Staff Picks: Decor Gift Guide

December 6, 2017

Each a unique blend of modern style and classic charm, these unique decor items, favorites of The Georgetowner staff, are sure to bring smiles all year round.

Art Moderne Meets Mid-Centery Mod

October 11, 2017

By Aidah Fontenot and Danielle Benji Freshen your home with timeless style Mid-century contemporary furnishings and décor are a lasting and popular trend. Unique artisanal accessories can add flair to […]

Modern Minimalist: Office Decor

August 9, 2017

Personalize your office, and finally make it your ideal workspace. It’s time to turn your office into a place of inspiration and creativity. Allow these fixtures to stimulate a newfound […]

Oasis at Home

July 12, 2017

Enjoying your very own Georgetown backyard requires little creativity with the help of these fine retailers and especially if you love the outdoors.

Homme Office Gifts for Dad

June 7, 2017

This year, we made life a little easier for you. In anticipation of Father’s Day, we went ahead and curated a list of gifts for Dad — all from Georgetown retailers. Whether it’s time for him to redesign his desk space, his outfits need a little sprucing up or he’s ready to break out a few cigars with the boys, we’ve got you covered.

Celebrating Mom (or Mum)

May 3, 2017

Start the day celebrating Mom (or Mum, across the pond) with a traditional, yet luxurious breakfast in bed. It will set the tone for her day in the best way possible. You can shop the Georgetown boutiques and surprise her with a tray of treats to enjoy all year long.

A Glistening Spring

April 5, 2017

Nothing speaks “spring” like blue and white porcelain. Walking up Wisconsin Avenue on a recent crisp yet warm afternoon, I noticed an abundance of glistening blue and white porcelain in the shops of the 1400, 1500 and 1600 blocks. The eye-catching displays inspired me to make my home “spring ready” for Easter, Passover or possibly Earth Day — both inside and out. Welcome spring!

March is for the Librocubicularist

March 8, 2017

The Ides of March have us under Mother Nature’s thumb with the fluctuation and unpredictability of weather. Some days, especially on the weekends, we simply want to stay in bed and pull the sheets over our heads. Then our minds awaken and we crave tea, coffee or books. Termed “librocubicularist,” a person who reads in bed, would describe many of us this time of year. Let’s make that experience as memorable as we can.

Souper Stars: Eclectic Bowls

February 8, 2017

With Tom Brady and the Patriots on the tube, a cozy winter’s fire and a newly renovated kitchen for inspiration, I tackle a one-pot meal — the “souper star” for entertaining efficiency. But which choice of vessel to further set the mood? Classic white is always a nice contrast with any food color, but broths in hues of tomato red and curry orange look richer in indigo-coated clay or a sexy Nippon black. Vegetarian alternatives shine in porcelain, too. Here are a few to choose from.

Make Them Green with Envy

January 12, 2017

In 2016, Pantone took the radical step of choosing two colors of the year: serenity and rose quartz (that is, baby blue and light pink). This year, Pantone went for a trans-seasonal shade that brings a fresh zest of color to any room. Greenery is nature’s neutral shade. Reminiscent of the first day of spring, the color offers a sense of renewal. “This particular green is an unusual color: a combination of yellow and blue, or warmth and a certain cool,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “It’s a complex marriage.”