Back to the Future LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013—It’s possible Wallis Simpson was actually referring to futuristic television sets when she issued her famed “You can never be too rich […]
Back to the Future LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013—It’s possible Wallis Simpson was actually referring to futuristic television sets when she issued her famed “You can never be too rich […]
Almost 20 years after purchasing their stately McLean, Virginia, home, former North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan and his wife, Kimberly Olson Dorgan, had grown weary of its less than optimal […]
Show Stoppers LUXURY ON WHEELS Innovative aluminum construction, new all-wheel-drive and eight-speed automatic transmission set Jaguar’s 2013 XJ sedan (above; $77,500) apart from the pack. As if that weren’t enough, […]
Celebrate the Season in Style ECO-RESORT IN THE ALPS Nestled in Italy’s Dolomites, Seiser Alm Urthaler is a 54-room resort built entirely from sustainable, untreated timber. After skiing or snowboarding, guests […]
When Leslie Bowman-Friedlander presents her bold, abstract wall quilts at craft shows, a passerby occasionally comments, “I could do that.” Many others, drawn by the vibrant colors to look close […]
Culinary Think Tank From the street, the nondescript Penn Quarter office building offers no clue that a trip to the sixth floor will land you in the nerve center of […]
Black Magic Chefs Jeff and Barbara Black, owners of the Black Restaurant Group, had plans in place to build their dream home on a two-acre lot they’d purchased in Bethesda. […]
Bethesda Systems Goes to the Movies Mike Wilson of Bethesda Systems recently completed a theater in the Potomac, Maryland, home of his client, Diane Shaw, who happens to be an […]
Hot Travel & Dining Finds SPA RETREAT The 55-suite Sivory Punta Cana Boutique Hotel (above) in the Dominican Republic invites guests to unwind at its infinity-edge pool or along its […]
2012 Holiday Gift Guide HIGH PERFORMANCE BMW’s third-generation M6 Convertible (above) and Coupe have hit showrooms after a two-year hiatus. Each retains its sleek, iconic look while sporting a more […]
Great Fall Escapes FLORIDA FUN St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, three minutes from Miami’s South Beach, offers guests butler service, a spa and 243 luxurious guest rooms and suites. The […]
Fall Style Preview CHIC CLUTCH Crafted from leather and Swarovski crystals, the Ginger Box clutch by Clara Kasavina (above) is the perfect evening companion. The seven-by-three-inch bag comes with an […]
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 […]
Smart Shopping for Summer Cruise Control Though the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (above) is two inches longer and wider than the previous model, its aluminum body is more than 200 pounds […]