Did a move come up when creating your vision board for 2026? If that’s the case, let me give you a look into home sales, the most important step of the process: the sales contract! This is a legally binding agreement outlining the terms of the purchase and will detail the price, contingencies, deadlines, closing date, conveyances, and responsibilities of each party.

True luxury in aesthetics is not about excess—it’s about precision, restraint, and longevity. The modern aesthetic journey is an investment in skin health, balance, and well-being. Through advanced regenerative medicine, expertly placed ‘Tox, and thoughtfully administered dermal fillers; aesthetic treatments can support graceful aging while honoring your natural features.

This month feels like the season of returning favorites. With smaller delivery windows, we love the chance to bring back lines we’ve missed—and Closed is one of them. While it may be known for denim, it was the sweaters, shirts, and everyday essentials that truly won us over this time around.

It was 2011. I was in my mid-forties. I co-owned the first women-owned strength training gym in Alexandria. I was a hard-charged business owner and seeking the title of best mom of twins. Yet inside I was dying. In retrospect, I was giving it all to my work and my kids. Nothing was left for me—and my body—which was still weary from a difficult conception and childbirth experience. And boy, did my body show for it.

Almost everyone can name one teacher they remember. Not necessarily the one with the strictest rules or the most impressive résumé, but the one who made learning come alive. The one who saw something in us before we could see it ourselves.

Kari Ginsburg doesn’t blend in. She has no interest in doing so and doesn’t want you to either. In a world where conformity often feels like the default, her presence and style is bright, intentional, and refreshingly authentic. That same spirit defines her work at Uproar Coaching, where she helps others show up unapologetically as their truest self.

It is hard to believe that 22 years ago I was sitting in my space at 115 South Royal Street, scratching my head and trying to figure out what to do with my extra inventory. I realized there had to be a way to get more people to shop my clearance items. This is literally how the Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale came to life.

Mystique Jewelers is opening the doors to something special and offering you early access to a carefully curated selection of fine, designer and high-fashion jewelry at 30% off. This limited preview gives you the first opportunity to discover rare, one-of-a-kind pieces before they reach a wider audience.