Owned by Georgetown resident Leah Ball Steen, Revival stocks utterly chic and reasonably priced innovative furniture and accessories, mostly in the clean lines of the modern style and the glossy sophistication of the Hollywood Regency style.
Revival is one of those stores that make me want to move right in. Steen has set up the main room of the shop with delightful little vignettes: cherry red metal "Bamboo" chairs here ($195 each), a vibrant green restored vintage Torchiere lamp there ($525) and a photo from local photographer Tara McDermott ($450) to tie it all together.
Other standouts are accent pillows from Thomas Paul ($45) and well-priced House Eclectic side tables ($160) and ornate chairs ($450) in six "of the moment" colors. You'll also find gift and household items, such as unique jewelry from local designer Grace Gow (earrings start at $44, necklaces at $80), soy candles from Dirt ($25) and whimsical floral turquoise pots from Dutch company PTMD Collection ($17).
Toward the back of the store are garden supplies and kids' gear. I spied incredible high-back Metal Ring garden chairs ($215), perfect for an urban lanai or patio; a sleek, egg-shaped bird feeder ($125); and colorful self-watering pots from Grobal ($19.95), a Revival exclusive.
Highlights from the kids' section are heirloom quality handmade teddy bears, pigs and bunnies from Helene Ige ($45), impossibly cute felted baby slippers ($25) and a vintage British school desk ($325) perfect for a modern kid's playroom.
Among the coffee-table books sold at Revival is celebrity designer Jonathan Adler's tome, "My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living." But this Georgetown newcomer is such a cheerful place that a visit there just might be the only remedy you need.
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