Between visits to family homes and strolls through Frederick County, we’ve been filling our barns and getting ready for your visit this coming weekend. And now you get to visit one of my family’s homes: our home, here on the Chartreuse & co property, was my paternal grandparents’ home, and ...
Read MoreAs 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 More1. Mix contrasting styles and shapes. “Understand the value of creating tension, like a sculptural feminine chair next to a sturdy masculine table. The overall effect is serene and beautiful.” – Windsor Smith This is my #1 rule of decorating. Juxtaposing contrasting styles doesn’t create chaos, but rather brings balance ...
Read MoreBEFORE: 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 MoreCheck out what a dedicated vintage shopper created from her fabulous finds throughout Maryland and Virginia, including Chartreuse & co: My Houzz: Playfulness and Practicality in a Maryland Family Home Mark your calender for Market Days, May 2 & 3, to find your own great vintage pieces. Thanks for reading! ...
Read MoreI 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 ...
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