You can catch a glimpse of Chartreuse & co Monday, January 25, @ 10pm when the episode airs. The show follows David and Ana Maria Seifarth (owners of DNA Lab Salon in Urbana, MD) as they search for their new home. Realtor Andy Mackintosh (of Mackintosh Realty) guides them through ...
Read MorePantone Color of the Year 2016 [how-to use them!]
New Year = New Color from that arbiter of tones: Pantone. This year’s Color of the Year is actually 2 colors: Rose Quartz & Serenity. Clearly Pantone sees a return to a softer, subtler palette. I love how they play off each other, and work so comfortably with gold. Take ...
Read MoreShop Small this Season!
You won’t find me at the mall this weekend, I’ll be downtown in Frederick, getting my fix of my favorite local shops. Here’s a link to what’s happening in Frederick this season: Downtown Frederick Partnership Click here for my list of the best of Downtown Frederick, Maryland. Hope you can ...
Read MoreThanksgiving Table in 5 steps
Thoroughly clean and polish your table’s surface; this is your chance to really show it off. Choose a runner that covers about 1/3 of your table width. I like nubby, textural ones like this European linen. The effect is stunning against the polished wood of your table. You can barely ...
Read MoreHow To Style A Bookcase
I get asked this one A LOT! Here’s 6 clear steps to follow from Elle Decor magazine. “Yes, there’s more to it than your favorite books.” — Elle Decor Source: Bookcase Decoration Ideas – How To Style A Bookcase
Read MoreIdea House Inspiration
Seeking inspiration, Katherine and I made a pilgrimage to the Southern Living Idea House in Charlottesville, Virginia. The day included a six-hour round trip, two shuttle-bus rides, and a speeding ticket. And I can still say, “It was worth it!” To get to the house itself (in the little ...
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