Forces of Nature JULY/AUGUST 2011 In early spring, the hillside in front of Karin Birch's home is a tapestry of emerging plants. Low chartreuse sedum tumbles down the slope like […]
Forces of Nature JULY/AUGUST 2011 In early spring, the hillside in front of Karin Birch's home is a tapestry of emerging plants. Low chartreuse sedum tumbles down the slope like […]
Game On! JULY/AUGUST 2011 To say that play space takes on a whole new meaning in the Bethesda home of Larry and Warrenetta Baker would be an understatement—it practically takes […]
Designers to Watch JULY/AUGUST 2011 To view a sample portfolio follow the links below. Marika Meyer Marika Meyer Interiors, Bethesda, Maryland read more H. Alez Sanchez Renaissance Design, Washington, DC […]
A Timeless Retreat JULY/AUGUST 2011 When Suzie and Bob Hawkins find time to sit back and enjoy their new front porch, the designing couple can sip a cool drink and […]
An Airy Oasis JULY/AUGUST 2011 Proximity to the sea has always had a major influence on Jenny Andrews, so several years ago when the Richmond-based interior designer renovated and redecorated […]
Ode to Napa JULY/AUGUST 2011 Designer Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey is not from around here. This fact is clear not only from her slight Southwestern twang but also from the fresh, inventive […]
A Clean Slate JULY/AUGUST 2011 One of the must-have skills of a residential designer is the ability to convince a homeowner to toss out familiar furnishings for a fresh look. […]
Designer's Palette JULY/AUGUST 2011 Melanie Whittington and her husband were looking for the right home in which to raise their family. Their requirements mainly involved giving three active little boys […]
The CrIb's Appeal JULY/AUGUST 2011 When architect Jeffery Broadhurst designed and built a spartan weekend retreat on his property in West Virginia, little did he know that the diminutive structure […]
Hidden History in Virginia Beach JULY/AUGUST 2011 Tucked away at the north end of Virginia Beach, the secluded Crystal Lake neighborhood yields a surprise: The Cooke House, one of only […]
Indulgences - Fashion JULY/AUGUST 2011 MODERN MAKEOVER Thomas Pink in the Mayflower Hotel (above) has rolled out a new look that the British brand will adopt globally. Display areas are […]
Indulgences - Toys July/August 2011 ALMOST AIRBORNE Spyker Cars has released an update of its C8 Aileron (above and top left). With an all-aluminum space frame, Audi 4.2-liter V8 engine […]
Indulgences - Food July/August 2011 New Wave in NoMa Todd Gray’s Watershed, a new restaurant from Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray of Equinox fame (top left) celebrates the bounty […]
Indulgences - Travel July/August 2011 OUT OF AFRICA Vamizi Island off the coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean lures jetsetters to its eco-friendly lodge and 16 private villas. By […]
Going GREEN May/June 2011 Space Saver 1. Caroma’s Invisi Series II wall-hung toilet features Smartflush technology, which conserves water through a high-efficiency, low-flush system, saving as much as 330 gallons […]
A Mindful Approach May/June 2011 After 20 years working with clients, John Heltzel has become an expert listener. His practice encompasses new construction and remodeling in equal amounts; it includes […]