Kennedy's Kalorama Home

The late Sen.Ted Kennedy's grand home in the Kalorama area of Washington. DC has recently sold for $6.5 million to the Republic of Gabon.  The structure is classic Greek Revival and sits on a well groomed tree line street. I would have loved to tour this property but with the listing price of $8 million I didn't quite meet the requirement to "show financial ability" to get a look. Can't you imagine the political discussions that must have taken place in the senator's library? With more than 8,900 square feet, six bedrooms, an indoor pool, two balconies, five fireplaces and beautiful gardens this house is nothing short of elegant...a grand house for entertaining and large family gatherings. I understand the Republic of Gabon will use it for it's official ambassador's residence.

 Greek Revival exterior

Elegant and traditional living room

Stately dining room

What fireside chat's took place in the senator's cozy library?
Sun room

Sun room with walk our to terrace

Classic neutral bedroom

Balcony overlooking the garden

Floorplan

Red in Bed

I've heard it said never use red in the bedroom if you want to get a good night's sleep.  Red is an 

energy color. It stimulates.  I have no problem with a red bedroom. Whether in fashion or in decorating I always say, there's a red for everyone. Just choose the right red... with the correct undertones. In my book these bedrooms rock! Which room would you want to spend time in? 

Who said you shouldn't paint a bedroom red.  SW6313 by Sherwin Williams is perfect for a masculine feel good bedroom..  

image:HGTV

A red and green color pallet shouldn't be reserved for the Christmas season. The charcoal gray walls add depth.

Beautiful coral red adds a  feminine  touch to this bedroom.

Great tomato red room in a small space.

Red gauze and back lighting bring the drama... this red is spicey

Red Hot

You're gonna love the three Red Hot picks this month:

This has got to be the Red Hottest wall covering I've ever seen....it's great for apartment dwellers....Tempaper. The vinyl coated self adhesive wallpaper is also perfect for lining cabinets and drawers. Use it on an accent wall or line the back of a plain stock bookcase then paint the outside of the bookcase a high gloss contrasting color.  You'll be amazed. 


 The Mini Chair. Not only does this chair have a vintage flair it's modern aesthetic works with any design style. When it comes to comfort this chair is no mini. It sits lean and low. Upholstered in the plushest white leather...wrap yourself  in this beauty and relax.

Miriam Aust's vase and lamp design is hot! The combination of a translucent glass vase filled with aquatic plants and converted into a table lamp is unique.  Once the waterproof light bulb is integrated in the design what emerges is something green and fresh.

Stencil Space

I took this picture where I work.What a great use of wall space! The  red velvet cake stencil  applique adds charm to a large country kitchen. Stencils can be used in any room to personalize or add visual interest.