Jeffrey Alan Marks is known for his comfortable, clean spaces. His style embodies California chic living. I particularly love his focus on ceilings to draw the eye up and add further dimension to a room.
Interior Design pioneer Eleanor McMillen Brown once said, "Taste is relative, but to be positive and vital it must respect the past, accept the present and look forward with enthusiasm to the future." I can't think of a home that encompasses this philosophy more than 2449 Tracy Place, NW.
This 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Georgian Revival will grace you with its marble fireplaces, antique mantles and custom moldings. It was constructed in 1923 by the famous architect Waddy Butler Wood, who is remembered for his fondness of romantic and traditional architecture. The current owners recently renovated the residence in 2008 to incorporate modern amenities and decor. Paint colors and furniture are muted and understated giving off a contemporary vibe, while features like the claw foot tub and refinished hardwood floors add a traditional balance. This home was made for entertaining with a bright backyard and sun room, as well as a huge dining room. Currently, it's on the market for 3.995 million.
Over the past few years we have seen convex mirrors appear more frequently in designer spaces. These bulbous, round mirrors do a great job of adding reflection to a space, in addition to a hint of history- mainly due to there gilded coloring and often a surmounted eagle at the top. I became curious about the history of these stylish mirrors as I've seen them more.
Turns out, the convex mirror has gone in and out of style since the Eighteenth Century, when glassmakers in Louis XIV’s France figured out how to press plate glass into large flat mirrors (making possible the famous Hall of Mirrors at Versailles). Neo-classical Regency and Georgian periods of design in Ninenteenth Century England and America revived the stylish mirrors once again. And, most recently, we've seen everyone from Billy Baldwin to Jonathan Adler and Restoration Hardware re-create contemporary versions. My personal favorite convex mirrors are antique, like these shown from 1st Dibs.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
—Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence
Today we remember America's greatest leaders. Thomas Jefferson was an inventor, gifted writer, extraordinary diplomat as well as one of our nation's earliest proponents of public education. In addition, he built one of the most beautiful historic homes I've ever seen. I will forever be in awe of his accomplishments.
Two If By DC joined me last night for a fun jewelry-making class organized by the Junior League of Washington. I have to admit, the thought of making my own jewelry didn't excite me, but once I chose my beads and started following instructions, the two of us managed to have quite a fun time! Two If By DC's Georgia Bulldog- themed necklace is documented below:
Ta-Da!
What a lovely necklace.
I kept things simple and made this freshwater pearl bracelet that I'm wearing today.
Polishing Silver
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If you're planning to use the family's special silver this Easter, polish
it now - it’s always so rewarding to complete time-consuming chores before
it g...
Newly Opened Hôtel Norman in Paris
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The Saint James and Relais Christine hotels in Paris are beloved by guests
and now the group behind them have just opened a new hotel, Hôtel Norman.
Billed...
Halloween or Die Trying!
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Im a terrible blogger. Draw and quarter me if you must! But I couldnt not
update this little dusty corner of the interweb (its a series of tubes!)
this yea...
Recipe :: Castelvetrano Olive & Celery Salad
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A few months back, a dear old friend of mine, Camille Styles, sent me an
email to let me know she was coming up to Seattle, and would I possibly be
inter...
Notes on Decorating
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Talented designers who can design beautiful rooms with a broad aesthetic
range often create design books that make a gamut of readers happy,
regardless...
A donut "tiramisu" trifle
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[image: cereal donut]
What do you do when you find yourself with over 50 donuts in the house?
This past week, I've been working on a collab with a donut ...
Serena & Lily is OPEN
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Interiors e-tailer Serena & Lily has opened a new physical location on
Bethesda Row -- its first in the Mid-Atlantic region.
[image: Serena & Lily store B...
3 Upgrades to Your Kitchen to Help Sell Your Home
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When you are considering starting a remodeling project in your home, it is
important that you are thinking about the future. You not only need to
think abo...
Roofers West Lothian – Skills Of A Roofer
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What Skills Should Your Roofer Have If Any? – Roofers West Lothian Are Well
Qualified Your rooftop is one of critical structures and portions of your
prem...
Moving and My EBTH Sale
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If you are following my Instagram, you have definitely seen my new project Stone
Ridge Cottage. It's a turn of the century beach house that we are
restor...
Quatreau Faucet
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I recently discovered the Quatreau multifunctional touch screen faucet
which I imagine would do just that. It delivers instant boiling, chilled,
or sparkli...
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i love my quiet mornings....after the rush of getting the kids ready and
out the door for school. on the days i can, i sit and drink my coffee; i
t...
Easter gift guide
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If you’re anything like me Amazon Prime rescues you from a late night run
to Target right before every holiday. I’ve put together a few Easter gift
idea...
VINTAGE | January Batch
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It may be a brand spanking new year, but we've got a batch of choice
vintage items that have just been added to The Reed, including a restock of beaded
sou...
Living Like Nancy Meyers
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It's rare these days that I actually want to go see a movie, but The Intern
has me anxious to catch a glimpse of Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro
playing op...
Monterey, CA Trip
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Monterey :
+Breakfast at Trailhead cafe +Drive [or walk or bike] Ocean View Blvd
toward Pacific Grove [breakfast at Red House Cafe in Pacific Grove]
+17 m...
house envy: rug envy
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Theres something about a rug that can transform a space. What could be a
cold, bare room comes alive with the addition of a rug and this space is no
dif...
Robert Bingaman
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Newport Day
2014, 57 x 78 in. acrylic on linen
Happy Labor Day and here's some incredible art to just think about, freak
out over or just gaze upon.
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Collected
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{House Beautiful}
Scouring through my old files this afternoon I came across this image I
saved back in 2008. I still love this vignette, the old table a...
New Artist In Store :: Jenny Prinn
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We are THRILLED to welcome artist Jenny Prinn to Maison Luxe!
Over the Bridge 2
Pinwheel 2
Sapphire
Bits 3
Through the Keyhole 2
View more of Jenny's...
New Things, New York & Happy New Year
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*Hello. Happy New Year. How is it March already? I know its a cliché but
time really does fly. **We've had a nice start to 2014. Some good
projects...
An Old Friend Moves to San Francisco
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November 2013; Sonoma, CA
My dear friend from college got a job offer in San Francisco on Thursday
(she's so impressive the company offered her the job on...
This Blog is a-Movin'!
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Same blog, new location:
www.laurenliess.com/pure-style-home
I'm saying goodbye to this web address but Pure Style Home is moving with
me!!
{image via her...
Hamptons Magazine
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I am thrilled to announce that this summer I will once again be a
contributing columnist for Hamptons Magazine online! Hamptons Magazine,
whether the magaz...
Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas ! I thought I would share a few Christmas photos of Tate.
He will soon be 3 years old. . . I think it is time for another one.
Spe...
Missing Cottage Living
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Looking back through some of my favorite cottages... 1. COZY COTTAGE: I.
LOVE. this kitchen. *and this room- great mix of functional, comfortable
and class...