When it comes to entertaining, we have three cardinal rules:

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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. Equal parts strategy, style, and social ritual, the beloved game has found a fresh audience, and there’s still time to join the table. Because Mahjong demands […]

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 […]

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Off to the Races and Out to the Hunt There’s something timeless about race day – the rhythm of hooves, the sweep of open fields, the unmistakable energy of a gathering that feels both storied and celebratory. This season, we’re leaning into that spirit with a look inspired by tailgate meets horse country charm and […]

Mid-Life + Fabulous at Swann House, Washington D.C. It’s no secret around here, I celebrate my birthday. But for the last 15+ years, the celebration has taken on a deeper rhythm: an intimate, all-women dinner party with a guest list that always lands at 13 – my lucky number. (And yes, it always works out.) […]

There’s something undeniably special about a bakery that becomes part of the fabric of its community, a place where life’s milestones are not only celebrated, but thoughtfully elevated. Sage Cakery is one of those rare spaces. Founded by Nikkie Byrd, this scratch bakery has built a reputation for artfully designed cakes and desserts made with […]