Stories

Travel | Sail the British Virgin Islands

Sail the British Virgin Islands By Robert E. Haywood     In the beginning, God created the British Virgin Islands for sailors. Or, at least, it would seem so. With more than fifty islands making up this archipelago with perfect

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Straight Up on Dining Out | Leo Annapolis

LEO: Classical Sophistication By Christine Fillat Photography by Stephen Vilnit     There’s been a lot of buzz about Leo, Annapolis’ newest restaurant from Hilarey and Brian Leonard. This husband and wife team who own two Washington, D.C. bars—Lost &

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The High-Heeled Gardener | Merry Berries

Merry Berries By Kymbery Taylor     One sunny day in October, I glanced at my fourteen-year-old honeysuckle and noticed that its blossoms, once brimming with nectar, were deflated, about to drop to the garden floor. Sadly, I realized that

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Top Talent

  Leading designers share details about their favorite projects.      REDEFINED LUXE   Interior Concepts, Inc., led by Arlene Critzos, has been crafting captivating interiors for over four decades. With a foundation rooted in European Studies, worldly travels, and

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Magothy River Glass House Reimagined

Magothy River Glass House Reimagined By Kymberly Taylor  |  Photography by Peak Visuals Styling by Kristen Alcorta     “To walk through this home is to stroll through the imagination of an artist.”   With eight roofs and over two dozen glass walls,

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A Breeze Blows Through It

A Breeze Blows Through It Ranch House Reconceived on Prospect Bay By Kymberly Taylor  |  Photography by Steve Buchanan     When a homeowner purchased a 1960s rancher on a large, wooded lot on Prospect Bay, she faced a dilemma.

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Spacious at Minimum Square Footage

Spacious at Minimum Square Footage By Dylan Roche  |  Photography by Steve Buchanan   “Sometimes the smallest projects are the hardest projects… [The homeowners] have the same needs as a 6,000-square-foot house.” –  Jonathan Rivera, Architect   Take a walk

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3 Interior Designers

3 Interior Designers By Dylan Roche   Like a superior artist, architect, or landscaper, an accomplished interior designer has a distinct vision and style. Everyone talks about making their client happy—and that they should. But… the whole point in hiring

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My Favorite Room

My Favorite Room   Annapolis Home invited a builder, an interior designer, and a designer specializing in fabrics and window treatments to share a recent room they are especially fond of. One is an elegant kitchen on Capitol Hill, another

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The High-Heeled Gardener | Iris: Goddess of the Rainbow

  By Kymberly Taylor   If one pays close attention, nature communicates the divine. The regal bearded iris, with its astonishing ruffles, is particularly eloquent. When my iris bloomed en masse for the first time, I stood in a state

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