22 November 2009

mount vernon morning

Glowing white walls,

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.

10 comments:

  1. It looks beautiful and sounds really interesting.

    theprairiegirl.com

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  2. And it looks as if you had a gorgeously sunny day for it too!

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  3. How terrific. And I'm obscurely pleased that Washington was as bold with the paint choices as in his life

    Thanks for sharing
    Joanna

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  4. Makes quite a contrast to England no?

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  5. No wonder the Americans under the leadership of the fearless home decorator, George Washington, beat the British: we are rubbish at wallpapering!

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  6. Must check the internet to see if I can get a glimpse, I'm intrigued now! D x

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  7. It's on my destination wish list! The colors look so fresh and crisp. Do you think they just painted?

    (so jealous of that blue sky, btw)

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  8. Sounds like a wonderful visit. I went to Mount Vernon over 20 years ago and quite enjoyed it.

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  9. Do have a look at Kalman.blogs.nytimes.com ...really amazing pictures of George W.

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