Out of the Ruins Long before the recent decades of war and destruction, Kabul’s Old City was a hub on the ancient Silk Road, blending artistic traditions from India, Persia […]
Out of the Ruins Long before the recent decades of war and destruction, Kabul’s Old City was a hub on the ancient Silk Road, blending artistic traditions from India, Persia […]
Rocky Mountain High Designer Kristin Peake experienced Colorado for the first time when she descended in a small plane into mile-and-a-half-high Aspen. Its eponymous poplar trees quaked golden in the […]
Joie de Vivre On a warm fall day under a cloudless blue sky, the golden leaves from two majestic oaks sprinkle the lawn in front of the Alexandria residence where […]
Point of Reference One recent afternoon, artist Julie Wolfe was between projects. Her paints and pencils put away, she had arranged a beguiling vignette in the second-floor studio of her […]
Indulgences Fashion Shades of Gray Steven Alan’s latest men’s collection takes inspiration from humble handmade ceramics and home furnishings. Highlights include the Hans Oversized Sweater ($345), the Oliver Pant ($295) […]
Indulgences Toys Italian Style A highlight of Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S., the brand’s 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio combines luxury, performance and sculptural, athletic lines. Equipped with a 505-horsepower bi-turbo […]
Indulgences Food DC DEBUT Award-winning chef Michael Schlow envisioned a stylish, mid-century cocktail party when he conceived The Riggsby, his new restaurant in the Carlyle Hotel. Interiors by Brian Miller […]
Indulgences Travel Tropical Escape Set on French St. Martin’s Baie Longue, Belmond La Samanna caters to sun worshippers and active types alike. Those who can tear themselves away from the […]
Cachet Creative Fusion More than 650 artisans who create contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home-décor pieces will converge from February 19 to 21 for the 40th annual American Craft Council […]
Cachet Visual Feast A culinary addition to DC’s burgeoning Shaw neighborhood will offer Oaxacan food in a remarkable setting. At Espita Mezcaleria, scheduled to open in January, diners will sample mezcal […]
A popular Eastern Shore destination, St. Michaels nestles along the Miles River on a peninsula that affords multiple water views. Located between Tilghman Island, Easton, and Oxford, it’s a leisurely drive […]
Inside Scoop Kitty Kelley, who is known for writing unauthorized, tell-all biographies that enrage her famous subjects, greets visitors with smiles and warmth. Partially concealed by foliage, her peach-hued house is […]
A venerable grand dame on downtown Washington’s hospitality scene, the Morrison-Clark Inn has shed its Victorian mantle for a fresh new look. After the acquisition of a few neighboring properties, […]
Indulgences FREEFORM STYLE The Confetti Link Crystal Spike Bib Necklace joins colored crystal doublets with gunmetal chains to create a stunning geometric array. Available at Alexis Bittar in CityCenterDC. $375. alexisbittar.com […]
Indulgences FORM MEETS FUNCTION Thiel Audio creates home-audio speakers that marry high-end performance with sleek design. The TT1 floor-standing speaker and TC1 bookshelf speaker are hand-assembled in the company’s new Nashville […]
Indulgences DESERT ROSE The new Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage brings style and luxury to Palm Springs, California. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Santa Rosa Mountains, the property features 244 guest rooms […]