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Jennifer Sergent

Senior Communications Writer | Perkins Eastman

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Product Picks

February 4, 2016

In the years since I’ve been writing this blog, I haven’t done many posts on products. Don’t get me wrong — I LOVE writing about them, especially for magazines, as I’ve done most recently for Washingtonian—right here. But my reasons for not blogging about them were more technical: It’s simply too boring to scroll vertically through image after image of product, in my opinion at least. But I finally discovered Canva, a website that allows you to build photo collages that’s MUCH easier to use than Photoshop. So here’s my first try, using new products that are coming out this spring from some of my favorite manufacturers. Click each photo to go to the site.

  • Fireclay Tile. I’ve got tile on the brain these days because we’re starting the process of re-imagining our kitchen. I’ve loving the glazed, organic quality to these new designs. Locally, you can find this line at Architectural Ceramics.
  • Fireclay TileNoir. Whenever I go down to High Point, I’m sure to run in to my DC designer friends in this showroom. It’s known for its moody colors and striking forms. You see Noir up close and personal at one of my favorite (and most whimsical) design boutiques, Decorium Gift & Home in Alexandria.

Noir

 

  • Middle Kingdom. I’ve known—and written about—Bo and Allison Jia for a long time, and own several of their porcelain pieces, which are hand-crafted in China. They live in Georgetown, and you can see many of their bowls and pots on display at Susan Calloway’s gallery on Wisconsin Avenue.

MiddleKingdom

  • Prima Alpaca. I first met Sandra Jordan, whose Prima Alpaca lines are even softer than cashmere, at a dinner at designer Mary Douglas Drysdale’s house near Dupont Circle. I have been in love with her fabric collections ever since. Sandra’s new Casa de Campo line ranges from deep texture to “light as air” sheers. Mmmm. Designers: you can find them in Kate Lluberes’ Evans & Sheldon showroom in Georgetown.

Jordan

I hope you like this new product compilation — I’m still trying to figure it all out, but I want to continue to show more cool products here, because I’m always getting emails with the latest and greatest designs. Let me know what you think — do you like the logo on the collage, or does it look too much like and ad? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and reactions.

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor Tagged With: Fireclay Tile, Middle Kingdom, Noir, Prima Alpaca, Products

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This lady saw so much, lived through so much, and her son, DC photographer @maxhirshfeld, captured that totality on a return to her former prison at #auschwitz. Today’s blog features a book he wrote and illustrated that was inspired by this journey back to Poland. Link in bio.
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Another inspiring before and after from Regan’s guest post, linked in bio! 
@rbhomedesign 
📷 @angelanewtonroyphotography
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Couldn’t be more proud to be starting a job today with @perkinseastman.washington, the firm behind @thewharfdc and so many other stunning designs around the world!
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My latest story for Home & Design! 

#Repost @homeanddesigndc with @make_repost
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A 1940's-era Colonial in Friendship Heights was renovated and expanded into a contemporary abode while preserving its original roots. Natural light, high ceilings and warm wood elements complement the interiors. The rear addition combines two- and three-story volumes with the owners' suite on the third level; the addition was clad in wood siding that comes down over the original brick façade. An open concept master bathroom adds a sleek and sophisticated vibe.⁠⁠
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Renovation Architecture: @jonathankuhnarchitect 
Contractor: Eric and Brad Bernstein / @bradbern_construction 
Landscape Design: Carlos Uman / Green Fields Landscaping⁠⁠
Text: ⁠⁠@jensergent 
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#jonathankuhnarchitect #bradbernconstruction #architecture #architecturalrenovation #archreno #smartmakeover #renovation #contemporary #contemporaryarchitecture #contemporarydesign #interiors #design #architecturaltransformation #kitcheninteriors #remodel #homeanddesigndc
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What a breath of fresh air! Swipe to see this kitchen before Regan Billingsley @rbhomedesign worked her magic. More before and after sin the blog post, link in bio
📷 @angelanewtonroyphotography
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Now on the blog: A Q&A withe the delightful Regan Billingsley of @rbhomedesign about a delicious facelift she executed in Chevy Chase, link in profile! 
📷 @angelanewtonroyphotography
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When I told my husband I wanted to name our first son Henry, he readily agreed because Henry Aaron was his favorite baseball player of all time. And several years later, my mother gave a framed, signed photograph of this legend to @hjsergent for Christmas, and it hangs right next to his bed. What a sad day, felt all the more personally because I can’t think of my wonderful son without thinking also of the great man who helped inspire his name.🙏🏻
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Interior design isn’t just pretty. There’s real power and symbolism in the choices you make, which deeply affects how you and your visitors feel in your home. This @washingtonpost piece on the #ovaloffice, linked in bio, illustrates how. @potus 
📷 @olearypix
Story by @alinskey
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January 20 is finally here!! Sending Godspeed to @joebiden and @kamalaharris ❤️🤍💙
📷 @senatephoto
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The amazing thing about the #uscapitol is that we enjoy the same beauty as the generations before us. Our fashions might change, but not the glorious encaustic tile, gilded mirrors or the clover-like pendant lights in the Senate Press Gallery. Swipe to see the modern version, shot by @ronbluntphoto. 
Full post in my bio link!
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With the help of photographers like @adam_brockett who took this glowy halo around the #uscapitol, and my friends who know and cherish that building, here’s a love letter, blog link in bio
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Memories of the late-night lines to see George H.W. Bush lying in state. Thousands of peaceful mourners waiting to pass through the Rotunda of this majestic Capitol.
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