’Tis the Season: Holiday Advice

December 9, 2020

My favorite time of the year is Dec. 22, the day after the winter solstice, when hours of daylight slowly, imperceptibly increase. It always gives me hope. For most of […]

Watermark: A Hidden Treasure in Old Town

November 30, 2020

Among all the new construction and reimagining of the historic waterfront district in Alexandria, Virginia, the new Watermark condominium is truly a standout.

This Is What Democracy Looks Like

October 28, 2020

We used to roll our eyes at “every vote counts” or “peaceful transfer of power.” But now? Not so complacent anymore.

Turning the Page on 34th St.

October 15, 2020

Paintings by multimedia artist Heather Minter and “blind contour” artist Kayti Didriksen not only enhance the rooms in which they take pride of place but serve as the focal point.

Election 2020: What D.C. Voters Need to Know

October 5, 2020

This year — already precedent-shattering in so many ways — will bring about changes to the way we’ve traditionally cast our ballots.

What Makes Venus Run?

September 24, 2020

Venus Davis does not do “Zoom fatigue.” The trainer and life coach has never let anything get in the way of achieving her goals.

Aspire House Tour: Doing Good By Design

August 20, 2020

The Aspire House Tour will run from Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Sept. 14. This year’s home is located at 952 Mackall Farms Lane in McLean, Virginia.

Live and Learn

August 13, 2020

SMART TECH AND SOPHISTICATED STYLING CREATE A HOME THAT’S READY FOR ANYTHING There’s more to 1639 35th St. NW than meets the eye. From the outside, the traditional white colonial […]

Urban Refuge on R Street

July 30, 2020

The harlequin-patterned entry of this grand Georgetown Georgian is punctuated by the gentle spiral of the stairs and views of the garden.

A Place for Everything

July 15, 2020

EVERY INCH COUNTS IN THIS ARTFULLY TRANSFORMED BURLEITH TOWNHOUSE “I create spaces the way I imagine using them,” says architect, artist and native Washingtonian Chryssa Wolfe about her unique approach […]