When interior designer Annie Elliott’s home office began to feel lackluster, she draped the windows with green Roman shades to infuse a burst of color into the muted space. And after McLean-based designer Joseph Van Goethem decided that the time-worn … Continue reading →

“I highly recommend that you have tools in place before you quit.” — Deneice Valentine, former smoker Cushions flew about the living room as Deneice Valentine combed the cracks of her sofa, hoping that among the crumbs and lint she … Continue reading →

The fog was thick in San Francisco as waves crashed against the rocks in the Pacific Ocean. It was a cold morning and 73-year-old Neal Gillen found himself fighting against the current, gulps of salt water burning his mouth. Far … Continue reading →