Tag Archives: Georgetown

Georgetown Salon

Posted on April 21, 2014 by pearlsandprose

Back in June 2012, I was driving down Wisconsin Ave. in Georgetown looking for something to photograph. I liked this building a lot. Can almost hear the floorboards creaking. Love that old architecture so much. Then this nail or hair … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged black wrought iron railing, brick steps, coleus, flower boxes, Georgetown, salon, sweet potato vine, Washington D.C. | 10 Comments

Older beauties

Posted on March 3, 2011 by pearlsandprose

For this Things I ♥ Thursday, some incredible architecture. All shot on or around Q Street in Georgetown. Would you believe the turret is only a quarter of this yellow beauty? When I have a wide angle lens, I’ll go … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, photography | Tagged blue door, Georgetown, gray door, ornate details, Q St., Victorian mansions, Wash DC | 18 Comments

Lunch in Georgetown?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by pearlsandprose

How about lunch in Georgetown*? On the way to a favorite French bistro, we’ll pass the old Georgetown theatre, the former site of many a French film, now a jewel center. Some of the theatre seats were covered with a … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged apple dumpling, café au lait, Café la Ruche, canal barge, Croque Monsieur, French bistro, Georgetown, Quiche Savoyarde, salad, theatre sign, window displays | 14 Comments

Parting shots

Posted on August 12, 2010 by pearlsandprose

No, your monitor’s not messed up. The water really looks that green. It’s a limestone pool at Dumbarton Oaks, and the cherub or putto is made of lead. I imagine there’s a bit of algae in there too. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged amphitheater, Beatrix Farrand, cherub, Dumbarton Oaks, fountain, Georgetown, limestone pool, Mildred Bliss, Pan, Wash DC, wrought-iron chair | 2 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks, part III

Posted on August 4, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Hey, welcome back. I apologize for the poor lighting, as the gardens are only open from 2-6 p.m. in the summer. The worst time for photographers. I’ll probably go back in the fall when the sun’s not so high. This … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, flowers, gardening, photography | Tagged blackeyed Susan, buddleia, Dumbarton Oaks, garden shed, garden wall, gazania, Georgetown, lantana, sunflower, Washington D.C. | 7 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks, part II

Posted on August 3, 2010 by pearlsandprose

A litle more history about Dumbarton Oaks. Robert Woods Bliss (perfect name for someone who owned all this, huh?) commissioned Igor Stravinsky to compose a concerto for his thirtieth wedding anniversary in 1938. The Concerto in E-flat for chamber orchestra is more commonly … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art, gardening | Tagged Beatrix Farrand, brick walkways, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, horseshoe fountain, Igor Stravinsky, loggia, mosaic tiles, music room, pebble garden, Robert Woods Bliss, swimming pool, Washington D.C. | 3 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks

Posted on August 2, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Good morning! Won’t you join me for a stroll through one of my favorite places, Dumbarton Oaks? The gardens are stunning and the house is pretty nice too. And have you seen a lovelier ticket? They remind me of the … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, gardening | Tagged bicycles, boxwood, Dumbarton Oaks, flowers, French doors, Georgetown, orangery, Palladian windows, Washington D.C., wrought iron | 4 Comments