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A Perfect Fit
Luxe & Lucid is hosting its first guest blogger this week. At the helm is Molly Hammond – assistant designer, project manager, and all around go-to girl at Huntley & Co. With a unique sense of style and impeccable writing she is sure to deliver a beautiful and memorable post. See you all next week! Tricia xo Rather than going into studio art, I was steered towards interiors with the help of my older sister, also a designer. It gives me the opportunity for practical application of principles I learned in painting, and honestly is more suited for my personality since every day is different on this job.…
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True Romance
I am fortunate – especially this time of year – to have the two words above feature prominently in my life. But it wasn’t always the case. I know how lackluster single life can be regardless of how much one relishes his or her freedom. Love and happiness do, no doubt, go hand in hand. But that doesn’t mean you can’t imbue your reality with some of the magic of romance sans sig-other. It comes down to simple things like finding beauty and stirring the senses. As a designer, I do this for a living, so I found alternate avenues to joy when I was on my own. Below are…
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Winter Warm-Up
While at Battery Kemble Park this past weekend with Nina, I was reminded why some people love winter. The sky was clear, the sun was shining and the snow was glistening in the treetops and underfoot. It really was magical. I later wrote to a friend that it was a perfect day – “warm and sparkly”. Not exactly a scientific description, but spot-on nonetheless. Although I don’t think I’ve ever used those exact words to describe a project, I certainly could have. I’ve embraced that concept a few times over the past few years. One renovation in particular comes to mind. Huntley & Co. redesigned a Pennsylvania Avenue apartment for a…
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one-five-eleven
January 2011 is a big month for me. Huntley & Co. celebrates its fifth year, mon amour and I mark our 1-year anniversary, and [gulp] I turn the big 4-0! I’m more excited than anxious about this milestone. I actually like getting older, believe it or not. With every year I feel stronger, more in control, more the woman I am meant to be. But just because I like getting older doesn’t mean I like feeling older. And it’s tough not to when one’s birthday is in January. Without a ten-day respite in Bora Bora or a major cosmetic overhaul, it’s pretty difficult to look good this time of…
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Stocking Stuffers a la Georgetown
I am fortunate enough to live in Georgetown – an urban village in DC with cobblestone streets, historic architecture, charming restaurants and fabulous shopping – the perfect setting for Christmas. So as things quiet down, I'm going to grab a latté, enjoy my city, and pick up stocking stuffers from my favorite vendors. Below are nine items you may want to pick up for yourself. But buyers beware, some of these items are one of a kind and I may have already beaten you to the punch. ; ) 1. J. CREW 3222 M Street NW leather driving gloves 2. JEWELERS’ WERK 3319 Cady’s Alley…
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Volt
I had an incredible evening on Wednesday. I received a last minute invitation from a favorite client to join her for dinner at VOLT in Frederick, Maryland. I always love a good meal, but I was especially excited about this venue because the head chef is Bryan Voltaggio of Top Chef fame. His dishes were so impressive during season 6 of Bravo’s acclaimed series that I couldn’t pass up the chance to sample them for myself. To say that our dinner was delicious is the understatement of the century. Seated at Table 21 (aka the chef’s table), we were presented and served a 21-course tasting menu, 5 bottles of…
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