Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Soon, Gentle Readers, we will be eating outside because we WANT to, not because it’s the only way we can see our friends safely. Isn’t that exciting?! There’s so much fantastic unbreakable dishware out there, and you should feel free to get some if you want. BUT I’d like to make the case for bringing …
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, …
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 …
Hello, Gentle Readers! Do you recall that the other day I started discussing kitchen renovations? Well, let’s pretend that you’ve done the “how long do I plan to be in this house” exercise, and you’ve grudgingly come to the conclusion that a full-blown renovation is NOT in the cards right now. Here’s a revised reprint …
