Curating home decor & gifts inspired by our historic home in Virginia

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Brooke’s Bank is named for its original owner, Sarah Taliaferro Brooke. She was granted the land by King George II in recognition of her late husband, a Royal Navy officer, who died during battle. Brooke oversaw the construction of the home that was completed in 1751. It has since been lauded by architectural historians as a prime example of Georgian style thanks to exterior elements such as formal lines, fine brickwork, and a hipped roof, as well as interior features including a wide center hall, sweeping archways, and intricate millwork. Over the years, the home has gone through two significant renovations— the first in 1930 by the Enos Richardson family and the second in 1994 by Mary Spotswood’s parents who enlisted architect Peter Pennoyer and interior designer Thomas Jayne with the three-year, museum-quality restoration.