Assateague Island

As promised, here are some photos of our boat ride around Assateague Island.

Once I can download the rest, I will be sure to post more!

Do you see the red beaked bird below? He is called an Oyster Catcher.

A glimpse of a pony on Assateague.

It was a gorgeous day with record warm temperatures for April!

Next stop is DC tomorrow! We are off to the Air and Space Museum, National Mall, etc... I hope the Cherry blossoms are still vibrant and beautiful! We are staying in Georgetown. Any dining suggestions?

A very elegant house tour for you on this Friday

I haven't posted a house tour in awhile, which I always enjoy, and I hope you do as well. This is the DC town home of furniture designer and decorator Darryl Carter, whose motto is "less is more." As opposed to accumulating "stuff" as years go by, the contents of the home have been cut in half over the last several years.

I think this kitchen is great. It has a mix of clean modern lines, but with some cozy elements, like the antique Italian étagère and the wooden bar chairs.



I don't like scrubbing tubs, so one is enough for me, but I do like the 18th century secretary in the bathroom.


I can't wait to have my own huge wooden table full of character.



I am not a fan of zebra rugs, or cow rugs personally, but I do like the long bench, the antique Carlton House desk (so unusual!), and I love the shutters throughout the home.

From Elle Decor November 2009