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Vintage: what to look for, what to avoid

Annie Elliott | January 29, 2023

Since Veranda magazine was kind enough to include me in its article about vintage items, I thought I’d expand upon that subject for you, Gentle Readers. There’s so much to say. First, terminology. The word “antique” is applied to furniture that is 100 years old or older. “Vintage” is less well defined. Some people say …

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» Accessories, Furniture + upholstery

5 easy ways to spruce up your house for fall!

Annie Elliott | October 16, 2022

Happy fall, Gentle Readers! I feel I can say that safely now, as temperatures have been dipping into autumn territory for a few weeks. With the advent of fall, the capital W H Winter Holidays can’t be far behind! We were almost back to normal last year, but this year feels even better. So! Masked …

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» Accessories
Japanese cleaning up book

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, bonus track

Annie Elliott | August 20, 2015

When the SIXTH client told me about Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I knew I had to read it. I’m a believer in the deep clean. And this book has been sweeping the country, no pun intended. It’s not about cleaning, though: it’s about tidying. There’s a little woo-woo going on here — thank …

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» Living Room + Family Room

Bossy color’s living room, Part 12: The coffee table

Annie Elliott | June 22, 2010

There must be something in the air, because everyone in the greater DC area seems to be redecorating. I’ve been swamped. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Despite the swamped-ness, slowly, slowly, I’m making progress on my own living room. I alluded to a new to-do list last time; #1 was “Paint fireplace.” …

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» Furniture + upholstery, Living Room + Family Room

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