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What’s That Wallpaper? Classic, Elegant Farrow & Ball on Inventing Anna

Annie Elliott | February 14, 2022

For once, I am not behind on my TV watching! Inventing Anna just came out last week, evidently, and once I got past Julia Garner’s bizarro accent (I KNOW it’s intentional, teenage children!), I started enjoying it immensely. (That Shonda Rhimes. Such a superstar.) Plus you already know every single actor in it, which makes …

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Pantone’s Color of the Year 2022: Very Peri. Not the worst, but definitely not the best

Annie Elliott | December 13, 2021

It could have been worse, Gentle Readers. Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022 is Very Peri, a clear, perky purple with a blue edge. Bold but cold. The people at the Pantone Color Institute say, “Very Peri, a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone, blends the faithfulness and constancy of …

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Seasonal Outdoor Décor: Holiday Window Boxes

Annie Elliott | November 29, 2021

Happy Holidays, Gentle Readers! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I hope that you’re excited (and rested up) for whatever December holiday/s you celebrate. Our Thanksgiving tradition is to visit my parents near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. That’s my adopted hometown: in addition to going to college in Philadelphia, I lived at …

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What’s That Wallpaper? Sex Education and Succession

Annie Elliott | November 14, 2021

I know, Gentle Readers: I’m late to the party. I only started watching Sex Education recently, but I’m making up for lost time. I love it. (I also love that I’m NOT watching it with my teenagers. As are they.) Anyhoo, I was delighted to note that I recognized two of the wallpapers in Jean …

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Should I Paint My Stained Woodwork? The Most Controversial Question You’ll Ever Ask

Annie Elliott | November 1, 2021

Just a few days ago, Gentle Readers, there was an article by Eve M. Kahn in The New York Times about painted woodwork. People have extraordinarily strong opinions about painting woodwork, myself included. It’s right up there with painting brick. (My take on painting brick, by the way? Inside: definitely. Outside: maybe not. Painting stone? …

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High Point Market 2021: Winners and…Others (and a decorating trend or two)

Annie Elliott | October 18, 2021

Hello, Gentle Readers! I just got back from High Point Furniture Market, to which I hadn’t been for 2 years! It was more subdued than usual (fewer people, of course), but super fun and educational nonetheless. If you’re not familiar with “Market,” as they say, here are some previous blog posts to fill you in: …

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Decorating in fall colors (which work year-round, of course!)

Annie Elliott | October 4, 2021

I don’t know about you, Gentle Readers, but NEVER have I been so excited for fall. School has resumed in person, so the kids are happy…we’ve had a few crisp days, which makes me excited to wear sweaters…I daresay we’re ALL ready for a change, and it’s a-coming.

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Jun 26

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Before and after part 2: a NYC pied-a-terre part deux! In this video we move to the primary bedroom, guest bedroom/office/workout area (remember: it’s NY! Gotta maximize your space!) and the tiniest powder room in the world. Such a fabulous, fun project!Mentioned:@Schumacher_midatlantic@leejofa@visualcomfort@fornasetti#interiordesign #wallpaper #nycdesign

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Another installment of my Before and After video series! This project is in NYC. SO fun!!! We start with a VERY challenging living space/kitchen and then…well, then there’s Part 2!Mentioned:@Schumacher_midatlantic@leejofa@visualcomfort@fornasetti

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Jun 23

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Having sworn I never would wield a paintbrush again, I recently found myself helping my daughter paint her first apartment. Thus a tutorial about paint sheens for her, thus a recap for you!My latest blog post explains the differences between paint sheens and tells you what goes where ;)Link in bio to read. #interiordesigner #paintinspo #apartmenrdecor

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Jun 22

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There’s no other word for it: Sheila Bridges’ pattern Harlem Toile De Jouy has become an American icon. Iconic and ironic: the pattern conflates her experiences as a Black woman living in Harlem with pastoral motifs from 1700s French toile. Delightful and lighthearted at first glance, the pattern gives you plenty to think about. Bridges created Harlem Toile as a wallpaper but later expanded the collection to include fabric, bedding, plates, glassware, umbrellas, and clothing. I strongly recommend getting a piece of this pattern any way you can. @harlemtoilegirl#interiordesign #harlemtoile #patterninspo

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Jun 17

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“Much of the wallpaper [in the Victorian era]—fabric, too—was made with arsenic,’ explains Elliott. ‘There are worse ways to go, I suppose.’”I loved speaking with @allisonpduncan @vogueliving about the art of using two wallpapers in one room. Happy Wallpaper Wednesday!#interiordesign #wallpaper #vogueliving #designopinions #annieelliottdesignSlide 1 📸  by Stacy Zarin Goldberg, Design by Annie ElliottSlide 2 📸 by Leslee Mitchell, Design by Kim ScodroSlide 3 📸 by Donna Dotan, Design by Ariel OkinSlide 4 📸 by Gordon Gregory, Design by Jenny Holladay

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Jun 13

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Pink, light yellow, and gold-y tan combine to create a soft, unexpected color palette. The quiet colors are sophisticated together, and the palette will age beautifully as this tween moves through high school and college. (Her parents won’t even have to redecorate if it becomes a guest bedroom someday! But one step at a time…)#homedesign #paintinspo #bedroomdesign

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Jun 10

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Deep down, I believe that a house isn’t a home without wallpaper 😊 My latest blog post identifies five unexpected places you can use wallpaper — and some are small! Wallpapering the space behind your island stools could be your gateway to my favorite home furnishing. If you have other creative spots for wallpaper, I’d love to hear about them!#wallpaperinspo #interiordesign #wallpaper

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Jun 9

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Welcome to my new before-and-after series! 🥰 I take you through my thinking as I design a space — my “process,” as it were. Pretty pictures are involved too, of course. I hope you enjoy it!This was a super fun project: a historic townhouse with the challenge of a loooong shoebox-shaped front room. You know the kind. Here’s how we made this color-and-pattern-loving client’s challenging space amazing. Like this series? Please let me know! #interiordesigner #windowtreatments #wallpaper

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Don’t let your porch be a throwaway space! Make it a room. Get a high quality indoor/outdoor rug. Make sure your furniture is COMFY. Find a cordless lamp (they’re everywhere now!). Hang art! You can even add a vintage console table or cabinet if you’re ok with it weathering over time 🕰️. #interiordesign #porchdesign
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