Spring Spruce-Up MARCH/APRIL 2011 The Ultimate Glider Marvin Windows and Doors has re-invented the glider window with modern features and performance. The Clad Ultimate Glider features recessed hardware, one-hand operation, […]

Riverside Retreat MARCH/APRIL 2011 A close collaboration between clients and designer transformed a disjointed, 34-acre Eastern Shore property into a magnificent riverside estate. Landscape architect Eric Beane of Chapel Valley […]

Cutting Edge MARCH/APRIL 2011 These days, state-of-the-art home electronics offers a smorgasbord of options, many of which were on view at the annual CES. A few trends were crystal clear: […]

MARCH/APRIL 2011 An exhibition at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum showcases contemporary crafts by four exceptional American artists. This biennial exhibition, opening March 25, recognizes living […]

Modern Med MARCH/APRIL 2011 A tiled roof, stucco finish and decorative arches lend a California feeling to this Mediterranean-style property in Alexandria. The owners asked landscape designer Morgan Washburn of […]

BAZAAR MARCH/APRIL 2011 Multiple Choices A collaborative creation of Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra and Italian designer Antonio Citterio, the Suita Sofa system comes with a component to extend the back […]

Private Tour: A Home Run MARCH/APRIL 2011 He’s a record-setting baseball player and she’s a model who has graced the pages of Vanity Fair and Sports Illustrated. Yet Brian and Diana […]

Indulgences - Travel MARCH/APRIL 2011 ESCAPE DOWN UNDER New Zealand’s Matakauri Lodge re-opened its doors in late 2010 after a makeover by interior designer Virginia Fisher. Its 11 contemporary suites […]

The good life in food MARCH/APRIL 2011 HOT EATS IN SIN CITY Chef José Andrés of Minibar and Jaleo fame has taken his game to Vegas with China Poblano, located […]

Toys to Enjoy MARCH/APRIL 2011 ROAD TRIP To gain 10 horsepower over its predecessor, the Cayman S, Porsche’s 2012 Cayman R has shed 110 pounds of options, including its radio […]

Indulgences - Fashion MARCH/APRIL 2011 THE GILDED AGE In its first collaboration with a fashion designer, the Italian jewelry and accessories house Bulgari recently unveiled a collection of handbags by […]

Applause MARCH/APRIL 2011 The airy, glass-fronted Silver Spring Civic Building and adjoining Veterans’ Plaza, which opened in July 2010, provides a hub for community activities and events. Designed by Paul […]

MARCH/APRIL 2011 For Sebastian Kim, construction runs in the family. The founder and principal of Potomac Design Build grew up in the construction industry—his father owned a construction firm—and Kim’s […]

Front and Center MARCH/APRIL 2011 Born and bred in Alabama, Gina Jones is drawn to the stately demeanor of many traditional Southern homes. When she and her husband, Dennis Porter, […]

Portfolio: Water's Edge MARCH/APRIL 2011 Susan and Michael Keenan had always wanted to live by the water. So when they decided to leave the bustling McLean, Virginia, area for a […]

Au Naturel MARCH/APRIL 2011 A three-story addition to a residence in Great Falls, Virginia, was the key element in a new,  panoramic landscape design. According to landscape architect Howard Cohen […]