For years, adding a guest house, garage apartment, or in-law suite meant navigating zoning hurdles, public hearings, and strict local rules. In many cases, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were allowed in theory but difficult to actually build. That’s about to change.

Maybe you've been strength training for a while and you're ready to invest in some equipment for your home gym. Maybe you're just getting started and have no idea where to begin. Or maybe you've been doing the same routine for months and suspect there's something better out there, but you just don't know what. I’m here to provide some clarity and encouragement.

If you haven’t heard, we are hosting a Lizzie Fortunato and Ann Mashburn trunk show starting Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3. On May 1, the Fortunato sisters will be in the store from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Lizzie and Kathryn will be here to answer all your questions about how to build a “neckmess” and what the inspiration was for their Spring 2026 collection.

Thirty-five years ago, I opened the doors of Mystique Jewelers right here in Old Town Alexandria with a simple mission: to be part of life's most cherished moments. Since that day, I have had the incredible honor of being a part of your proposals, anniversaries, and most cherished family milestones. To celebrate, we’ve made May one of our most exciting months yet.

This is a big week at The Shoe Hive. We have two big trunk shows for Ann Mashburn and Lizzie Fortunato, as well as Made to Order shirting with Ann starting May 1. You really don’t want to miss out.

Over the past year, interest in Korean lash lifts has grown significantly, with searches across the U.S. rising sharply. But what’s more interesting than the numbers is why. Because this isn’t just about a new technique or trending service. It reflects a larger change in how people want their beauty routines to fit into their lives.

For nearly four decades, Reunions has been a light-filled gift shop tucked in the heart of Alexandria where generations of shoppers have come to get gifts for all of life’s events. For new co-owners Molly Merbeth and Blaire Bartlett, it is also where they grew up, in different ways and at different times in their lives, but where they mutually found a home.

Have you ever seen the Lizzie Fortunato Instagram posts or emails and thought, "I wish I could layer necklaces like they do"? Maybe you have hoped that one day they could actually help you with your "neckmess." Well, Friday, May 1 is your chance to do just that, with the one and only Lizzie Fortunato herself.