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Barbara Ruben

  • Senior Consultant and Professional Writer, Teracore
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From roses to redwoods in the Pacific Northwest

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By Barbara Ruben
| The Beacon Newspapers Verified
Hikers on Benson Bridge can feel the spray from Multnomah Falls, which drops 620 feet in the Columbia River Gorge. Oregon’s most famous waterfall is 30 miles from Portland. Photo by Henry Foster In Portland’s central Pearl District two summers ago, the hotel desk attendant showed me points of interest on a map of the city, including its internationally renowned rose garden and Powell’s, the world’s largest bookstore.
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This Arlington Dining Room Is a Feast for the Eyes

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By Barbara Ruben
| Arlington Magazine Verified
Home & Design A former toy room in Lyon Village went from playtime to primetime—with a dash of whimsy. Feathers on the ceiling! Barbara Ruben By Barbara Ruben May 25, 2026 Share Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Email Copy URL A Lyon Village dining room makeover by Ame Gold in Arlington, VA (Photo by Gwin Hunt Photography) When designer Ame Gold first saw the room, it was strewn with playthings. “There were toys and woven wood [blinds] on the windows, and that was it,” she says.
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Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy One-of-a-kind 'castle' stands to sell for a bargain at auction — after failing to fetch $23M on the market

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By Barbara Ruben
| MSN Verified
You can call this “castle” your home — and for a bargain, to boot. Perched above the river that divides Virginia and Maryland, a 16,800-square-foot mansion dubbed the Castle on the Potomac boasts eight bedrooms, 12 bathrooms — even a concrete-encased safe room underneath the indoor swimming pool. Located in affluent McLean, Virginia, it's also heading to auction since it failed to sell after listing for sky-high prices.
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