The Natural

Typical tends to become boring quickly, so when planning the construction of their new house, this Baltimore County couple knew they wanted to change up things dramatically. “We spent 15 years in a contemporary home, and we were done with predictable drywall and moulding,” says the husband. “Plus, we wanted to get away from the typical big-box house with an open floor plan that offered no privacy whatsoever,” adds his wife.…more

A Clean Slate

When Adam and Dana Pariante decided to take the leap from New York to Baltimore, they wanted a living space that would re-create the urban atmosphere of their hometown. “We settled on Silo Point because it had that New York feel to us,” says Adam, who is originally from Brooklyn but currently runs a food distribution company in Baltimore. After touring the available condos in the building, the couple set their…more

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A Family Affair

“What’s for dinner?” Oh, the dreaded question, one posed by children big and small about 5 p.m. each day. Wouldn’t it be great if the answer were simply, “Go pick it”? It is for these five families, who, like families all over Baltimore, are growing their own dinners in backyards, in shared community plots and in window boxes. These parents say that cultivating fruit, vegetables and herbs teaches their children about…more

Quiet spaces, green oases

Legendary are the large, historic parks of Baltimore: Clifton, Druid Hill, Patterson, Carroll, Leakin, Wyman and more. But there are a host of smaller, intimate green spaces in and around the city that one happens upon incidentally. These little gems help to create an increasingly important “green necklace” that laces Baltimore. They also offer passers-by moments of unexpected joy, respite and even healing. A Commemorative Garden [sally’s garden, maryland institute college…more

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