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March 27, 2012 by Virginia


Check out page 103 of the April issue of Washingtonian magazine. It’s official: we’re a ‘hidden gem’ of the Washington, DC area! Whoo Hoo!

Thanks for reading!
Virginia

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Another Sneak Peak at Market Days

March 25, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s another sneak peak at some more of the kind of great stuff you’ll find this weekend here at Chartreuse’s first-ever Market Days.

I just love what Carly Simonds of Peanut & Scoot, space # 5, does with paper and cloth:

Michelle Lalumia of Time Was, space # 14, brings that quirky side of collecting to Market Days:

Hillary Tattersall’s gang at Chick’s Picks, space # 6, has been busy, too.  Chick’s Picks is a carefully selected group of artisans (mostly women) who create things of both artistic and functional value.  Jewelry, home accessories, personal accessories, each item is handmade and a work of art:

Beverley Bigham, space # 20, has been bringing us her great finds for a while, now she’s bringing them directly to you:

Denise Nolan of Repurposed & Refined, space #12, has some great furnishings.  I just love how she puts it all together.  I live for creating beautiful, comfortable spaces, and Denise seems to have the knack, doesn’t she?  Here’s a sampling:

Sarah Jean Heber of Hunt & Gather, space #13, is no stranger to color.  I just love her fearless use of it and her quirky sense of style:

All this and Chartreuse & co, too!!  That’s right, our barns will be filled, too.  We’ll have wood-fired, gourmet pizza on-site, plus homemade donuts and coffee to start your day.

See you this weekend!

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

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Getting Ready for Market Days!

March 19, 2012 by Virginia

We’re getting ready for our first-ever Market Days.  Not only will our barns be open and full, but we’ve selected 20 great dealers to join us for this Saturday/Sunday only event.  Sorting through the nearly 50 applicants we received was tough, and rest assured that the 20 that we selected are exactly what you’re looking for.

Here’s just a sampling of what’s in store:

Bella Villa

Rosanna Smith is bringing her great look (yup, that’s her adorable shop in Aldie, Virginia) to us.

Check out a sampling of her signature look:

Chick’s Picks by Hillary

Here’s a few of Hillary’s creative team of artisans checking out the site for Market Days.  They took a look at our Corn Crib and instantly saw chandeliers hanging from the rafters, curtains, the whole nine yards – they even got out their note pads and started drawing!!  I LOVE these girls!

Unfortunately the concept was nixed by the ‘logistics team’ (a.k.a. my husband, Chip), and we won’t get to see their full vision . . . (this time).

Here’s an idea of some of their creations.

Don’t you think that both the eggs and the necklaces are prettier together?  These girls know aesthetics.

I really think I need this tablecloth.

Emma Jean’s General Store

Chuck Johnson of Emma Jean’s General Store knows great industrial pieces.

Hope you enjoyed this early teaser.  More to come.

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

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And more’s coming in every day!

March 13, 2012 by Virginia

I was in the barn over the weekend, snapping pictures and oohing and ahhing at all the great stuff.

Here are some highlights of what I saw:

Over 5′ long, this spectacular console/buffet is handcrafted from Library of Congress card catalogs (complete with the packing box addressed to the Library of Congress).  It fits wine bottles perfectly.  I’m thinking silverware would be great too:  one drawer for forks, one for knives, one for spoons, etc.  And everything can be labeled so nicely.  Love it!

These classic, channel-back chairs are stunners in natural cotton and burlap, with nail-head trim.  They’re comfy, too.

You know how I’ve been obsessing lately about my laundry room (I think I’ve got a working design ready, by the way).  I fell instantly in love with these clever laundry bags – they’re adorable empty or full!  Check out the playful way the buckets are hung.  What a great way to store all those stray supplies.  You could even stencil each one to further organize the contents.

I’m going to be taking more pictures Tuesday.  I’ll post them here for you to see.

Thanks for reading!

Virginia

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More coming soon!

March 7, 2012 by Virginia

Sorry I’ve been so quiet lately. Taxes and other depressing paper-work have kept me busy. But in the mean time, so many great things are happening in the barn. Here’s a little peak at one of the great new pieces that you’ll be seeing more of soon.

Love the nail-head trim, and the burlap back.

Stunning, huh?

