Yesterday I attended the Friday night “Speakeasy Party” event at the Antiques in Alexandria  show.  I had to share two pieces of furniture that I thought were wonderful. 
The first piece is a Baltimore Card Table, Maryland, c. 1795, described “A fine rare late 18th century Baltimore paint decorated card table.  The top has serpentine front [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 love topiaries for décor for interiors. Just a simple ball of boxwood atop a white footed urn can create the beginning element for an accent table, mantelpiece or centerpiece. Live ivy, boxwood, or rosemary topiaries are really a nice touch for a kitchen window sill, but when the holidays come around; it’s time to [...]

The Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, JDS Designs, and The Washington Design Center together with some of the Washington area’s most recognized interior designers present the fourth annual Georgetown Jingle at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 13, 2009, from 4-8 p.m. The Georgetown Jingle is a family-friendly holiday event to [...]

Old Town Alexandria’s biggest weekend for celebration is schedule for Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th, the 39th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend.  Over 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town on Saturday [...]