Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Gentle Readers, is is no secret that I love wallpaper almost as much as I love Tilly. Recently, I have been proposing wallpaper in unexpected places. There are great options for clients who ADORE wallpaper and want to use it in all possible ways, but it’s ALSO perfect for those who are slightly apprehensive about …
Chiang Mai Dragon has to tie with Zebras as the most recognizable wallpaper out there. Don’t you agree, Gentle Readers? The dragon-flower-lantern pattern is so ubiquitous that I assumed it’s been around forever. Shockingly, though, Schumacher didn’t design Chiang Mai Dragon until 2006. 2006!! A mere 19 years ago! (I’m old enough that “19” = …
Well, not ALL of it, Gentle Readers. Just the stripey loveseat and two chairs. It kind of started with my mother-in-law’s house on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where John and I are trying to spend more time. Some of the furniture in that midcentury gem is fantastic and appropriate (like the leather Swedish safari …
Thank you for your patience, Gentle Readers! I apologize for the hiatus. Work got a little hectic for a minute ;) A dear friend has moved into a new apartment, and she asked me an excellent question: Can I hang art on wallpaper? If so, how? I haven’t seen the new place (because it’s, um, …
Hello, Gentle Readers! Remember how I mentioned that I was going to do a “holiday tablescape” at the Design Center’s Schumacher showroom to benefit Children’s Hospital? It’s up! The opening party was great on Tuesday — Our concept for a cozy, formal/informal, bird-themed table actually started with Schumacher’s Maggiore Damasco. I have been DYING to …
I can tell you right now, Gentle Readers, that no holiday table of mine ever will be PERFECT ;) But I’m going to try my hardest, because one of my favorite fabric and wallpaper showrooms, Schumacher, is asking me to. On December 5, the Washington Design Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Holiday …
I am LOVING Season 3 of “Only Murders In the Building,” Gentle Readers! I confess I lost steam in Season 2. I never quite believed the Selena Gomez/Cara Delevingne thing, for one. Anyhoo, finishing Season 2 does not seem to be a prerequisite for beginning Season 3, so here we are! The set design in …
