weekend+notes | 3.20.26

With winter officially sidelined - even if the weather continues to weave a different pattern - pops of color are sprouting in the D.C. area almost as if to ensure a fresh season is on its way.

Visiting Savannah this past weekend offered a sweet nod to spring with the historic district dressed in fluffy azaleas bursting in vibrant displays of pinks and soft corals at the foot of old oak trees dripping in green-gray moss and the sunshine playfully warming the light breezes.

A hint of anticipation that a cyclical reset is just around the corner...

Happy 1st day of spring!

weekend+notes | 3.20.26

1. Before the daffodils make their sunny appearance, dainty snowdrops dot the winter landscape in the Cotswolds elegantly announcing the forthcoming change of season.

2. Love the neutral simplicity, character and antique elements in this English home.

3. Design trends report a surprising shift away from open shelving - a centuries-old aesthetic concept that has evolved with the recent minimalist movement.

4. Layers of rich colors, pretty wallpapers and vintage and antique furnishings anchor defined spaces in an elevated traditional home.

5. Microplastics are popping up in everything - including our to-go coffee cups. Read about how to test your favorite ones.

6. Planter ideas for the start of spring.

7. The open vs. closed layout debate.

8. An airy Cape Cod style coastal home in New Jersey.

   
   

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