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You too can live in high design!

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Now is your chance to live in your own lovely apartment in the heart of the elegant Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington. Listed for sale is the pied-a-terre of designer Michael Hampton; Don't worry he's not leaving DC but moving into another home to decorate!
Located on the main first floor of a newly renovated townhouse, the apartment boasts tall ceilings and lots of natural light. Ever since 'You've got mail' I've dreamed of a floor-through apartment like Meg Ryans (see that apartment HERE)!
The large living room has space for a separate dining area (or grand piano as currently set up in the listing photos). These photos are from his website.
Hampton filled the space with his own collection of furnishings and art but I'm sure he would happily decorate the space for you as well!
 The large open kitchen is perfect for entertaining (and plants and herbs love that deep window sill!).
Hampton, pictured here with his dog Spencer, uses the 2nd bedroom as a cozy den but it would make a lovely guestroom as well.
Both bathrooms have been updated with waterworks fixtures and custom shower curtains whose tracks have been cleverly hidden behind custom mouldings.
 The master bedroom is a quiet haven with lovely custom baseketweave wallcovering.
 Off the sunny bedroom is a deck for your morning coffee!
The listing is through Matt McCormick of TTR Sothebys and can be seen HERE.  Hurry this opportunity won't last long!
All photos in this posting are by photographer John Cole

JK Place - Rome

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While planning my trip to Rome everyone told me to stay at JK Place Roma.  Instead I stayed in another more central location in the city but after spending a relaxing afternoon at JK Place my next trip will definitely be spent at JK!
We made the library our home-base for a few hours after exhausting tours around the city, perusing the collection of books with cocktails and nibbles. The only way it could have been perfected was if the fire had been lit!
 After the hustle and bustle of Rome, even during non-peak tourist season, the quiet and sophisticated interiors were better than a nap.
 The staff made our afternoon so comfortable we decided to stay for dinner!
 The stylish restaurant is adjacent to the library (seen at the end of the enfilade above).
Great use of mirror and reflective surfaces make this the most glamorous restaurant in the city.
Keep in mind you have to be buzzed into the hotel but once inside the friendly staff will make you feel at home either for an afternoon or, I assume, for the evening! Located right near the action (and surrounded by amazing antique shops) JK Place Roma is definitely a spot to see.

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