It is hard to fathom that this 25-acre waterfront property in Easton, replete with lush gardens, statuary, outbuildings, a pool and a tennis court, was once nothing but farmland. “It […]
It is hard to fathom that this 25-acre waterfront property in Easton, replete with lush gardens, statuary, outbuildings, a pool and a tennis court, was once nothing but farmland. “It […]
Explain how to devise a garden scheme in a small space. Even small spaces deserve a big design. In fact, a small space often demands a more thorough analysis and […]
Georgetown’s historic Cooke’s Row boasts a hefty pedigree—starting with Henry D. Cooke, the District of Columbia’s first governor, who in 1868 commissioned architect Morris Starkweather to design four stately homes […]
Modern Evolution - Interior Photography by Anice Hoachlander | Outdoor Photography by Allen Russ Set on a bluff overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, the home of Jason Claire and his husband […]
Green Scene - When plans were finalized to expand Powell Elementary School in DC’s Petworth neighborhood, the Twin Oaks Community Garden located on-site needed a new home. Tapped to solve the […]
Tranquil Oasis - Sometimes a destination sticks with you long after other memories of a trip have faded. Such was the case when a father bound for the beach with […]
Cottage Charm - Tucked beneath leafy trees, the aptly named Shady Point Cottage sits on a navigable peninsula off the Magothy River, a mere three miles north of the Chesapeake […]
Joyful Mix - Tucked just blocks off teeming thoroughfares, DC’s Spring Valley enclave boasts a rolling landscape and lush greenery that belie its urban address. One storybook setting there entranced […]
Outdoor Escapes - Green Scene A clever plan transforms a useless slope into a chic outdoor party space. Read more... Outdoor Escapes - Cutting Edge Inviting gardens embrace a renovated 1925 […]
Private Spot - A couple thinking outside the box approached Miles Barnard about designing a pool and gardens in a six-acre meadow on their verdant, 34-acre property near Chestertown, Maryland. […]
When landscape architect Scott Brinitzer was tapped to reimagine the gardens surrounding a 1925 Arlington bungalow, he jumped at the opportunity. Cutting Edge - A major renovation was underway, spearheaded […]
Green Scene - After settling into their new McLean residence, a couple decided to address its steep, practically nonexistent backyard. The issue: The terrain began its descent toward pristine woodland […]
Perfect Setting - An award-winning renovation transformed a staid, builder-grade home in the rolling hills of Waterford, Virginia, into a clean, modern farmhouse that takes full advantage of the stunning scenery […]
Al Fresco Flair - The Bon Vivant pouf by JANUS et Cie doubles as a seat and a table. A reticulated foam body promotes water drainage, while the removable crocheted […]