After grueling practices at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, defenseman Karl Alzner returns home to roughhousing of another kind. On afternoons when the team’s in town, he can be found chasing and […]

In their search for a waterfront property near Annapolis on which to build their retirement home, Skip and Debbie McKenzie brought along a secret weapon: their architect. As they toured […]

HAZEL’S DEBUT  At Hazel, a new DC hot spot from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, interiors feature items handcrafted by local artisans, from light fixtures by Rick Singleton to a mural […]

ALL-AMERICAN STYLE  Tuckernuck, an online retailer founded by two DC natives and catering to the prepster set, has opened its first boutique. The Georgetown shop carries “all-American” apparel, accessories and […]

Clearly, the East Building of the National Gallery of Art has staying power. In 2004, it won an American Institute of Architects Twenty-Five Year Award, given to landmarks that have […]

RETRO RAGE  Celebrating the resurgence of vinyl, Crate and Barrel’s Listening Room collection features mid-century-style furniture; electronics, including Audioengine’s high-performance desktop speakers ($249); and a limited release of 75 remastered […]

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum honored the recipients of its 17th Annual National Design Awards at a New York gala during National Design Week in October. First Lady Michelle Obama […]

Mod Maple  Architectural Systems’ Interwoven Eco-Panels for walls have been color-washed in four neutral shades that can be combined to create visual interest. The three-dimensional maple surface is backed by […]

Carrington Homes specialize in building high-end projects in the regions of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties—but according to marketing manager Kristen Brittingham, that is as far afield as the company plans to […]

Presented by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association and the Maryland Building Industry Association, the 2016 GALA (Great American Living Awards) celebrates achievements in categories ranging from architecture and interior […]

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016—Home & Design marked the launch of its September/October 2016 Architecture Issue with a celebration at Marble Systems in Fairfax. Guests mingled and toured the showroom, which features […]

Out & About SEPTEMBER 22, 2016—ABW Appliances hosted the fourth annual Chopped for Charity event in its Silver Spring showroom. Guests watched four celebrity chefs cook in an “Iron Chef”-style […]

Out & About OCTOBER 1, 2016—The 2016 DC Design House hosted a preview of its 21 redecorated spaces before opening them to the public through October 30. Proceeds benefit Children’s […]

Out & About OCTOBER 6, 2016—Scavolini hosted a grand opening in its Georgetown showroom featuring new installations of the company’s sleek, Italian-made cabinetry. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres while […]

Indulgences Travel VIVE LA FRANCE  Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa offers laidback luxury overlooking Grand Cul de Sac Beach on the French isle of St. Barts. Paris designer Sybille de […]

Design Scene Members of the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) gathered on October 5, 2016, for their annual awards gala aboard The Spirit of Baltimore. […]