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Home Tour: Basil’s Eclectic, Art-filled Condo
Relevance: 100% Posted on: September 30, 2014
Modern Reston will be showcasing homes of the people who define the New Reston. We'll see how they live and how they have creatively transformed their spaces to reflect who they are. We are dedicated to finding homes with a modern sensibility mixed with a bit of quirk. We hope these tours…
Holiday Home Tour: Raquel’s Cozy Family Christmas Decor
Relevance: 86% Posted on: December 13, 2015
It's time for another holiday home tour! If you enjoy seeing beautiful holiday decorations as much as I do, you'll love Raquel's charming home. She invited me to visit her house and see her sophisticated yet family-friendly holiday decorations. Raquel lives in North Reston with her husband, Dave, and their five-year-old son, Fletcher. She is the President…
Holiday Home Tour: Allison’s Classic Christmas Elegance
Relevance: 82% Posted on: December 11, 2014
It's time for another holiday home tour! Home tours are some of my favorite things that we cover here at Modern Reston, and they are especially fun during the holidays. We have featured lush autumn decor and dramatic Halloween decorations in earlier tours. Now we are pleased to present our first Christmas home tour, Allison Romero's elegant house in…
The Reston Home Tour Gives an Inside Look at Some of the Area’s Best Renovations
Relevance: 76% Posted on: October 12, 2015
As I've mentioned before, home tours are some of my favorite types of articles to cover here at Modern Reston. Those articles are also some of our most popular with our readers, so it's likely that you love them, too. As much fun as it is to browse interior design photos, though, it's much better to be able…
Home Tour: A Photographer’s Mid-Century Townhouse Filled With Playful Details
Relevance: 70% Posted on: September 18, 2016
We love a home filled with personality! The latest house in our series of home tours is a mixture of feminine glam, vintage chic, and wild zaniness. It's the perfect match for homeowner April Greer and her adventurous spirit. April is a freelance advertising photographer with clients such as the Washington…
Holiday Home Tour: The Wests’ Lush and Surprisingly Affordable Fall Decor
Relevance: 68% Posted on: October 2, 2014
Their front steps overflow with eye-catching autumn color, and the inside of their home is just as lavishly decorated. I'm excited to present our first holiday home tour: the townhouse of Dorothy and Duke West of Whisperwood Cluster in Reston. We look forward to seeing how Restonians decorate for Halloween, Christmas, and other…
Home Tour: A Designer’s Vibrant Waterfront Townhouse
Relevance: 68% Posted on: September 7, 2014
Wouldn't you love to peek inside some of Reston's beautiful homes? We have a fascinating mix of contemporary, mid-century, traditional, and urban homes throughout town. Now is your chance to look inside some of them! One of our favorite features here at Modern Reston will be our series of home tours. We will be showcasing…
Home Tour: A Cramped Split-Level Transforms with Spacious, Mid-Century Style
Relevance: 67% Posted on: July 8, 2015
If you love a good before-and-after home tour, then you don't want to miss this one. Reston resident Carolyn Reams sent me photos of her family's renovations, and I was stunned by the transformation. She invited me to come in and see her beautiful house for one of Modern Reston's home tours.…
Trail Tour: The Open Green Spaces of Reston National Golf Course
Relevance: 62% Posted on: March 22, 2016
Now that spring has arrived, treat yourself to a walk through some of Reston's most beautiful scenery. Here is the next tour in Modern Reston's series of trail tours: a walk at Reston National Golf Course. This route is great in all seasons, with shade in the summer, vibrant foliage in the…
The 2016 Reston Home Tour Features Local Residences that Embrace Change
Relevance: 61% Posted on: October 4, 2016
I love the creative inspiration of home tours (as well as HGTV, Houzz, and design blogs), but looking at photos of interiors isn't nearly as interesting as actually walking through real houses. That's why the annual Reston Home Tour is so fun. It's a self-guided tour of especially beautiful or fascinating local homes. This…
Trail Tour: Lake Audubon’s Breathtaking Fall Scenery
Relevance: 60% Posted on: October 21, 2014
It's time for another trail tour! Last month we featured a trail that was ideal in the late summer heat. This month, we will give tours of two Reston trails that you absolutely can't miss during the fall. Reston is known for its magnificent trees, and the next few weeks are their…
A Restonian Goes to Washington: A Peek inside the White House Holiday Tour
Relevance: 60% Posted on: December 24, 2014
Most of us never get to take the White House Holiday Tour. Luckily, one of our very own Reston residents, Alisa Ades, was able to score exclusive passes and snap some pics with her iPhone to share with us. The process for obtaining passes for this tour is rather complicated. Requests must…
Home Tour: A Stunning Condo with Urban Style (for a Fraction of the Cost of Town Center Living)
Relevance: 58% Posted on: August 30, 2016
