Tranquil Oasis
Sometimes a destination sticks with you long after other memories of a trip have faded. Such was the case when a father bound for…
Day Trip
Visitors to Maryland’s Eastern Shore are often pleasantly surprised to discover wineries dotting the region’s scenic byways. To help spread the word, the Chesapeake…
Outdoor Escapes
Green Scene A clever plan transforms a useless slope into a chic outdoor party space. Read more… Cutting Edge Inviting gardens embrace a…
Private Spot
A couple thinking outside the box approached Miles Barnard about designing a pool and gardens in a six-acre meadow on their verdant, 34-acre property…
Cutting Edge
When landscape architect Scott Brinitzer was tapped to reimagine the gardens surrounding a 1925 Arlington bungalow, he jumped at the opportunity. A major renovation…
Green Scene
After settling into their new McLean residence, a couple decided to address its steep, practically nonexistent backyard. The issue: The terrain began its descent…
Modern Direction
The prospect of downsizing from a grand, Shaker-style home to a two-bedroom condo was daunting enough. But a couple relocating from Connecticut also had…
Artistic Approach
Katalin Farnady never dreamed of designing a furniture collection, though many of her industry colleagues urged her to give it a go. Until one…
Gadgets Galore
LIFE AQUATIC Le StandUp, a paddleboard made in France, brings a whole new dimension to the sport—day and night. Its lightweight, carbon frame boasts…
Hot Spot
After making a pre-pandemic splash in its Shaw location, Nina May complemented its indoor seating with a year-round patio pergola in January. General manager…
Bespoke Glam
This silk moire corset and mermaid skirt was designed by Ella Pritsker and makes a bold and elegant statement. The Baltimore couturier, who has…
Collected Gem
Touring the 2017 DC Design House with her daughters, a local economist fell for Josh Hildreth’s great room. She loved the mélange of furniture,…
Full Circle
Unveiled on Veterans Day 2020, the National Native American Veterans Memorial is an oasis of calm two blocks away from the Capitol. Flanked by…
Doyenne of Tile
Betty Sullivan knows a thing or two about tile. Since she joined Architectural Ceramics, the company founded by her husband Larry in 1985, she…
Technology Trio
Road Trip BMW’s 2021 M4 Coupe combines state-of-the-art engineering with sexy style. Its 3.0-liter, six-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo S58 motor produces up to 473 horsepower,…
Hot Spot
Bryan Voltaggio began a new chapter in his hometown. Last fall, the former “Top Chef” star shuttered 12-year-old Volt, transforming its 19th-century brownstone location…
Spring Flair
The Hermès Women’s Spring Summer ’21 collection ushers in timeless sophistication. A fresh, pale-blue ensemble includes the Tropical Wool Flared Shirt ($1,250), Blue Cotton…
Layered Mix
Repeat clients expecting a second child called on designer Dane Austin to outfit their new, transitional-style home in Arlington. “With a toddler in tow…
Foxhall Redo
An older house is like a broken-in pair of boots—so comfortable that it’s easy to overlook the scuffs and worn spots until suddenly you…
Call to Order
WORKING HIDEAWAY Skip Sroka designed a study for two in a new McLean residence. It houses a pair of built-in desks with generous drawers…