Megan McDonough

Washington, D.C.

Staff writer and editorial aide

Education: George Washington University, BA

Megan McDonough was a staff writer and editorial aide for The Washington Post's Features section. She left The Post in January 2019.
Latest from Megan McDonough

Henry Bloch, whose H&R Block became world’s largest tax-services provider, dies at 96

Mr. Bloch became an unexpected media star, starring in commercials for products such as cars, airlines and hotels; he once jumped out of a suitcase in an ad for the Comfort Inn hotel chain.

April 23, 2019

Karl Lagerfeld, fashion designer who reinvented Chanel, dies at 85

The German-born couturier was one of the most well-known and influential fashion designers of the late-20th century.

February 19, 2019

Influential fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died, AP reports. He was the creative force behind Chanel and other luxury brands.

Karl Lagerfeld, a German-born couturier whose reinvention of the luxury fashion house Chanel made him one of the most well-known and influential fashion designers of the late-20th century, died Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. He had long shrouded his age but was reported to be around 85, the AP said. Chanel confirmed Lagerfeld’s death, the […]

February 19, 2019

Brisket, five-spiced bacon and chili mayo: These D.C. breakfast sandwiches are anything but boring

Restaurants have taken the classic sandwich formula and added unexpected ingredients.

January 9, 2019
The “Grains & Greens” sandwich from Glen’s Garden Market.

Forget winter white. This neon kid’s room will warm your heart.

Plus: design advice from a pro who’s not afraid of color.

January 3, 2019
Lissi Walker’s colorful kid’s room.

10 home design trends to watch out for in 2019

Before you pick up that paintbrush, take a look at the colors and styles that Houzz experts say will be in.

December 27, 2018

A map of the D.C. we see on TV, from ‘Veep’ to ‘House of Cards’

A map of the D.C. we see on TV, from ‘Veep’ to ‘House of Cards’

December 20, 2018

How India Hicks celebrates a traditional British Christmas (even in the tropics)

We spoke with the tastemaker, designer and goddaughter of Prince Charles about her favorite traditions and got her advice on setting an English-inspired holiday table.

December 13, 2018
India Hicks’s 2017 holiday tablescape in the Bahamas featured big bowls of blue-and-white china and green fir branches from her family’s Christmas tree.

Stevie Wonder steals the show at the 2018 American Ingenuity Awards

The evening, which honored guests such as John Krasinski and Janelle Monáe, was upstaged by a surprise appearance.

December 6, 2018
Singer-actress Janelle Monae performs on a banquet table during her three-song set at the National Portrait Gallery. (Daniel Swartz)

Six easy and elegant ways to decorate your home for the holidays

Make your rooms feel festive without spending a great deal of time or money.

December 6, 2018
Iantha Carley’s custom, rotating, pink pompom tree is at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. But she sticks to simple holiday decor at home.