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 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 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 ...
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