The moment you hold your grandchild for the first time, you experience a love that is different from anything else. Not only do you experience becoming a grandparent, but you get to see your child step into the role of becoming a parent. And once I became a grandparent, I saw so many items on our buying trips that the shop just had to have! Here’s a preview.

You know “those” people you see at gyms. They walk in with confidence. They know where to go and what to do. They know the people at the front desk like family. Their workout looks tough, yet (oddly) they seem to be having the time of their life. How do YOU do that?  Let’s start with some numbers.

If you’ve been to The Hive recently, some of these items may already be in your closet. But for many, they are just starting to think about possibly flipping their closets and making sure they have what they need for spring events. I know I am finally admitting I have to buy some dresses for my daughter’s graduation – and it makes me want to cry just thinking about it!

"My first cover shoot for Vogue was with Taylor Swift…she had just cut her bangs, and it was a wild experience," Lauren says with a laugh. “She was so kind and nice and made sure to make everyone feel welcome.” This was one of many unique experiences during her seven years spent at Condé Nast working with world-renowned titles: GQ, Vanity Fair, New Yorker and Bon Appétit.

Next Thursday is Nationals’ Opening Day and Alexandria Little League opens the season that Saturday. To celebrate, on March 29, Red Barn Mercantile will be handing out peanuts and our much better version of Cracker Jacks, streaming games all day, wearing our favorite team’s colors, and hosting Port City Brewing Co. for a tasting of their seasonal sensation ALX IPA.

I love them all. I probably love the ten dollar Old Navy sweats a little too much. So when I have to leave my house and be seen in public and can’t wear the beloved gross gray sweats, I turn to Tibi, obviously. 

The “Old Money” aesthetic—rooted in refined, polished, and understated beauty—is quietly taking over the world of hair. Think Jackie Kennedy’s impeccable blowouts, Gwyneth Paltrow’s sleek layers, or Sofia Richie Grainge’s effortless elegance. This style isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about cultivating a timeless, well-maintained look that speaks to quiet confidence.

More than 100 business professionals gathered at Virginia Tech’s new Innovation Campus at Potomac Yard last week to attend Visit Alexandria’s “What’s New 2025” Meeting. Highlights included the Public Art at Waterfront Park: Break Water by Nekisha Durrett. The sculpture draws inspiration from Alexandria’s waterfront being a place where natural forces and human activity intersect, often with profound consequences.