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Looking Back / Looking Forward
2017 was quite a year. Despite all the drama, trauma and homegrown insanity in the world – there was plenty of good to celebrate at Huntley & Co. Leave it to design to keep our spirits up. We’re looking back at a great year and looking ahead to even bigger and better things in the 12 months to come. Stay tuned!
Spring
– Traditional Home Designer Panel –
I talked design, business and keepin’ it real with Traditional Home at the Washington Design Center’s Spring Market. Sharing the stage with 3 smart, sassy blondes – Tori Mellott, Liz Levin and Maria Crosby – was a treat. #blondedesignmafia
Photos by © 2017 Kaz Sasahara (www.lancerphotography.com). All rights reserved.
– Washingtonian –
Our petite pied-a-terre project at The Montrose was featured in Washingtonian magazine’s March issue.
Summer
– Bethesda Installation –
We redesigned and installed a family room in Maryland for one of our most beloved clients. We had completed the majority of the house previously and have always enjoyed collaborating with the husband and wife. The room had great bones, so we changed up the finishes and furnishings to complement its geometry and lift its spirit. It lost it’s rigidity (thanks to plenty of sinuous shapes) and now has a healthy dose of verve.
– House Beautiful –
I shared a favorite shade of green in House Beautiful‘s June COLOR section. Bonsai Tint is the perfect summer hue.
Fall
– NOLA –
In September I traveled to New Orleans for a design-filled weekend hosted by native Gretchen Everett. We toured incredible homes, visited all the best antique stores, and of course, ate and imbibed. It was fantastic! The intimate view of New Orleans’ beauty and lifestyle had me seriously considering a move to The Big Easy.
Featured Above: Ann Koerner Antiques, Appartique, Balzac Antiques, Bremermann Designs, Hope Goldman Meyer, Katie Koch Home, Marion Cage and Kevin Stone Antiques.
– The Celine in AD –
My Celine Pendant for Ironware International was included in Architectural Digest’s list of things worth coveting. Thank you AD – I’m a fan too! ; )
Photo c/o architecturaldigest.com
I hope the holidays treated you well and you are excited to tackle the year ahead!
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** all photos in this post are my own unless noted as otherwise
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What a Girl Wants
OK boys.
It’s time to snap out of that beer-and-chips induced Superbowl fog and back into reality.
That’s right. Valentine’s Day is Sunday. Am I sensing a little panic? Maybe a cold sweat?
But don’t worry – I’m here to help. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. We’re not looking for
diamonds or a trip to Bora Bora. What we want from you is a little effort and a bit of insight
into what's important to us. It shows you care. It shows you listen. So follow the guidelines
below and show the girl you love that, yes, YOU ARE THE MAN!
Receiving flowers from a man is one of life’s simple pleasures. Alas, all flowers are not the
same. You may think a dozen red roses from the local grocery store is a nice gift. But you
might as well pick up a MacDonald’s Big Mac and wrap it with a red bow. Cheap and easy
is not the way to say “Je t’aime”. Think unique, glamorous, one-of-a-kind … like your beloved.
Lush arrangements that are colorful and dramatic.
Michael Lanni’s creations are unique, architectural and exotic.
I’ve mentioned before how much I love Saipua’s flowers. But they only deliver in
New York. So if you’re lucky enough to live in Manhattan or Brooklyn, it’s time
to drop some not-so-subtle hints to your man about these incredible blooms.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but these days I find many women are less concerned
with jewelry houses and labels and more interested in unique, statement-making pieces.
This catalog is my go-to source for everything chic and dramatic, especially jewelry. Fabulous!
Bobbie is local, but her pieces have global sophistication.
Her one-of-a-kind necklaces are for the the chic, risk-taking woman.
For the woman who loves vintage. This jeweler’s inventory always blows my mind.
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Not all girls love chocolate, but those who do are typically fanatics. If so, a Whitman’s
sampler isn’t going to cut it. Washington has some fabulous chocolate shops with staff
who are knowledgeable and eager to help you select that perfect Valentine’s Day treat.
This Belgian café has a delicious menu, wine and beer, outdoor seating and delightful service.
And then there’s the chocolate. Owner and chef Niel Piferoen creates his specialty
pastries, truffles, etc. on site. A true gem for the beau who aims to impress.
Virginia native Jason Andelman creates hip, modern confections.
For me the key to a romantic dinner is an intimate space, a unique menu, stellar
service and a dimly lit, sultry atmosphere, Ask for a booth with some privacy,
but avoid no-man’s land in the back; you want to enjoy the buzz of the restaurant.
Bourbon Steak at The Four Seasons
Elegant interior, elegant cuisine, elegant service.
Sophisticated dining in a laid-back environment.
Fashionable and romantic – imagine Jimmy Choo as a restaurateur.
And don’t forget to tell your girl just how much you love her with a handwritten note!
This exquisite Valentine is a Delphine Studio design available through Etsy.
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L.A. = Love Affair
I made a pit stop in LA for a couple of days on my way to Arizona for Thanksgiving.
Sunshine, shopping and some of the best design sources in the US – it was heaven!
Below are some highlights from my fabulous 48 hours in the city of angels.
I stayed at the Chamberlain in West Hollywood.
A Kelly Wearstler-designed boutique hotel tucked away in a lush, leafy neighborhood.
First stop – Jean de Merry.
Huntley & Co. is doing the modern wing chair and chandelier below
in an apartment overlooking Lake Geneva in Switzerland. So cool!
The Collection Los Angeles is a great new resource I haven’t used before.
They have an incredible selection of vintage furniture, lighting, accessories and jewelry.
Like the vases above and the matchstick caddies below.
Funny how the only bauble in the bunch is what made its way into my shopping bag.
So predictable!
Downtown is signature LA – sexy and chic with the nicest salespeople to boot.
Loved the lacquered red side tables below.
I thought I had died and gone to heaven at Dragonette.
Patrick Dragonette’s eponymous shop is gorgeous online, but in person it’s on a whole different level.
Gorgeous vintage and custom furniture, lighting and accessories.
And his vignettes are insane!
After all of my hard work on La Cienega, I made my way over to Melrose.
For a lovely meal at the charming bistro Comme Ca.
And to explore the beautiful courtyards and gardens of the neighborhood.
And of course, a trip to LA wouldn’t be complete without a little retail therapy.
I fell in love with the beautiful things at Temperley London.
Wrapping things up in the Chamberlain lobby before checkout.
Sad to go, but off to AZ for more sunshine!
Footnote: There are dozens of other LA hotspots, but some worth a stop:
Bar Tosca at La Boheme, Lucques, Paul Marra,
Dolce Vita, Kitson, Decades and Anastasia Salon.
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