Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
In response to yesterday’s post about the New York Times article fileting a fancy designer and his $10,000 charity project-slash-publicity stunt, a Gentle Reader called Ohslowburn posed an excellent question. So excellent, in fact, that I’m responding with a fresh post. Here’s Ohslowburn’s question/comment in full: Oh wow. The designer doesn’t come across well at …
It’s not unusual, when I’m reading an article about an interior design project, for me to find myself chuckling softly, shaking my head, and thinking, “I’ve been there.” I’m extremely proud to say that at no point during my reading of today’s New York Times article, On the Cheap: Rocky Road Home, did I do …
What a great way to kick off a new year: being interviewed by one of my colour (note the spelling) and blogger idols, Maria Killam of Colour Me Happy. Thanks so much for the great opportunity, Maria! Wonderful New Year’s wishes to you and all of your faithful readers.
Rachel Perls, you are a genius. Or you’re just extremely lucky in your web surfing, but I prefer to think of you as a genius :) Behold. Rachel found the source photo for my aspirational living room: The room is by MMR Interiors out of New Orleans. Going through her portfolio, I literally felt my …
Oh, repulsive may be a bit strong. Let’s say, “unattractive.” Or even, “unfortunate.” So. What does one do with unfortunate bathroom tile? Here are bossy color’s top 4 coping mechanisms, from most involved to least. #1: REGLAZING I recommend reglazing with this caveat: you must hire a reputable glazing company, which makes this neither a …
Thanks for sticking with me through the odyssey that is my living room redesign. We’ve covered the drapes and the rug; the sofa is the next piece of the puzzle. My dream sofa was – is – Mitchell Gold’s Liam. Isn’t it elegant? I never fancied myself a shelter arm kinda girl – that’s when …
I knew it couldn’t last. My love affair with Pantone, that is. Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2009 was Mimosa, a vivid, deep yellow. I wept with joy upon hearing that news, following as it did on the heels of Pantone’s 2008 Color of the Year, Blue Iris, which was a deep, semi-tacky royal …