Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
You may have noticed, Gentle Readers, that your bed is the biggest piece of visual real estate in your bedroom. Let us not neglect it! While we generally give some thought to the bed covering — duvet, quilt, coverlet — sometimes we run out of steam by the time we get to decorative pillows. It’s …
Because pillows on beds are their own conundrum! We’ll talk about those next time, Gentle Readers :) You likely know that this is where I stand on pillows: they NEVER should be an afterthought. None of this “Oh, we’ll just find some at the end” nonsense. Pillows pull together the colors and patterns in a …
Are you empty nesters, Gentle Readers? About to be? Have been for years? (John and I fall into that last category, but to be honest, we’re just getting into the swing of things.) If so, you might be starting to think about space. Let’s face it: your child’s bedroom takes up valuable square footage in …
“Granny chic” has been around for a while, Gentle Readers, as you undoubtedly know. While I appreciate forays into granny-dom — an abundance of patterns, primarily florals; a vibrant palette, overstuffed furniture; ruffles; even an antimacassar or two — when I see a full-on “granny chic” room, I experience an intense urge to dig out …
There I was at Home Goods, Gentle Readers, walking through the lighting section on my way to towels, when something caught my eye. A flash of pink. What’s this? I thought. A lovely lampshade? BUT NO. It was this: Why? Why? Quirky little lamps were everywhere I turned. I can hear you saying, “They’re cute! …
Hello, Gentle Readers! I hope you’re reading this by a pool, refreshing cocktail in hand, enjoying the temperate weather. (Ok, maybe that last one is unrealistic. A girl can dream!) Summer is a funny season in the interior design business. It’s either quiet, because people are on vacation, or it’s a mad rush, putting the …
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 …
