tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post2863183379865201763..comments2024-03-28T09:53:17.330-04:00Comments on ~ JCB ~: oh, palladio!Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-43275524503363186762011-05-23T16:27:25.412-04:002011-05-23T16:27:25.412-04:00Guide told me most people come because they're...Guide told me most people come because they're visiting the cemetery and wonder about the big house on the hill. Here's hoping they learn something during their visit.JBRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-86456720870717347682011-05-20T11:29:44.778-04:002011-05-20T11:29:44.778-04:00JBR ~ good lord! And I thought people went there B...JBR ~ good lord! And I thought people went there BECAUSE it was Lee's home.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-34290209005624355942011-05-20T09:56:42.705-04:002011-05-20T09:56:42.705-04:00Last time I visited Arlington House the guide bega...Last time I visited Arlington House the guide began his remarks by "Do you know who Robert E. Less was?" He said many if not most visitors don't. Alas.<br /><br />It is a wonderful house (and view). Love L'Enfant's marker there too.JBRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-22284283836259345612011-05-19T11:28:07.739-04:002011-05-19T11:28:07.739-04:00Emile ~ I have some more paint effects to show you...Emile ~ I have some more paint effects to show you next week too! Fun with stucco. I did see Patrick's post this morning (I love waking up to the British twitter feed!).Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-77433235455117352662011-05-19T08:38:01.887-04:002011-05-19T08:38:01.887-04:00I, too was drawn to the amazing exterior paint eff...I, too was drawn to the amazing exterior paint effects. You might find it interesting to see this post by Patrick Baty mentioning the copperas wash (not quite as artful as at Arlington House, admittedly) on the exteriors of Basildon Park, Berkshire, and Apsley House, London: http://bit.ly/iVhogAEmile de Bruijnhttp://nttreasurehunt.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-71495241413551218552011-05-18T13:36:06.395-04:002011-05-18T13:36:06.395-04:00Well, dang, I didn't know about it either, and...Well, dang, I didn't know about it either, and I can't access their website as my antivirus program is blocking it :-(<br /><br />I'm blown away by the exterior finish, And of course, always have been by Arlington House anywayThe Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-81736400052060945762011-05-18T10:29:18.367-04:002011-05-18T10:29:18.367-04:00Stefan ~ you of all people should be involved! Suc...Stefan ~ you of all people should be involved! Such a great group. I have done the Annapolis and Washington, DC, tours and both were fantastic.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-20389014329124229292011-05-18T10:21:55.184-04:002011-05-18T10:21:55.184-04:00How did I not even know this group existed? I'...How did I not even know this group existed? I'm Palladio's biggest fan, lol! Joining TODAYArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-64973113100561926632011-05-17T22:34:02.607-04:002011-05-17T22:34:02.607-04:00KDM ~ it is feeling very shabby now. All the furni...KDM ~ it is feeling very shabby now. All the furniture is out currently, and the interior restoration has begun. I am intrigued to see what they do.<br /><br />Classicist ~ the exterior restorations were recently completed. The house is brick, covered with cement, and faux finished to look like marble and sandstone. The appearance is quite amazing.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-56032125184160747162011-05-17T18:32:47.867-04:002011-05-17T18:32:47.867-04:00The painting of the stucco on the body of the hous...The painting of the stucco on the body of the house to resemble marble is new since my last visit. The massive columns were painted with a bold, abstract gray veining on a white ground when I lived in D.C. in the 70s. But this salmon-colored finish, reminiscent of the real Tennessee Marble used for the National Gallery, is very attractive and, no doubt, a re-creation based on research.The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541476556391638636.post-34913760228181524262011-05-17T17:23:24.117-04:002011-05-17T17:23:24.117-04:00Arlington House is one of my favorite Virginia hou...Arlington House is one of my favorite Virginia houses - I loved that it remained (at least last I went) a faded, comfortable, shabby gentile feel to the rooms . . . felt very authentic. KDMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com