Washington Winter Show

🌟 Antique Designer Spotlight! 🌟

Feast your eyes on these exquisite treasures from one of our exquisite vendors, .dc, dating back to the early 18th and 19th centuries!

✨ A breathtaking Dutch glass-front buffet deux, hailing from the Netherlands circa 1860

✨A rare duo of brass-inlaid black glass commodes, boasting two drawers, straight from 1980s Italy

✨ A magnificent pair of Florentine terracotta vases on stands, adorned with cherubs nestled amidst grapevine body decoration

✨ A pristine pair of painted Rococo armchairs, originating from 18th-century Sweden

✨ A striped white pine armoire, featuring charming chicken wire door panels, straight from 19th-century France

✨ A carved wood mirror, complete with protruding corners, intricate beading detail, and a lustrous tarnished silver leaf finish, sourced from 19th-century Belgium

We have to know, which item caught your eye?

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We’re halfway through the year, and it’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible charities your generosity supports! ✨⁠

🌟Building Bridges Across the River🌟⁠
Building Bridges is a non-profit with 5 signature projects aimed at providing equitable access to health, arts, and economic opportunities. Their work bridges communities and creates sustainable pathways to equity, partnering with communities East of the Anacostia River.

🌟The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys 🌟⁠
This private independent school offers full tuition support for boys and families living east of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, DC, and the Prince George’s County area.

🌟St. John’s Community Services🌟
SJCS, one of the oldest non-profit organizations in DC, advocates for people of all abilities. They cultivate caring communities to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive, supporting individuals with disabilities, as well as those experiencing hunger and homelessness across four states and DC.

To learn more about our beneficiaries, visit the link in our bio.

Can you guess the theme for our 70th anniversary celebration? 💭

Hint hint: Think of treasures that connect us to the past, the artisans who preserve our heritage, and the stories waiting to be retold.

✨ Stay tuned for the big reveal! ✨

Calling all antique enthusiasts! 🕰️✨

Feast your eyes on these exquisite treasures featured at our Winter Show last year dating back to the early 18th and 19th centuries!

✨ A stunning French White Demilune Table featuring original marble

✨ A rare set of original engravings by Jacques Riguad

✨ Iron-painted topiary lemon trees mounted in French Garden Urns

✨ A Austrian cold painted bronze fern and bird form basket

✨ A pair of French brass candlestick lamps

✨ An Italian gilded mirror adorned with hand-carved fruits and flowers

We have to know, which item caught your eye?

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A dreamy scene of blues and greens by WWS Alumni Mark D Sikes as seen in the 2018 Kips Bay Showhouse 🌀

The perfect powder room that has us green with envy 🎋⁣⁠
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🎙️ 2024 Design Panel Moderator⁣
⭐️ Joy Moyler⁣
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Step into the world of refined aesthetics with Joy Moyler, our distinguished Design Panel Moderator at the 2024 Show.⁣
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Her illustrious career is characterized by an unwavering commitment to timeless style and impeccable ex*****on influenced by textiles from around the globe. Layered with a blend of sophistication and personality, Moyler's designs invite one to explore a tapestry of cultural influences reflecting a perfect fusion of heritage and contemporary allure.⁣
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Join us at this year’s Design Panel, presented by The Porter Family Foundation, as Joy narrates a captivating conversation at the intersection of beauty and joy.⁣
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📆 Saturday, January 13⁣⁠⁣
📝 "𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘺”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁠⁣
🕰️ 11:00 am⁣⁣⁠⁣
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🔗 Learn more & purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSDesignPanel

As the festivities of the holidays near, we’re reminded of the spirit of the season. ❤️⁣⁣
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If you’re unable to attend this year’s Show or seek to increase your impact, consider the gift of an in-kind donation to our charitable beneficiaries and help make a difference today. 🎁⁣⁣
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🧧 Bishop Walker School for Boys
🧧 St. John's Community Services
🧧 Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC)
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🔗 Learn more & donate today via: bit.ly/WWS_Charities
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Get the inside scoop from Chip Callaway of Callaway & Associates as he spills the dirt on all things garden magic 🪻🌳🌻⁣
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Hailed for transforming outdoor spaces into enchanting havens from Nantucket and Long Island to Palm Beach, England and beyond, each of his gardens tells a story of beauty, balance and botanical brilliance. ⁣⁣⁣
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Meet the maestro behind landscapes where nature takes center stage at this year's Sunday Lecture, Waffles & Mimosas, presented by HUB International & SCOUT Brand.
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📆 Sunday, January 14⁣⁣⁠⁣⁣⁣
🪴 “Planting the Seeds of Restoration”
🕰️ 11:30 am⁣⁣⁣⁠⁣⁣⁣
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🔗Purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSSundayLecture
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On behalf of the Show & our Board of Directors, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving holiday!⁣ 🦃⁣
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A look into the four gardens of George Washington's Mount Vernon where every flower has a presidential pedigree ✨ ⁣⁣
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Upper for ornamental beauty, Lower for practicality, Fruit & Nursery for bounty and Botanical for scientific discovery, each garden served a distinct purpose envisioned by George Washington himself. ⁣
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Embark on a lesson in living history through the insights of Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture at Mount Vernon and Sunday Lecture Panelist, unearthing George Washington’s gardening legacy from aesthetic pleasures to scientific endeavors. ⁣
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📆 Sunday, January 14⁣⁣
🪴 "𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🕰️ 11:30 am⁣⁣⁣
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🔗 Learn more & purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSSundayLecture

