Home & Design Kristin Try Home & Design Kristin Try

Designing Through Uncertainty: Finding Beauty in the Everyday

This year has been full of challenges—but also unexpected gifts. At Kristin Try Interiors, we’ve found beauty in slowing down, sourcing locally, and cherishing the small rituals that keep creativity alive. From morning cortados and favorite design books to new ideas like our upcoming design book club, this fall is all about finding joy in the details that make life—and design—feel meaningful.

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Home & Design Don Ripper Home & Design Don Ripper

The Alchemy of Wet Plate Collodion: Reviving 19th-Century Photography in a Digital Age

What happens when you trade phone filters for a 170-year-old process involving ether, silver nitrate, and pure chance? I fell down the rabbit hole of wet plate collodion photography, discovering a messy, magical medium that demands patience and rewards imperfection with haunting beauty. Step into the darkroom with me and see why this 19th-century craft still feels so alive.

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Home & Design, Events Amy Rutherford Home & Design, Events Amy Rutherford

Fall Fun & Holiday Prep: October Events You Won’t Want to Miss

October is here, and we’re celebrating our favorite season with a full calendar of events! From a You’ve Got Mail-inspired Pencil Bouquet Bar and holiday tablescape workshop with the Ghostess with the Mostess, to DIY Kaweco fountain pens, pressed flower pumpkins, and even a Family Derby Day at Pippin Toy Co — there’s something for everyone this fall.

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Home & Design Kristin Try Home & Design Kristin Try

Behind the Design: How Boutique Textiles and Trusted Partnerships Shape Kristin Try Interiors Projects

For us, textiles are the emotional core of a space—the layers that bring warmth, character, and story to a home. What clients often don’t see is the behind-the-scenes collaboration that makes this magic happen. One of our most valued relationships is with Dianna Gniadek Owen of Owen Design Lines, a local to-the-trade textile representative whose boutique lines help us cultivate truly unique interiors.

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Home & Design Britt Patterson Home & Design Britt Patterson

What Is The World’s Most Fashionable City?

Sotheby’s International Realty recently explored how the personality of each of the “Big Four” fashion capitals is reflected not only in style but also in architecture and design. From Parisian chic to New York edge, these extraordinary residences capture the same essence that makes each city an icon of fashion.

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Home & Design Britt Patterson Home & Design Britt Patterson

Elegant Cul-de-Sac Living in Bristow

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, 9923 Bagpipe Court in Bristow offers over 5,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. From hardwood floors and a gourmet kitchen to a sunroom retreat and cozy family room fireplace, this residence blends elegance with everyday comfort.

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Home & Design Britt Patterson Home & Design Britt Patterson

Elegant Villamay Retreat Just Minutes from Old Town

Set on one of the most desirable streets in Alexandria’s sought-after Villamay neighborhood, 1214 Belle Vista Drive is a timeless all-brick home that perfectly blends classic charm with modern updates. With over 3,300 square feet of finished living space on a flat, .35-acre lot, this residence offers both comfort and convenience just minutes from the Potomac River, scenic parks, and historic Old Town.

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Home & Design, Events Joanna Szczerban Home & Design, Events Joanna Szczerban

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Creative Evenings at Boxwood Old Town

As a shop owner for over six years, I’ve come to realize that certain artists, vendors, and makers take on a special place in my heart. At Boxwood, those “special” relationships are what bring the shop to life. That’s why I couldn’t be more excited to share that one of our absolute favorites is coming to town— Aurélie Baudry Palmer.


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