Be InspiRED by passionate reds

Written by on February 1, 2008 · 4 Comments

RED is a sizzling color full of symbolic meanings and many hues. Whether you prefer scarlet, crimson, maroon, ruby, rose or tomato, there is a shade for everyone. Shanghai wallpaper from Jaima Brown Home Red creates the perfect accent for any space when paired with timeless neutrals like brown or cream. Read more »

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My brother thinks that I secretly work for the CIA

Written by on January 16, 2008 · 6 Comments

He has reached this conclusion because: 1. I live outside of Washington, DC and as he points out just a few miles from “the farm”, which is the CIA center you may recall seeing in the movie “The Recruit” with my favorite Matt Damon (sigh). If I were a secret agent I’d want to be [...] Read more »

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The warmth of copper

Written by on November 19, 2007 · Leave a Comment

As the fall harvest surrounds us, visions of beautiful leaves in various hues of copper tones reflect the transformation of nature and our seasons. Copper, a stunning color and natural product is often found throughout our homes. Copper is used in appliances, plumbing fixtures and roofing and is the preferred choice of cookware by chefs [...] Read more »

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Turning up the turquoise

Written by on November 14, 2007 · Leave a Comment

The way Farrow and Ball’s Stone Blue looked in Dominique Alexander’s Fall 2007 runway-inspired room in The Washington Design House was spectacular. I couldn’t stop looking at the color from all different angles, and it is too bad that the photo doesn’t do this gorgeous color justice. While the overall look of this room didn’t [...] Read more »

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Peace and possibility of white

Written by on October 30, 2007 · Leave a Comment

White is one of the best colors to improve space; it makes space bigger, cleaner, and calmer. Designers use white for these reasons all the time. There are many different perceptions and shades of white. Some can be mixed, while others are best left alone. These rooms all use white with neutrals, but white is [...] Read more »

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