An air of elegance fills the Drawing Room of highlighting the splendor of 18th century French design. ✨ ⁣⁣⁣⁠
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Minimalism, minimized 💥⁣
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A peek down the stately corridor of Blenheim Palace - the family home of Lecture & Luncheon Hostess, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill⁣.

The smallest details often hold the grandest stories ✨⁣⁣⁠
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From lavish ballrooms to the most intimate spaces, Marjorie Merriweather Post’s keen eye infused every corner of her legendary residence with an unmistakable air of joy.⁣⁣⁠
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Join us at this year’s Saturday Lecture and journey through her collection that spanned continents resulting in the treasure trove of art, style and decor harmoniously blended at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.⁣⁣⁠
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📆 Saturday, January 13⁣⁣⁣⁠
⁣⁣⁣🏡 "𝘚𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦: 𝘏𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 & 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁠
🕰️ 4:30 pm⁣⁣⁣⁠
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🔗 Learn more & purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSSaturdayLecture
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Whether on the wall, in the bookshelf or sitting on the table, it's time to fall back and adjust your antiques clocks ⁣🕰⁣⁣⁠
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The Washington Winter Show offers a friendly reminder to turn back your clocks as daylight saving comes to an end.⁣⁣⁣⁠
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🎙️ 2024 Design Panelist⁣⁣⁣⁠
⭐️ Celerie Kemble⁣⁠
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⁣⁣⁣⁣With a brushstroke of brilliance, Celerie of Kemble Interiors, Inc. crafts spaces that are as unforgettable as they are livable.⁣⁠
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Her designs are a dance of daring colors and unexpected textures, a testament to her fearless approach to decor. From Park Avenue pied-à-terres to beachfront estates in Naples, East Hampton, the Dominican Republic and beyond, Celerie’s touch is unmistakable - a fusion of classic elegance and colorful charm.⁣⁠
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Join us at this year’s Design Panel as we enter her world through spaces woven with a tapestry of comfort and beauty where style knows no limit.⁣⁠
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📆 Saturday, January 13⁣⁠
📝 "𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘺”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁠
🕰️ 11:00 am⁣⁣⁠
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🔗 Learn more & purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSDesignPanel
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The chicest Halloween stoop courtesy of Artist In Residence, 🎃

Scenes from the opulent drawing room of filled with exquisite 18th-century French decorative art.⁣ ✨💙⁣⁠
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This year's Loan Exhibit embodies the splendor and surprise of the estate offering a rare look into Marjorie Merriweather Post's refined taste in porcelain, tableware, gemstones, fashion and more.⁣⁣⁠
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Scenes from last night's inaugural Young Collector's Circle gathering at Tudor Place Historic House & Garden!⁠
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Whether you're a fine art enthusiast, an emerging collector or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of design, architecture and interiors, we invite you to join our dynamic group of young professionals for exclusive hosted experiences right here in Washington, D.C.⁠
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A special thank you to last night's guest speaker - Josh Hildreth Interiors - and his parting reminder, "You should never be the oldest thing sitting within your living room."⁠
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Join the Young Collector's Circle today via: bit.ly/WWS_YoungCollectorsCircle

At-home luxuries, beautifully hidden🚪🍸 ⁣
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Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill preserves the historic majesty of this English estate living room through a hidden pocket door offering all the conveniences of contemporary entertaining.⁣
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Join us for our annual Lecture & Luncheon as we explore how modern comforts and new technology can be incorporated into a space while retaining a home’s authentic character and architectural features.⁣⁣⁣
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📆 Friday, January 12⁣
📝 "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 - 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦”⁣⁣⁣
🕰️ 10:30 am⁣
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🔗 Purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSLectureLuncheon

From rare heirlooms and coveted collectibles to treasured objects d’art, textiles and soft furnishings, explore thousands of antiques and a world of beauty presented by 40+ dealers at this year’s Show!⁣⁣ ⁣
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🔗 Purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSTickets
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The first glimpses of autumn as seen within the stylish home of Artist In Residence, Josh Yöung Design House 🍂

