As promised, here’s the before and afters of the guest rooms of this charming new inn. Firstly, each hall door on the second floor is painted nearly black, giving the hall a rich, chic look: The guest rooms are soothing, light-filled and comfortable. GUEST ROOM 1 BEFORE AFTER Guest Room ...
Read MoreHGTV program to air in October!
The HGTV show, House Hunters, featuring Chartreuse & co items and a visit to our store will air in October. Here’s a link to our local paper’s article about it all: Frederick News Post, Urbana Couple on HGTV Thanks for reading! Virginia
Read MoreFabulous Revovation in Buckeystown
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 MoreMantel Before & After
BEFORE: When you have a dramatic statement in the main room of your house, it can take some time to figure out exactly what to do with it. And when it’s an amazing, custom-built, natural-stone feature like this mantel and hearth, the task can become overwhelming. Nancy B., a long-time ...
Read MoreDesigning for a Flip
I don’t know about you, but I’m additcted to renovation shows. To me, the older the better, the sorrier the condition, the more rewarding it is to ‘bring it back’ from the brink. So imagine my delight when a dear friend who owns a number of rental properties mentioned to ...
Read MoreChevy Chase Before & After, part 3
You’ve seen the exterior work, the landscaping, and the first floor of this beautiful Chevy Chase renovation, decorated and staged by Caroline Verschoor of Ekster Antiques. (see last 2 posts for photos) To finish off the home, take a look at the before-and-afters of the bedrooms and lower-level spaces. What ...
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