Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Soon, Gentle Readers, we will be eating outside because we WANT to, not because it’s the only way we can see our friends safely. Isn’t that exciting?! There’s so much fantastic unbreakable dishware out there, and you should feel free to get some if you want. BUT I’d like to make the case for bringing …
Hello, Gentle Readers! I have a favor to ask. Woodbridge Furniture is holding a photo contest to see which designer features one of their pieces the most beautifully. Naturally, I think we do ;) Would you be willing to hop over to this photo contest link and vote for us? This is the picture, which …
Gentle Readers, in the past few months, several people have called our office in a panic. They’d purchased a house, they were 80% finished with the renovations, and the deadline for finish selections was yesterday. Adding to the panic was the callers’ belief that they also had to make decisions now about window treatments, rugs, …
I am stuck, Gentle Readers. I am working on a porch and poolside patio right now, and I CAN. NOT. CHOOSE. a fabric direction. A huge part of my job is narrowing options for my clients, so this situation is rather embarrassing. Fabric will be a major design element — we need custom seat cushions, …
My husband read Pollyanna — you know, the “glad game” girl? — for his classic book group this weekend. It got me thinking, Gentle Readers. I realize that I’ve been channeling *my* inner Pollyanna recently. The pandemic, quarantine — it has been an unspeakably awful year. But Polly-Annie found a silver lining: Our mighty design …
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 …
As I write to you today, Gentle Readers, I am snuggled up in my living room chair, soda AND water close at hand (forever trying to break the soda habit), with a luscious plaid mohair blanket wrapped around my legs. I’m comfortable and toasty warm. I’ve always appreciated a good throw blanket, but the past …
