Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Ah, Gentle Readers. Another year is drawing to a close. How was 2023 for you? I hope you not only survived but thrived. If you undertook a renovation, chances are you’re content with survival. Renovations are hard to live through, aren’t they? On the off-chance that you’ve been pondering a kitchen renovation but just can’t …
If I were REALLY on top of things, Gentle Readers, I would have timed this post to coincide with Valentine’s Day. But alas, I was caught up in the moment, and the mid-century cabin won out ;) Here’s what prompted the pink ponder, though: My friend Sarah was painting her kitchen. She had inspo photos, …
How are you holding up during the Covid crisis, Gentle Readers? I hope you and everyone you care about are hanging in there. We (design team and our families) are all healthy and busy, knock wood. We are delighted that several new clients are starting their interior design projects virtually. Thank you! It feels great …
Gentle Readers, the journey is over. And what a journey it’s been. This blog post was the last time I could bear to write about the nightmare that had become my dream of a gorgeous, gigantic, hand-painted Chinoiserie backsplash. You remember, the one that arrived in about a million pieces. I bounced back pretty quickly, I …
Hello, Gentle Readers! Backsplash update: the custom Chinoiserie panel situation has been, shall we say, challenging. I won’t sleep until it’s safely on my wall. It’s literally on a slow boat from China as I type, and it’s expected to arrive in another, oh, 4 weeks or so. Pray for calm seas. Today’s post is not about …
Don’t drink and eBay. That’s all I’m saying. It started innocently enough. I was trying to set the table in St. Michaels for a dinner party, and we ran short of plates. I took this as a challenge. [More…] There’s a platter at the St. Michaels house that I’ve always loved. Solid, graceful, useful, and …
Yesterday I engaged in a full-immersion cabinetry experience at a showroom in Virginia. It can be a little overwhelming, even to a seasoned pro such as bossy color :) . So we understand the impulse to throw our magazine clippings in the air, turn on our heels, and run, screaming, “There must be a better …
