The Washington Navy Yard’s diminutive Watch Box has had a checkered past. First erected around 1840 as a sentry post for marines guarding the Latrobe Gate (above, right), it was […]
The Washington Navy Yard’s diminutive Watch Box has had a checkered past. First erected around 1840 as a sentry post for marines guarding the Latrobe Gate (above, right), it was […]
MOODY BLUES This easy, breezy ensemble from CH Carolina Herrera’s Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection combines a floral-printed silk maxi skirt ($1,285) and a silk navy blouse ($535). Available at the CH […]
PLUG + PLAY Tesla’s new Model X SUV promises sustainability, safety, and style. Its 100 kWh battery provides 295 miles of range and its electric powertrain takes the all-wheel-drive vehicle […]
TROPICAL GETAWAY Velaa Private Island in the Maldives accommodates guests in villas designed by Czech architect Petr Kolar; many overlook the turquoise Indian Ocean. Built with local materials, the beach […]
ON THE WATERFRONT Blackwall Hitch serves up “coastally inspired” fare on the Potomac in Old Town Alexandria. Through March 30, guests can enjoy a fixed-price Surf & Turf menu or […]
Acorn Deck House Company occupies an unusual niche in the post-and-beam, custom-housing market. Within the walls of its 85,000-square-foot factory in Acton, Massachusetts, the company manufactures the prefabricated components of […]
JANUARY 18, 2017—Home & Design celebrated the release of its January/February 2017 issue with a convivial event at Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath in Chevy Chase. Guests mingled and perused […]
DECEMBER 14, 2016—The Capital Area Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) and Home & Design hosted a festive holiday celebration at Ligne Roset in Washington. Guests toasted the season and browsed the showroom’s […]