red shakes,
russet brick,
and a brilliant blue sky.
But none as dramatic as the vivid verdigris decor in the dining room! Apparently George Washington was fearless not only in battle but in home decorating. Alas no photos were allowed inside the mansion house, but that green inside, combined with the glorious weather outside, made for a very memorable Mount Vernon morning.
It looks beautiful and sounds really interesting.
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And it looks as if you had a gorgeously sunny day for it too!
ReplyDeleteHow terrific. And I'm obscurely pleased that Washington was as bold with the paint choices as in his life
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Joanna
Makes quite a contrast to England no?
ReplyDeleteNo wonder the Americans under the leadership of the fearless home decorator, George Washington, beat the British: we are rubbish at wallpapering!
ReplyDeleteMust check the internet to see if I can get a glimpse, I'm intrigued now! D x
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful sun and sky!
ReplyDeleteIt's on my destination wish list! The colors look so fresh and crisp. Do you think they just painted?
ReplyDelete(so jealous of that blue sky, btw)
Sounds like a wonderful visit. I went to Mount Vernon over 20 years ago and quite enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteDo have a look at Kalman.blogs.nytimes.com ...really amazing pictures of George W.
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