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Visiting Bunny Williams + Giveaway!
Hello ~Gosh, how time flies! This is my 100th post! Seems like yesterday when I first sat down at my desk to start this blog. I hope you have enjoyed all the antiques, collections, travel destinations,...
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Foxed Grey + Holiday in England
Hi, there!Are you enjoying these carefree, lazy days of summer? What are your favorite summertime activities? Mine include eating ice cream (that's an activity, right?), combing outdoor markets,...
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Welcome to Castine, Maine!
Are we there, yet? Almost! Yes, the road to Castine is long and winding, but this coastal gem is worth the drive, a visit and certainly an extended stay.What makes Castine so special? Its rich...
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Christmas Greetings
Many, many thanks for your kind words about our new home in the previous post! Tom and I read your comments together, and we're very appreciative of them. Thank you for taking the time to wish us well....
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Catching Up
"Fairest of the months! Ripe summer's queen The hey-day of the year With robes that gleam with sunny sheen Sweet August doth appear." ~ R. Combe MillerWell, hello! It's been a while. How did we get to...
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Blue and White Crush
Blue and white, I've got a crush on you! Always have, always will. This popular color combination is one of my favorites. I love its familiar yet surprisingly fresh vibe. On Swedish gray surfaces, blue...
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Celebrating Ten Years at Tone on Tone!
Shall I start at the beginning? I'll keep it brief :)10 years ago, Tom and I signed a lease for a small shop and, within a couple months, opened Tone on Tone. Prior to that, we were accumulating...
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The Blue Hill Fair: Summer's Last Hurrah
For over 100 years, Mainers and "people from away" (as the locals say) have all joined in the fun and festivities at the Blue Hill Fair held each Labor Day weekend. Tom and I went for the first time,...
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A Living Room Project
I'm delighted to share my client's living room in a historic 1918 cottage. Like all projects, this one is unique. I think this room turned out beautifully, and it shows that antiques can be relevant,...
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Halcyon Moments in the Garden
Please let it stop raining! Please let it stop raining! Why was I fretting about the weather on a recent Saturday? Well, allow me to explain.Tom and I had been invited to a garden party at the home of...
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Our Shop in October
Hello there ~ Happy October! After enjoying a bit of an Indian summer, it's now looking and feeling more like fall in DC. Have you added any seasonal touches to your home? I just brought in a few white...
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Among Shadows and Light
There is a place like no other. It's where one can slip in and out of shadows and into the light among gods and giants. It's a place of profound light, quiet beauty. Welcome to the Thorvaldsens Museum!...
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Autumn in Castine, Maine
Maine is more than summer cottages, lobsters and lighthouses. It's a place of stunning natural beauty, especially in the fall. There is a popular saying that there are more trees than people in this...
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Silver Accents + HomeGoods
Hello - Happy November!I hope you are well! Tom and I have been busy transitioning into this month of "gathering." To get the house ready for company, we're tidying up inside and out, washing the...
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Our Basement Renovation
Basement...just that word itself is depressing! For many of us having basements, they are often times treated as low priorities on the decorating list. It ends up being relegated as a someday project....
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Brown and White Transferware for Thanksgiving
Hello~Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Tom and I will be celebrating with my family in Virginia, and there will be quite the spread of food - from the traditional turkey dinner to authentic Chinese dim...
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New Swedish Shipment!
Greetings ~So here it is: another holiday season! I hope you are feeling as festive as I am. Jingle! Jingle!! What are your holiday plans?Christmas Eve is traditionally spent with the Troeschels, and...
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Our Home, Part 1
W E L C O M EÂ Â Â 2 0 1 5Â ~ A happy and healthy new year to all. I made just one resolution: to wake up early! For the record, I've already broken it :( Ohhhhhh, well!After the bustle of the holidays,...
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Winter White
In case you missed my previous post, Tom and I have decided to downsize and sell our DC home. Many thanks for your calls, emails and blog comments - much appreciated! Your compliments and support...
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A Happy Sitting Area!
My niece, Becky, just purchased her first place - really proud of her!!! Becky's small condo has a room that's referred to as a second bedroom, but truth be told, it is beyond tiny and does not have a...
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