Faces of Annapolis

06/20/2024

The Face of Interior Design | Amanda Chando

In her Severn Avenue showroom, Details and Design founder Amanda Chando is surrounded by furniture, lighting, accessories, and vintage finds—all the elements of interior beauty and style.

Even so, she insists her work is all about the process. She and her team of designers get to know each client before they embark on the design phase. For Amanda, investing substantial time upfront ensures she delivers deeply personal spaces.

Years in the industry and a husband who is a home builder allow Amanda to speak the language of design with more insight than most. “I understand accurate numbers fast,” she says. She also understands that looking pretty is not everything. “If a space doesn’t function well, you will never be settled and truly happy in your home.”

As the sun sets over Spa Creek through her showroom windows, Amanda concludes, “I want this to be a firm where people come to know us, know our work, trust our process and allow us to give them the absolute best of ourselves.”

DETAILS AND DESIGN
410 SEVERN AVE, SUITE 114
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
443.782.7968 | DETAILSANDDESIGN.COM

06/18/2024

The Face of Appliances | ADU

Since 1982, ADU has been the source of kitchen appliances for home builders, kitchen designers, contractors, property managers, and homeowners remodeling their kitchens in the Mid-Atlantic region. We continue to grow and evolve with eight boutique-style showrooms that service Maryland, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Our showrooms are designed with functional kitchen spaces and vignettes to showcase the appliances and how they would look in the home, giving our customers the best inspiration of their dream kitchen. Our sales staff receives extensive, ongoing training with the products we carry, so you can be confident you are making the right choice for your next project. We understand the needs of builders, contractors, and remodelers and will work not only to select the appliances, but also to ensure they will meet the needs and specifications of your project. Visit adu.com today to select the closest showroom to you, or call 844-900-8600.

ADU - YOUR APPLIANCE SOURCE

ADU.COM

ANNAPOLIS, MD 410.267.7110
LINTHICUM, MD 410.789.8000
EASTON, MD 410.819.8900
GAITHERSBURG, MD 240.650.6000
MECHANICSVILLE, MD 301.274.2570
TAKOMA PARK, MD 301.608.2600
CHANTILLY, VA 703.263.2300
YORK, PA 717.845.6500

06/13/2024

The Face of Resilient-Sustainable Architecture
Melanie Hartwig-Davis, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Everyone deserves and benefits from beautiful architectural design that is sustainable. This is the philosophy of Melanie Hartwig-Davis, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, owner of HD Squared Architects, an award-winning architecture, interiors, and consulting firm based in Annapolis.
Working with HD Squared means beautiful architecture and forward-thinking, sustainable design go hand in hand. Melanie and her team integrate sustainability into every project, preparing clients and communities to thrive in our changing environment.

HD Squared’s new and remodeled homes minimize their clients’ long-term operating costs by capitalizing on energy-efficient systems. Selective low maintenance material use reduces each home’s carbon footprint. With each project, not only is a healthier living environment created for occupants inside, but also for local ecosystems on the outside.

When clients come to HD Squared, they can count on collaborative relationships, active listening, honest conversations, and a beautiful built reality to last for generations.

HD SQUARED ARCHITECTS, LLC
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
443.898.9480 | HD2ARCHITECTS.COM

06/11/2024

The Face of Fine Waterfront Dining
Harper's Waterfront

Even before Harper’s Waterfront Restaurant opened its doors last year, the restaurant had a robust social media following. Would- be diners were anxious to experience the restaurant’s spectacular views at Turkey Point Marina & Yacht Club and promise of world- class cuisine. If past experience predicts future success, Harper’s Waterfront Restaurant was guaranteed to be a success based on the credentials of its owner, Todd Harper, a veteran business owner and Executive Chef Brian Thornton (voted Best Chef in Annapolis this year). The duo were determined to create a unique dining experience for the area that marries classy and casual. When Harper’s Waterfront actually opened, the positive buzz was well- placed. Reservations stacked up and social media reviews were positive about the food and the overall experience between patrons and the staff. This is just what General Manager Melissa Ebright wants to hear. Ebright has been at the restaurant the past six months where she fine-tuned everything from front-of-the house staffing to the guest experience. “When you come to Harper’s, you are family and you are treated as such,” Ebright said. “Our guests are our family. We have an amazing menu and so is our staff. We don’t get up and come to work every day, we get up and come to our other home.”

