The redesigned backyard—which includes its own orchard with some 250 fruit trees—gives homeowners Julia Kim Smith and Scott Smith a new excuse to enjoy the great outdoors.
We shadow local pros and share their tips for scoring the best hauls. Plus, a list of the top spots to find secondhand treasures.
Get a look inside the 600-square-foot Baltimore alley house, which mixes newer pieces of furniture with Art Deco flair.
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The West Baltimore mill town community stands out among city neighborhoods for its distinctive geography and architecture.
At the Mt. Vernon shop, owner Quincy Goldsmith encourages visitors to plant themselves at the bar, learn about the greenery for sale, and linger for some good old-fashioned conversation.
Educating children with depth, imagination and purpose.
Owner Vanessa Milio shows us around her warm, welcoming, and intentional home.
The Baltimore metro area recently ranked fourth in the nation for the highest number of women in the construction industry. Here's why that matters:
Robin Edlow Heller and Jen Levy take the ordinary and turn it up.
Whether you're growing in a giant backyard plot or small containers on a balcony, these delightful shops have everything you need to upgrade your greenery game.
There’s a lot to keep in mind when your child applies to private schools. But don’t worry; we’ve got the info you need to make it easier.
Residents of the Southwest Baltimore locale—named for its purple spring blooms—prize their community’s diversity, neighborly bonds, recently renovated elementary/middle school, and 10-acre park.
Show your gratitude for our community greenspaces at these fun cleanups and environmental events.
We honor the top design visionaries in Charm City.
Dr. Sean Meredith discusses common orthopedic complaints and how to stay healthy as we age.
In the age of remote working, more residents are opting to invest in a second residence—and demand is surging.
Innovative Building Services founder Rich Haislip shows us around the 7,000-square-foot house that "bridges the gap between traditional and modern aesthetics."
Lauren Uhlig’s blossoming rose business is nothing short of miraculous.
When threatened, wasps swarm in large groups to defend their homes, even when their home is actually your home, and your name is on the mortgage.
Kacey Stafford is a fixture in Lauraville—a splash of Southern comfort in a Natty Boh town.
Get to know the tight-knit rowhome community situated around St. Mary’s Park.
With its crayon box color palettes and cheeky art, Brendan Hudson and David Monteagudo's historic house is special and unique, but also loved and lived in.
Pete Ma cares for upward of 250 orchids in his DIY grow room, which is filled with controlled water, climate, and lighting systems.
Which of these six homes makes you excited for the future of Baltimore’s design community?