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My favorite window treatments right now

Annie Elliott | June 1, 2025

Hello, Gentle Readers! Is it spring? Is it summer? What month is it? What year? Who’s to say? I’m so turned around that I’ve just been putting my head down and focusing on what I do best: spreading joy by making houses beautiful. In doing so, I’ve noticed that there’s a type of window treatment …

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The best window treatments for half coverage

Annie Elliott | June 11, 2023

(I first wrote “the best bottom-only window treatments,” but it sounded kind of gross.) You may have found yourselves in this very situation, Gentle Readers: you want to cover only the bottom half of a window, but you’re not quite sure how. You need some privacy (or you want to obscure something unsightly, such as …

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UPDATE – Tune in to NBC4 this Friday!

Annie Elliott | June 7, 2023

Update 6.12.23: Here is the NBC4 segment, Gentle Readers! I hope you enjoy it! Hello, Gentle Readers! If you lose steam at work this Friday afternoon, NBC4 will be airing an interview with me “during the 4:00 hour.” (This usually means around 4:45!) The subject? My book! My Neighbor Saw Me Naked, and Other Reasons …

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So I wrote a book…

Annie Elliott | May 17, 2023

…and it is HERE, Gentle Readers!!! Available for sale on this very website. Right now! I think people usually write books this way: Usually, people think of an idea for a book, and then they write a book proposal, and then they find an agent, and then the agent gets them a publisher. I think …

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Quick Q&A: Are my drapes too short?

Annie Elliott | December 8, 2022

Dear Annie, I just hung drapes and they are like 4 inches from the floor 🥺 please tell me it’s ok – @michelle_outdoors via TikTok Oh, Michelle. How I wish I could give you the response you seek! But alas, I must be the unfortunate truth-bearer: your drapes are too short. Don’t beat yourself up! …

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My 3 Favorite Kinds of Window Treatments

Annie Elliott | February 14, 2021

Gentle Readers, have you ever been confronted with a naked window and been paralyzed with indecision? You knew in your heart that something must be done, but you didn’t know where to start. Let me encourage you now: please do not ignore the unadorned window. Be strong, be brave, and try one of these, my …

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Annie’s 5 favorite window treatments in The Scout Guide

Annie Elliott | March 1, 2017

Thank you, TSG! Check out Window Treatments 101 in the national edition of The Scout Guide! It’s a guide to bossy color’s favorite, tried-and-true window treatments, from Roman Shades to Brisbees. What’s a Brisbee, you ask? Well, you’ll just have to click through and find out, won’t you? ;) Annie Elliott and her fellow Bossettes design …

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Oct 21

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Ask me what I love most about Philly. It’s very, very hard to choose just one thing. I’ll skip the obvious (cheesesteaks) and maybe even the medium obvious (all the fabulous restaurants). Ready? One of my favorite things in Philadelphia is the incredible store JAMES by @jimmydelaurentis . In addition to super friendly, knowledgeable salespeople — sometimes even Jimmy himself! — there’s a great selection of furniture and lots of gifty things. Including books! I’ll be at JAMES to sign mine on November 1, and I would love the opportunity to meet you! Let’s raise a glass, shall we? #PhiladelphiaEvents #InteriorDesign

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Oct 17

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Join me at 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗯𝘆 @jimmydelaurentis on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟰𝗣𝗠 - 𝟲𝗣𝗠 for an intimate evening of design talk, storytelling, and a signing of my book 𝘔𝘺 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘸 𝘔𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘕𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.We’ll chat about the stories behind the rooms … the why, Gentle Readers, not just the what! … and what it means to make a home feel like 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 💌 RSVP via the link in bio — space is limited!#BookSigning #InteriorDesign #DesignEvent #PhiladelphiaEvents

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Oct 15

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It’s official! The 𝙈𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙬 𝙈𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙙 book tour is hitting the road! ✨First stop: 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗮 at the fabulous shop 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 by @jimmydelaurentis on November 1. RSVP details in bio.Then we’ll be in 𝗗𝗖 at 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 on November 11, where I’ll be in conversation with the incredible @jasonreynolds83 And finally, a cozy weekend on the 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘀 at @bookhoundsmd on November 15.Come for the stories, stay for the laughs (and maybe a few design confessions). 🥂Can’t wait to see you there!#MyNeighborSawMeNaked #AnnieElliottDesign #BookTour #DesignLife

