It’s May, and Maryland’s gardens are at their peak. There’s all the requisite public gardens we can tour, but it’s peaking behind those elusively private garden gates, and getting a glimpse of the inspired, lovingly-tended, personal gardens that’s the real treat. Beyond the Garden Gates garden tour is downtown Frederick, ...
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It’s going to be a beautiful weekend here in Maryland, so it’s time to get the porches and patio ready for outdoor living. Here’s a little inspiration for you (and me!): I hope this little shot of outdoor living has inspired you! Thanks for reading, Virginia Save
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Not all homes are created equal, nor are all women. Some just have that je ne sais quoi that elevates them to the status of icon, even perfection. With an upcoming Christie’s auction of her personal effects, Betsy Bloomingdale’s home is worth a tour. I never really thought much about ...
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I get a lot of unexpected questions when I’m at the counter here at the barn, but certainly the most intriguing question I ever got was from Jared Herman, owner and principle architect at Oldetowne Landscape Architects: “I have a vision for your entry; could I create a garden patio ...
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It’s hard to believe: I was just in England three weeks ago. And already my container full of European finds has arrived on our shores and been unloaded. For a first-ever container buy, this has been a dream. We left early in October to attend the Lincolnshire Antiques Fair and ...
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It’s a fine art, knowing (sensing?) where to go modern, how to balance the vintage, to create that perfectly chic and comfortable home. Here’s a stunning home in Myersville, Maryland (currently on the market ) that does it all with glamorous style. And here’s a few insights into just how ...
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