Inside “House of Cards”
The political intrigue that fuels Netflix’s “House of Cards” bears an uncanny resemblance to today’s reality in Washington. “People must think the writers have…
Case Study: Audio/Video + Lighting
Homeowners in Ashburn, Virginia, wanted to create an extensive entertainment space in their unfinished basement. They contacted Justin Schopp of Moss Building & Design…
Drawing Board: Audio/Video + Lighting
After severe flooding destroyed a McLean, Virginia, basement—including a home theater designed by Integrated Media Systems in 2005—the owners decided to overhaul the space….
Mixed Media
Whatever you see can be an inspiration,” artist Lisa Tureson says, and a tour of her home and studio in Oak Hill, Virginia, illustrates…
Wearable Art
Smithsonian Craft2Wear showcases cutting-edge couture and one-of-a-kind jewelry from October 5 to 7. More than 60 designers will display their clothing, jewelry and accessory…
Fall Dining Guide
French Classic James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta’s latest hot spot, Mirabelle, is just two blocks away from his former kitchen at The White…
Kyoto Zen
Opened in 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has won two prestigious awards for hospitality design. Set in a five-acre pond garden complete with a…
Tech Toys
Motor Sport Perfect for city life, Stromer’s ST1 X electric bike uses technology to create a smooth and carefree cycling experience. Innovations include touchscreen…
Private Tour: Dutch Treat
In April 2017, a blooming array of more than 10,000 tulips was dispatched from Holland to festoon the Dutch ambassador’s stately Kalorama residence. Though…
Cachet: Time Travel
Salsa is blaring and mojitos are flowing on the terrace at Colada Shop, a new DC café where Washingtonians normally on the move trickle…
Indulgences: Toys
SPORTY RIDE Jaguar’s 2018 F-TYPE offers an array of new options, ranging from the model’s first-ever four-cylinder engine to an all-wheel-drive 575 HP V8….
Indulgences: Travel
TROPICAL ESCAPE From the beachfront pool to the tranquil spa and yoga pavilion, a soothing vibe prevails at Naman Retreat in Danang, Vietnam. Après…
Indulgences: Fashion
FLOWER POWER With its floral pattern and pleated hem, CH Carolina Herrera’s Ruffled Devoré Dress marries poise and playfulness. Made from silk and cotton,…
Indulgences: Food
OUT OF MOROCCO Arroz—Mike Isabella’s latest venture, located in the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC—is earning rave reviews for its contemporary spin on the…
Escapes
Stand anywhere in Oxford and you’ll likely find yourself peering through a cluster of sailboat masts toward peaceful waters beyond. The heart of this…
Harbor Vista
One crisp morning last fall, Michael Weiss joined friends on a boat trip to Baltimore. After breakfast in Fells Point, they headed for the…
Chesapeake Country
The second edition of Chesapeake Country celebrates the nation’s largest estuary and its environs with stunning images by photographer Lucian Niemeyer and insightful text…
Shore Style: On a Roll
Move over, cornhole toss—there’s a new game hitting beaches and backyards. A cross between bocce and horseshoes, Rollors challenges players to roll wooden disks…
All In The Details
Of the 50,000 fabrics on the market today, each one may react differently when hung at a window—a fact noted with unruffled professionalism by…
Indulgences: Food
TENPENH REVIVAL Chef Jeff Tunks’s pan-Asian TenPenh, which sadly departed DC in 2012, has made a comeback. Designed by Gensler, its new Tysons Corner…