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A Light and Airy Christmas
I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful! Tom and I spent it with my very large family in the Virginia countryside. (Did you know I am the youngest of 12?) Our lively gathering was full of warmth,...
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Holiday Decorating with Mercury Glass
Welcome to December! This is a special time of year for us, as it is for many of you. Tom and I will be searching for our tabletop Christmas tree this weekend. The tree will be placed at one end of our...
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Our Christmas Tree
When I wrote about being the youngest of 12, I was so pleased to receive many comments and questions about my family. And, I was pleasantly surprised to learn some of you are also from large...
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Winter Garden
Hello, friends ~ Welcome to the first day of winter!Our new shipment finally arrived! I have been swamped unpacking, cataloging and setting each piece. Will share a preview after the dust (the good...
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A New Year, A New Shipment!
Happy 2013! I can't believe it's been almost a year since I started this blog. I'm incredibly grateful for your visits, feedback and friendship. And, delighted to have met so many of you in person....
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Pitcher Perfect
Hi, there! Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been really swamped! Just finished year end inventory at the shop and at home. Kinda fun, but got me thinking.....Sometimes I worry about my obsessions....
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Tintinhull
Friends - Can we chat Downton Abbey? Poor Lady Edith! :( And poor Mr. Bates. Give these two a break. Pick on Thomas, go on! I was, however, pleased the family didn't have to move out of the big house....
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Antiques at Home: Swedish Daybeds
I recently had a conversation with a client on blog post ideas. Shesuggested showing Swedish antiques in situ...sharing how homeowners and designers incorporate Swedish antiques in their homes and...
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Morocco: Reflections...and a Kitchen
My interest in Morocco started when I was working at the Smithsonian Institution. Each day at lunch I'd quickly scarf down a sandwich, and then tour a particular museum gallery. On one outing, I...
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February Flowers
Oh, February, if not for your bitter cold and dreary skies, I'd declare you my favorite month! February is kinda special for me. In addition to Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, it is also my...
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American Oil Painting Giveaway
I want to thank everyone for your good wishes and kind words. First of all, Mocha (our 11 year old Tibetan Terrier) is doing much better. Her appetite is back and so is her spunk! She needs further...
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Robert Kime
It feels terrific to be home! Tom and I just returned from a productive buying trip. We visited England, Belgium, Holland and France. Stayed in 6 hotels in 10 days! Just another whirlwind trip. But,...
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More from England!
As mentioned in my previous post, we were recently on a buying trip in Europe. The weather was glorious during our 10 days abroad. Though chilly, we had blue skies and welcomed sunshine, even in...
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Spring Flowers
After a very long and cold winter, it finally feels like spring is here in DC. Although spring officially arrived on March 20th, temperatures have been unseasonably cold. To welcome spring, I was going...
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Gracious in Greenwich
My last few posts have been about our March trip to Europe. I've decided to take a break from writing about that trip, though I still plan on posting about antiquing at the Paris flea markets and...
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Let's Go Antiquing in Paris!
Our new spring shipment has just arrived! A formal preview to come after we've unpacked and cataloged the pieces.But first, I am taking you to the famous flea markets in Paris. I'll also share a few...
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Our Early Spring Garden
It has been a while since I've posted about our garden.With the arrival of warmer weather, much is going on. Bulbs are blooming, trees are leafing out, and perennials are popping up. We've been busy...
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What's New at Tone on Tone?
What's new at Tone on Tone? Or should it be what's old? :) Well, the container that came two weeks ago has FINALLY(!) been unpacked. Now I'm working on tagging, upholstering, setting up shop, and...
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Southern Living Photo Shoot
Greetings! It has been way too long since my last post. I hope you all are well. Work has been incredibly busy, hence my absence. I look forward to resuming my weekly postings as I have many home and...
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New Project Preview
When my long time clients, Susie and her husband, shared news of leaving the DC area, I felt really bummed. When I found out they were house hunting in Connecticut, I was relieved. Still a bit sad,...
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