The Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. currently has an exhibit called Something of Splendor: Decorative Arts from the White House. It is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the […]
I probably should’ve saved this one for Christmastime, but I just couldn’t wait. When oh-so-helpful intern Tara handed me a file folder containing this picture this morning I just knew […]
This is not a simple ceiling. It’s also not at the Hammond-Harwood House. This is one of the ceilings in the Chase-Lloyd House, our neighbor across the street. The interiors […]
Today’s post is in honor of my kitten, Peabody. I’m feeling uninspired this morning and thought about just posting her picture. She’s a terror, but she’s adorable. But since she […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art relaunched their website recently, and for a history nerd like me it’s like getting a new toy. The Met has one of the best collections […]
Today’s installment takes us back to one of my favorite topics, high hair. On a rainy day like today, how could you keep your towering hair dry? Why, with a […]
I’ve been saving this post for a special occasion, and I think today is it. We’re celebrating the fact that the blog has had over 2,000 page views! First, my […]
The sun is attempting to peek through the clouds as I write this, but I’m not expecting it to succeed. In keeping with this week’s weather (rain, rain, and more […]
Today’s Friday photo was inspired by Where’s Waldo, a series of books that used to keep the kids I babysat amused for hours. So, where’s Hammond-Harwood House in this picture: […]