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 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 MoreMarket Days are Coming!
Tents were going up all day today. Here are some shots of what caught my eye – inside the barn, and out. Here’s some highlights from the temporary dealers’ tents: And great stuff in the barns, too: Hope to see you Saturday and/or Sunday! Thanks for reading, Virginia
Read MoreThe Power of Paint
I’ve been a bit paint crazy lately. The barn, the girls’ apartment, my bedroom, my laundry room. Chip, my husband, just doesn’t get why I’m so into it (or see the value of $85/gallon paint vs. $30/gallon paint). But, frankly, I’ve become obsessed with the transformative power that gallon contains. ...
Read MoreGetting Ready for Market Days!
We’re getting ready for our first-ever Market Days. Not only will our barns be open and full, but we’ve selected 20 great dealers to join us for this Saturday/Sunday only event. Sorting through the nearly 50 applicants we received was tough, and rest assured that the 20 that we selected ...
Read MoreLaundry Room Blues
I hate doing laundry. And I blame my laundry room. You see, I love the fresh smell of clean clothes. I like to wear clean clothes. I like my family to wear clean clothes. But somehow the whole process of laundering remains unappealing. Clearly it’s the laundry room environment that’s ...
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