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Oct 12

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Let’s talk about the most important room in the house, shall we? It’s the one where you begin and end each day. Interestingly, though, the primary bedroom is often a space my clients neglect, placing a higher priority on the more “public” rooms of their homes. In other words, they place greater importance on spaces for 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, not themselves. Please believe me: with the busy pace of fall, you must have a bedroom that functions as a true sanctuary. It’s not a luxury; it’s a necessity. You 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 a space that quiets the noise and allows you to rest and recharge. In this Somerset bedroom, we achieved that calm through a whisper-soft palette and layers of luxurious texture. From the creamy-dreamy upholstered headboard to the light-filtering curtains and the impossibly cozy throw, every detail was chosen to soothe the senses. This is your reminder to prioritize your own retreat. Your well-being depends on it!

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Oct 8

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My prescription for the perfect autumn afternoon? A plush sofa, a good book, and a room that wraps you up like a hug. I used this brilliant wallpaper by Cole & Son in a NYC study to create a room that’s wonderfully snug. The paper is a bit whimsical, incredibly chic, and the perfect backdrop for getting lost in a story. Here’s to rooms that feel like a retreat from the world. 🍂#CosySesson #FallVibes #HomeOfficeDesign #WallpaperWedbesday #LibraryLife #ReadingNook #InteriorDesign #NYCDesign #CozyCorner #HyggeHome

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Oct 7

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Fellow jurist Marika Meyer and me at the Home & Design Excellence in Design Awards Gala last night! It was an honor to judge the submissions and attend the celebration. My heartfelt congratulations to all of the honorees ! Cheers to your hard work and dedication to our craft.

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Oct 3

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Recently, I’ve been thinking about how to keep our homes joyful as the days get shorter (and shorter…). The easiest way — since wallpapering on a whim is something only crazy people like me do — is to bring a dash of nature inside. In this North Cleveland Park dining room, we wrapped the walls in a gorgeous silk wall covering to provide a quiet yet glamorous backdrop for the client’s Chinese silk rug and antiques. The clean-lined Minotti dining table and iconic Foscarini pendant bring modern elements into the space. But the final, life-giving touch is the plants. Or the plant-like elements 😊 The mini-shrubs marching down the dining table and the dramatic leaves against the walls are wonderful, aren’t they? Those dashes of green breath life into the room and make it feel fresh and alive. It’s so easy to cram a bunch of branches (hi, Trader Joe’s) into a vase and set it on a sideboard or table. You can’t believe how this simple gesture will life your spirits on a cooling fall day. #DiningRoomDesign #InteriorDesign #LuxeLiving #GoldAndGreen #DesignDetails #DCDesign #FallDecor #BringTheOutfoorsIn

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Oct 1

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In this edition of Wallpaper Wednesday: Wallpaper as art. Art doesn’t always need a frame. Sometimes, the walls themselves are the gallery walls.Case in point: this powder room in Cleveland Park. We wrapped the walls in an incredible trompe-l’œil wallpaper by Manuel Canovas to transform a tiny space into an immersive experience.A powder room is the perfect place for drama and delight—a place that offers an unexpected, charming moment for your guests. Every room deserves to tell a story…specially the small ones.#ArtInTheBath #PowderRoomDesign #StatementWallpaper #TrompeLoeil #HistoricHome #DCDesign #ClevelandPark #JewelBoxRoom #UnexpectedBeauty

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Sep 28

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There’s a reason our motto at Annie Elliot Design is “Where classic and modern hang out and drink gin.” I’m often asked about my design style, and the truth is, I love when classic and modern are friends. In fact, I think they make the very best of friends. Here’s why: Think of it as a great conversation. Classic is the friend who brings the history, the soul, and the wonderful stories. It’s like an heirloom chest with a beautiful patina: it makes a room feel grounded and personal. Modern is the friend who brings a fresh perspective and keeps things from feeling stuffy. It’s the clean-lined sofa, sculptural lamp, or piece of abstract art…it’s the item that makes you see things differently. When you put them together in the same room? That’s where the magic is. The elements balance each other to make the room feel intentional, collected, and stylish. That mix of classic and modern creates a home with a story. And isn’t that what we all want? #ClassicAndModern #TimelessDesign #DesignPhilosophy #CollectedHome #MixedStyles #InteriorDesign #GeorgetownDC #DCDesign #InteriorDesignTips #Gin
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