If Mayfair club Annabel's was once a byword for elegant glamour, then so too was the woman who inspired it (pictured).

This sprawling Silver Spring thrift store offers endless aisles of clothing, books, housewares and treasures where three hours disappear in the blink of an eye.

I'm always testing new vacuums from brands like Roborock, Shark, and iRobot to find the best robot vacuum and mop combo, ...