Apartment Therapy DC

Great Escapes: Far Away & Close to Home

Check out these weekend homes and far away locales from Apartment Therapy DC...

House Tour: Anna & Dan's White House Laundry Loft
Washington, DC

Names: Anna and Dan
Occupation: co-owners of Goodwood DC; Anna is also a co-owner of the interior designer firm "Old School Interiors"
Other Occupants: cats Mouse and Doddy (18 and 19 years old)
Location: Logan Circle, Washington DC
Building Type: industrial building built between 1890 and 1911; functioned as an upscale laundry facility whose clients included the White House
Size: about 2000 sq.ft.
Lived in: owned for 7 months; lived in for 5 months

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Almost every day, Anna and Dan wake up grateful to be living in The Louise Hand Laundry Loft. The building is rich in history, glamor, and legend. The industrial space was built to house a laundry facility, which cleaned White House laundry from the Roosevelt through Kennedy administrations. DC architect Robert Lewis and artist Sanford Shapiro bought it in 1979 and revamped it for residential use. Anna and Dan have heard great stories about their home: the basement once housed a shower for 12 and was famous for its wild parties in the 1980's! Anna now uses the space as her closet/dressing room.

Boat & Breakfast: Sailing Ketch Pintita
Baltimore

It's no surprise that in Fells Point — a waterfront neighborhood still lined with cobble stone streets and steeped in maritime history — you would find a boat and breakfast. Yes, I said a boat and breakfast...

July 4th Festivities: Staying Home or Braving the Crowds?

The Independence Day (July 4th) weekend in DC means huge crowds of tourists, traffic delays, and fantastic fireworks. In past years, we've watched the fireworks from U Street rooftops, friends' balconies in Columbia Heights, and the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington (great view, fewer people). We've never been brave enough to hit the crowded National Mall. Do you plan to stay in or go out this July 4th holiday? If you're staying in, will you invite friends and family over? Survey and more info on July 4th in DC below the jump...

Roundup: New Takes on Old Doors

Long before "going green" became the buzz phrase that it is now, we've had a thing for salvaged doors. Their solid construction and interesting craftsmanship make them perfect candidates for a host of repurposing projects. Here are a favorite few...

Scavenger: Two Modern Chairs - $100
Washington DC

These two modern orange chairs are selling for $100 in Rockville, Maryland. The chairs are clean and sturdy. We also found a retro kitchen table with 6 chairs ($225) that could be worth the drive to Annapolis.

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Good Questions: Solar Water Fountain Recommendations?

Apartment Therapy DC reader Emily needs advice on solar water fountains:

"Does anyone have experience with solar fountains? I don't have any electricity on my condo's back patio, which has nice landscaping around it and good privacy, but a bit of traffic noise from the road nearby. I'm thinking of getting a solar fountain to mask the noise somewhat, but I wanted to know other's experience with them. My condo assn does landscaping of trees and bushes nearby so sometimes debris gets on my patio which may get into the fountain, so I'm wondering how easily they might get clogged."

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The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 7.2.09

THIS WEEK
• Russell & Mackenna Sale
• Great British Pine Mine Sale
• AlwaysMod Marimekko Sale
• Emeco Sale
• Thos. Moser Annex Sale
• The Community Forklift Free Fridays

COMING SOON
• Odegard Moving Sale

Jump below for more information...

Hot or Not? Church Converted to a Home
House Beautiful UK

A renovated Georgian church in Kyloe, Northumberland brings new meaning to having a heavenly home. The new owners, Sally Onions and Ian Bottomley, retained the original stained glass windows and repurposed much of the existing church fixtures. We're amazed by the photos but couldn't imagine taking a bath or sleeping in the place. Would you live in a converted church (pardon the pun!)? Survey below the jump...

Color Inspiration: Yellow & Black

No longer reserved for bumblebees and smiley faces, the black and yellow combo has attracted a wide variety of aesthetes' admiration over the last several years. Normally, we prefer a quieter palette, but when paired with bright whites or applied in unexpected places — outdoors — the bold combination has a lively, sophisticated appeal that we find hard not to swoon over. What about you?

Charming Bed & Breakfast: Lippincott House
Philadelphia

I was once invited to a place that took me back to another era as soon as I walked in the door. Warm light filled the space and after I was stuffed full of amazing appetizers, all I wanted to do was wrap myself up in one of the comfy beds I knew were only a quick trip up an amazingly detailed staircase. The kind of staircase you just don't see anymore; the kind of staircase I wish I had in my home.

Scavenger: Retro Telephone Table & Chair - $100
Washington DC

This vintage 1950's telephone table and chair is in excellent condition. The piece is made from retro fabric, metal, and formica. Pick it up in Olney, Maryland for $100.

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Bedol Eco-Friendly Water Clock

As we kick off escapes month here on Apartment Therapy, we thought this wonderful eco-friendly gadget would make an excellent addition for any traveler. This tiny and stylish travel alarm clock requires no batteries- instead it runs on water and lemon juice...

Nature in the City: DC's Best Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Living in DC you can enjoy great outdoor spaces without having one of your own. Thanks to our puppy, we've been spending more time outdoors and noticing sniff-able grass and flowers everywhere. We've really grown to appreciate how DC is so beautifully lush and green. Click through to see our favorite places for enjoying nature in the city...

Extreme Branch Decor

As My Great Outdoors Month draws to a close, we thought we'd shift the focus back to interior decoration inspired by the outdoors. By now you've seen your fair share of branch decor, but these stand out for their serious interpretation of "bringing the outdoors in." Love or hate it? You tell us...