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Dear Summer: Thanks for the Memories

September 1, 2017

How did this happen? How is it September 1? It seems like just last week I was working on a story about great landscapes for Washingtonian Magazine, and writing about a back-yard transformation for Arlington Magazine.

As we all prepare to get back into our frantic routines for the fall, here’s some eye candy to look back upon as we close the book on another summer.

My Washingtonian assignment, which was accompanied by a guide to garden centers, nurseries, outdoor furniture retailers, and landscape firms, included longer features on two great yards:

This one in McLean by Anthony Wilder Design/Build takes a private master-suite terrace right inside the house—literally:

Photographs by John Cole

 

 

 

The next landscape by Wheat’s took a barren backyard in Vienna and turned it into a multi-functioning oasis.

Photographs by George E. Brown

 

 

 

Every summer, we focus on an outdoor space for the “Great Spaces” feature in Arlington Magazine. I love how Scott Brinitzer turned this McLean yard (again — lots of grass and not much else) into a similarly lush getaway:

Photographs by Roger Foley

 

 

 

In the process of gathering images to consider for both these stories, I got to see a lot of stunning outdoor design, which makes a summer day all the more magical. The landscapes that were especially delicious were on the waterfront—both of them in Maryland.

Jennifer Horn designed a lush setting for this home in St. Marys:

Photographs by Jennifer Horn

 

 

 

Kathleen Litchfield of Petro Design/Build created this venue on a hill leading down to the water in Kennedyville:

Photograph by Kathleen Litchfield

 

Closer to home, architect Jim Rill designed a pool house to make this Falls Church property look like a modern Shangri-La:

Photographs by Eric Taylor

 

 

 

Over in Chevy Chase, Surrounds Landscape Architecture enriched this home from front to back, making it easy to forget you have any neighbors.

Photographs by Morgan Howarth

 

 

And in Arlington, Mark White created something out of nothing with a small yard in a dense neighborhood:

Photographs by Michael K. Wilkinson

 

 

 

I’ll end with this dream-mansion in Alexandria, with a sweeping landscape designed by Botanical Decorators:

Photographs by Roger Foley

 

 

 

Sigh. While we have to say goodbye to Summer 2017, these images can keep us inspired for next year!

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: landscape design

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Full post in my bio link!
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Memories of the late-night lines to see George H.W. Bush lying in state. Thousands of peaceful mourners waiting to pass through the Rotunda of this majestic Capitol.
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May your passage through 2021 be delightful! Grateful to clients like @mode4architecture for sharing so much beauty 🌱💚 
📷 @studiohdp
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CONGRATULATIONS to Michele Lerner for her award from the Nation Association of Real Estate Editors on a @washingtonpost story about bringing the outdoors inside, which features our bathroom renovation by @aidandesign ! The judges wrote: “She finds the perfect couple to illustrate the theme of her story. They lie by a nature trail, so they wanted to add natural stone to the shower.” Great story Michele, and it was a pleasure to speak to you! 
Story linked in bio
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So thrilled to be working with a new client, Michigan design firm @arminainteriors. I just love how luminous her work is, and her use of dramatic light fixtures. Enjoy!
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Welcome to DC Mayor @murielbowser's home, where designer Trystin Kier Francis of @thekiercompany painted this chest purple with gold hardware. Regal, just like the mayor, Trystin told me. I agree! Full story at the link in my bio.
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Is anyone else in need of some calm right now? Take me away, @m.naeve! 
(For more #kipsbaydallas escapism, link in bio 🖤)
📷 @stephen_karlisch_photo
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@markdsikes does it again at #kipsbaydallas with this dreamy living room, Happy Friday! 
Link to more images and virtual tour in bio
📷 @stephen_karlisch_photo
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I ADORE this sweet mudroom by @erinsander at #kipsbaydallas. Photos and link to virtual tour on the blog, link in bio 🖤
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Now on the blog: a tour of #kipsbaydallas with sumptuous images like this one of a Jackie Kennedy-inspired lady’s study by @janshowers. Link in bio! 
📷 @stephen_karlisch_photo
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Sep 27

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Sunset at our @acorndeckhouse, photo by Chal Sergent
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