HARPER’S WATERFRONT
1107 TURKEY POINT ROAD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
410.798.8338 | HARPERSWATERFRONT.COM

06/08/2024

Fashion for a Cause 2024, to support Hospice of the Chesapeake. Robert Haywood and Kymberly Taylor attended and Annapolis Home Magazine was a sponsor.

Annapolis Home Magazine

06/07/2024

Showcase your finest work in Annapolis Home Magazine. Enter the biennial AHM BUILDER and FINE DESIGN AWARDS. Independent, blind jury.

Architecture, Custom Builder, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Landscape Architecture.

Eligible if office is within 90 miles of Annapolis. Deadline: JUNE 20, 2024.

Enter at: https://www.annapolishomemag.com/awards/

06/06/2024

The Face of Financial Planning — Gregory Ostrowski

Your financial future. Few things are as important or as intimidating to contemplate. From wealth management to retirement planning, handling your money isn’t a trip you should plan to take alone.

Greg Ostrowski understands this and develops strategies to address each client’s unique situation. His overarching goal is to provide visibility on a client’s “big picture,” so they can make proactive decisions. For those just starting to accumulate wealth, it might mean prioritizing and automating savings. For those nearing retirement, this might mean mapping out an income strategy—it’s one thing to save and grow assets, but another thing entirely to make a plan for assets to last.

As a long-time Annapolitan, Greg is the youngest of five children in a Navy family; his sister owns Weems Creek Nursery School in West Annapolis, where his brother also owns Redds Automotive. Greg’s wife, Sabrina, is an accountant in Annapolis and they have four children—Patrick, Evangeline, Everett, and Amelia. Greg holds a degree in finance from Villanova University. He is a Certified Financial PlannerTM professional, a Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorTM, and a Behavioral Financial AdvisorTM.
Over the years Greg has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Registered Investment Advisor by WealthManagement.
com, featured in Baltimore Magazine as an eleven-time Five Star Wealth Manager and voted “Best Financial Advisor” in The Capital ’s Reader’s Choice awards four times. Scarborough Capital Management was also named as one of America’s Top Registered Investment Advisory Firms by Forbes in 2023.

In his spare time, Greg loves supporting his kids’ sports, cycling, Orangetheory Fitness, wakeboarding and Orioles baseball. Greg also serves on the St. Mary’s Alumni Association board and as a member of the Forbes Finance Council.
Getting to know you, your hopes, and your goals is an essential element in the wealth management equation. Creating strong client relationships is the foundation of Greg’s work.

SCARBOROUGH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
1906 TOWNE CENTRE BLVD, SUITE 260, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
410.972.2525 | SCMADVICE.COM

06/05/2024

Annapolis Home's Faces of Annapolis 2024 party at ADU, Your Appliance Source.

Photography by Tony Lewis.

06/04/2024

The Face of Kitchen and Bath Design — 84 Lumber

The 84 Lumber Annapolis Kitchen and Bath Design Studio stands out as a beacon of excellence in the realm of home design. At its core are two exceptionally talented designers, Helena Briggs and Johanne Côté. Their passion for creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces is unparalleled. With an eye for detail that is nothing short of flawless, Briggs and Côté bring dreams to life, transforming ordinary kitchens and bathrooms into extraordinary havens.
From conceptualization to ex*****on, Briggs and Côté guide clients through every step of the design process, ensuring that their vision becomes a reality. Their ability to blend practicality with innovation results in spaces that are not only beautiful but also highly efficient.

The 84 Lumber Annapolis Design Studio is the ultimate destination for those seeking a transformative design experience. Visit 1690 Balt-Annapolis Boulevard to browse their extensive collection of kitchen and bath essentials to help you create your dream space.

