House + Garden
House + Garden
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The House by the River
A Richmond architect designs a home perfect for outdoor living. Read more
Saving Selma
After years of neglect from an absentee owner and decay significant enough to threaten its survival, historic Selma Mansion in Loudoun County is getting a second chance. Read more
May 13, 2019
Extraordinary in Fairfax
Builder Doug DeLuca adds a new chapter to the story of a 19th-century “ordinary” in the Langley Historic District. Read more
Apr 23, 2019
Art for Garden's Sake
A symphony, a painting, a poem, a garden … however you describe it, Waterperry Farm is a masterpiece. Read more
Apr 12, 2019
Adam Wayland
Riverfront Retreat
Tranquil and elegant, Morland is a sprawling King George County estate. Read more
Apr 8, 2019
The Tie that Binds
Westover, Shirley and Berkeley plantations are living links to our country’s history, but these Colonial-era James River estates are also home to generations of three extraordinary families. The story of a deep and unique friendship. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
House on a Hill
Historic Ben-Coolyn Farm in Keswick makes an idyllic home for a new generation. Read more
Mar 22, 2019
New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. Read more
Jan 30, 2019
All in the Family
Connie and Ed Kellam have transformed a historic Norfolk home and its forgotten garden into a gracious gathering place for their large family. Read more
Jan 14, 2019
No Place Like Home
Middleburg interior designer Marlene Dennis creates a home for herself. Read more
Dec 31, 2018
Mountain Magic
Balancing contemporary design with natural accents, Margaret Valentine created a relaxing retreat for her family. Read more
Dec 25, 2018
A New Point of View
The Richmond home of George and Louise Freeman is a study in transformation. Read more
Nov 5, 2018
Most Popular
To Serve and Protect
In the state’s five mounted police units, horse and rider share a bond in which trust transcends duty. Read more
The Makeover
How a Herndon family found their dream home in a 19th-century Victorian farmhouse. Read more
Interiors
Throwing Shade
Designers show how you can carry a color theme throughout the house. Read more
From Cellar to Stellar
Design professionals elevate yesterday’s basements to today’s next-level living spaces. Read more
Southern Exposure
Timeless style defines an elegant stone farmhouse in Albemarle county. Read more
Not Your Grandmother’s Wallpaper
Transform spaces with new low-maintenance wallpaper that shows off some personality. Read more
New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. Read more
Restorations
Garden
Garden Variety
The Market at Grelen offers much more than landscaping services. Read more
Jun 14, 2019
Garden Wonderland
Like a peek into the past, Birdsong Pleasure Garden echoes gracious gardens of yore. Read more
May 14, 2019
Property
Aug 16, 2018
New World Cotswold
Alderley estate in Great Falls is an impressive stone-and-stucco version of an English cottage—subtle and exquisite. Read more
Dec 1, 2017
Sep 11, 2017
New World Cotswold
Alderley estate in Great Falls is an impressive stone-and-stucco version of an English cottage—subtle and exquisite. Read more
Architecture
The House by the River
A Richmond architect designs a home perfect for outdoor living. Read more
Southern Exposure
Timeless style defines an elegant stone farmhouse in Albemarle county. Read more
Of Form and Folly
Aided by a timely discovery, an ambitious project to restore the Temple at James Madison's Montpelier nears completion. Read more
New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. Read more
Recipes
New Oyster Cult
With big growth in production and a burgeoning reputation in the global market, it’s boom time for Virginia oysters. Here, we offer news from the oyster beat, and recipes worthy of the Chesapeake Bay’s star bivalve. Read more
Mar 6, 2019
Play Your Hand
Handheld foods are perfect for a spontaneous evening of roving and mingling among friends old and new, when the only rule is anything goes. Read more
Feb 18, 2019
At the Mercy of the Mixologist
Engage your bartender in conversation, and you just might get the best cocktail of your life. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Pasta Perfect
This beloved comfort food is bouncing back, powered by creative new shapes, health benefits and chef-inspired sauce pairings. Read more
Feb 11, 2019
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Food
Tacos Take Flight
Punch up your next Taco Tuesday with recipes incorporating global flavors and textures. Read more
Jun 14, 2019
Home
The House by the River
A Richmond architect designs a home perfect for outdoor living. Read more
Jun 25, 2019
Valley Time
When Pixie and John Ruhlmann want to get away from it all, they head west to their country home in Strasburg. Read more
Jun 21, 2019
Travel
6 Summer Road Trips
A guy, a great car and a plan to hit a handful of destinations from the white sand beaches of Chincoteague to the windswept peaks of the Cumberland Mountains. Read more
Jun 17, 2019
Portugal, Now
From Lisbon’s sleek palace hotels and cobblestone streets to the Algarve region’s charming coastal villages, a visit to this sun-splashed country promises fascinating food, architecture, art and people. Read more
Jun 12, 2019
Culture
Flying High
From the bent-note blast that kicks off the first cut in Sarah White's newly released album, listeners are clearly in the world of exceptional twang. Read more
Jun 19, 2019
Longread
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Fish for the Money
Fishing is relaxing for many. Professional bass fishing is much different—30 rods, 70 mph boats and speed casting from dawn to dusk. Read more
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The 'Evil' Step-muse
To the late William Styron, Elizabeth Buxton was the “evil” stepmother. Cousin MARY WAKEFIELD BUXTON explores the relationship between the Pulitzer prize-winning author and the quintessential Tidewater matriarch. Read more
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Snow Country
A journey through Japan reveals a country where modern and ancient create a haunting harmony. Read more
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Photography by Robb Sharetg
Forward March
It’s not easy being a small military band at a large, mostly civilian university, but after going through a rough patch, Virginia Tech’s Highty-Tighties are back in fighting trim. Read more
Even More Stories
Weddings
Alexandra Hambrick & Landey Patton
May 31, 2014 • Highholdborne Estate, Bluemont Read more
Health
Voice Over
Passy-Muir valve restores speech to young patient at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Food Farmacy
New program for diabetics offers free nutrition classes and fresh produce from the hospital’s farm. Read more
Feb 7, 2019
About Town
Project Horizon’s 6th Annual Fundraising Gala
Nov. 19, 2016 • Virginia Military Institute, Lexington Read more
