Author Archive: Dennis Hockman

  1. Holiday House

    by Dennis Hockman | December 9, 2011

    From Old World-traditional and American Colonial to country and contemporary, there are as many styles of decorating for Christmas as there are traditions for celebrating the holiday itself. For Sande Riesett, her typical hectic end-of-year professional schedule often results in Christmases that come and go with few of the season’s festive visual embellishments.
    All of that [...]

  2. Home Cooking For The Holidays

    by Dennis Hockman | November 9, 2011

    If you host the family for holiday meals, why not spice up the menu with a balance of traditional fare and deliciously unexpected dishes that will surprise your loved ones?
    Understanding that home chefs are eager for new ideas along with innovative ways of presenting old favorites, Macy’s established a culinary council of renowned chefs to [...]

  3. Giving Back

    by Dennis Hockman | August 25, 2011

    Local volunteer receives free home exterior makeover from Case Design/Remodeling.

  4. Earthquake Damage to Historic Buildings

    by Dennis Hockman | August 24, 2011

    How to report the damage.

  5. Shaken not Stirred

    by Dennis Hockman | August 24, 2011

    Refreshing cocktail for summer sipping.

  6. Annapolis Art Walk

    by Dennis Hockman | August 15, 2011

    Free event featuring over 25 galleries and artists.

  7. DC Studio Tour

    by Dennis Hockman | July 27, 2011

    Today’s house tour on ApartmentTherapy.com is of a small studio in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood within walking distance of Dupont Circle. At just 330 square feet, the space needed to be well planned to live large.
    Within the small footprint, the resident, Ryan Zagone, has managed to fit in a seating area, a place to sleep, [...]

  8. Celebrating Mona Hajj’s First Book

    by Dennis Hockman | June 13, 2011

    The other evening, I took advantage of working downtown and walked to the offices of interior designer Mona Hajj where I joined her and other guests to celebrate the publication of her first book, “Mona Hajj: Interior Visions.”
    For years, Chesapeake Home + Living has been featuring Mona and her work, and it’s safe to say [...]

  9. St. Michaels Estate

    by Dennis Hockman | June 9, 2011

    Renovations and additions accommodate family get-togethers.

  10. Botanica Home

    by Dennis Hockman | June 9, 2011

    Accessories, art, furniture, lighting, and more.