How a restaurateur with heart is redefining what leadership looks like. Dan Simons shares why mental health, sustainability, and honesty belong at the center of the table—and how doing the right thing can still make good business sense.

A $1,700 look for $600? That’s not a typo. Shop serious markdowns August 8–10 during Alexandria’s extended Sidewalk Sale weekend.

At deZEN, we believe that cultivating a beautiful outer appearance starts with nurturing what’s within. That’s why we pause twice a year as a team for intentional culture meetings—gatherings where we step away from the noise of the day-to-day and refocus on what really matters: how we show up for ourselves, for each other, and for our clients.

When I moved here from New York, I barely knew a soul. Then I helped plan my first National Night Out—and everything changed. Six years later, I’ve met the families (and dogs) on my street, built friendships, and discovered just how powerful one night of community can be.

The origins of the yard sale date back to our days on Pitt Street in Old Town, when we one time drew such a crowd that the police had to control traffic at our intersection. While we don’t anticipate such a frenzy during this sleepy summer, we will have hundreds of gently used items from our event inventory up for sale. 

 A mom in Australia solved a messy everyday problem—and created the handiest item in my home. Meet the Strucket: part strainer, part bucket, and totally genius for everything from knits to veggies.

You might spend the most time getting organized around the new year and in the spring, but we think there's another period that's just as important: August. Between yard work, road trips, barbecues, water sports and kids' activities, your house has likely seen better days during this summer month. This will help give you a fresh start as kids head back to school, too!

As Leo season heats up (July 23 – August 22), we’re revisiting one of our favorite concepts: what kind of home suits each zodiac sign? This month, Sotheby’s explored what makes a perfect home for a Leo—aka the star of the zodiac. And it’s just as bold and radiant as you’d imagine.