Country Life
In a little-known part of northeast Virginia, a protruding puzzle piece of Loudoun County nestles between the borders of Maryland and West Virginia. Here…
Reliving History
Established in 1691 as a royal port for trade and tax collection, Yorktown, Virginia, reached its economic peak in the mid-1750s, when it boasted…
Game Plan
The first thing guests encounter on entering Josh Norman’s imposing, white-brick mansion is a box of shoe covers by the front door—a subtle hint…
Eastern Shore Getaway
An iconic destination on Tilghman Island has reinvented itself—and not for the first time. Harrison’s Chesapeake House began life more than 100 years ago…
Suspended in Time
Barbara Liotta’s sculptures transfix and mesmerize viewers in a visceral way. Made with shards of stone and cord hung from a visible piece of…
Change Artists
Every two years, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum spotlights emerging and mid-career makers deserving wider national recognition. “Disrupting Craft: Renwick…
Rooms With a Viewpoint
Eaton Workshop—a combination hotel, co-working space and club advocating progressive ideals—recently opened on K Street. Katherine Lo launched the Eaton brand to embrace those…
Total Immersion
The Washington area’s abundant arts scene got even richer with the October expansion of Glenstone Museum in Potomac. Five years and $200 million in the…
Hot Spot Debuts
Pappe, which translates to “brother” in Punjabi, is an apt name for the new restaurant three friends opened together on 14th Street, NW. Vipul…
Toys + Technology
ELECTRIC ATTITUDE In 2019, Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, will go into production. Previously dubbed the Mission E, the concept car features…
Runway Show
The National Museum of Women in the Arts celebrates the work of Rodarte from November 10 to February 10, 2019, in its first-ever fashion…
Geneva Escape
Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Geneva’s 150-year-old Hotel de la Paix has reopened as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva. Located on the…
Nordic Embrace
From the outside, it’s easy to assume that the Foursquare-style house built in 1919 has a storied American past. After all, its first resident,…
Work of Art
A three-year, $10.4 million transformation, overseen by Marks, Thomas Architects for The Walters Art Museum has rejuvenated its nearby annex, a Greek Revival mansion…
Chic Debut
La Vie in District Wharf commands attention for its coastal fare and dramatic interiors by Alexandria designer David Anthony Chenault. The romantic conservatory bar…
Style + Innovation
CROSSING OVER WITH GUSTO Jaguar’s first electric all-performance SUV, the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE hits U.S. roads early next year. This appealing crossover combines visually…
Fall Color
CH Carolina Herrera’s 2018 Fall/Winter Evening collection ushers in cooler nights with elegance. The flowing Pleated Crepe Skirt in bold red ($795) is topped…
Costa Rica Escape
Tucked away on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, Villa Manzu makes an idyllic getaway for an extended family or group. Its eight suites boast lounges…
View From the Top
Opening to the public on June 21, The Observation Deck at CEB Tower in Rosslyn showcases 360-degree views of the nation’s capital—and far beyond—from…
Sleight of Hand
Delicate magnolia branches dance around a doorway in the sprightly hall mural of an Alexandria home. Beckoning through the open passageway, an elegant, faux-painted…