FROM THE DESK
A DC AREA LIFESTYLE BLOG
Saving the Luan: A Guide to Restoring Mid-Century Mahogany Paneling (Without Painting It)
When the time comes to update the wood paneling in your mid-century modern gem, painting isn’t your only option; Consider refinishing the paneling instead to retain the authentic retro character.
Where to Find the Best Mid-Century Modern Furniture: Vintage Gems & Modern Classics
Discover the best places to buy mid-century modern furniture, from authentic vintage finds in the DC metro area to high-quality replicas online. Explore top shops, designers, and tips for finding the perfect MCM pieces to complete your home.
Five Houseplants You Can’t Kill
There is hope, and it comes in the form of plants that are beyond hearty, and can not only take, but even thrive on neglect and terrible growing conditions. Below we explore five house plants perfect for brightening up a room, that even those with the brownest thumbs among us can manage to keep alive.
From The Desk is a DMV-focused blog, highlighting the joys of living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Offering insight ranging from design tips, things to do, and beautiful homes, to upcoming events and local developments, the goal is to keep readers engaged, and updated on what’s happening locally. Author Joshua Baumgardner is a local realtor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, and comes from a background of family real estate. Joshua is a graduate of James Madison University and Florida State University. Prior to a career in real estate, Joshua was a professional opera singer, and has sang across the US and Europe.
jbaumgardnder@ttrsir.com