By Tom Levine & Kymberly Taylor | Photography by Mitch Allen & Anice Hoachlander Why does a bird build a nest that is round? Why do our homes rely on rectangular forms? These questions arise when considering Dean and Cassidy
By Sharon Lee Tegler Today’s pool houses are no longer utilitarian structures where you toss your towel before taking a dip. They are mini-retreats designed to echo the architecture of the primary home, joy, the voices of family life.
By Kymberly Taylor | Photography courtesy of Annapolis Yacht Sales Beneteaus are as indigenous to Annapolis as are sailors. It is a treat to see these sleek beauties (no matter what size) docked serenely in Back Creek or slicing through
By Tom Levine | Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon This Annapolis garden of David and Belinda Butler is one of fourteen gardens that will be open for the 17th annual Hammond-Harwood House Secret Garden Tour. The self-directed tour has become a
By Christine Fillat | Photography courtesy of Grapes Wine Bar Have a hankering to explore the finest wines the world has to offer, have a bite to eat, and share it with friends? Consider visiting Grapes Wine Bar on Forest
By Tom Levine | Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon When Ernesto Santalla, a Washington, D.C.–based architect and interior designer, signed on to renovate this loft for a globe-trotting couple, he knew that the focus had to be on the couple’s
By Robert Haywood | Photography by David Burroughs On the Magothy River, family compounds are passed down through generations. It’s a tradition, dating back to at least the 1940s, where each compound, composed of multiple homes and outbuildings on a
By Robert Haywood Waterfront landscapes often serve as an extension of a home and outdoor living space where family and friends can swim, dine, and relax. For the landscape architect that challenge is to create entertainment and recreational spaces, with
Worth the Wait VIN 909 By Christine Fillat | Photography courtesy of VIN 909 It is a cold night in February, mid week, and we are told a table will be available for us in about 30 to 40
Design Talk Framing the View By Margaret Blunt | Photography courtesy of Sew Beautiful In the world of design, obstacles are merely opportunities in disguise. This maxim is especially true with window coverings. Windows are often perceived as so