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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 […]