And then there’s the hand-crafted sideboard created from Library of Congress card catalogs, an unprecedented selection of chairs (yes, even for us!) in every style from formal french to Hollywood glam to mid-century cool.

Click on each image to enlarge it.





Okay, I’ll stop now, because I know you’re just dying to see more pictures (which I have yet to take!) .  More soon . . .

Thanks for reading,
Virginia

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More Inspiration from You

March 3, 2012 by Virginia

Katie R., a long-time customer,  sent these photos of her Chartreuse & co treasures in her home.

Click on image to enlarge:

Picture 1: The pop of blue from the candles and the pitcher draw your eye to the buffet-top vignette.

Picture 2:  I love using pretty little chairs like this in halls and on landings.  They are so welcoming and so pretty.  And, to me, a lovely chair is a piece of useful sculpture.

Picture 3:  Just love the playful placement of these frames and mirrors.  Design tip:  Always have fun with your decorating!

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

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Inspired design

March 1, 2012 by Virginia

If you love the French aesthetic, take a look at this month’s Veranda magazine.

Designer Charles Spada’s renovation of a spectacular house in Northern France is a must see.  And a must read.  His story is one of not settling, but holding out for the perfect fit.

Inside and out, his French home is delightful.

The online article has some practical renovation tips, too.  (But unfortunately does not contain images of my favorite rooms in his house.  You have to get the magazine to see it all.)

Charles Spada’s Top 10 Renovation Tips – Veranda.com.

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

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Inspired by You

February 29, 2012 by Virginia

So many beautiful, unique items leave Chartreuse & co every month, and I’ve always wanted to see how each one fits into it’s new home. Here’s one customer’s delightful new mantel vignette of Chartreuse finds.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.

I’d love to see images of how your Chartreuse & co finds have nestled into your home.

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

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Laundry Room Blues

February 28, 2012 by Virginia

I hate doing laundry.   And I blame my laundry room.  You see, I love the fresh smell of clean clothes.  I like to wear clean clothes.  I like my family to wear clean clothes.  But somehow the whole process of laundering is unappealing.  Clearly it’s the laundry room environment that’s the cause of my problem.

Yet the room itself isn’t bad.  A rather awkward 10′ x 20′ space, all brick with a 20′ wall of glass.

It's a great view. Unfortunately, the window sill is also my storage shelf for laundry supplies. Treat this as a 'Don't' photo, please.

So why complain?

I really can’t stand the raw red brick; it’s not that wonderful, old, crumbly, exposed brick.  It’s circa 1969 industrial brick.

It's way too much like ugly, fake brick, but it solid, and must be dealt with.

Not good.  And there’s just zero order (okay, this part may be my fault).

I have shelves with bins from The Container Store for all the sheets.  But what of the towels, tablecloths, vintage linens, out-of-season clothes?  They’re everywhere!  I don’t even want to clean them before I need them, because I have nowhere to put them.  It’s very sad.

Clearly I need some intervention, so here’s some inspiration I’ve found:

Love the white-painted, beaded board walls in this one. I also like the texture and order of the natural baskets.

Notice how the supplies are in pretty containers.  Note to self:  Get rid of the huge, orange box of Tide.

This is a cool idea, but as I'm 5'1", it's just never gonna work. But I like it.

I also like the little caddy, nicely comtaining all the stray supplies.

Source: remodelista.com via Virginia – on Pinterest

Ahh, this is the one.  This is the inspiration for my new laundry room.  So what do I take away from this one (besides the obvious element:  I don’t like to see my washer and dryer)?

1.  White walls and ceiling

2.  No curtains on the windows

3.  Minimal accessorizing

4.  Limited, neutral color palette (although I may need to add some soft blue to the mix)

5.  Soften with natural wood

What do you think?  I’d love to see your laundry room, and/or the laundry rooms that inspire you.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

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Gotta Love Good Press!

February 21, 2012 by Virginia

Have you seen Flea Market Style magazine? I knew I would love it when their first ever issue (just a year or so ago) featured a map of the USA with all the best huge flea market/vintage sales in the country. I just wanted to jump in the Suburban and hit every one of them!

And how do they follow such a trove of information? Why, by listing all the best ‘occasional sales’ in the USA by state. Grab your copy, your GPS, and hit the road.

Check out p. 14 for Chartreuse & co!

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