Favorite hangout at home?
The living/family room of my 1945 center-hall Colonial in Silver Spring. It’s the first space I see when I walk in—and holds the piece I love most: the Hallings Secretary by Thomas O’Brien.

Go-to spot for high tea in DC?
The Henley Park Hotel. Its English manor feel creates the perfect setting, especially during the holidays.

Current fabric obsession
Designer Guild’s Rose de Damas Velours in Cranberry is everything I love—an earthy background with a riot of color and pattern. Bold and unapologetic.

Dream winter escape?
I’d return to The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool, Scotland. It’s charming and beautifully appointed without being stuffy. The restaurant is surely on its way to a earning a Michelin star (the best porridge I’ve ever had!).

Holiday hostess gift?
This year, I’m planning to give jars of winter fruit shrubs that can be added to liquor or mocktails. They’re bright, festive and unexpected.

If you could pick the next paint color of the year, what would it be?
Benjamin Moore’s Dragonwell—a rich, timeless shade that feels both grounding and fresh.