While in Washington DC, I had the pleasure of enjoying a glass of Italian Prosecco (which I now love to sip on summer nights) on Colleen Kittell's newly completed patio (with a beautiful floral mural painted by artist Kelly Ayo) at her U Street neighborhood townhouse. U Street is undergoing redevelopment, and many of the old buildings have been restored, and new shops and boutiques have flourished over the past few years. Ms. Kittell purchased her townhouse in 2007 and has since put in a lot of time and effort redesigning and decorating the interiors. She was inspired by the history of the building, originally built in 1890, and mixes old and new throughout the two floors. Many of her antiques have been in her family for years, or have been picked up at various furniture stores (some from Fredericksburg, VA). She has acquired original artwork from both auctions and from friends, like artist Barbie Yetsko. One of Ms. Kittell's favorite spaces in her house is her upstairs dressing room. With floor to ceiling custom closets, it would make any fashionista jealous! Tucked within the feminine open space is a delicate mirrored vanity and a painting from her parents (which holds sentimental value). For myself, I was initially drawn to her living room, especially the old worn mirrors staggered along the brick wall behind a sleek couch (pictured above). The mirrors were found in an tiny framing shop on Manhattan's Bleeker Street. I always enjoy stopping in when I am in town, not only to check out the latest additions, but more importantly to catch up with one of my great friends.
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