I love a challenge. And, for me, no challenge thrills me more than a decorating one. My sister, Margaret Koogle, is a real estate agent, and every now and then she comes upon a house that needs a little staging. Much as I enjoy challenges, I have a few ground ...
Read MoreHouseMade by Hilary, from Country Living Fair to Chartreuse & co
We all like to think that we seek inspiration everywhere. Hilary Martin, creator and owner of HouseMade, does exactly that. I love these juxtaposed images for just that reason. Where many would see simple, decorative logs, or even firewood, Hilary saw lamps. And not just any lamps. She saw delightfully ...
Read MoreGlimpse Chartreuse on HGTV Tonight!
You can catch a glimpse of Chartreuse & co Monday, January 25, @ 10pm when the episode airs. The show follows David and Ana Maria Seifarth (owners of DNA Lab Salon in Urbana, MD) as they search for their new home. Realtor Andy Mackintosh (of Mackintosh Realty) guides them through ...
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 MoreHGTV Comes to Chartreuse & co!
Check it out! HGTV – my favorite network – came out to visit! Here’s how it came about: Last week, while going through a pile of emails, I found one from HGTV. Of course the first thought I had was, “What kind of fake email is this?” And yet I ...
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