I spent a beautiful Fall weekend in our nation’s capitol with Lindsey. We toured her favorite spots, including the National Arboretum, Georgetown, Hillwood Estate and several art museums. We topped the weekend off with a White House Garden Tour. You can read about the visit here 72 Hours–Washington DC.

All things presidential

Capitol Columns

The Oval Office, South Lawn

Rose Garden with podium

Jackie Kennedy’s Garden

“I could stand in line forever with a good paper in my hands”

MLK Jr. Memorial

the presidential box at Ford’s Theater

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

John F. Kennedy

Richard Nixon, by Norman Rockwell

Bill Clinton

Love that girl!

Kristen and Lindsey, South Lawn, White House

Capitol columns, National Arboretum

Love that federal style

Inspiring Art

The best way to appreciate art is with a side of harp music

drummer boy in bronze

Fifty Nifty United States

The Prodigal Son–a recurring theme for many artists

Swirling circles from Rembrandt

Degas and his little dancer

So many great paintings to work from

Always a great place to read

Hillwood House and Gardens

Hillwood House

Ms Marjorie Post in her element

Fabulously strange balloon flower

The cutting garden where the blooms for daily arrangements are gathered

Knock out flower displays–from the Estate Garden– adorn every room.

Marjorie Post loved orchids and built a fabulous greenhouse to enjoy them year round

Lush flower beds

Japanese Garden, Hillwood Estate

End of season rose

Ms Post’s bedroom–fit for a queen

The Adam Room

Great door tag: Do Not Disturb. Resting”

A little Russian crown-part of the Post collection

Top of the Line Magic Chef oven

Dining Room, Hillwood Estate

Fabulous blue Sevres China

Sevres China

I admire her organization skills and need to display