Thoroughly clean and polish your table’s surface; this is your chance to really show it off. Choose a runner that covers about 1/3 of your table width. I like nubby, textural ones like this European linen. The effect is stunning against the polished wood of your table. You can barely ...
Read MoreHow To Style A Bookcase
I get asked this one A LOT! Here’s 6 clear steps to follow from Elle Decor magazine. “Yes, there’s more to it than your favorite books.” — Elle Decor Source: Bookcase Decoration Ideas – How To Style A Bookcase
Read MoreIdea House Inspiration
Seeking inspiration, Katherine and I made a pilgrimage to the Southern Living Idea House in Charlottesville, Virginia. The day included a six-hour round trip, two shuttle-bus rides, and a speeding ticket. And I can still say, “It was worth it!” To get to the house itself (in the little ...
Read MoreFall Market Days are coming!
Our visiting dealers are arriving today. So watch Facebook and our website for pictures of what they’re bringing in! www.chartreuseandco.com/tag-sales Stay tuned! Virginia
Read MoreAugust @ Chartreuse
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 MoreEmbracing History
When I last spoke to you, it was all about the amazing personal experience of visiting my great-grandparent’s home, Boscobel. Here’s the rest of the story: Boscobel is situated high on a hill above the Monocacy River and Brush Creek. The builders of the stunning house made their money as ...
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