We inherited this bookcase from an elderly neighbor, but were uncertain how to use it in our house. After all, our enormous book collection lives on white Billy bookcases, hardly a match for this p...
Our friend Dan over at Prince of Petworth has done it again. He posted a wonderful local kitchen remodel. It looks fantastic, wait until you see the before picture........
We came across this fabulous storm door on our walk the other night. It reminds us of the shutter doors on the shotgun houses in New Orleans... ...
We recently attended a cat show and were delighted by the strange sights. We saw breeds we never knew existed, interacted with the most obsessed cat people ever (who travel with shrines to their ca...
We adore the large stone sculptures and fountains that cover Rome. It's incredible that the huge pieces of stone are only small parts of what were once enormous monuments. The broken-off sculpture p...
The porticoes (covered walkway arcades) of Bologna have been used for over 1,000 years to protect pedestrians from rain, snow and sun. The porticoes have become part of the city's planning and are ...
We love the lines and colors of this elegant piece by Maria Yee, and think it would look great in any living space. Even better, this piece holds a secret- can you guess what it is?......
Add some zen to your office lighting with this design idea from Tulsi Holistic Living center in DC. The rice paper gently sways and softens the harsh light of the recessed office lighting. We thin...
Imagine a place to escape to in your home, that only you can find. We've always been fascinated by hidden rooms, secret passageways and hiding places. So we were excited to discover that this bookca...
One of our favorite Escapes ever was the week we spent in Prague a couple of years ago. We admit it- we love Prague. We love it for its beautiful music, for its elaborate castle, for its friendly ...
In the last few years, DC has become a maze of security barriers and one-way streets, a dramatic change from our childhood in the city. Most of the bollards we see around town are unattractive conc...
Controversial it may be, but we love graffiti art! So much so that DC collectors have been adding pieces to their homes (both inside and out). We found a colorful DC-themed mural on a condemned bu...
On our recent trip to Amelia Island, we were delighted to discover a series of vacation rentals modeled after lighthouses- they were an unexpected bit of whimsy among the more traditional condos and...
How do you feel about hotel furniture in your home? Found at Miss Pixie's, these chairs are from The Madison, before its 2002 renovation. We're guessing that they date back to 1963, when The Madis...
We travel a lot for work, and one of our favorite elements of travel is checking out hotel room design. The best hotel rooms provide a tranquil oasis that helps ease the pain of air travel today; o...
These close-up photos show a mystery item made of smokey-gray lucite and gold fur strips. The decade is probably obvious, but can you guess the item? Answer revealed and full photos below the jump...
We snapped this photo years ago on a cold and dreary day in the west of Ireland because the bright colors of the flowers gave us a much needed lift. Though our current living situation doesn't incl...
It's Escapes Month at AT, so we're finding ways to bring the exotic into our homes. The Washingtonian features Ruth Noble Groom’s Eastern Shore, MD farm. She rigged up a chandelier in her tree ...
We found this exciting hand-painted furniture on Etsy, and were delighted to discover it is the work of a local DC artist......
We stopped by the grand opening of the New Surroundings Market right off Lincoln Park and were blown away by the renovated store's bright and airy feel. The most significant change to the space was t...
Here is a great modern take on some interior shutters that we just had to stop and admire. We love how different and organic they look – almost like giant slices of Swiss cheese......
The stars and stripes are not just for select summer holidays anymore. Consider keeping your flag on display all summer long......
This teak mid-century Danish modern chest is a new and exciting find for us. We came across this fantastic piece at Millennium Decorative Arts on U Street and were delighted to discover what it hol...
We stumbled upon this reading garden at our local library, and were immediately struck by the low maintenance design. With comfortable chairs and no grass to mow, this garden makes excellent use of...
We were surprised and delighted last Sunday when we popped into our favorite watering hole in Cleveland Park (Ireland's Four Fields) to discover an HGTV production crew filming scenes for an upcomin...
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