I just LOVE home renovation – taking the potential a home has and breathing new life into it. One of the most talented decorators I know, Caroline Verschoor, owner of Ekster Antiques in Hamilton, Virginia, has recently staged a newly renovated home in the Kenwood neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Maryland, ...
Read MoreThe Atlee House – an embellished interior
Though I enjoy viewing beautiful homes from the exterior – I mean who doesn’t love a stroll through New Orleans’ French Quarter, or a drive through Kenwood during dogwood season? But to get a look inside – that’s pure joy. So here’s a peek at some of the detailing inside ...
Read MoreMid-century Modern Farmhouse
The Farmhouse is getting a facelift! Yes, that adorable little (heated) house has new residents: Barefoot Dwelling. These girls had a vision immediately. And what has inspired me so about this is that their vision was totally different from what mine had been. I don’t know about you, ...
Read MoreNew Windsor, Maryland – an architectural treasure
I have long loved New Windsor, Maryland for its exceptional collection of early 19th century homes. I first discovered it during my college years – my then-boyfriend (now husband), Chip, attended college in Westminster, Maryland, and the best route there from Frederick was Rt. 26 to Liberytown, and then a ...
Read MoreThe Doors of Paris
I have always had a love of architecture, and doors in particular. They are the life-line to the space within, and as such have far more impact than we often give them credit for. As I strolled through the extraordinarily beautiful streets of Paris, it was the seemingly infinite variety ...
Read MoreHeading to Paris!
I’m heading to Paris this week, and just can’t wait!! I’ll be staying with my dearest friend, who is currently living in the 6th Arrondissement, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens, The Cluny Museum, and La Seine. It’s a beautiful neighborhood, but then is there a Paris neighborhood that isn’t? ...
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