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1 month ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Sharon Jaffe Dan |Catherine Funkhouser |Michelle Brunner |Linda Hales
Morning GloryDaybreak and dusk are the most magical times at the beach. On an empty shore, infinite spans of sand, sea and sky have hypnotic, soul-calming powers. A Rehoboth retreat perfectly […]Next LevelFor a DC couple who dreamed of owning a waterfront retreat in Annapolis, patience paid off.
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1 month ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Before: The humble caretaker's cottage had a ramshackle appearance before its big glow-up. The new pool house features a standing-seam metal roof and open-lattice wall that allows for summer breezes to cool off revelers. The materials and look of the pool house complements the other structures while remaining totally unique. The gables of the four-car garage and guest quarters were designed to mimic those of the main manse.
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2 months ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Delicate blooms enliven the breakfast nook. A Kelly Hoppen console offers an edgy counterpoint to the dining room’s de Gournay wall covering. Trim elevates the dining room draperies. Fromental wallpaper brings graphic punch to the entry. In a dining room corner, a Karine Léger painting presides over a bar cart and a Mod Shop lucite chair. A de Gournay accent wall sets the scene for a Michael James dining table and hand-painted floor.
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2 months ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Chesapeake Views Spring 2025, Interior Design, Shore StyleThe Modern Bulldog is a treat for mid-century buffsFor owner TJ Hindman, The Modern Bulldog in Easton, Maryland, combines two of his loves—Mid-Century Modern furniture and dogs. In fact, the store name was inspired by his French bulldog, Beatrice.
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2 months ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Chesapeake Views Spring 2025, Interior Design, Shore StyleBook Hounds in St. Michaels celebrates readers and their canine companionsIf there was a Venn diagram of soul-soothing activities, surely getting lost in a good book and petting an adoring pooch would intersect. That idea was the impetus for Book Hounds, a new St. Michaels, Maryland, shop that caters to both bibliophiles and their four-legged friends.
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2 months ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner |Greg Hadley
An open layout focuses on waterfront vistasPerched on a strip of land along a tributary of the South River near Annapolis, this sprawling Shingle Style home was conceived to take full advantage of 180-degree views. “It’s a nice, deep lot right on the water, so we stretched the house out to get as much of an uninterrupted view as we could,” says architect James McDonald who helmed the project.
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2 months ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Cool + Collected, Landscape Design, May/June 2025Chic, all-weather finds furnish open-air rooms with panacheFLEX MODE Daylight, a new collection by Italian-Danish design duo GamFratesi, boasts a wide range of modular components to create customizable configurations for outdoor lounging. The pieces offer two seat depths and have a teak base with a powder-coated, stainless-steel frame clad in woven polypropylene cord.
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2 months ago | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner |Matthew Dandy
For the owners of a 1915 Capitol Hill row home, it was a chance encounter at an open house that set the wheel of fate in motion. “A woman sat down next to me and started speaking Italian,” relays the wife. “I happen to speak Italian, too, so we chatted about how beautiful the house was and how it had a definite soul. There was an energy in the house that I hadn’t experienced.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Dining, Luxury Lifestyle, March/April 2025Cordelia Fishbar opens in Union Market neighborhoodNamed for the daughter of a Celtic sea god, Cordelia Fishbar is a fresh addition to the buzzy Union Market dining scene. Part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group, the 7,000-square-foot eatery—designed by Chicago’s Studio K Creative—features a custom Delft tile mural on the bar (top), and maritime art on the walls (left).
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
homeanddesign.com | Michelle Brunner
Automotive, Home Technology, Luxury Lifestyle, March/April 2025007 REDUX Taking inspiration from iconic Aston Martins of the past, the latest Vanquish boasts a state-of-the-art v12 engine that unleashes a staggering 824 horsepower. An aerodynamic, carbon-fiber body and a luxury interior are among the model’s many draws. Shifting from GT to Sport mode ensures smooth riding on back roads and highways alike. From $429,000.
