Cabin Cool MARCH/APRIL 2011 Upon learning that a developer was planning to purchase the lot adjacent to their home overlooking the Potomac, Dick and Jane Stoker did what most homeowners […]

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 […]

Streamlined Style MARCH/APRIL 2011 A double vanishing-edge pool, open decks, a screened porch and masses of colorful plantings are the main components of this contemporary yet classic garden in McLean, […]

Style + Substance MARCH/APRIL 2011 The husband prefers traditional décor, the wife gravitates to contemporary and their young children like to play on whatever’s in front of them. “My kids […]

Ode to Nature MARCH/APRIL 2011 At their best, weekend retreats hold the promise of fantasy and escape. For a Washington couple, a spectacular site on the Severn River provided the […]

Urban Chic MARCH/APRIL 2011 For before photos click here “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” This statement, made by Leonardo da Vinci, still rings true today. In fact, it perfectly embodies […]

A Creative Twist JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 After completing several renovations of their DC home, the owners decided it was time to address its lackluster kitchen. When they bought the house 16 […]

Art Studio- The Gilded Age JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011   Walking into The Jefferson, a venerable hotel on Washington’s 16th Street, is like embarking on a luxury cruise back in time. Exquisite […]

Bazaar- Beautiful Bedding JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011   Top-quality bed linens are a costly investment. And while fine sheets, duvets, pillows and more can be had off the department store shelf, local bedding […]

In the Kitchen JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011   A New Angle The ventilation hood from Jenn-Air is designed to hang on the wall like a picture frame. It features a high-gloss, angled-glass […]

Indulgences- Toys JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 ROAD TRIP IN STYLE Bentley’s new 12-cylinder Continental GT four-seat coupe (above) boasts a sculptural exterior and a raised output of 567 horsepower. The handcrafted interior […]

Indulgences- Travel JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Tropical Getaway Tucked away on Belize’s Ambergris Caye, Matachica beach resort is fresh from a multi-million dollar expansion. Improvements include luxurious new casitas and an infinity […]

Indulgences- Fashion JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Technology to Go Go Protect your investment with Oscar de la Renta’s Degradé Python iPad Clutch (above). Lined with ultrasuede, the case snugly holds your iPad […]

A Clean Slate JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 It took a flood to inspire the owner of a DC home overlooking Rock Creek Park to renovate his kitchen. With help from interior designer Therese […]

A Fruitful Collaboration JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 The ability to tackle a million details at once is one of the hallmarks of a good kitchen designer. And in a kitchen where the […]

A Wooded Retreat JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Baltimore real estate mogul Pat Turner of Turner Development Group has built a reputation over the past decade for turning neglected urban properties into stylish […]