front bay windows. The Potomac… Read More
2014-08-10 20:53
I'm dissatisfied with my townhouse bedroom. I cannot seem to get it right somehow. I want an elegant look and am wondering if that is possible in such a small space. … Read More
2014-07-14 02:34
Still thinking of the delicious meal I had last night in Alexandria, VA at the French restaurant, Bastille. From appetizers to desserts, everything was luscious. I had a… Read More
2014-06-30 02:18
Ah, the many shades and hues of blue. They are all beautiful, and blue rooms are true classics. If you have white walls or grey walls and you are looking for a change, consider t… Read More
2014-05-26 05:15
I have several home decorating blogs that I read regularly so that I can keep up with decorating trends, (and also so that I can criticize those that I don't like!). I've noticed a distressi… Read More
2014-02-23 19:08
If I could have one person come to look at my townhouse and make suggestions decorating it, it would have to be Mario Buatta! And these pictures are why. Mario loves color; you won't… Read More
2013-11-10 02:37
Traditional Kids by Menlo Park Architects & Designers MC3 Design StudioI adore coronas or a half-canopy or basically anything drapery-related above a bed. But there is something th… Read More
2013-03-05 08:00
I've wanted snow all this winter, and just about the time I think I'll give up and get ready for spring, news comes of a snowstorm that is supposed to be here tomorrow night! I can't wait.&n&hell…Read More
2012-08-10 20:22
We just got back from a trip to Paris where we met my son, daughter-in-law, and 3 year old grand-daughter who were on their way home from 2 years living in Mozambique. We decided to rent an… Read More
2012-06-09 16:05
Maybe it's being 61 years old, but I have a really low tolerance for certain trends in all things (the "bubble" dress? Didn't bother to buy one!). Where decorating is concerned, I have… Read More
2012-05-15 00:55
Above are the flowers my kitties (yes, kitties, not kiddies) got me for Mother's Day! They were a wonderfully pleasant surprise on Saturday morning. Those thoughtful cats,Cluny and Cuervo… Read More
2012-05-04 20:20
Though I am still not finished with the little master bedroom, here is an update. The headboard is a lighter cream colour (I'm still not sure if I will replace it) and still needs to be hig… Read More
2012-04-24 02:21
This Christmas (their summer) I was in Maputo, Mozambique. In some ways, Mozambique is what many people think of when they think of Africa: there are wild animals, the direst poverty, great… Read More
2012-04-12 23:35
Today, here is a look at beautiful French dining rooms, breakfast rooms, and eat-in kitchens. From the French country dining room to the elegant French city rooms with their crystal ch… Read More
2012-04-08 21:58
Having been a Francophile for as long as I can remember (at least the third grade) and having grown up with a real Frenchwoman living next door, I knew a bit about French style before I had… Read More
2012-04-02 15:25
Whether contemporary or traditional, English style has certain common traits. Above, the contemporary looking dining set is in a traditional style flat (c. 1820). Look at that wo… Read More
2012-03-26 05:48
While not all of these rooms are exactly what I would want in my own house, there is something I love about every one of them. These have been scanned from a great publication I found i… Read More
2012-03-11 03:28
Above, Charlotte Moss's library in a peachy tone. Charlotte Moss pictures from The New York Social Diary I've seen so many white rooms lately that I'm reminded of my love o… Read More
2012-03-04 18:59
I am still working on our bedroom. I finally found a pair of lamps that I like. They are a gold leaf tole that picks up the gold of the chandy with beige oval shades that match the colour… Read More
2012-02-14 08:25
I'm still looking at bedrooms! Above is a favorite because of the wonderful mirrour headboard! Horchow has a mirrored headboard that I would love to have, but I am loathe t… Read More
2012-02-09 00:01
I'm having a wonderful, albeit at times frustrating, experience decorating our new townhouse. At my age, one knows what one likes, but unfortunately, I also carry a lot of baggage from… Read More
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