Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
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 …
I just found your blog through Young House Love…and I just swoon!! I’m a huge color fan and have always been into Interior Design… We were thinking of a deep orange. We are going for a mildly themed safari/African vibe. I attached pics of our rug and pillows. My question has to do with our …
Reupholstering is expensive. There. I’ve said it. Being bossy color is not always a fun job, but someone has to tell you the dirty truth. I’d rather you hear it from me than on the street somewhere. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t re-upholster that eccentric little chair; it just means you need to consider a …
Aaaahhh. Back in St. Michaels, Maryland. This house isn’t a rental, but neither is it exactly ours. We share it with other family members. Our stay here is temporary. But you know how I like to nest. So this year, I decided to do a few things to make this house, our vacation home, feel …