A few years ago, Mr. Beeton and I were introduced to one of D.C. finest gems - Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens. Boy Beeton's French teacher told us about a celebration happening there - La Chandeleur - and we decided to explore with a new school friend. The place was magical, and we loved it so much we decided to become members.
The owner of the estate, Marjorie Merriweather Post, is a fascinating figure who owned a number of houses included the what is now known as Mar-a-Lago Club. (Yes, unfortunately, there is a present day Trump connection.) One of her homes - Camp Topridge - was a "rustic retreat" in the Adirondacks.
Well, remember how I told you that we looked at three properties in Chincoteague the other week? We bought one - on Ridge Road - and decided to name it Topridge, after dear Marjorie's "rustic retreat."
We closed on Halloween weekend and had a lovely time enjoying our new place and walking down Main Street in our Greek heroes and heroine costumes. We got this amazing picture of Poseidon by the sea.
The woman who sold the house to us also gave us all the furniture, and while some might call it "taste specific," it's our taste specific - old woman chic. So, we've decided to work with what we have and upcycle as much as possible. I got this beautiful set of dishes on our local "Buy Nothing" group. The name of the pattern - Adirondack.
