I have been both blessed and cursed by my home. Don’t get me wrong: I love my home. But, as with all great relationships, we have our moments… You see, my home was my grandmother’s home. The matriarch of our family, the woman for whom I was named, my archetype ...
Read MoreSpring House Tour!
To a home and garden junkie like me, few things are more enticing than house tours – the rare opportunity to step through doors and peak inside homes and gardens that are otherwise off-limits. This weekend, just as I’d thought that all the tours were finished for the season, Smithsburg, ...
Read MoreBefore & After, 1st floor, Chevy Chase Renovation
As promised, here’s the interior of that beautiful Kenwood home I posted about (http://chartreuseandco.com/beautiful-reno-in-chevy-chase-maryland/): Here’s the floor plan again to orient you a bit. The before and afters are a little tricky because the house has been so thoroughly transformed. So I’m pairing them based on room function, rather than ...
Read MoreWorking with Snow . . .
Between the single digit temps on Friday and the 10″ of snow on Saturday, only the most intrepid of Chartreuse & co fans (and dealers) could make it out. For those who did – it was like a private shopping experience! And for those who didn’t, we’re teaming up with ...
Read MoreOpening at 4ºF
Winter can be beautiful, but it can be cold. So we’ve brought Spring to life in our 6 vintage farm buildings. So pull on your boots, double up those socks; don’t forget your hat and gloves (the warm ones!); it’s totally worth it! Baby, it’s cold outside! But you’ll love ...
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 ...
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