Toying with Nature Elegant bugs may seem like an oxymoron. But in the refined world of Oleg Konstantinov, nature's lowly creatures inspire awe. Meticulously hand-built of sterling silver, each beetle, […]
Toying with Nature Elegant bugs may seem like an oxymoron. But in the refined world of Oleg Konstantinov, nature's lowly creatures inspire awe. Meticulously hand-built of sterling silver, each beetle, […]
A Celebrity Q & A with Michael Aram Michael Aram is known for his one-of-a-kind metal creations, from tableware to furniture. The American artist found his niche on a trip […]
Melting Pot Back in 2003, 22 contemporary architects designed teapots for Alessi. The experiment in international design relations was a big success, yielding a range of fanciful, innovative teapots that […]
Young Visionaries A captivating view of American craft today marks the 40th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Encompassing works by 40 artists […]
Capturing the Cosmos At a local gathering of The Explorers Club, Washington painter Betsy Stewart chatted with a group of scientists. When they asked how her work was going, she […]
Indulgences Road Rebel Orders are racing in for the Tesla Roadster—a 100-percent electric sports car that goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds. The winner […]
Indulgences Rock Candy De Beers recently opened its sixth U.S. store in Tysons Galleria. The diamond purveyor’s treasure trove includes such dazzling jewels as Icy Glam Earrings, the Charisma […]
Indulgences- Travel Italian Escape The awarding of a Michelin star to Villa Feltrinelli is not necessarily welcome news to regulars of this exclusive 21-room hotel palazzo on the shores […]
Indulgences Modern Asian fare Ping by Charlie Chiang’s recently opened its doors in Virginia’s burgeoning Shirlington neighborhood. The modern Chinese restaurant, designed by Division1 Architects, features a sleek bar and […]
Indulgences- Food Mrs. K's Toll House Restaurant A Vintage Pour Mrs. K’s Toll House Restaurant, a Silver Spring landmark since the early 1900s, just opened The Wine Press, a […]
Indulgences- Toys Panasonic's 150-inch Life ScreenScreen Envy Not long after Panasonic introduced the largest plasma TV available—the 103-inch Panasonic TH-103PH9UK—the company outdid itself, introducing the 150-inch Life Screen at […]
Indulgences- Fashion I. Gorman Jewelers' new showroom new design gem I. Gorman Jewelers recently relocated to a swank new showroom designed by Washington’s Hickok Cole Architects. The space has […]
Indulgences- Travel A private villa on the island of Santa Cruz ultimate galapagos Most people see these islands from a cruise ship. Nice, but there’s a better way. Luxury […]
Nina Falk's glass creations Looking for Light incorporates embedded copper and brass wire. Artist Nina Falk’s colorful, lilting glassworks dance with grace and light. If this description seems just as […]
Craft Art at Home The Girardinis have spent 13 years renovating and refining their contemporary home in Sykesville, Maryland. The Girardinis didn’t build their own house. But like birds settled […]
A Passion for Art Eric Kole relaxes on the steps of his Logan Circle penthouse beneath Absolut DC, a lithograph made for the vodka purveyor by Judy Brown. For Vastu […]