Jessica Dailey, Freelance Journalist Profile

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Building an Iconic Brand in DC

3 weeks ago | modernluxury.com | Jessica Dailey

Vinoda Basnayake, one of DC’s top entrepreneurs, reflects on building an iconic brand. Becoming an icon is not something that can be planned. “It’s something that absolutely happens organically,” says Vinoda Basnayake. The founder and CEO of Versus Equity—the hospitality company behind some of DC’s most iconic bars and restaurants—shares this from behind the wheel of a Bentley Continental, an indisputably iconic car, as he’s driving to Salamander Middleburg, an indisputably iconic resort.
Scientifically Backed Luxury Eye Radiance

2 months ago | modernluxury.com | Kacie Whitman |Jessica Dailey

In the ever-evolving world of luxury skincare, Clé de Peau Beauté’s legacy is hallmarked by successfully crafting luxurious formulations since 1982. This globally revered brand’s philosophy of beauty is informed by its Japanese heritage, aiming to achieve naturally radiant skin for all.
Budget Breakdown: In the Catskills, an Architect Experiments With Passive Design for $515K

Mar 5, 2025 | dwell.com | Jessica Dailey

View 13 PhotosDouglas Romines springs for triple-pane windows, wood fiber insulation, and solar power to build an efficient Hudson Valley home at a cost just slightly above traditional construction. View 13 PhotosWhen architect Douglas Romines says that building his family’s house in the Catskills was a learning experience, he really means it: It was the first home designed to passive house standards that both he and his contractor worked on.
Budget Breakdown: In the Catskills, an Architect Experiments With Passive Design for $515K

Mar 5, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jessica Dailey

Generate Key TakeawaysDouglas Romines springs for triple-pane windows, wood fiber insulation, and solar power to build an efficient Hudson Valley home at a cost just slightly above traditional construction. Stones excavated during the foundation dig were redistributed to level out the yard while simultaneously creating a drainage curtain around the leach field.
5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space for Spring

Mar 3, 2025 | flipboard.com | Jessica Dailey

6 hours ago3 moves, no weights — try this 15-minute bodyweight workout to strengthen your entire body and boost your metabolismThree beginner-friendly bodyweight exercises and a 15-minute workout can help boost your overall activity levels and strengthen your body.
It’s Setting First, Structures Second at This Coastal Massachusetts Retreat

Jan 17, 2025 | dwell.com | Jessica Dailey

View 15 PhotosA dharma teacher asked for his home and accompanying cottage to take back seat to a 72-acre parcel of pristine marshlands. View 15 Photos"When we’re starting a building," starts architect David Duncan Morris, "we’ll find the most amazing place on the property and make sure that’s not where we build.
10 Cabins, Campers, and Trailers We Dreamed of Escaping to in 2024

Dec 25, 2024 | dwell.com | Jessica Dailey |John Trujillo

Everyone’s idea of a getaway is different—for some, it could be a trailer designed for a nomadic life, while others dream of a tiny cabin tucked into a forest or set atop a windswept cliff. But there’s often one common denominator: nature—the ability to look at it, to drive through it, to be surrounded by it. Case in point? Our top 10 cabins and campers of 2024, which range in size, scope, and location, but all lean into the restorative power of the outdoors in their own way.
One With Nature: How Turtle Bay Resort Celebrates Its Pristine Landscape

Jun 20, 2024 | mlangeleno.com | Jessica Dailey

The resort’s connection to its jaw-dropping North Shore location goes much deeper than blissful oceanfront access for guests. One of the first activities guests staying at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of O’ahu should book is not a surf lesson or a snorkeling excursion, but a tour of the on-site Kuilima Farm. Why, you may wonder, when the resort has seven beaches to explore, should you dedicate even one minute of your stay to strolling through vegetable fields?
Building a Backyard Tiny House Costs More Than You’d Think

Jun 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Meghan Shouse |Jessica Dailey

Meghan Shouse, Jessica DaileyJune 12, 2024 at 11:41 AM·6 min read"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."A backyard guest house may seem like a luxury few can afford, but this home improvement project can cost roughly the same as a kitchen renovation—depending on the type you choose. That said, it’s not quite as simple as buying a “she shed” from Costco and assembling it on your property over the weekend.
Why an O'ahu Oceanfront Bungalow Should Be on Your 2024 Travel Bucket List

May 10, 2024 | mlangeleno.com | Jessica Dailey

Turtle Bay Resort offers a portal to paradise in its exclusive Ocean Bungalows. As you approach the Ocean Bungalows at Turtle Bay Resort on O’ahu, you start to sense a shift. The noise and bustle of the resort fade away as a pathway lined with lush greenery seems to usher you into a secret garden. The scent of plumeria hangs in the air and the sound of the waves on the shore carries through the landscape. You feel transported and at ease.