You might recognize this Lake Anne condo from the 2015 Reston Home Tour -- it was one of my favorite locations on the tour, thanks to its gorgeously modern interior design. Or perhaps you'll remember it from a House Call article on Apartment Therapy, which described its extensive renovations. This condo is highly acclaimed and…
Photo Gallery: A Christmas Tree Farmer
Relevance: 57% Posted on: December 15, 2016
This article is a guest post by local photographer Samantha Marshall. Reston has been a host to this wonderful Christmas tree lot for eight years. The owner and operator, Travis of Hopkins Farms, was nice enough to let me wander and just take in all the nostalgia these beautiful Douglas firs…
Trail Tour: A Hilly Workout with Some of Reston’s Best Scenery
Relevance: 49% Posted on: April 21, 2015
Now that the weather is mild and the flowers are out, I want to be outside all day long. This time of year offers perfect conditions for one of my favorite walks in Reston. The latest in our series of trail tours is our longest one yet: a 3.5-mile loop that offers some…
An Hour of Sunrise at Lake Anne in 15 Seconds
Relevance: 49% Posted on: November 12, 2014
There is a moment most mornings when the sun peeks above the trees, and the homes of Waterview Cluster transform from soft pink to bright yellow to neutral white. Although I never considered myself a morning person, this has become my favorite time of day. Yesterday I decided to take my tripod to the lake and…
Modern Reston’s Top Stories of 2014
Relevance: 49% Posted on: December 31, 2014
What a year we have had! In 2014, we celebrated the 50 years of Reston's past, and welcomed the Metro and all it represents for Reston's future. This year was the perfect time to create a new resource for the thriving community that Reston has become. In September, we launched Modern Reston, an online…
Trail Tour: An Ideal Mile Loop in South Reston
Relevance: 47% Posted on: September 17, 2014
It's still warm out, but you have to train for a race. Or perhaps you'd like a comfortable place to begin an exercise routine, walk your dog, or take your kids for a bike ride. If you're looking for a flat mile in almost complete shade, we've found a great loop for you. Reston…
Before and After: A Small Flower Garden Finds a Beautiful New Use
Relevance: 45% Posted on: December 21, 2015
Last week, I toured a Reston family's home to see their lovely Christmas decorations. You might remember their beautifully inviting outdoor living area near the front door. That space is a new renovation that they recently finished after several weeks of landscape remodeling. You are going to love their transformation. Here is how the front entrance of…
Trail Tour: Northern Virginia scenery doesn’t get any better than this Great Falls trail
Relevance: 42% Posted on: November 17, 2016
No series of local trail tours would be complete without this one. I think this is the most beautiful Northern Virginia trail, and if you hike only one local spot, this is the one to choose. When you live only nine miles from a National Park Service site, you should probably go check it out.…
Holiday Home Tour: The Wests’ Incredible Halloween Decorations
Relevance: 40% Posted on: October 31, 2014
A few weeks ago, Dorothy and Duke West invited me into their home to see their lovely and skillful fall decorations. While I was there, they told me that their decorating specialty would actually come a few weeks later, when they would put together an outrageous party display for Halloween. I was…
Trail Tour: A Picture-Perfect Waterfall at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
Relevance: 39% Posted on: October 17, 2016
I had no idea anything this close to the Beltway could be so beautifully serene. This waterfall along the Potomac River is located at Scott's Run Nature Preserve in McLean, which is a Fairfax County Park located 25 minutes from Reston Town Center. It's a gorgeous park, especially as the leaves are changing.…
Modern Reston’s Top Stories of 2016
Relevance: 39% Posted on: December 28, 2016
Another year is coming to a close, and we at Modern Reston are grateful to all the members of the community who have shared their stories with us. Reston is filled with fascinating people, culture, and events, and it's a pleasure to be able to learn about them and share…
Coming Up! October Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 37% Posted on: October 1, 2014
Get your beer stein and vampire cape ready, because October has arrived! Here are some of the events happening this month around Reston. OCTOBER 11-12 Oktoberfest Reston Reston Town Center Head to Reston Town Center for two days of live music, a beer garden, and a family-friendly carnival. During the afternoons, you can…
Winter Home Tips From Moss Building & Design
Relevance: 36% Posted on: January 27, 2016
Old Man Winter has finally arrived in Virginia. You have probably begun to notice drafts and leaks and some all-around inefficiencies in your home. Moss Building and Design was gracious enough to provide us with some common winter questions they receive. Moss Building and Design is one of Reston’s top home remodeling…
Happy Birthday, Modern Reston! Here Are Highlights From Our Fantastic First Year.
