Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Gentle Readers, I know that some of you are hesitant to use wallpaper. It’s my life’s work to change that. I spread joy. Wallpaper = joy. Ergo…you get it. Let’s just imagine for a second that you’re 100% comfortable using wallpaper — at least in a powder room — and are considering the next step …
Gentle Readers, is is no secret that I love wallpaper almost as much as I love Tilly. Recently, I have been proposing wallpaper in unexpected places. There are great options for clients who ADORE wallpaper and want to use it in all possible ways, but it’s ALSO perfect for those who are slightly apprehensive about …
Chiang Mai Dragon has to tie with Zebras as the most recognizable wallpaper out there. Don’t you agree, Gentle Readers? The dragon-flower-lantern pattern is so ubiquitous that I assumed it’s been around forever. Shockingly, though, Schumacher didn’t design Chiang Mai Dragon until 2006. 2006!! A mere 19 years ago! (I’m old enough that “19” = …
Hello, Gentle Readers! I hope you’re enjoying the last gasp of summer. For me, June was a million years long, July went by in a flash, and August…well, let’s just say I’m holding onto every last hour ;) ANYway, I recently became curious about the origins of the wallpapers we all recognize. Even if we …
Thank you for your patience, Gentle Readers! I apologize for the hiatus. Work got a little hectic for a minute ;) A dear friend has moved into a new apartment, and she asked me an excellent question: Can I hang art on wallpaper? If so, how? I haven’t seen the new place (because it’s, um, …
I am LOVING Season 3 of “Only Murders In the Building,” Gentle Readers! I confess I lost steam in Season 2. I never quite believed the Selena Gomez/Cara Delevingne thing, for one. Anyhoo, finishing Season 2 does not seem to be a prerequisite for beginning Season 3, so here we are! The set design in …
Gentle Readers! I apologize for falling off the blog track for a few weeks. Life overtook me ;) Thank you for your patience! First things first: we are accepting new projects for the fall! Please head over to this page if you’re rarin’ to redecorate. I’d love to work with you! For inspiration, I thought …
