Paradise in Potomac: Every inch of couple's estate built for living lavishly
Inside, guests are welcomed into a breathtaking foyer with an ivory marble floor set with diamonds of multi-hewed marble and, overhead, a colorful two-story crystal chandelier hand-carried home from Venice. “We've had some great parties in this house ...
The Rebels Are Our Countrymen Again: Grant and Lee Meet at Appomattox
By then it was close to 1 o'clock. Within half an hour Grant arrived from the southeast to find [Gen. Philip] Sheridan waiting for him on the outskirts of town, still eager, as he said later, “to end the business by going in and forcing an absolute ...
From the pub to the barn, Maryland estate is lavish
The home has 11 fireplaces, all but one wood-burning; four kitchens; and so many crystal chandeliers that the Brunos have lost count. Gathering the sculptures, sconces and swag for the dozens of rooms in the Bruno home generated years of happy ...
Martha Stewart's spring cleaning tips
But we've spotlighted and demystified the key steps to cleaning trouble spots, named some of our favorite supplies and identified the “Speedy Three” — the trio of tricks that make well-trafficked rooms look neat and tidy when you're racing against the ...
Painting by legendary Florida Highwayman Albert (Beanie) Backus will be part ...
Asian objects will include a late 18th century Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) six-piece tea set comprising a lidded “Kyusu” (teapot) with side handle and five matching “Chawan” (tea bowls), each item having a clear blue glaze; and a circa 10th century ...
Tips, links and suggestions: what are you reading this week?
A reader shared their multi-lingual read of Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, in English and Estonian, a few months back. Photograph: triinu/GuardianWitness · Contribute with Guardian Witness · Guardian readers and Marta Bausells. Monday 20 October ...
An 80-year collection of antiques and collectibles will be sold at auction Jan ...
The auction will feature a broad and eclectic mix of merchandise, to include a pair of late 19th century blue cut to clear Bohemian cobalt lusters, a French antique provincial grandfather clock, a French vitrine (ornately decorated display cabinet ...