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Website revisions – whaddya think?

Annie Elliott | March 21, 2009

Partly in anticipation of the scores of inquiries that will pour in after the Design House opens :) , my webmistress and I are updating and re-organizing the gallery section of the bossy color website. (Danna McCormick – of DLM Web Development – is amazing, by the way. She’s creative and capable but also extremely …

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Do you think I need a bulletin board?

Annie Elliott | March 3, 2009

I can’t believe this is what my office wall looks like. Is Staples or Ikea open until midnight? (Don’t worry, dear clients, I don’t do YOUR houses this way :) This is for the Design House.)

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You asked…about bath “builder’s beige” (blech)

Annie Elliott | February 24, 2009

Hi Annie, I love your blog and read it religiously since discovering it via Washingpost.com. I have a question I’m hoping you can answer. I moved into a relatively new house about a year ago (it was built in 2003), and while the master bath is very spacious, it has very generic “builders beige” tile …

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» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Kitchen + bath

My friend bought a house!

Annie Elliott | February 17, 2009

I am so excited! My friend L (I’m not being coy; her name is Laura, but she goes by L), a real-life farmer in the Berkshires – on Farm Girl Farm– bought a tiny house! Second time’s a charm; first one fell through. I’m such a fatalist about these things. I really think that where …

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Funky Philadelphia brickwork

Annie Elliott | February 2, 2009

I was walking down Pine Street in Philadelphia yesterday, and this building caught my eye. It’s on the south side of Pine between 10th and 11th. I’d never noticed it before.Has anyone ever seen brickwork like this? Can you tell me anything about it? It’s crazy!

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PepsiCo and Obama logos: homage or blatant rip-off?

Annie Elliott | January 25, 2009

I’m not the first person to note the similarity between PepsiCo‘s new logo and Barack Obama‘s. Filed under “an hour late and a day behind” was this post by LogoBlog.org, which is where I got the above images. I was shocked – and kind of amused, actually – that most of the commenters there refused …

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Miami’s Richmond Hotel: Art Deco masterpiece

Annie Elliott | January 18, 2009

Every January, my husband plans a long weekend in Miami Beach. I know: huh? But he’s convinced me that it’s the easiest way to feel like you’re in another country. And even if it’s not 85 and sunny every time we come, it’s ALWAYS warmer than DC. Especially this year. We stay in a different …

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Aug 12

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Happy Wallpaper Wednesday! Let’s talk about Cole & Son’s Acquario, shall we?Iconic Italian artist Piero Fornasetti designed Acquario for Cole & Son in the early 2010s. He was going through an ocean phase, captivated by its mysterious depths 🐠, so he developed this fish design and put it first on plates and fabrics, and then, luckily for us, on wallpaper. We just installed Acquario in the Print Room Blue colorway in a client’s tiny practice room (he plays classical guitar), and we LOVE it! That big old blowfish, just gliding along…he kills me.Featuring: @cole_and_son_wallpapers @fornasetti

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Aug 9

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Green, light blue, and a touch of navy come together to create a room that's bright, welcoming, and incredibly summery 🥰 🥰 🥰 #interiordesign #summercolors

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Aug 7

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Given that my brain is still on an academic calendar 🤷‍♀️ , I thought I'd do a little review and see which blog posts resonated with you the most in 2025-26. Who knew that a post from 2011 (!!!) is still in the top 5! Click over to the post to to see the year’s greatest hits. #interiordesign #designinspo

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Jul 24

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Get ready for a dramatic before and after! We transformed a playroom into a dining room, and the result is pretty amazing. (But still fun!) #wallpaper #interiordesign #diningroominspo

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Jul 22

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For today’s Wallpaper Wednesday, we discuss the chinoiserie wallpaper in the Great Hall at  @citytavern_dc  in Washington, DC. Ooooohh - field trip!I was delighted to visit City Tavern recently. It’s a historic 1796 Federal building in the heart of Georgetown, and all the cool kids hung out there. You know, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson…those guys. At one point, the building boasted the largest room in Washington.I, of course, was captivated by the Great Hall, which is covered in @graciestudio hand-painted wallpaper — which was selected by none other than Jackie Kennedy! EVEN THOUGH at that time the building was a club that didn’t admit women. Harumph.The chinoiserie walls are gorgeous from far away, but they’re amazing up close, also: you can see faint brushstrokes left by the painters. Doesn’t that give you a shiver? I love it.

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Jul 21

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For a recent article in @vogueliving, I was asked how to mix wallpapers — either in the same room or adjacent rooms. I have a few pieces of advice to offer 😊See my latest blog post for more…#interiordesign #designblog #wallpaperinspo

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Jul 8

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Star-studded wallpaper on the ceiling childish? Not necessarily! Here are the differences between babyish and grown-up star themed wallpaper. #wallpaper #interiordesign

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Jul 4

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Happy Independence Day! I happen to love a room decorated in red, white, and blue. It’s not always gimmicky; wouldn’t you agree that the dining room below is bold and sophisticated? 🤪 My advice: vary the shades (clash those blues if you have to!), throw some large-scale patterns into the mix, and add texture. A grasscloth ceiling, for example 😉 Have a great 4th, everyone!#interiordesign #homedecor #pattermixing

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Jul 3

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I was honored to co-chair — with the inimitable @ianthainteriors — the design competition, America at 250: The New Look of American Design, a project conceived by the nonprofit MADE: In America.Design students from Howard University partnered with Washington Design Center showrooms to create storyboards and vignettes reflecting their vision of “American style.” The Design Center is showcasing the students’ work through July 10; admission is free and open to the public. Details may be found at the link in the @washingtondesigncenter’s bio.I encourage you to visit! It’s so important to support the next generation of designers, and I was delighted to participate in this event. Iantha and I are grateful to James De Lorbe, Chairman of MADE: In America; and we extend our warmest thanks to jurors @melissacolganinteriors, @mariella.cruzado,  @gaildavisdesigns, @val_hawkins_architect, @hadleykeller, @byronrisdon, and @jazmynedesignstudio.
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