Mid Atlantic Style
Inspiration
Mid Atlantic is sensibility and style formed in and around Virginia, D.C & Maryland over the last century or so. It's not just a style though, it's an attitude, a set of values, a way of being and living in the world. Think historical roots, port cities, cultural mixing - not really Southern, at least not in the Deep South sense, and not really Northern either.
Think smart, witty, cultured, well dressed and unflaggingly polite. It's about putting out the Haviland china and good silverware but not "putting on airs" as my grandmother would say. In other words, have the real deal, don't flaunt it.
The vibe is subtle elegance, quality, craftsmanship...luxury with durability. Mid Atlantic style is about values, it's about taking the time to understand materials, craftsmanship and craftsmen. It's about investing in the finest things you can just barely afford, not being afraid to use them, and loving them even more when they show signs of age and wear. Less is more, the best is better.