Who has time for a full face every morning? Not me! Korean lash lifts, brow lamination, and lash and brow tinting are little luxuries that do the heavy lifting for you. They don’t change who you are. They help you look like the most rested, put-together version of yourself, even on four hours of sleep.

Have you ever been star-struck? Perhaps you've met a favorite musician or an author whose books you've admired for years. For me, that moment came when I reached out to Dr. Daniel Willingham, a cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, to ask whether he might speak to parents here in Alexandria, and when he agreed, I was thrilled!

Discover three exceptional Alexandria homes, each offering its own unique blend of style, comfort, and location—from a contemporary Old Town North townhome with sweeping Potomac River views to a private retreat in the woods and a charming Cape Cod in sought-after Belle Haven. Explore these standout properties and find the perfect place to call home with The Patterson Group.

Tucked away off the bustling streets of Old Town lies a sunlit courtyard that feels like a secret garden. Today, it's home to one of Alexandria's newest coffee shops and the realization of a dream Ksenia Varakina held onto for years. As the founder of Cherry On Top, Ksenia has transformed this little oasis into a vibrant gathering place where coffee, wine, and community come together.

 Walk into a beautifully designed room and you can feel the difference. The drapery hangs just so, the lighting sets the mood, and the art feels personal. But creating that custom look doesn't require a renovation or starting from scratch. Often, it's the final layers that make the biggest impact. Here are five of my favorite ways to elevate and complete a space.

I hesitated for a while before writing about this topic, simply because it requires so much nuance and detail. I left a decades-long career in science and policy communication before I jumped full time into the wine arena and didn’t think I would be back in the communications space again. However, my synapses have been active since this topic landed on my doorstep.

What defines the true value of a luxury property in today’s global market? From location and currency fluctuations to the cost of maintaining a premium lifestyle, explore the key factors shaping international real estate decisions, informed by Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026.

This week, we are hosting not just one great trunk show, but two great trunk shows! I am so excited! To celebrate 24 years in business, we wanted to have a shoe brand and a clothing brand. It only made sense. Starting this Thursday, October 22, we will have Citizens of Humanity and Freda Salvador trunk shows.