Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate   Meticulously restored and luxuriously updated, this Jacobean estate marries two centuries to create a one-of-a-kind home just 25 miles from Manhattan   A unique mansion of pure Jacobean precedent, Darlington was commissioned in the early 1900s at the behest—and instruction to “spare no expense”—of businessman...

Growing positive interest in our great city continued last month when Baltimore was cited as one of the 10 Coolest U.S. Cities to Visit in 2018 by Forbes Magazine.   Travel blogger Ann Abel surveyed high-end travel designers to discover their favorite domestic haunts. The responses included an exciting array...

  With a logo that instantly evokes scenes of parties hosted by Jay Gatsby in East Egg, Bygone, Baltimore’s new 5-Star rated restaurant, achieves the highest standards in altitude, quality and presentation. Perched on the 29th floor of the Four Seasons in Harbor East, Bygone enjoys unparalleled views of the...

Cited among some of the most interesting and exciting places on earth, Baltimore makes a splash at number 15 on The New York Times "Places to Go in 2018" In January, The New York Times released a beautifully curated interactive feature presenting 52 cities across the globe its readers should visit in 2018....

“Tomás Saraceno’s (b.1973, Argentina) oeuvre could be seen as an ongoing research, informed by the worlds of art, architecture, natural sciences, astrophysics and engineering; his floating sculptures, community projects and interactive installations propose and explore new, sustainable ways of inhabiting and sensing the environment.”[1]   Upon entering the East Lobby of...

Courtesy of Christie's Exceptionally rare Patek Philippe watches, including many fresh-to-market pieces, will be available for purchase between 13 and 23 July at Christie’s in New York — with prices ranging from $5,000 to well over $5 million Christie’s Patek Philippe selling exhibition in New York — which runs from...

Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Looking to book a gourmet escape in 2018? Let these exceptional destinations tempt you. With kitchens led by Michelin-starred chefs, inspiring cooking courses, and an abundance of fresh local produce—not to mention stunning locations that are perfect for gatherings large and small—there's a place for every...

Driving along the lush, rolling hills and pastures of Jarrettsville Pike, it’s almost easy to pass by the entrance of Ladew Gardens. What the nondescript entry hides, however, is a fairy tale garden unlike any in Maryland. Described by the Garden Club of America as “the most outstanding topiary garden...

Courtesy of Christie's The rediscovered masterpiece by the Renaissance master sells for an historic $450,312,500, obliterating the previous world record for the most expensive work of art at auction. Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale totals $785,942,250. On a historic night at Christie’s in New York, Salvator Mundi, a depiction of Christ as ‘Saviour...

Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate   Ahead of Christie’s Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts on Dec. 5, Luxury Defined spotlights five elegant homes for bibliophiles. A trove of literary treasures is on offer at Christie’s forthcoming Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts sale in New York. Collectors will find an archive of unpublished J.D....

As many residents can attest, Baltimore is an incredible city.. While bursting at the seams with culture and quirkiness, Baltimore is often underestimated on the national stage or overshadowed by some of its larger neighbors. It is exciting, then, when an esteemed publication such as Travel & Leisure presents such...

Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate   These architects aim to understand the horse as a client as much as the property owner when designing estates with equestrian facilities. London-based architect Seth Stein took a somewhat unconventional approach when he began work on the groundbreaking Merricks Equestrian Centre in Australia’s Mornington...