Yes, I’ve finally committed to a paint color for the Chartreuse & co barns! The winner is: Railings for the window and door frames, Cornforth White for the mullions – both from Farrow & Ball. And here’s the really cool thing: As I stood there, staring at the face of ...
Read MoreIt’s so hard to decide . . .
Paint can be tricky. Add to the mix the lightening effects of painting exterior surfaces, and I become frozen with indecision. Whatever I choose, I’m stuck with it, and so is everyone who drives by and/or visits my barns. So here I sit, paralyzed with indecision as the warm summer ...
Read MoreVintage America
Here’s a favorite collection of vintage Americana images from Chartreuse & co. Enjoy! Enjoy your summer, and have a Happy 4th! Thanks for reading, Virginia
Read MoreInspired store decor
I really don’t like malls. They’re all the same stores, same basic layout, same corporate look. But every now and then (yes, especially this time of year), I’ll drop in. When I go, my favorite in this area is Tyson’s Corner/Tyson’s Galleria – mainly because they have the best Apple ...
Read MoreSnow!
What better to put you in the Christmas spirit than a December snow? And we’re already on our second one here in Buckeystown, Maryland! I’ve lived in this area all my life (eg. a very long time . . .) and cannot recall a December with two early snows, especially ...
Read MoreGift wrapped fun
I love wrapping gifts. I love the paper, the ribbon, the tags. I love folding the paper around the box, selecting and tying on the ribbon, selecting the just-right tag or embellishment. We have a great selection of ribbon now, so I totally indulged and wrapped up a few packages ...
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