Chip and I just returned from a delightful visit to the completely refurbished Buckeystown Inn, now re-named Frederick Inn. The renovation was beautifully done, and I’ve got the Before & Afters to show you – plus the paint choices – which were spot on, and the inspired work of Tuscan ...
Read MoreVisit Chartreuse this Weekend
Here’s a quick look at some of my favorite finds this month. To see all the pictures (and there are hundreds!), go to our Event page and click on the “July pictures” link. Thanks for reading! Virginia
Read MoreHGTV Comes to Chartreuse & co!
Check it out! HGTV – my favorite network – came out to visit! Here’s how it came about: Last week, while going through a pile of emails, I found one from HGTV. Of course the first thought I had was, “What kind of fake email is this?” And yet I ...
Read MoreChartreuse & co on TV!
Though it’s a bit hush-hush until the air date is announced, a national cable network will be filming a brief segment at Chartreuse & co today! We’ve spent the past week getting things ready, and here are a few shots of what it’ll look like for them: Stay tuned for ...
Read More3 Essential Decorating Tips
1. Mix contrasting styles and shapes. “Understand the value of creating tension, like a sculptural feminine chair next to a sturdy masculine table. The overall effect is serene and beautiful.” – Windsor Smith This is my #1 rule of decorating. Juxtaposing contrasting styles doesn’t create chaos, but rather brings balance ...
Read MoreThat Just-right White, Simplified.
You don’t have to have this kind of view to embrace white on your walls (although it certainly doesn’t hurt!). It allows your furnishings, artwork, mirrors, wood or tile floors, and architecture to shine. Veranda magazine’s July online issue had a great article on just this topic, in which decorator ...
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