Weather in

Baltimore, MD


Temperature: 70F (21C)

Humidity: 88.4%

Conditions: mist

Wind: from the NW at 3 mph



DECEMBER 2005


FEATURES

THE WRIGHT STUFF
The Wright family's 1933 stone farmhouse has a sophisticated look that combines the best of town and country.


SECOND ACT
The Masonic Temple gets a new lease on life.

FASHION GETS A LIFT
Holiday dressing goes plush with velvet.


FESTIVE FETES
Style drops in on three bustling holiday affairs.

TO DECORATE OR NOT?
That's the question ... and two writers have very different answers.

GEE, THANKS
Think you've received some strange gifts? Check these out.

HOUSES OF THE HOLY
We take a loving look at eight religious landmarks in the city.


GETTING MALLED
Senior editor Joe Sugarman spends an entire weekend at Arundel Mills mall— and lives to tell the tale.


IN AUNT LOLA'S KITCHEN
With this original holiday story, writer Rafael Alvarez proves that the pizzelle— just like the Madeleine— can be a path into seasons past.

FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Out of ideas for those on your gift list? Let our astrologically inspired suggestions guide you.


DEPARTMENTS

SAVVY SHOPPER
Our roundup of retail news.

TIMES OUT
On the town.

THE GOOD LIFE
Your guide to living large.

GET OUT!
Can't-miss events.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Holidays and Hutzler's.

TRAVEL
Shopping the City of Brotherly Love.

STYLE KIDS
Monitoring your kids' gadgets.

SPOTLIGHT
Tracie Thoms plays "Rent."

SPOTLIGHT
The Mayor's Christmas Parade.

SPOTLIGHT
The Antique Toy Museum.

THE BACK PAGE
The coffee grind.