By Isabella Haywood and Nora Mathison The Atlas fires that burned much of Napa Valley in October 2017 did not damage the recently constructed Ashes and Diamonds, a new winery in the area. But the fires did delay its grand
Annapolis Architect in Mexico By Christine Fillat | Photography By Tim Street-Porter RISING FROM THE PRIMEVAL RUINS is a regular theme for Merida, Mexico. Sixty-five million years ago, an asteroid crashed to Earth and landed here, on the
By Kymberly Taylor | Photography by Jennifer Hughes Is there a home where a giant lotus, wild horses and a burnt orange ceiling studded with gold stars can coexist? Is it possible for such wonders to cohere rather than
By Kymberly Taylor | Photography by William Wilhelm Around this time of year, some of us feel exhilarated, while others admit to being a little weary, overwhelmed, even downright crazy. After all, there are feasts to prepare, presents to
By Robert Haywood | Photography Courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate Acton Hall is one of the most important and beautifully crafted 18th-century homes in Annapolis. Homeowners Bill and Judith Kardash have preserved the Georgian mansion with great respect
By Elizabeth Heubeck | Photograph Courtesy Compass Rose Theater Lucinda Merry-Browne, an energetic visionary, is rarely at home. Her demanding job as founding artistic director of Annapolis’ nonprofit theater, Compass Rose, keeps her on the go. When she’s
By Robert C. Hruby, ASLA Photography Courtesy of Campion Hruby Landscape Architects and David Burroughs As fall creeps in, I head back to the garden high above the Severn River to observe my favorite season. Summer seemed to drag
A Hidden Treasure in Severna Park By Christine Fillat | Photography by Elizabeth Schaeffer Café Bretton is a special getaway in Severna Park. Located on the long, meandering back road that links Baltimore and Annapolis, the cafe is
We asked leading real estate specialists what are the most important things that a homeowner must know and do to sell their home as quickly as possible. Below you will find sound advice from professionals with years of experience
By Carol Sorgen & Kymberly Taylor Interior Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon Exterior Photography by Laura Ashbrook The clients that own an English manor home on rolling farmland in rural Maryland turned to Interior Concepts for help with its