Custom Builder 2012 Awards Sponsored by the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, the annual Custom Builder Awards honors quality construction, architecture and design by custom builders and remodelers in the […]
Custom Builder 2012 Awards Sponsored by the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, the annual Custom Builder Awards honors quality construction, architecture and design by custom builders and remodelers in the […]
Lap of Luxury Jim Brown and his wife Norma founded Creighton Enterprises 29 years ago. Initially a sideline venture, it grew quickly—as did the scale of the houses the company […]
Fall 2012 Art Guide </span.WASHINGTON, DC Adams Davidson Gallery American and European art, open by appointment only. 2727 29th Street, NW, Suite 504; 202-965-3800; adgal.com Connersmith Abstract Art and Realism. […]
GALA 2012 Awards Each year, a panel of building industry professionals is selected to judge new homes and communities in the Mid-Atlantic region, and to choose their nominees for the Great […]
Design Debut For many years, architects Hugh Newell Jacobsen and his son Simon Jacobsen of DC’s award-winning Jacobsen Architecture have been creating dynamic, innovative structures, complemented by their own custom […]
Holiday Cheer Each year, DC’s Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown provides an elegant backdrop to the season’s most festive fundraiser: the Georgetown Jingle. The 2012 event will showcase holiday trees […]
Celebrating Craft This fall, craft enthusiasts can come in out of the cold for the 25th annual Washington Craft Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC, showcasing […]
Bethesda Systems Goes to the Movies Mike Wilson of Bethesda Systems recently completed a theater in the Potomac, Maryland, home of his client, Diane Shaw, who happens to be an […]
Cutting Edge Flexible Design Jens Juul conceived this flexible sofa with a moveable back for Danish furniture manufacturer Eilersen. This casual piece, which also comes in a sectional, has back […]
Crystal Clear Swarovski Crystals recently teamed with Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills to produce the LHD50 Limited Swarovski Edition fireplace, which is adorned with a bed of precision-cut Swarovski crystals. The […]
Hot Travel & Dining Finds SPA RETREAT The 55-suite Sivory Punta Cana Boutique Hotel (above) in the Dominican Republic invites guests to unwind at its infinity-edge pool or along its […]
2012 Holiday Gift Guide HIGH PERFORMANCE BMW’s third-generation M6 Convertible (above) and Coupe have hit showrooms after a two-year hiatus. Each retains its sleek, iconic look while sporting a more […]
Celebrity Q&A with Thomas Pheasant Baker recently introduced its latest collection by Thomas Pheasant. Comprised of casegoods, upholstery, lighting and tabletop designs, it was motivated by an “evolution of classical […]
For one week each fall, Washington, DC, becomes the canvas on which photographers from around the world showcase the inspiring, exciting and innovative work they do. FotoWeekDC, a festival of […]
Building Character When a young couple first toured their new Shingle-style house in McLean, they immediately knew it was a perfect fit. They loved the open floor plan, crisp millwork […]
Modern Symmetry The homeowners pondered the decision to renovate their 1980s Colonial or build a new house on their secluded, 25-acre property outside Ellicott City, Maryland. “We did a lot […]