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As I mentioned in a previous post I recently led the Mid-Atlantic ICAA through the Meridian International Foundation : the gorgeous Laughlin Residence (see post HERE ) as well as the Meyer White House. Located just off Meridian Hill Park (see previous post on that lovely formal park HERE ), the Meyer White house predates its neighbor as it was built in 1912. This area is perched on a long hillside rising above the city.  In this view above, before the Laughlin Residence was constructed, it almost looks like a country manor despite the urban location. Above you can see how close the Laughlin Residence is!  Also across the street is the most elegant Coop building in Washington, Crescent Place, seen below from the front door. John Russell Pope designed the house for diplomat Henry White in 1912 and it was a huge turning point in his career.  His interesting use of the tight, hilly urban topography uses an awkward site to the house's advantage. The location feels very privat...

Just in time for the winter season is a new book that is sure to bring a breath of warm weather to everyone's Christmas List: Palm Beach Chic from Vendome Press . Chronicling the houses of the storied resort town, the large coffee table book features a huge number of houses ranging from the historic to the very modern.  I hate those book reviews which ruin the whole book for you so I'll feature a number of images on one of my favorite houses in Palm Beach featured in the book, Villa Artemis. Built in 1916 by architect F. Burrall Hoffman (who also designed Vizcaya ) for Mr & Mrs. Frederick Guest, the house is most known for a number of images by society photographer Slim Aarons of daughter CZ Guest at the home (one seen above). Although the house has been greatly modified since the Guest's time as owners, architects Ferguson & Shamamian  recently worked on restoring and adding to the house with the present owners and it was decorated by designer David Kleinberg . T...