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Phillippa Hughes' Colorful, Art-filled Hot Spot in Union Row
Washington Spaces Early Winter 2009

Lately, it seems impossible to have a conversation about the DC's art scene that doesn't eventually lead to art collector and culture promoter, Philippa Hughes, the founder DC's cultural online hub, ...

Graveyard Glass Series by Daniel Maher

We're always on the lookout for creative reuse of everyday objects, and these unique stained glass windows are some of the most beautiful recycling projects we've ever seen... ...

Art Made from Recycled Farm Machinery

To finish up our arts and crafts coverage for September, we were delighted to find this playful and eco-friendly take on the ubiquitous deer head wall art. Made from recycled farm equipment parts b...

Inspiration: Orderly Art Supplies

As someone naturally prone to creative chaos, I truly believe that order is an art form. Well, to take that thought a step further, I thought we'd hit two birds with one stone during arts, crafts, an...

Displays: Work it Like the Stylish Stylists

Think me crazy, but a great place to find display inspiration is a catalog or showroom. While not interior designers, stylists for home goods retailers are still paid to group objects, display art a...

Not Your Grandma's Collection: Fresh Displays for Classic Pieces

In my opinion, the best part of the granny chic trend is the renewed appreciation for some beautiful antique wares that were once considered only stylish for actual grannies, and even then only on sp...

Collections: Birdcages, Sans Bird

The owner of Georgetown Birdcage says she doesn't collect birdcages herself, but the five in her store made us think about how neat a birdcage collection might be. To start your own rustic grouping,...

Decorative Mobiles for Ceiling Art

Once thought to be found only in the rooms of babies and children, mobiles have been given a new spin by designers over the years. After the one featured on Apartment Therapy yesterday, and the one ...

Sourced: Nautical Charts for Wall Art

On a trip to a raw bar in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, we saw this framed nautical chart and thought, Bingo! The perfect addition to our subtle nautical-influenced décor (which is the classy-not...

Roundup: Grown-Up Posters

Last month's setting up home theme made us think about our empty walls. We don't have much big art and we're reluctant to fill them with posters &mdash unless they were cool and framed. So began our...

Good Questions: Creative Display for Ticket Stubs?

Apartment Therapy DC reader Cyra needs help creating a custom artwork from ticket stubs: "Hey Apartment Therapy! I'm a big hockey fan and I've amassed quite a collection of ticket stubs. Right now th...

A Different Kind of DIY Art

We came across this picture when browsing though one of our favorite eye-candy sites, and were immediately struck by the nostalgic feel of the art on display. Imagine our surprise when we found out...

Good Questions: Identifying Art in Designer Bedroom?

ATDC reader Mradula needs help identifying an artist: "Hi ATDC! I loved the 2 big pieces of art flanking the window in this Michael Smith bedroom. Does anyone know who the artist is? Thanks!" (No...

Good Questions: Best Frame to Showcase Hope Print?

ATDC reader Nicole wants some framing advice: "Hi ATDC- I just recently purchased the 'Hope' print by Lorena Vigil-Escalera Guirado from Wall Blank. I'm having trouble figuring out how I should fr...

MICA Art Market
Baltimore MD

Photo from Flickr courtesy of Lindsey Muir If you are still working on your holiday shopping, or are looking for the perfect piece to add to your newly Cured home, then be sure to drop by this weeken...

First Friday in Dupont Circle
Washington DC

Tissue Paper Landscape by Patricia Zannie The Galleries of Dupont Circle is a consortium of art galleries with coordinated opening receptions the First Friday of each month from 6 to 8 PM. Several ...

Interview: Collecting Art Tips from Brian Petro
Washington DC

Brian Petro is a professional artist and art dealer for Vastu in DC. His duties as art dealer include attending art events and looking online for artwork that compliments the Vastu collection and th...

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