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There is something quietly powerful about the objects we keep. The silver tray tucked into a cabinet, the glass bowl passed down but rarely used, the delicate vessel you couldn’t leave behind at a flea market but never quite found a place for. These pieces hold history, craftsmanship, and memory and yet so often, they […]

Where Design Meets Purpose: Inside Virginia Tablescapes with Little Hands Virginia here are beautiful events, and then there are meaningful ones. Some are both. This spring, we had the privilege of participating in Virginia Tablescapes, the signature fundraising event hosted by Little Hands Virginia, an organization that proves that small essentials can change the trajectory of a […]

High-Low Hosting: A Cherry Blossom Mahjong Brunch If you haven’t yet learned to speak Crak and Bam, consider this your sign: Mahjong is officially the hottest game in town, as we have learned from local master, Molly Hugo of Moco Mahjong. Equal parts strategy, style, and social ritual, the beloved game has found a fresh […]

The Art of Feeling at Home: Inside Swann House with Owner Christine Traylor Tucked into a quiet corner of Dupont Circle, the historic mansion that houses Swann House feels less like a hotel and more like an invitation. The kind that asks you to slow down, settle in, and pay attention to the details. At […]