84 LUMBER ANNAPOLIS
1690 BALTIMORE ANNAPOLIS BLVD. ARNOLD, MD 21012
410.757.4684 | 84LUMBER.COM

05/30/2024

The Face of Waterfront Real Estate
Brad Kappel

Brad Kappel, Executive Vice President with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, is the #1 Waterfront Real Estate Agent in Maryland. Brad has been serving residents of Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore for fifteen years in real estate, home construction and renovation. This experience allows him to offer authentic insight into each property’s current condition, value and potential.

Brad is grateful for the clients, colleagues, friends, and family who supported his success throughout his career and he is honored and grateful to have his achievements awarded with the distinction of joining the Top 100 Agents/Teams WORLDWIDE with Sotheby’s International Realty. Brad adheres to the philosophy that clients deserve nothing short of excellence. From the initial meeting to navigating important decisions and the final settlement transaction, Brad works diligently to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Brad doesn’t just sell the waterfront lifestyle—he lives it! The Kappel family has called Annapolis home for three generations.

When he’s not pursuing his passion in real estate, he is exploring the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay by boat or paddle board or spending time with his wife, two children and golden retriever at their home on the Severn River.

Visit BradKappel.com and tour his Luxury Property Portfolio
Make Your Move with Brad!

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
209 MAIN STREET, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
m +1 410.279.9476 | o +1 410.280.5600
[email protected] BRADKAPPEL.COM

05/28/2024

The Face of Kitchen Design
Kitchen Encounters

It’s been more than 40 years since Mark T. White, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD), a native Annapolitan, established Kitchen Encounters. In that time, the company has garnered a reputation for creative designs, quality cabinetry, and outstanding customer service.

The team of designers are all Certified Kitchen and Bath Designers (CKBD) by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). They use their Interactive Design Process, developed by White himself, to guide clients to the best design solution for their home and family needs.

The company has earned numerous design awards and their work has appeared in dozens of regional and national publications as well as having been featured on HGTV.

The designers partner with some of the finest architects, interior designers, builders, and suppliers in the area. In 2022, Mark White was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Annapolis Home Magazine’s Builder and Fine Design Awards banquet.

Kitchen Encounters’ unique design studio is a ‘50s Cape Cod house situated in the heart of the Annapolis Design District and features inspiring designs in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Appointments are recommended but visitors can stop by 10:00AM–5:00PM Monday through Friday, or view a video tour on the website at kitchenencounters.biz.

KITCHEN ENCOUNTERS
202 LEGION AVENUE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
410.263.4900 | KITCHENENCOUNTERS.BIZ

05/25/2024

05/23/2024

Meet Lynbrook of Annapolis, the Face of Fine Residential Construction

Celebrating 30 years in the industry, 2024 brings fresh breezes to Lynbrook of Annapolis, founded in 1994 by Ray Gauthier and Bryan Beauchemin. Gauthier has retired and Meredith Hillyer is at the helm as president, accompanied by a longstanding leadership team: Beauchemin, co-founder; Dennis Ulrich, vice president; and John Gaver, partner.

Hillyer’s rise is no surprise—at eighteen, she interned at Lynbrook, hauling lumber and learning framing. Right after college, she joined the team officially, sharing its passion, observing skilled carpenters, and appreciating what it truly takes to create exquisite award-winning homes, each different from the last. Lynbrook is also expanding to include a service division, Lynbrook Legacy, to work with new and past clients alike. Lynbrook’s core mission, to build homes of exquisite quality, with a commitment to value remains stronger than ever.

As one homeowner says: “Thanks to Lynbrook for making us part of your family. You have been there since the beginning. It’s more than price and the delivered product. It’s a lifelong relationship.”

LYNBROOK OF ANNAPOLIS
4 ANNAPOLIS STREET, SUITE 4
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
410.295.3313 | LYNBROOKOFANNAPOLIS.COM

05/21/2024

Meet Elizabeth Elliott, the Face of a Full-Service Garden Center

Elizabeth Elliott’s dream of owning Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center started 20 years ago as an employee at the Center. During those years, her gardening and landscaping knowledge grew, along with an interest in the ways native plants benefit local environments and support pollinators. In 2018, she bought Himmel’s from her former boss.

