Neely Barnwell Dykshorn
Red Velvet Revisited
Its mysterious origins notwithstanding, Neely Barnwell Dykshorn confirms, there’s no question that the red velvet cake is quintessentially Southern. Read more
Appalachian Aerie
A Bath County mountain retreat where rustic and whimsical meet to create a stunning backdrop for a Virginia-themed art collection. Read more
Photography by Cade Martin | Styling by Neely Barnwell Dykshorn | Flower styling by Richard Stone
Bloom & Whimsy
In anticipation of the coming season, we combined artisan jewelry from around the state with some outrageous floral headdresses. A spring fling! Read more
Vivienne Westwood
Not Your Granny’s Tartan
Plaid works for holiday and wintry days ahead. It’s dignified and playful, preppy and punk. In the words of Lisa Birnbach, author of True Prep—the freshly minted update on the Preppy Handbook—“What’s not to love?” Read more
Robb Scharetg
In the Driver's Seat
A month in the country is divine, but a sunny day is fine, too, when you're cruising in a convertible. Read more
Kip Dawkins
Pastoral Pavilion
After years of working abroad, architect Errol Adels dreamed of settling in a country house. He considered Provence but ultimately built a “contemporary version of a neolassical building” amid the rolling hills of Fauquier County. Read more
A Fashion Passion
Jules Reid spent years selling stocks in NYC but always had her sights on the the Garment District. Now, she's launched her bright first collection, with a second due this fall. Read more
Robb Scharetg
Spirited Glamour
With a nod to Mary Millicent Rogers, we present some classic looks and spectacular jewelry. Read more
Urban Salon
More than 250 homes statewide will be open for Historic Garden Week April 17-25—including the 1861 Yarbrough house in Richmond's Church Hill. By design “neither nicer nor worse than” the identical house next door, today it is fully restored, full of Read more
A Groovy Greek Revival
Smithsonia, a brick manse in Fredericksburg, has been a girls’ orphanage, a wartime hospital and more. Now it’s a chic mix of old world and new—fitting décor for the fashionable lady of the house. Read more
Jay Paul
Tiffany Takes Paris
A new exhibit of the U.S. designer’s decorative work is on display in Paris, featuring 14 works from the VMFA’s collection. Read more
Edna of Freetown
Culinary icon Edna Lewis redefined sophisticated Southern cooking during her long career. Photography by John T. Hill Read more
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A Remarkable Renovation
In turns Robert E. Lee’s boyhood home, a boarding house, and a museum, this Alexandria estate has seen its share of history. Read more
Coastal Renaissance
Revitalization in Cape Charles has helped establish the new Eastern Shore. Read more
