This weekend, March 11 through 14, 2010, is the 14th annual Antiques in Alexandria show. There are quite a few events associated with the show including an opening night preview gala, a Speakeasy party featuring cocktails and a jazz band.  Sunday afternoon will hold the “History of Cocktail Dresses and Fashion Show”, with a display [...]

One of my favorite new stores in Georgetown is a little shop called the French Apartment.  Located in the 1600 block of Wisconsin Avenue,  it contains wonderful white washed wooden tables and screens, lightly gilded mirrors and sophisticated lamps. . .all with that Parisian flair.
The owner, Kathleen McGarrah, has a wonderful eye for spotting the [...]

Spring was in the air at the Capital Home and Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center. The parking lot was filled with many cars and people, like the parking situation at the mall during the holidays.  I think the break in the weather after the recent storms inspired people to come out and learn [...]

Recently I decided to add a little glamour to my bedroom.  I really like all of the mirrored furniture reproductions that are available.  A chest of mirrors, I felt would be too much mirror.  I decided to just go with a wall mirror above a side table. 
I did some research and liked the mosaic detailed [...]

One of the first signs of Spring, is The Capital Home and Garden Show, which returns to the DC area this month. At this event you will find inspiration, get great tips, and shop exhibits for everything for your home–inside and out. This is a great way to discover today’s latest styles, trends and ideas. [...]

This past week, I took a tour of this Historic five bedroom, five bath, Queen Anne Victorian townhouse at 417 A Street, SE on Capitol Hill. It’s situated on a corner lot and was recently meticulously renovated. Usually, my friend and client, Shawn Breck of Sotheby’s TTR escorts me on these tours, but this time, [...]

Recently I attended the 55th Annual Washington Antiques Show. Among the various exhibits of fine china, engravings and oriental rugs, I found the Savenkov Gallery’s exhibition booth displaying beautiful Biedermeier furniture.
Upon first glance, one would think, “Art Deco” (1920s) in style, but these clean lines and ebonized accents originated as the Biedermeier style (1815-1848). This [...]

This is the way I like to be “Green”. . . Recently I had my bathroom renovated. First, I did my measuring and research. My design was finalized using Kohler products and a black and cream check tile pattern. I knew I would be paying a small fortune for the contractor, so I thought, How [...]

I took a tour of this chic one bedroom, one & one-half bath duplex at Langston Lofts with my friend and client, Shawn Breck the other day. This is the perfect place for a single professional who loves the U Street area! The condo features walls of windows with custom roll-up shades, Italian kitchen by [...]

The holidays always bring up memories that give inspiration to my decorating schemes. I remember my mother playing Joan Sutherland’s incredible operatic voice singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Using fresh greens like pine and holly, I like to create a center piece using my favorite dramatic bird for my partridge and jeweled fruits to [...]