If you were to hit the road, and really travel throughout this great country, how would you do it? Lisa Kamin, The Galavantin’ Gal, participated in this past weekend’s Chartreuse & co Market Days. It was such fun when she arrived, and saw that she has created the most ...
Read MoreAnd the winner is . . .
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 ...
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