Dinner in DC

 We spent last weekend in DC, and had dinner one night at The Federalist.  It was delicious, but I was actually even more bowled over by the decor.  In the interest of not looking like a tool, I didn't take any pictures while we were there, but here's what I could find on the world wide web (which totally do NOT do it justice!):



I love the cement tile, the carpet, and the super-soft grey leather seats.  AND the entire waitstaff wore those ubiquitous Carhartt pants with oxford shirts - so great!

Aaaaand coffee table...

Glass purchased, wood finish freshened up:

I'm experimenting with rug sizes, hence the blue tape.

Not bad.  Especially for the grand total of $45.

"Curtains"

Ever since I painted the window sash in the powder room, that window's been stark naked.  Not that big of a deal in my daily life, but it does look directly onto our deck, and we're going to have a house full of people in a couple weeks, so...

Mom I know you will cringe, but I made these quick curtains last weekend using iron-on hem tape - no sewing involved.

I'm thinking about swapping out the black "hardware" for another finish, just so it doesn't get lost against the window sash.  I like it though!

Navy love

Evidently someone shares my enthusiasm for navy cabinets - yay!  Those kitchen pics are dreamy...

Living room activity

New development...

We bit the bullet and got the IKEA Kivik loveseat/chaise, in the light gray color - so far, so good.  I still need to finish the painting for the wall behind the couch, find a rug, and replace the coffee table (that tiny yellow one is merely temporary).

I found this one for only $5 - just needs glass:

Yippee!

Pretty morning fog

Tiny Arteeest

Did you see this post on MFAMB?  I'm utterly stunned - I can't stop watching this video.

My favorites:

Evidently this kid had a show in New York recently that sold out in a couple of weeks.  And P.S. I'm soooo jealous of her studio!