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Nestled in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, Chancellors Rock Farm is far more than a beautiful destination—it’s a living expression of what’s possible when agriculture, conservation, and hospitality come together with intention. Founded by the Everett family in 2018, the farm is rooted in a powerful belief: regenerative agriculture exists at the intersection of […]

How to (ahem…properly) Set the Table As the holidays approach, we find ourselves pulling out the “good” china, polishing silver that hasn’t seen the light of day since last December, and setting the stage for the season’s best gatherings. But when it comes to setting the table properly, even the most confident hosts sometimes pause—forks to […]

The Rise of the Media Room When concepting this small bedroom, turning it into a closet made a lot of sense. A whole room dedicated to “media” felt far-fetched—especially considering I hadn’t owned a television for the better part of twenty years. And yet, this room has quickly become my favorite space in the house. […]

For those of you that love holiday cheer and lights and aren’t afraid of a little holiday “spirit”, the historic hotels of Washington, D.C. offer a whole lot of both. We’ve created a little ‘Washington, DC Historic Hotel Holiday Decor Bar Crawl’ itinerary to set you on your way. The first stop isn’t a hotel […]

From bougie to basic, there are a lot of iterations of the advent calendar now from booze to coffee to candles, puzzles, gardening and self-care all counting down to Christmas Day. There is a box ready to roll for every subject or interest (love a murder mystery? Yep, there is one for that too). {Straightaway […]

A daytrip to downtown Frederick, MD If you’ve ever wanted to pull off a quintessential day in downtown Frederick, consider this your insider’s itinerary — a full day of sipping, strolling, shopping, and savoring in one of Maryland’s most charming downtowns. Morning: Coffee, Pastries & Creekside Wandering Start your day early at Bake House, where […]