Paint: Finding The Perfect Gray
Yesterday we lauded the inspiring pairing of yellows and grays in general, but today it's time to get down to color specifics. The perfect gray can be quite elusive, especially when you're standing i...
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The Simple Collection from The Home Key
Though we have questions about comfort and utility, we can't help by enjoy the unexpectedness of this interesting furniture line from Italy. Each piece is seemingly made up of smaller pieces t...
News: Snake Scares in the City!
We read about non-native pythons invading Florida - in the recent The New Yorker — Swamp Thing; Florida's Uninvited Predators. But we didn't think that snakes were slithering around the District...
Remote & Comfortable Cabin in West Virginia
Dwell
You don't have to go to Spain to find modest and modern cabins in the woods! DC-area residents Chris Brown and Sarah Johnson built a 1,900 square foot prefab cabin outside of Lost River, West Vi...
Noguchi Table - $500
Washington DC Scavenger
Somebody has got to go check out this Noguchi table, the price is just too good to be true. These are selling new from DWR for over $1300 so what the heck is wrong with this one? Perhaps they...
Anne-Marie & Vytas's Sophisticated Comfort
House Tour
Name: Anne-Marie, Vytas & 1 year old daughter, Maddie
Location: Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase, DC
Years lived in: Rented 3 years
Refined and loungeable are two styles rarely used in conjunction, but...
Color Inspiration: Gray and Yellow
Inspired by the perfect contrast of warm buttery yellows and soothing gray used in Anne-Marie and Vytas's House Tour we've rounded up a few more applications of the long-lastingly popular color ...
Integrating an Antique Sofa into a Modern Space?
Good Questions
Q: I am having a dilemma mixing my favorite pieces with my more practical pieces. I initially had our huge red Ikea couch in the room and I didn't mind the balance temporarily. I just found the exact ...
Heloise's Tips on Laundry & Dorm-Living
The Washington Post
Known for her "hints," Heloise has been writing lifestyle tips since 1977, when her mother (also named Heloise) passed away and she took over the family advice-giving business. Today The Washington P...
Free Store: Give What You Can, Take What You Need
Baltimore
Free Market at Artscape
For me, the most difficult task when faced with a move or tackling a spring cleaning is deciding what to get rid of — I hate throwing perfectly good items in the trash....
Crate & Barrel Archer Bed - $900
Washington DC Scavenger
You could save yourself about $500 by purchasing this Crate & Barrel Archer bed from Craigslist instead of buying brand new today. It is claimed to be in "totally new" condition, so it could b...
Small Space Solution: Oversize Mirrors
Sometimes small spaces call for big accessories. Not overstuffed couches or outrageously large chandeliers —although we admit that we like this too sometimes— but big, unapologetic, ...
Folding Greenhouse by Daniel Schipper
We are always on the lookout for ways to better utilize small urban balconies or patios, and so we love this folding greenhouse. Made of recyclable plastic, this mini-greenhouse can be folded flat ...
Joff Brings L.A. Style to DC
House Call
After 16 years of living in LA, Joff relocated to DC. Having created his dream home in West Hollywood, Joff is working to bring the best of of his LA home to his new U Street condo. He sent us ...
House Warming Gift Giving
We love attending house warming parties and sharing such an exciting time with friends and family. We know it may sound terrible, but sometimes we focus more on what to bring to the party, instead ...
Eames Chairs - Best Offer
Washington DC Scavenger
This pair of vintage Eames armchairs is available for your best offer today in DC. Originally these were purchased for $3400 so the seller is probably looking for something in that neighborhoo...
The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 8.5.09
THIS WEEK
• Mrs. Howard by Phoebe Howard Opening
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• Gus* Modern Sale
• James Wilhoit Antiques Closing Sale
&bu...
Inspiration Gallery: Barn Style Doors
Barn doors have been steadily gaining popularity, and not just among those tilling the fields. Their stylishly exposed hardware, simple design, and versatility make them ideal candidates for sma...
Smaller Version of the Jane Sectional by Gus Modern?
Good Questions
Q: This is yet another question regarding sectionals. I love the Jane sectional from Gus Modern, but I have two problems: 1) It's too wide. It's listed at 102", and I need something closer to 90" and...
Baker Furniture
Baker Furniture has served the DC community for over 100 years. Thanks to the recent House Tour: Scott's Airy Simplicity, we were reminded of Baker's timeless appeal. The store is known for its...
Flea Market Find: Grey Heron Antique Prints
The botanical and natural history antique prints that we discovered at the DC Big Flea market last weekend were mouth-wateringly exquisite. Finding two 19th-century illustrations of an octopus ...
Broyhill Sideboard - $395
Washington DC Scavenger
Today in DC, a Broyhill Sculptra sideboard with tons of storage and style to spare, a Scandinavian horse rug, and many more mid century pieces ready to find happy new homes....
House Tour: Mike & Angela's Weekend Escape
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Name: Mike and Angela Barnhill
Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC
Size: 1,124 square feet
Years lived in: weekends since 2007
>> Enter Mike and Angela's Gallery!
Three years ago Mike and Angela bough...
How To: Deal With a New Home Nightmare
Most of us have experienced a less than desirable living situation. Maybe your idealistic side convinced you that you could flip a house HGTV-style in seconds flat, or maybe you were broke and livin...
Roundup: Stylish Ways of Keeping Time
We love clocks both for their utility and their graphic appeal. Given that clocks are such an essential element in the home, we're always on the lookout for fun and stylish alternatives; here ...
Closeup: Anna's Basement Dressing Room
Once a shower space that could fit 12, Anna transformed a seedy basement into a childhood dream-come-true. Anna is a collector of furniture, clothing, and accessories - as seen in the House Tou...
Cohabitation: Moving In Together
Couples move in together all the time, it's fun and exciting.. until the arguments inevitably break out about who has to get rid of what and whose furniture is uglier. It's pretty fascinating that ...
Mid Century Sideboard - $395
Washington DC Scavenger
Not much information is provided about this Mid Century sideboard other than the fact that it is in good condition, some research may be needed to figure out exactly where it came from. Could ...
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