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Jan Karon has never needed a spectacular view to inspire her forays into the fictional community of Mitford. In fact, with the cast of characters in her beloved series of books exceeding 750 people and pets, the novelist often feels a whole town of i

Monica Lavin’s website describes her as “an independent content creator, social consultant, and founder of Lavin Label,” but that only begins to illustrate the impressive abilities this energetic entrepreneur possesses. Followers of her blog and Inst

Dear Friends Spring beckons like a rich green carpet that has been pulled from storage, shaken of its icy crystals, and unfurled over hill and dale. Draped in a profusion of blossoms, the verdant landscape rouses me from the quiet stillness enjoyed d

Eastern redbud and dogwood trees mingle with Lady Banks roses and purple sage as spring descends onthe U.S. Botanic Garden, nestled within our nation’s capital. Conceived by Founding Father George Washington, the property is as much a museum as it is

It is easy to be inspired by the sheer beauty of spring, with its panoply of flora in a rainbow of colors. Taking the next step—turning that inspiration into decorating endeavors—might call for a little guidance, and who better to provide that tutela

As a child growing up just a stone’s throw from Washington, D.C.’s patrician social scene, Jenny Bohannon looked to quintessential tastemakers Jackie Kennedy and Bunny Mellon, as well as to classic movie actresses, including Grace Kelly and Audrey He

ADARE MANOR Surrounded by 840 acres, including formal gardens and pristine parklands, this Gothic Revival gem abounds with rich heritage. The Gallery, inspired in part by the Hall of Mirrors in thePalace of Versailles, offers an exquisite setting for

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PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE, CARLOTTA HOLT; OPPOSITE, TOP, CHRIS LACEY. PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE, CLIVE NICHOLS; OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT, NICK TURNER; RIGHT, GRAHAM STRONG; BOTTOM LEFT, GAP PHOTOS. PHOTOGRAPHY, TOP, HEATHER EDWARDS; BOTTOM LEFT, RACHEL WARNE ■

Visit our website to read this issue’s online stories and to find more of the content you love. Take a closer look at some of our favorite March/April features: Garden-Fresh Fare Rows tended by beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter inspire ta

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Bethany Berk makes her way to the greenhouse in her garden, threading a path through raised beds brimming with aromatic herbs. The crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling of the eye-catching iron-and-glass structure is the first hint that besides