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…
Coastal Flair
With enough space and the right location, a weekend retreat can be the perfect vehicle for bringing a family together. Embracing this notion, an…
Cottage Charm
Tucked beneath leafy trees, the aptly named Shady Point Cottage sits on a navigable peninsula off the Magothy River, a mere three miles north…
Chill Out
Inspired by the historic, 18th-century Shiplap House in Annapolis with its steeply pitched roof and gabled end, architect Devin Kimmel embraced what he terms…
On the Waterfront
Acquiring a parcel of waterfront property where you plan to build a dream home is like becoming the caretaker of a beautiful jewel. While…
Restful Refuge
When interior designer Christy Brown was tapped to work her magic in a waterfront home under renovation in Annapolis, the goal was to prioritize…
Family Time
Located on 21 acres in Stevensville, Maryland, a sprawling home on Eastern Bay proved an idyllic perch for a couple with five active boys—but…
Kitchen Karma
For Stevensville, Maryland, clients embarking on a renovation of their abode on the Chester River, an overhaul of the dated kitchen was key. While…
Revamped Retreat
Perched in an enviable spot fronting both the expansive waters of Whitehall Bay and the quaint shores of Pleasant Lake, a 15,000-square-foot home in…
Grand Reopening
A new, state-of-the-art gallery heralded the April 24th reopening of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, which closed its doors in December 2019 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…
Before Sunrise
One cold November morning, Potomac photographer Lee Goodwin was driving to an early shoot on the Eastern Shore. As dawn began to break, he…
Serene Dream
Throughout his decades-long career as a commercial architect, most recently as a principal at Perkins&Will, Jeffrey Davenport has masterminded structures around the world that…
Bay Beauty
Bucolic farmland and a panoramic stretch of waterfront beckoned a couple looking for a vacation home on the Chesapeake. The 15-acre parcel overlooking Eastern…
Joyful Mix
Tucked just blocks off teeming thoroughfares, DC’s Spring Valley enclave boasts a rolling landscape and lush greenery that belie its urban address. One storybook…
Subtle Motif
Half a lifetime ago, Ajaipal “Jay” Virdy anticipated the serene home that he and his wife, Shalu, now enjoy. Back then, Virdy’s fledgling tech…
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…