Jen from JenRocksFashion's Profile

This is such a timely post because my boyfriend and I have been discussing this a lot lately. We bought our townhouse one year ago. The development is set up so there are six homes on each side of a common lane (i.e. they face each other in a relatively small area). We didn't know this at the time but two households have had bad blood for several years (appealing to the HOA, fighting over each other's dogs, etc.) and our adjoining neighbors have basically taken sides. So as the new kids on the block, we have tried to be friendly to everyone and not get sucked into the factions that were established way before our time. But sadly, there's always an underlying tension, especially in the warmer months when a lot of us are sitting on our stoops or working on our narrow front yards. Can't we all just get along? Turns out, the answer is no. I think both of the feuding neighbors are here to stay b/c they have school-age kids and both of them say they can't imagine living anywhere else. The unpleasantness has made me think about selling next year.

Echoing others here, your home is lovely!

I'd love to know the name/source of the backsplash tile in your kitchen. Our kitchen is very similar and we've been mulling over backsplash options. When I saw yours, I had a eureka! moment. thanks!

This is one of my favorite house tours in a long time. I love everything about your home and totally respect that you're taking time to finish projects with things you love. Impeccable taste!

I like your clean and modern aesthetic, although I need more color in my own environment. We live in a townhouse in Shirlington but love the idea of a DC loft. And we have the same pendant light from Home Depot--ours hangs in our dining area :)