Relevance: 36% Posted on: September 8, 2015
Today is our first anniversary! Let's all celebrate with a virtual cupcake (or preferably, some real champagne.) Modern Reston online magazine launched on September 8, 2014, with eight articles about dining, recreation, art, and events. And now a year later, we have published a total of 190 articles! With 10,000 regular readers, Modern Reston has become…
Modern Reston’s Top Stories of 2015
Relevance: 35% Posted on: December 28, 2015
As another year comes to a close, we are grateful for all the fascinating stories the Reston community has shared with us. Modern Reston has become the area's leading publication for culture and events, and we couldn't have done it without your support. We've got lots of plans for 2016, but first let's…
Reston Winter Prep: 5 Ways to Winterize Your Home Cheaply
Relevance: 29% Posted on: December 10, 2014
The weather gurus at The Old Farmer’s Almanac are predicting that this winter we will receive another arctic blast with above-normal snowfall. Well, if that doesn't get you all excited for winter, I don't know what will! Sarcasm aside, it's time to actually prepare for this onslaught rather than just cross our fingers…
Know Before You Go: Shopping For Mid-Century Modern Furniture in the DMV
Relevance: 29% Posted on: January 14, 2015
Reston in and of itself is a mid-century modern invention. It was founded in 1964 with an eye toward the future. And while this town has gone through several redevelopments, many of us still live in retro-style houses. I happen to love this style and made a point to buy a place that was…
The Wild and Wonderful Virginia Bluebells at Riverbend Park
Relevance: 29% Posted on: April 8, 2015
Stop what you're doing and go outside -- spring flowers are blooming! In the DC area, our beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms get most of the attention this time of year. Less well known, though, are the native, blueish-pink wildflowers known as Virginia bluebells. Unless you're a gardener or hiker, it's possible…
Trail Tour: The Splendor of Lake Newport in the Fall
Relevance: 28% Posted on: October 30, 2014
We promised tours of two gorgeous trails that you cannot miss during the peak of Reston's fall foliage. Last week we featured a path along the water at Lake Audubon. It has been so fun to hear from some of you who've explored that trail since then! I'm really glad that…
How Bold Are You? Two Scary Attractions Offer Different Levels of Fright
Relevance: 28% Posted on: October 18, 2016
"How on earth do you do that with a straight face?!" I asked the actress in demon makeup who was glaring at me just a few inches from my face. I couldn't help myself from grunting some combination of anxious terror and giggly delight. Meanwhile she never broke character, even though I suspect she…
Before and After: A Home Stager Reveals Her Secrets
Relevance: 28% Posted on: August 23, 2016
It makes sense that an attractive, pleasant, and functional space is easiest to sell. But how can someone achieve that elusive state where a home appeals immediately to a buyer? A professional home stager offered to show us some of her secrets to success. Michelle Cloney is a native Restonian and…
A Sneak Peek Inside the Gorgeous and Eagerly Awaited Lake Anne Brew House
Relevance: 27% Posted on: April 11, 2016
If you are among the thousands of Northern Virginians who have been waiting for Reston's new waterfront nanobrewery, then you will be excited to hear that the Lake Anne Brew House will have its grand opening this Saturday, April 16, 2016. The Lake Anne Brew House is located in Lake Anne Plaza, and…
Reston National Golf Course Announces Land Sale to New Resort Developer
Relevance: 27% Posted on: April 1, 2016
After years of controversy regarding the future of Reston National Golf Course, owners GF Golf Management have announced that they have finally sold the property. According to a 2015 ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court, the land served by the Reston National Golf Course must continue to function as…
Indoor Fun: Tour the Open Art Studios at the Torpedo Factory
Relevance: 26% Posted on: January 20, 2015
It's cold outside and for some reason my brain thinks there's nothing fun to do indoors on the weekends. Of course, my brain is always wrong. We live in a thriving metropolitan area with THE SMITHSONIAN, for pete's sake. But what if I don't feel like heading to The Mall (or leaving…
Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at Virginia’s State Parks
Relevance: 26% Posted on: December 30, 2014
If you're like lots of people, you start each year invigorated and committed to getting fit. It's a fresh start! You are motivated! And then you discover an overcrowded gym packed with all the other resolution-makers, and the thrill is gone. Or maybe you spend the first day of January in your traditional…
Coming to ArtInsights: Legendary Animator Ron Campbell and His Art of the Beatles
