Tasty Break Perched amid open green space, Frenchies Frozen Yogurt Lounge in Winchester, Virginia, has become a destination in itself. Once just the waiting room for a car wash, this […]

When Victoria Larson was working as an interior designer and ordering fabric for clients, she never envisioned one day running her own textile firm. Still, she dreamed. “I’d see designs […]

From Beds to Bots IT DOES WINDOWS First came automated vacuums, then their scrubbing, kitchen and bathroom floor counterparts. But the newest kid on the robotic cleaning block is the […]

High-End Hideaways GREENING THE EMERALD ISLE Nestled on 450 pristine acres that include a parkland golf course, Dromoland Castle pampers guests in a style befitting its 16th-century Irish pedigree. But […]

Fresh New Looks LUXE LOUNGE Fresh from an update by Arlington designer Charles Craig, the lounge at Marcel’s features a modern mix of white leather stools, open shelving and a […]

At Home with John Riggins Football legend John Riggins keeps souvenirs of his career as a running back for the Washington Redskins in the basement media room of his newly […]

OUT OF THE BAYOU A complete makeover by DC-based Gensler has brought a fresh, polished look to Acadiana while remaining true to the restaurant’s Cajun character. The new dining room […]

On the Cutting Edge JOY RIDE Audi’s 2014 R8 turns heads with its refined exterior and sculpted grille. The all-new V10 boasts a seven-speed transmission and goes from 0 to […]

As a child, Elizabeth Kendall played happily in her grandmother’s sewing room, surrounded by fabric scraps and threads. She watched as her grandmother sewed Barbie Doll dresses, beautifully finished with […]

In the age of emails and texting, the 136-year-old stationer Dempsey & Carroll is still very much rooted in paper correspondence. But along with its classic note cards and papers, […]

Tech Trends Nothing changes faster than technology. No sooner do we master one platform or application than something new comes along to keep up us on our toes. To stay […]

At Home with Debra Lee Debra Lee fell in love with contemporary design as a young girl living on an army base in Germany, where her father filled the family […]

Seasons' Treats CALL OF THE WILD Aqua Expeditions brings five-star luxury to river cruising on the Amazon in Peru. Its 147-foot M/V Aria boasts 16 water-facing, air-conditioned staterooms plus an […]

2013 Holiday Gift Guide CHARGE IT Tesla touts its award-winning Model S as the world’s first premium electric sedan. Not only has it won high marks for its good looks, […]

Global Luxury ISLAND ESCAPE St. Regis marks its first foray into Africa with The St. Regis Mauritius Resort. Overlooking the island’s Le Morne Brabant Mountain, the resort pampers guests in […]

Making Waves PLUG + PLAY The 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid is Porsche’s first plug-in hybrid. The sporty new model boasts a more powerful electric motor and a higher-performance lithium-ion battery […]