Arts + Lifestyle

  1. Buying Antiques in 2010

    by Dennis Hockman | February 1, 2010

    Tips for buying antiques in the new economy.

  2. The Art Of Buying Art

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | February 1, 2010

    Whether you have hundreds or thousands of dollars to spend purchasing art, experts agree that you should only buy the work that you are willing to live with for the rest of your life. We talk to local gallery owners and experts as well as art collectors throughout the region for a “how to” on [...]

  3. Celebrating Special Occasions

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | November 2, 2009

    Readers Choose Their Favorite Places to Dine, Shop and Getaway.

    Stop and think about what makes you feel excited about your life. Is it traveling?  Fine dining? A fast, slick beautiful car?  Or a day of shopping? The good life is about experiencing the simple pleasures that come with living a luxury lifestyle.
    We polled our readers [...]

  4. First Class Resorts

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | October 29, 2009

    Enjoying world-class travel doesn’t mean you have to travel the world. In just a matter of a few hours, residents of the greater Chesapeake Bay region can travel by car to luxury resorts on par with the finest anywhere.
    Life is hectic and filled with challenges—and most of us just keep pushing through to the next [...]

  5. Ready Set Shop

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | October 29, 2009

    Boutique Shops in Maryland Offer Hidden Treasures and Unique Luxury Items in One Customized Experience.
    There is no better time than summer to escape the crowded malls and take advantage of the fresh air and the boutique shopping in the Chesapeake Bay region. The small boutiques all around Maryland service customers with a keen eye [...]

  6. Why Women Prefer a Volvo and Men a Maybach?

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | October 28, 2009

    There is something exhilarating about driving behind the wheel of one of today’s luxury vehicles. But, what is it about the Lamborghini Gallardo or the Ferrari F430 that appeals so viscerally to men? And why do women long for the Volvo V70 or the BMW Z4? Whether it is the high-tech features on the inside [...]

  7. Gastronomy and Grapes

    by Annliese Scott | October 27, 2009

    Since the days of Dionysus, wine has been associated with revelry, decadence, and just a flat-out good time. But, even thousands of years later, we humans are still learning about wine and all of its intricacies, particularly how we go about pairing it with food.

  8. Party Perfect

    by Dennis Hockman | October 7, 2009

    Catering Pros From The Main Ingredient, Putting on The Ritz, and Sascha’s Dish Up Hardy Advice For Planning Your Next Catered Celebration.
    Whether the late autumn/early winter time of year finds you hosting a big, formal holiday party or just planning a casual get-together, chances are you’ll be entertaining friends and family sometime in the coming [...]

  9. The Chef’s Table

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | October 5, 2009

    Top chefs in the Mid-Atlantic region offer guests unique experiences.

  10. Driven By Design

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | August 4, 2009

    Top design professionals weigh in on their favorite automobiles.