Holidays meet history on Capitol Hill
(Bill O'Leary / WASHINGTON POST)
On Barracks Row, the Marine Corps commandant’s historic home is filled with the spirit of Christmas.
Holiday Crafts Contest finalists
Out of 166 entries, our hard-but-fair panel of judges has narrowed the field to seven finalists.
Reviving beloved art deco furniture
Well-worn vintage cobalt blue mirror glass tables require a spruce-up.
The art of holiday decoration and flower design
No foil-wrapped poinsettias for Sarah von Pollaro, who finds her muse from the National Gallery.
One pines for a tree to spruce things up
What to plant to replace the big old tree that recently came down.
You’re getting warmer
And the USDA is getting more precise, which means changes to the plant hardiness zone map.
Deck the plate with leaves of spinach
Hang the holly; just don’t forget to pass the sweet winter spinach.
Fall Home & Design Issue
18th-century antique home gets modern look
A couple bought the frame of the house and moved it to Potomac.
A wider shade of pale
Home design nowadays is all about light and bright, even for antiques. The hottest items today are pale, inspired by Swedish Gustavian furniture.
Trend Report: ‘Mad Men’ mania fuels the collectibles market
‘Mad Men’ mania still fuels the collectibles market, with help from politics and vintage Versace.
Handy Guide
Carpets for softly flowing rooms
Wall-to-wall carpeting makes a room look bigger, cleaner and brighter, much like a fresh coat of paint.
Up with down
A look at what’s new in comforters and how to shop, care for them.
Up with down
A look at what’s new in comforters and how to shop, care for them.
Articulated with accents
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Subtle red and yellow accents bring a sunroom/living room in Vienna to life.
No hand-me-downs
An Arlington woman wants to reflect her own tastes and finally redo her living room to create an airy and eclectic space.
Let the sunroom shine
A swing chair and a floral stick-on mural enliven a District sunroom and create a tropical look.
More home and gardening features
Just-looking types get an eyeful
Renowned D.C. designer Darryl Carter’s new store in Shaw is packed with treasures.
There arose such a clutter
The holidays bring an avalanche of paper, but with a little discipline, you can keep it under control.
A love for crafting
Q&A | Sarah Goldschadt, author of “Craft-a-Day” talks about her book and how she got into the hobby.
A crisp family line
Washington architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen and son Simon, who design homes from the inside out, unveil a clean new furniture line.
Decor-taining for the holidays
Before the entertaining season begins, here are our tips for sprucing up your dining room and planning your menu.
Glad tidying
The whirlwind holiday season is approaching and the pressure to get started with preparations begins earlier each year. Here are some organizing tips to decrease the stress and mess this holiday season.
Your chance to be a star
The Holiday Crafts Contest returns for another go-’round, with a $500 gift card for the winner.
Design books of 2012
An army of experts are authoring new books for your coffee table this holiday season.
Finding inspiration in a home town
D.C. designer Thomas Pheasant has introduced his latest furniture collection at the Baker store in Georgetown.
Living well in 425 square feet
Capitol Hill resident and design blogger Skyla Freeman makes good use of her small space.
A makeover for sleepovers
A couple of yard-sale twin beds lead to the Kid’s Room Contest’s winning entry.
Photo galleries
Holiday decorations with a difference
Floral designer Sarah von Pollaro is inspired by art and nature.
Christmas at the commandant’s
A look at the Marine Corps’ commandant’s home, decorated for the holidays.
Darryl Carter’s Shaw restoration
Interior designer’s 19th-century commercial property store and studio are open.
Jacobsen Furniture Collection on display in Georgetown
Washington designer Hugh Newell Jacobsen and his son Simon share a sleek, clean new furniture line.
Kid’s Room Contest readers’ choice
Receiving 4,160 votes, Clay Derderian’s Arlington bedroom was a hit with readers.
Shopping for small-space finds
These accessories and furniture pieces make the most of a tight space.
Tulip varieties for an abundant garden
Think ahead and plant tulips in the fall for a stunning spring display.
Decorating with oxblood
Whether on the runways or the interior of a home, a little bit of this brilliant variant of red goes a long way.
2012 Kid’s Room Contest finalists
While voting is now closed for readers to choose their favorite finalists in the running to win the 2012 Kid’s Room Contest, check back on Oct.18 when we reveal the winners.
The 2012 D.C. Design House
Before and after photos of the Spring Valley home that was made-over by 23 local designers.
Videos: Gardening
Burying bulbs for a spring bloom
How would you like spring to come a month early? Grab a few bulbs, a pot, some potting soil, and get forcing.
Summer in full swing
Higgins uses the arbor to make shade for the summer and demonstrates how to keep tomatoes standing tall.
Gardening high and low
Higgins explains how an arbor makes a small gardening plot more spacious and shows how to care for herbs and lettuce.
Community gardens
Higgins prepares his community garden plot for the start of spring and gives tips on sowing, growing and harvesting.
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