In Lafayette Square, “painted ladies” exude a charming air: candy-colored exteriors, elegant tall windows, and rooms crowned with moldings that harken back to a time when homeowners entertained in formal parlor rooms. Genny Cortinovis and Tom Schmidt, who moved into the neighborhood in 2013, strive for a more laidback but still fashionable lifestyle.
Built in 1888, the couple's house is situated just north of Lafayette Park, nestled on a boulevard shaded by a canopy of trees. The couple, their three young children, and a black Lab named Duchess enjoy spending time together walking and playing in the neighborhood's public open spaces.
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