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Houzz Feature: 10 of the Best Gifts for Holiday Party Hosts
10 of the Best Gifts for Holiday Party Hosts Arrive at your next gathering with a thoughtful item for your host's home – here are 10 original ideas WRITTEN BY LAURA GASGILL This article was originally published on Houzz, December 10th, 2019. A bouquet of...

Washingtonian Space of the Week
Space of the Week: From Builder-Basic to an Entertainer’s Dream A Loudoun County family (including two cute dogs) gets "a wow space" for hosting parties. WRITTEN BY MARISA M. KASHINO This article was originally published as the Washingtonian Space of the Week,...

Designer Spotlight: Michelle Troxell
This article was originally published as a Designer Spotlight by Wildwood Raising a family...Taking a leap...Building Grace Thomas Designs "We do whatever it takes to be sure that your new space is a place where you love to be, delivered on time and on budget."...

Project Spotlight: Designing a 4 Seasons Patio with Grace Thomas Designs
This article was originally published as a Project Spotlight by Summer Classics When her clients purchased a spectacular mountain retreat in North Carolina, Michelle Troxell, founder of Virginia-based design studio Grace Thomas Designs, embarked on a months-long...

Grace Thomas Designs Featured in August 2015 Publication of Casual Living
Family-Friendly Outdoor Retreat If you ask Michelle Trowel, owner and senior designer of Grace Thomas Designs, she will tell you that the biggest challenge when designing outdoor spaces for a family is satisfying the diverse needs and tastes of both parents and...

Grace Thomas Designs Featured in August 2014 Publication of Casual Living
Backyard Redesign - Elegant, Yet Functional And Family Friendly Children grow up way too quickly and this northern Virginia homeowner wanted to create a beautiful yet casual backyard environment that would attract her children's friends to their home. Click here or on...