Today, Himmel’s is blossoming. It’s mission is clear: to help neighbors build a better, healthier, and more beautiful world. Himmel’s offers an extensive and affordable plant and flower selection, bulk mulch, stone, and soils available for pick-up or delivery, a beautiful and diverse selection of pottery and statuary, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to provide unparalleled customer service.

Himmel’s detail-oriented team is equipped with design skills to bring your landscape dreams to reality, whether it’s a simple cleanup or brand-new outdoor living space. What’s more, their inviting retail garden center is a community hub, offering interactive classes, fun events, and peaceful corners to enjoy nature.
Himmel’s also engages in Bay-friendly practices and is committed to educating the community about maintaining the health of the Bay. Landscape projects include shoreline restoration, reforestation, rain gardens, and custom pollinator gardens. Stop in to learn about volunteer activities that positively impact our neighborhoods.

HIMMEL’S LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN CENTER
4374 MOUNTAIN RD, PASADENA, MD 21122 410.255.7730 | HIMMELSGARDENCENTER.COM

05/19/2024

Meet Amanda Chando, The Faces of Interior Design 2024

In her Severn Avenue showroom, Details and Design founder
Amanda Chando is surrounded by furniture, lighting, accessories,
and vintage finds—all the elements of interior beauty and style.
Even so, she insists her work is all about the process. She and her
team of designers get to know each client before they embark on
the design phase. For Amanda, investing substantial time upfront
ensures she delivers deeply personal spaces.

Years in the industry and a husband who is a home builder allow
Amanda to speak the language of design with more insight than
most. “I understand accurate numbers fast,” she says. She also
understands that looking pretty is not everything. “If a space
doesn’t function well, you will never be settled and truly happy in
your home.”

As the sun sets over Spa Creek through her showroom windows,
Amanda concludes, “I want this to be a firm where people come
to know us, know our work, trust our process and allow us to give
them the absolute best of ourselves.”

DETAILS AND DESIGN
410 SEVERN AVE, SUITE 114
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
443.782.7968 | DETAILSANDDESIGN.COM

05/15/2024

Announcing THE FACES OF ANNAPOLIS 2024
Cover Story: Worlds Toughest Row. World Record Breaking Rowers, Lisa Roland and Lauren "Nina" Champion from Annapolis.

05/03/2024

The 2021 Faces of Annapolis cover story featured Vice Admiral Sean Buck of the Naval Academy. The 2024 Faces of Annapolis debuts MAY 22, 2024. 52 leading professionals will be featured in the 2024 Faces.

The Faces of Annapolis is published annually by Annapolis Home Magazine. www.annapolishomemag.com

03/19/2024

Announcing Annapolis Home Magazine, New Spring Cover, 2024.

Spring means beach weather is coming! Beach house by architect Robert Gurney. More home photos to come.

Photography by Jennifer Hughes

03/03/2024

Free and open to everyone in the home industry. Please register by emailing [email protected]

Speakers:
Robert Haywood, Publisher, Moderator
Katalin Farnady, Farnady Interiors
David Burroughs, David Burroughs Photography
Kymberly Taylor, Editor-in-Chief, Annapolis Home

Refreshments and more informational discussion after.

Special thanks to your sponsor Lynbrook of Annapolis.

02/26/2024

We have wanted to host this type of seminar for a long time and we are excited to be finally doing it.

LEARN FROM THE PROS. Seminar for Architects, Builders, Designers, and others who want to learn about professional architectural and design photography.

Thursday, March 7, 4:00 -5:00 p.m.

Join us for refreshments and more informal discussion after. Free, but must register at [email protected]

02/08/2024

The Faces of Annapolis, now in its 7th year, is where leading professionals in all fields share their stories of success. See sample covers over the years. Faces is an incredible and very high profile opportunity for the community to get to know your business better. This popular annual publication of sponsored profiles is the only stand-alone, direct-mailed publication of its kind. If you would like to be considered for Faces 2024, contract [email protected]