I
n a quiet suburban neighborhood just outside
Washington, D.C., a stone-clad colonial-style resi-
dence nestles amid a bevy of mature hardwood
trees, their leaves tinged with the fi rst golden hues of
autumn. The beautifully landscaped garden, with an idyl-
lic waterfall and lush plantings, offers a peaceful refuge
from the bustling capital city nearby. It’s a setting well-
earned by the couple who reside here.
“The homeowners have deep roots in the business and
political life of the Midwest, as well as multi-generational
family histories there,” relates interior designer Anne Dutcher,53 Victoria October 2019