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Posts tagged “decorative accessories”

Sale Items at Ikea
Washington DC

We saw well-priced sale items last weekend at the College Park, MD Ikea. Some are even cherished Ikea products we use at home. We're not sure if the discounted items are being discontinued to make...

Home Accessories at the New DC Target
Washington DC

We recently visited the new Columbia Heights (DC) Target, and were relieved to see that they've finally managed to stock up on home accessories. When the Columbia Heights store first opened they coul...

Tabletop DC

Located just above Dupont Circle, Tabletop carries a colorful assortment of home accessories and gift items. It's one of the few stores in DC-proper to carry Jonathan Adler, Marimekko and Modern Tw...

Inspiration: Arranging Objects in Pairs
Washington DC

On our recent house tour of Barb's condo, we noticed many fantastic objects arranged in pairs. Shown in the top photo are two Liberian Ancestral figures from the Dan Tribe, circa 1960-70. The two...

Roundup: Boot Vases and Planters
Washington DC

With the weather in DC alternating between thunderstorms and heat waves, we like the idea of combining rain boots and sunflowers. These vases and planters can be used both indoors and outdoors. Do ...

Happa Door Stop by Ideaco & Associates
Washington DC

Who couldn't use a little more luck? A little more green in the home helps too. That's why we love these clover-shaped "Happa" door stops, designed by Ideaco & Associates of Osaka. Happa is the Jap...

Look!: Ikea Room Divider = Anthropologie Chandelier!
Washington DC

We recently bought an Ikea Hultet room divider and have been stalling on installing it. We were wondering whether to paint it, how high to hang it (so the pets don't destroy it), and all the other us...

Look!: New DC Bloggers Unite at Eastern Market
Washington, DC

[Caroline and Colleen checking out mirrors and architectural salvaged items] The new AT DC team recently met up at Eastern Market, one of our favorite places. Photos of us above and below! We love s...

Textile Museum Celebration this Weekend
Washington DC

Want to spin wool, dye fabric, or learn about quilting? The Textile Museum in Kalorama is hosting workshops and demonstrations this weekend as part of its 30th Annual Celebration of Textiles. We're ...

Look!: Swans on Swann Street!
Washington DC

Does your street name influence your home decor? Residents on Swann Street (north of Dupont Circle) have incorporated swan sculptures and planters in their gardens. These fun garden accessories have...

Box Boy: Decoupage...DC-Style!
Washington DC

Politics is omnipresent in DC and seeps into everything, including decoupage. During a recent visit to Eastern Market, we enjoyed meeting regular vendor "Box Boy" and laughing over his quirky boxes ...

AT DC: Rckndy - "Sweet Decor" in the U Street Corridor

This is from DC finalist, Rachael. Comment away! >> Enter Rckndy Slideshow Rckndy (pronounced Rock Candy) offers quirky but practical home decor for small spaces. Although handguns are banned in ...

AT DC: AndBeige - "Beige and then some...."

This is from DC finalist, Thomas. Comment away! AndBeige sits quietly on Florida Avenue in NW. The space is painted ivory with a dusty chocolate brown ceiling, a neutral background to display high...