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A Garden Design Plan
Do you know my good friend Kelly Elko who writes the popular blog Eclectically Vintage? Kelly is an inspiration: she loves decorating and restyling her home - many times with antiques, yard sale...
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Shades of Gray and White
There is something soulful about a historic home. Who can resist gorgeous moldings, period mantels and other gracious architectural details like pillars, high ceilings, etc? And the patina, that only...
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A Fun Gallery Wall
My niece Becky was thrilled with all of your feedback on the blog post of her sitting area - many thanks to everyone! Quite a few of you suggested a lacquered desk, so she has ordered the following...
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Cool and Collected
When New York architect W. Stephen (Steve) Wood and clients toured a dark and dated 1920s Spanish Colonial house, they were all charmed by the modest home's grand spirit with its arches, wooden beams...
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Little Treasures
Spring, we've been eagerly awaiting your return!Speaking of return, Tom and I are back from a buying trip abroad. There are antique mirrors, garden items, French paintings, Continental and Swedish...
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Martha, Mary and More
Tom and I have had a bit of excitement at the house. Our home and collections were photographed for Martha Stewart Living. Yes, indeed! Hence my absence from the blog - we were busy cleaning,...
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Early Spring
It's 5:00 somewhere! Time for cocktails on the veranda!! Don't you love spring? :)This is such a busy but exciting season. There is much to do in the garden: cutting back deadwood, dividing crowded...
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Happy May!
Happy May Day! Families during medieval England would celebrate the beginning of spring by collecting greenery and flowers from woodlands and bringing them back into their homes. This custom was known...
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New Arrivals
Hello, there ~Did you hear the news? We just received a new shipment :) It's a large and eclectic one with finds from Belgium, England, France and Sweden. New arrivals include:- Original...
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Castine: Our Kitchen, Memorial Day And L'Hermione
Though summer officially starts June 21st, it already feels like it with the long days. There is a sense of ease in the air. Traffic appears gentler, parking seems easier, and the ice cream truck is...
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Bring the Garden Inside
HAPPY SUMMER!It's hot, hot, hot in DC, and I'm staying in, in, in. Now is the time to enjoy the gardens from inside. And, now is the time to catch up on my myrtle topiary plants: trimming, repotting,...
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French Style Family Kitchen
Can a kitchen be beautiful yet practical? Sophisticated yet approachable? Neutral yet warm? Read on!Over the past few years, I've featured various house tours. One of my favorites and yours, according...
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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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Hermione in Castine, Maine
It was an overcast, cool morning in Castine; typical Maine weather. But this was no typical morning at all. There was a buzz brewing beneath the calm throughout our seaside town. Welcome banners and...
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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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Our Summer + Guest Bedroom in Castine, Maine
Hello, and welcome back ~Hope you've had a relaxing and fun summer. Didn't this season fly by? There is still plenty of good weather ahead, so let's not bid summer farewell just yet.I plan on enjoying...
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A Kitchen Makeover
Wouldn't it be nice to start over with a new kitchen? How many of you want to custom design, gut and renovate your own kitchen? But not everyone can or wants to tackle such an enormous and, almost...
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