Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Hello, Gentle Readers! Do you recall that the other day I started discussing kitchen renovations? Well, let’s pretend that you’ve done the “how long do I plan to be in this house” exercise, and you’ve grudgingly come to the conclusion that a full-blown renovation is NOT in the cards right now. Here’s a revised reprint …
One of my clients has two young boys who share a bedroom. There are plenty of other rooms in the house, but they like to be in the same room, which I find very dear. When we were decorating it, our goals were to: a) make it cute b) do something that distinguished each child’s …
Ok, Newell Turner. I think you and I are going to get along just fine.I was still reeling from the news that my imaginary work paramour Stephen Drucker had left House Beautiful for Town & Country, a magazine about which I care not one iota. Perhaps Stephen will change that. Regardless of what happens with that publication, …
Do you recall my excitement last summer when I learned that we would be moving forward with the renovation of the St. Michaels kitchen? Well, the time has come. We’ve gotten some key pieces of information from the contractor and plumber, and now it’s full steam ahead. While we were in St. Michaels the past …
During the Great Flood of St. Michaels on Saturday… …my family and I drove cautiously into town in search of lunch. We ended up at this little restaurant* we’d never been to. The food was VERY good, and the prices were reasonable. But we probably won’t go back. Why? Because the interior was so bleak …
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 …
Yesterday, a Gentle Reader asked for our guidance in creating a safari-themed bedroom. After discussing wall colors (orange: no; brown or khaki: yes), today bossy color offers this life-changing advice. WINDOWS A grown-up interpretation of the safari concept includes natural materials. Consider natural woven shades on the windows – the grassier the better. (Sometimes these …