Creating height and organic interest is a cinch with the right floral elements and vessel. Our family room needed a spring refresh this week so I headed to Le Jardin Francais here in town for an arrangement of preserved Koelreuteria. I’ve been eyeing (and buying!) containers that may be used for everything from centerpieces of permanent elements to fresh flowering bouquets. Whether you’re seeking elegant splendor or a lived-in look, make a natural mark in one of these vases sure to make the leading lady shine.

Decorating enthusiasts rejoice, late night adding-to-cart just became even more thrilling! The Mayfair Hall, founded by former fashion editor Melissa Rubini Smith, is the only place in the world where specialty interior design brands may offer their most creative work outside of the trade-only model.

This post is long overdue! Three years overdue to be exact. In 2019, my sister—a busy, young DC professional—wanted to zhush her brand new bachelorette pad. I was enlisted to execute her vision for a charming home base featuring plenty of personal touches and a classic yet youthful slant.