A weekend retreat was not on the menu for Ralph Brabham and Drew Porterfield back in 2020. The Washington, DC-based restaurateurs, who own District hot spots Jane Jane, Bar Betsie and Beau Thai, found themselves spending time in southern Maryland during the pandemic, and fell in love with the area.…

If you’re thinking “Same,” consider 1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the address of Georgetown Massage & Body Work, your portal to paradise.

And that, dear readers, tells you everything you need to know about the federal shutdown, the fourth under Trump and his fellow GOP travelers. It’s not about

I always know we’ve done a great job when I don’t want to leave,” confides interior designer Lauren Hurlbrink about her recent project: a large family compound in Baltimore County’s Caves Valley. “A client who trusts you completely makes great things possible.” Captivated by the seclusion and space afforded by…

Gianna Biscontini did not set out to disrupt what she describes as the “mental health care industry.” But a walk in California’s Muir Woods opened her eyes to

Marnie Oursler’s serene demeanor is exactly what you’d expect from a long-time beach lover. “There’s something about living by the water that brings me a sense of calm and peace,” she admits. The celebrity designer, who has starred on such home improvement shows as DIY’s “Big Beach Builds” and HGTV’s…

I was reminded of those bad old days this past week when the former casino owner and current inhabitant of the White House played an elaborate and dangerous

Like so much about that man, Saturday’s protests were unprecedented. Who would have imagined that this newly installed administration (has it only been 10

Jessica and Ezra Glass are taking Georgetown’s traditional charms into new territory.

January/February 2025: Flipbook HOME & DESIGN Modern Muse Julie Sanders “It is the materials’ own language, I seek to express,” the Danish, mid-century furniture designer Poul Kjaerholm once declared. His observation reflected not only his own…

An elegant makeover by Kate Abt Design imparts timeless style to a waterfront home in Leonardtown

Share via: In one memorable phrase uttered on “Morning Joe,” The Atlantic’s David Frum captured the nightmare that awaits us if the Republican ticket takes the White House. Needless to say, he was not relishing the prospect. Tuesday’s debate was a…

Share via: My takeaway from Thursday’s debate? Former President Donald Trump really doesn’t like immigrants. They are his personal bête noire, an animating force. The son—and husband—of immigrants, he is obsessed with the subject, repeatedly claiming…

Share via: Remember how you felt when The Former Guy’s jet departed Washington airspace early on the day of President Biden’s inauguration? Putting aside the sore-loser disrespect to tradition, it was a wonderful moment. “Happy days are here again!”…

A revamped McLean abode sets the stage for a couple’s next chapter T Downsizing has its upsides, as a couple from McLean, Virginia, discovered when they moved from their longtime, single-family home to a 20-year-old townhouse community in a historic…

In a Capitol Hill row house, a design duo puts a French twist on American style It’s the eternal conundrum: What comes first—form or function? Both and neither, according to Christian Zapatka and Romain Baty, the architect and interior designer…

Blame it on the algorithm. Before you book a venue, say yes to the dress or sign up for your gift registry, an uninvited guest will crash your joyous moment and social media feeds: weight loss ads. Once you announce your engagement, you’re fair game.…

Pascale de Fouchier’s design philosophy is Cartesian in its simplicity: “I listen, I craft, I organize.” This is an approach the French-American designer beautifully translated for a couple with two […] New Attitude Sharon Jaffe Dan While century-old…

A getaway on Deep Creek Lake marries clean lines and rustic sophistication Pascale de Fouchier’s design philosophy is Cartesian in its simplicity: “I listen, I craft, I organize.” This is an approach the French-American designer beautifully…