Tomorrow we leave for Washington DC for a few days.  We try to get up there a few times a year, because we have family.   I absolutely love all that DC has to offer...so much to see and do. I am quite lucky that the kids already know all of the museums (at the tender age of 4 and 6).  They want to go to the Air and Space and the Natural History, even though we were just there in the spring!  We might even go on a little Duck Tour.

Doesn't that look fun!

 ....something I have always wanted to do, and now that I am  the parent I get to indulge!  Even though I KNOW it is going to be drippingly hot, oh, well...the kids will have fun!  We did the Double Decker busses a few years ago, but they were so small, and it was so hot it was fairly miserable!

When we were in DC in March.  Love that they can just run down the mall!

one of my favorite houses...maybe because the front porch is similar to ours...but much prettier.

One of my favorite things to do is drive around the city...so much to explore.  The architecture and bridges are awesome. This bridge was in Rock Creek Park.  Ya'll if you haven't been to DC and just driven around, I would highly recommend it.  Really so much to see.

I am so lucky that my brother and sister live really close to Georgetown, so we get to go SHOPPING and wandering around.  The architecture in DC is beautiful.  I love to walk around Georgetown and dream of who lives in some of the houses.

The view off of my sister's roof top deck on her apartment.  The National Cathedral...just gorgeous!

"you can see the whole world from here!"

 Here are a few shots I took the last time I was there...I think I was thinking about the architectural detail, because the photos in general aren't that spectacular, compared to some things I have seen.  I will try to be better this time (most of the time, I am trying to coax my children along, while they whine about how much their legs hurt from walking, so I don't take the most artistic photos!)

Love all of the detail on this home.

The brickwork is beautiful...kind of art nouveaux.

The detail above the window is so cool...and I love brick with the white on it.

Another pretty roof.

I loved how they have made this brownstone very modern...look at the linear planters, door, and light fixture.

wrought iron galore!

I am staying thru Monday, so we will also attend the Georgetown Flea on Sunday which is always fun.

I really wanted this vintage rug last time...but didn't get it....the colors remind me of a peacock.

There was a discrepancy as to WHO actually took the picture...my mom said it was me..but clearly it wasn't!

The oil painting on my collected wall in the Den.  Isn't she so talented!

One more thing ya'll, speaking of DCity...My friend Jill from Live Like You, just wrote the sweetest post about my home!  A little Bohemian Chic (I like the sound of that!) AND she is located in DCity too!  You must check out her blog...talk about Amazing use of color.     Here online store is so great....she creates rooms inspired my a specific look and you can buy some or ALL of the pieces to create the same look for your home.  She just launched Mamma Mia Look (one of my favorite broadway shows!).  She is graciously offering my readers 10% off.  Go shopping NOW!



Anyway, we leave tomorrow.  Might blog on the road...but don't be suprised if you don't hear from me til Tuesday!

Friday takes us to Málaga in Spain to have a look at this 50 m2 guest house which belongs to an English family. Arches, beams, iron cast doors and lots of wood give it a warm rustic feel. Wouldn't mind being a guest here at all! And, if this is just the guest house then I'd love to see the main house as well!
Have a great weekend and I'll be here with you tomorrow.























I'm linking up this post at Leah's Toot Your Horn party. As always, thanks for hosting Leah!

All images from Casa Diez.

This house, located in a small village only an hour away from the centre of Paris, used to be a barn and was restored and transformed by Monique, owner of Pigwidgeon, a decorating company. She lives here with her husband and two sons. Every room is brimming with beautiful 18th century antiques and flea market finds. French an whimsical through and through.





The bust is of the Comtesse du Bary.



























All images from here.

Good morning dear readers. I couldn't resist posting pictures of another house featured on 1st-option. This London based firm has a number of properties prepared for the filming industry. The previous post is here.
This house is called Lavender Grove. Enjoy!






















All images from here.
I have linked this post over at Jerri's Simply Sweet Home Gay's It's a Hodgepodge Life and Jessica's Thehillsarelivin blogs. Thanks for being such wonderful hosts!