Since 2005, Bishop Walker School for Boys has open the door of opportunity through education. 📓📝🎓⁣
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Join our charitable beneficiary this Thursday for a Service of Evening Prayer and the installation of their new Head of School, Dr. Angelina Arrington, as they begin another bright academic year. ✨ ⁣
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📅 Thursday, October 12⁣
🕰️ 6:00pm⁣
📍Washington National Cathedral⁣
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🔗 Learn more via: bishopwalkerschool.org/service

While our Show theme may change, our mission remains the same.⁣⁣ 💙
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Founded in 1954 for the purpose of raising funds benefiting at-risk children and families across our local community, the Show has raised over $10 million continuing to carry out its pledge.⁣⁣
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Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 11 and join us at this year's Preview Night Gala in support of our charitable beneficiaries:⁣⁣
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🎗️ Bishop Walker School for Boys
🎗️ St. John's Community Services
🎗️ Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC)
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⁣ 🔗 Purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSTickets
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📸 Alex Papachristidis

🎙️ 2024 Design Panelist⁣⁣
⭐️ India Hicks⁣
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The Show is pleased to announce the addition of India Hicks to this year's Design Panel!⁣
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Designer, entrepreneur, best-selling author and mother of five, India was born in London and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, daughter to the last Viceroy of India. ⁣
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With a career spanning fashion, design and literature, India brings a unique perspective on the art of living beautifully. She is celebrated for her ability to infuse spaces with a sense of comfort and style, creating environments that are both inviting and visually captivating.⁣
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🔗 Learn more about India & purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSDesignPanel⁣⁣
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The gracious gardens of Bunny Mellon never cease to inspire joy ✨ ⁣
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Know for wearing a plethora of hats - gardener, horticulturalist, collector and designer - her legendary taste as a creator of beauty touched environments inside and out.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Journey through her magnificent estate through the insights of Sir Peter Crane, Presidents of Oak Spring Garden Foundation and Sunday Lecture Panelist, exploring the careful preservation efforts that enliven Bunny Mellon's timeless aesthetic. ⁣
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📆 Sunday, January 14⁣
🪴 "𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🕰️ 11:30 am⁣⁣
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🔗 Learn more & purchase tickets via: bit.ly/2024_WWSSundayLecture
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Tickets On Sale Now! 🎟️⁣
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Join celebrated designers, international tastemakers and 40+ antique dealers at the 2024 Washington Winter Show inspired by the craft of creating beautiful spaces both inside and out.⁣⁣⁣
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📅 January 12 - 14, 2024⁣
📍Katzen Arts Center at American University
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🔗 Purchase tickets today via: bit.ly/2024_WWSTickets!⁣

Scenes from an enchanting evening inspired by this year's Show theme, "For the Joy of It" ✨ ⁣
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Hosted by long-standing partner Doyle New York, guests were treated to an exclusive look at their fall collection featuring an array of coveted pieces crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 🩵⁣
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From dazzling brooches to whimsical creatures decorated with gemstones and precious metals, each piece was a source of unparalleled beauty celebrating the charming imperfections of the natural world. 🦜🦚🐬⁣
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We thank our Show Benefactors for their generous support as we continue to enliven our mission for our charitable beneficiaries:⁣
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🧧 Bishop Walker School for Boys
🧧 St. John's Community Services
🧧 Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC)
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Learn more and view their full collection on auction beginning October 26 via: bit.ly/WWS_DoyleAuction

Show that you Give a Shuck this Friday! 🦀 ⁣
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Join St. John's Community Services in support of vulnerable people in our local community for an evening of seafood, BBQ, brews and fun! ⁣
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🦪 Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters⁣
🍺 Sip on your favorite drink from the open bar⁣
🎨 Immerse yourself in local art⁣
🎺 Dance to live music⁣
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Learn what enabling technology is all about and feel good knowing that you're making a difference to support those in need live as independently as possible.⁣
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📆 Friday, September 22, 5-8pm⁣
🌊 The Wharf DC⁣
📍 1000 Maine Ave SW⁣
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Purchase tickets today via: bit.ly/WWS_2023GiveAShuck
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📣 2024 Design Panel⁣⁣⁣⁣
⭐️ Celerie Kemble & Alex Papachristidis
📍"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘺"⁣⁣
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Join celebrated tastemakers Celerie Kemble and Alex Papachristidis at the 2024 Design Panel!⁣⁣
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Journey to the intersection of beauty and joy through inspiring spaces brilliantly designed to reflect the essence of timeless style.⁣⁣
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Mark your calendars for this lively discussion on Saturday, January 13 and subscribe to our newsletter to be one of the first to purchase tickets via: bit.ly/WWS_Subscribe