Washington Spaces

08/12/2009

We are sad to announce that as of Friday, December 4th, Washington Spaces magazine is closed.

This was a very difficult and painful decision. To all of you who supported us, we offer our sincere thanks.

The November/December magazine will remain in circulation through the end of the month. Watch for the January/February issue on WashingtonSpaces.com on January 4th.

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03/12/2009

White House Decorations Unveiled:

Today, First Lady Michelle Obama, looking festive in a jade green sleeveless dress, unveiled the gorgeous decorations in the White House that will be seen by more than 50,000 guests who visit the historic home during this holiday season. Holding a press conference in the Grand Foyer of the White Hou...

02/12/2009

St. Albans Christmas House Tour in Cleveland Park this weekend:

One of the most beautiful sights of the season is a classic home dressed for the holidays. This Friday and Saturday, five elegant homes in Cleveland Park, all within the shadow of the Washington National Cathedral, will be featured on the 27th Annual St. Albans Christmas House Tour.

Read more: ht...

01/12/2009

Great gift idea for a design-minded family member or friend: Speed Decorating by Jill Vegas:

27/11/2009

A Thanksgiving Feast (for the eyes):

What a warm way to greet the holiday – with an authentic Arts and Crafts setting that includes a vintage mantel, a surround using Motawi Tileworks, and William Morris fabric on the windows. “It couldn’t look Arts and Crafts. It had to be Arts and Crafts,” Designer Debbie Wiener says of the directi...

25/11/2009

Prime Real Estate Meets Fabulous Art - all in this 6,000 square foot Dupont Circle mansion for sale:

Two birds, one stone. At the intersection of two industries hit hard by the economic mess – fine art and real estate – lies a great innovation. Take an empty house on the market, fill it with art (and bubbly), open sesame, and wow everyone.

Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/article...

24/11/2009

Great finds from Bound & Bowery's site that'll surpass most anything you can get on eBay or Craiglist:

A lot of Web sites and blogs love to feature their “latest finds” from eBay and Craigslist, but they usually seem kind of j***y to me.

That’s why I was excited to find out about the new contemporary look and feel at Bond & Bowery, the DC-based art and furnishings shopping site that was founded in...

20/11/2009

We covet. We swoon. We get weak in the knees.
All for Baker...

Because that’s what you always do when I’m in your showroom. I get all weak in the knees over your furniture – especially if we’re on a tour with the likes of Bill Sofield, whom Trish blogged about earlier this month.

You define “covet” in the dictionary – yes you do, you tease, and you know it....

20/11/2009

The $99 Store: High style items for the home that won't break the bank...and, just in time for holiday shopping...

I love our local Dollar Store as the gift go-to for all the birthday parties my kids get invited to. But when it comes to buying for adults, well, we need something a little more sophisticated.

18/11/2009

Design Breakthroughs and "A-ha!" Moments with Warren Berger:

I’ve heard people discuss design communities as insular, catty bunches. Some are, it’s true – but most designers I’ve met, especially in this community, show sincere interest in preserving and respecting beauty and the environment, in improving the quality of people’s lives.

Read more: http://www...

18/11/2009

Forget about "Stairway to Heaven,"...Here are some Heavenly Stairways:

My current obsession (I have a lot of them, OK?) is stairways – the steps and the sweeps and the balusters and the moldings and the runners – they’re like the necklace that links the levels of your house.



Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/articles/2009/11/17/heavenly-stairways ...

16/11/2009

Our 5th Anniversary Party at Turnberry Tower:

The traditional fifth-anniversary gift is made of wood, and if last night’s party at Turnberry Tower Arlington was any indication of our first five years of publishing unforgettable homes in the DC region, let’s knock on some wood for continued success in the same vein.



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13/11/2009

Some things in your home just shouldn't be decorated...

Honestly, there are some things in the home that just shouldn’t be decorated. In fact, they should be made discreet, subtle, hidden, even.

Yes, I’m talking about your toilet.



Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/articles/2009/11/12/decorative-what

12/11/2009

J. Ford Huffman's artistic universes made from found objects on view this month at The Art Registry in DC:

“Button Up” features the buttons from Buenos Aires and the ballerina from Havana.

Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/articles/2009/11/11/j-ford-huffmans-second-life

12/11/2009

See the inspiring documentary "Visual Acoustics, The Modernism of Julius Shulman" for a moving view of modern architecture:

I had no sooner attended the exciting screening of “Visual Acoustics, The Modernism of Julius Shulman” on Friday night...

09/11/2009

FotoWeek DC: Now through Nov. 14th

FotoWeek DC, a one-year-old international photography festival on a meteoric rise, storms the city with thousands of powerful images.

Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/articles/2009/11/06/images-rule-the-city-at-fotoweek-dc

06/11/2009

A recent study found that most Americans view their bedrooms as "adequate," and we're here to show you - that's not adequate!

...I need to snuggle away to an environment that’s a whole lot better than adequate.

Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/articles/2009/11/05/bedrooms-only-adequate

05/11/2009

Meet Bill Sofield: This "stealth designer" has designed stores for Gucci, Tom Ford, and Yves Saint Laurent and has a thoughtful and refined collection for Baker.

Meeting Bill Sofield was one of the highlights of my recent trip to High Point, NC. This is a guy who earned three degrees from Princeton University – in art, architecture, and urban planning – in four years.

Read more: http://www.washingtonspaces.com/blog/articles/2009/11/04/the-suave-bill-sofie...