Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Yay, spring! Even though I barely busted out the parka this winter, I'm ready for a change. 78-degree days in February are spooky. But in March, they're fabulous. And they smell better.
Could it have been a yearning for spring that led me to green for my powder room? My Irish heritage?...
I’m THRILLED that so many of you approve of the bird-a-palooza that’s taken place in my foyer. Thanks so much for all the words of support.
Some of you asked a very good question: “So where does the wallpaper end?”
It’s a great question. The answer wasn’t obvious....
Fred and Carrie were right! Everything IS better when you put a bird on it!
My fancy schmancy Nina Campbell wallpaper went up yesterday.
What can I say: it might have been the happiest day of my life....
What did YOU do over the holidays?
Really? Fun!
Me? Oh, the usual...ate too much...drove too much...got a little jiggy with metallic paint...
Let me back up. I haven't yet confessed to you that I went on a bit of a decorating bender at the end of 2011....
Given that the temperature in D.C. dipped to 5 degrees last night - that's FIVE degrees, people; a single digit - Miami seems like a distant memory.
Nonetheless, I have a few more pictures of the Mondrian to show you, so I'll make this long on visuals, short on words....
Greetings from the flood-ravaged wetlands of Maryland’s Eastern Shore! Having survived yesterday’s tsunami, I was delighted to see that bossy color is featured today in The Washington Examiner. DeShuna Spencer’s story is about powder rooms, and the myriad things you can do to make these tiny spaces shine. Thanks, Examiner, and enjoy, Gentle Readers! Annie …
Oh, repulsive may be a bit strong. Let’s say, “unattractive.” Or even, “unfortunate.” So. What does one do with unfortunate bathroom tile? Here are bossy color’s top 4 coping mechanisms, from most involved to least. #1: REGLAZING I recommend reglazing with this caveat: you must hire a reputable glazing company, which makes this neither a …