Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Do you hear that, Gentle Readers? No? Exactly. It’s the sound of summer. My daughters finally got out of school last Friday, we had their birthday parties (please note the plural; no shared party for THESE twins), and on Saturday, we drove them to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where they’ll spend the week with friends. Last night, …
And by “beach house,” I mean summer house, cottage, country house, weekend house, or year-round house :) I’m just so desperate to think about warmer weather…I’d like to make every house feel summery right now. 1. Do a massive cleaning (even if you have a housekeeper). Whether we’re talking about the home you live in year-round or a house that’s been …
You know how sometimes you go on vacation, and you really get into the spirit of whatever place you happen to be visiting? You feel moved to buy a little something. A memento of the wonderful trip you’re having. An attempt to capture that je ne sais quois and bring it home with you. Buyer …
