06 January 2011

The Kennedy-Warren

A couple days ago my husband was planning a quick trip to Washington, D.C. to obtain a visa for some upcoming travel and he was asking me where I lived when I worked there years ago.  His question brought back many memories.  One of my favorite addresses was The Kennedy-Warren located on NW Connecticut Avenue in the Woodley Park section of DC.  My roommate and I loved it there!  It is located right next to the Smithsonian National Zoo (where I would take my morning walk) and behind it is beautiful Rock Creek Park.  The neighborhood was terrific with nearby metro stops, restaurants and pubs and not too far away was my favorite cinema to this day~The Uptown
Urban living suited me and it was great not needing a car, the city bus and Metro were so convenient.
 I have to credit my terrific roommate at the time, Allison, for finding this Art Deco gem and persuading me to live here.  She was a well-travelled southern debutante who hosted great parties and book clubs.  We picked up our mail at the front desk each day.  This building has gone through some renovations since I lived there and I don't think we had a doorman, but I honestly don't remember.
 Just as I remember it and this is what our kitchen looked like! minus the Kitchen Aide mixer~I was so excited to find this image online.
Loved the bathroom tile~we had a 1 1/2 baths, a huge living dining room, two bedrooms and the cute kitchen with checkerboard flooring.  I hope city living is somewhere in my future again. :D

03 January 2011

great calling cards/business cards

 a great business card helps others remember you~from kate spade to etsy, there's a design for everyone
 dabney lee does great square calling cards
 elephant card by kate spade
 modern monogram from etsy
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annechovie on etsy
 awning stripe by kate spade
 and I love these clever matchbooks for the upcoming online publication matchbook

28 December 2010

stylish gifts from kate spade

even though kate spade is no longer at the helm, the company has continued her fun, stylish spirit~a few favorites given and received as gifts this year :)
from my in-laws~love!
a gift to my daughter from grandparents, it's so cute i almost want a laptop :)
Cocktail plates given to my bestie
world traveller mug

and the perfect thank you note

27 December 2010

i married adventure

My copy finally arrived and I love it!  It was listed on eBay and had to travel from the United Kingdom but now it's found a home in my living room.  Cheers!
(gold bird by Two's Company)

21 December 2010

Caitlin McGauley

Soooo love her watercolors! Here's a couple for Christmas she did for Tory Burch :D

11 December 2010

Sarah 101

So excited for the new Sarah Richardson show premiering January 4th on HGTV Canada and sometime in February for the U.S.  This is being described as a design class for viewers.  Sarah and Tommy share how to balance the splurge/save quotient for design projects while achieving great style. Can't wait!