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The St. Regis Washington, DC
Royal purple, steel blue, rich rust, spring green, and yellow daffodil
are but a few of the distinctive, strikingly contemporary, interior color palettes that distinguish the St. Regis, the newly renovated historic landmark hotel with the iconic Italianate exterior, which is thriving again as a hospitality and lifestyle trendsetting destination.
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Hotel Fauchere
DISCOVER SEDUCTIVE LUXURY AND EXCITING CUISINE
For an unforgettable escape this spring or summer, just 250 miles from Baltimore, the Hotel Fauchere is a must destination. Located in the scenic town of Milford in Pike County, Pennsylvania, the Fauchere is an unbeatable address for hospitality and fine dining in the heart of the picturesque Delaware River [...] -
Glorious Ceramics At Tudor Place
“In addition to Meissen and Sèvres, our treasures include Worcester, Tournai, and Derby.”
—Tudor Place Historic House and Garden Executive Director Leslie L. Buhler
Grand yet intimate, and steeped in history, Tudor Place is an exceptional house and garden. This early 19th-century Georgetown residence, with its iconic temple portico, is a tour de force of neoclassical architecture.Now [...]
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Well-Lived & Well-Edited Home
Collections of furniture and ceramics grace this interior.
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Glover Park Sophistcate
By John Francisco Andreu John Francisco Andreu is a regular contributor to ChesapeakeHome No doubt that a house tells a lot about a person. And no house could be more telling than an interior designer’s own home. In Glover Park, a quiet Washington, DC neighborhood with rambling rows of unpretentious townhouses, Edna Sharp Gross’ house, dating from 1929, presents a simple and unimposing brick fa
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Jean Schlumberger’s
By, John Francisco Andreu John Francisco Andreu is a member of the ChesapeakeHome Editorial Advisory Board and has been a regular contributor to the magazine since 2001. JEAN SCHLUMBERGER’s treasures from the sea BY JOHN FRANCISCO ANDREU JEAN SCHLUMBERGER (1907-1987), a great artist and one of the 20th century’s most influential jewelry designers, embraced the wonders of the Earth with extraordinary imagination. Nature excited him, and he drew freely from it. With intelligence, wit, and un
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Spas
All skin types and individual conditions benefit from rejuvenating facial treatments that involve cleansing, toning, exfoliation, and customized masks. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELIZABETH ARDEN By, John Francisco Andreu John Francisco Andreu is an art historian, furniture designer, and freelance writer focusing on interior design and the decorative arts. John is a member of the ChesapeakeHome Editorial Advisory Board. SPAS Emphasis on Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit Enter the world of spas—for t
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Stylish Home in Rehoboth Beach
A House For Summer Pleasures And Yearlong Escape In Rehoboth Beach. Spring through autumn, the outdoor deck is used frequently for entertaining, from intimate dinners to large cocktail parties. Comfortable and inviting, the weathered generous-scale oak furniture is harmonious with the natural setting; the round dining table is a central element, influencing the flow of activity. By, John Francisco Andreu Enter Into Tranquility by John Francisco Andreu Photography by Anne Gummerson and Curtis Mar
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Floral Design Tips from Jeff Leatham
For brilliant flowers, Leatham offers us the following tips:
Avoid confusion in working with flowers—stay monochromatic, or at least in the same family of hues; it is the density of the color that creates impact.
If you must mix colors, avoid white because it attracts the eye and everything else disappears.
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Yacht Interiors
By John Francisco Andreu John Francisco Andreu is an art historian and consultant in interior design and the decorative arts based in Washington, DC. Photography by Chesler Photography, Inc. Luxury on the High Seas Designing Yacht Interiors Nautical dictionaries describe yachts as any vessel used for pleasure, noting that insurance companies do not apply the term to a craft less than 30 feet. Indeed, whatever the boat type—sail or engine, classic or ultramodern—yachts are exclusively