Relevance: 25% Posted on: September 21, 2016
For three days this weekend, September 23-25, 2016, famed animator Ron Campbell will be exhibiting his artwork of the Beatles at ArtInsights at Reston Town Center. This is a rare and exciting personal appearance by this artist, and it's definitely something you should check out if you love the Beatles, classic…
Photo Gallery: Halloween 2016 Celebrations Around Reston
Relevance: 25% Posted on: October 30, 2016
On Saturday, Oct 29, 2016, some of Reston's cutest came out to Reston Town Center and Lake Anne Plaza in their Halloween finest. Both communities hosted trick-or-treating for kids and costume contests for pets, as well as music and outdoor fun on a perfectly beautiful fall afternoon. Here are some…
About Modern Reston
Relevance: 24% Posted on: July 23, 2014
CULTURE AND EVENTS IN THE NEW RESTON Modern Reston is a website about recreation, dining, and the arts in the Reston area of Northern Virginia. No longer a distant DC suburb, the new Reston is a thriving and diverse city. Our website offers a fresh look at this evolving urban landscape,…
Halloween 2014 Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 23% Posted on: October 7, 2014
This month is full of exciting Halloween events in Reston and the DC area. Here is our huge list of activities for kids, teens, adults, and even dogs! RESTON HALLOWEEN EVENTS Stay close to home for these family-friendly Halloween celebrations. Reston Community Center's Halloween Family Fun Day Oct 18, RCC Hunters…
A Creative Night Out at ArtSpace Herndon’s Design and Wine
Relevance: 23% Posted on: February 24, 2015
If you've ever wanted to experiment with a new art technique, or just go out for an unusual night with friends, look into the events at ArtSpace Herndon. On the second Wednesday of each month, this gallery hosts an evening of art instruction and socialization, called Design and Wine. Each of these events is…
Reston holiday home tour – Christmas home decor
Relevance: 23% Posted on: December 9, 2014
Photography Tips: 5 Ways to Improve Your Fall Foliage Pictures
Relevance: 23% Posted on: October 27, 2014
Right now is one of the most beautiful times of year to take photographs! Northern Virginia's fall foliage typically peaks in the last week of October and the first week of November, so get your camera ready and head outside. I know many of you share my love of photography and the spectacular trees in…
Moss Building & Design Takes Us Step-By-Step Through the Reston Association’s Design Review Board Process
Relevance: 22% Posted on: April 4, 2016
It's finally spring and many of us are sprucing up our yards and planning to tackle home projects. Well, before you demo anything, you may want to read this article, for Reston is a very special place... For instance, do you know you need design approval from the Reston Association's Design Review…
A Sneak Peek at the Beautiful and Long-Awaited Red’s Table
Relevance: 22% Posted on: September 1, 2015
Almost two years after Reston's Lakeside Inn closed, a new restaurant is finally ready to open in its location on Lake Thoreau. Red's Table is a family-owned, local restaurant that is scheduled to open this Monday, September 7, 2015, for Labor Day. It will be open for dinner only over the next…
Potomac Point Winery: A Winter Outing for the Whole Family
Relevance: 21% Posted on: February 9, 2015
One of my favorite things about living in Northern Virginia is enjoying a bottle and the scenery at one of our many local wineries. Like many of us, though, I tend to associate a winery outing with a sunny summer afternoon and a picnic basket. Then February comes along. Winter really takes the fun…
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Things to Do in the Reston Area
Relevance: 21% Posted on: April 21, 2016
This area is filled with great opportunities for outdoor recreation! One of our most popular articles of all time is our Ultimate Guide to Kids' Indoor Fun in the Reston Area. The next logical step is a guide to outdoor fun, but this time we didn't limit the excitement to kids' activities. Here…
Some Horrifying Guys Chased Me Through Markoff’s Haunted Forest
Relevance: 20% Posted on: October 16, 2014
Someone like me isn't supposed to be excited about Markoff's Haunted Forest. I'm one of those people who cowers behind pillows during scary movies, and would be more likely to watch the Sound of Music in the first place. Yet I was the one urging my husband and friends to go. My husband eagerly agreed.…
Hickory Cluster: A Mid-Century Architectural Gem by Designer Charles Goodman
Relevance: 20% Posted on: March 30, 2016
There is no question that Reston not only has an eclectic personality, but architecture to match. You can find Colonial, contemporary 1970s and 1980s homes, as well as mid-century modern and Brutalist homes from the 1960s. One of the most interesting and visually stunning town home communities in Reston is Hickory…