I landed in Ho Chi Minh City with jet lag, zero Vietnamese, and a vacation of two and a half weeks stretching out ahead of me. Saigon did not ease me in. It hit me immediately — the heat, the motorbikes, the noise. But after some delicious Vietnamese food and hitting some amazing shops, I was completely in love with it. Here is what four cities across two weeks actually looked like.

If you haven’t heard of Maison Marche, it is a different retail concept that combines online shopping with pop-up shops at people’s homes or other intimate locations. One of our former high school workers who I’ve remained close to is Maddie, and on June 17th, she and her mom are hosting an event at their home in Alexandria from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The founder, Sarah Easley, will even be there to help you shop! She is the co-founder of legendary retailer Kirna Zabête and finds emerging designers that you can’t find in most places.

From Old Hollywood estates to ultra-private London penthouses, this spring’s celebrity real estate market is offering a rare glimpse inside some of the world’s most fascinating homes. Beyond the recognizable names attached to these listings, many of the season’s standout properties share something even more compelling: exceptional design, architectural pedigree, and stories deeply tied to entertainment history.

Your favorite jewelry deserves expert care. At Mystique Jewelers, we’ve officially expanded our on-site goldsmith shop to bring clients state-of-the-art jewelry repair capabilities with an ultra-fast turnaround. Whether you need a treasured heirloom restored, a ring resized, or a loose stone secured, our skilled team is ready to help.

Women are often taught to normalize pain, leakage, pressure, stiffness, and exhaustion as “just part of motherhood,” aging, menopause, or recovery after cancer treatment. Many women spend years quietly dealing with symptoms that affect their confidence, exercise routines, relationships, sleep, and quality of life without realizing help is available.

 If you have lived through an Alexandria summer, you know the feeling. You spend time styling your hair, step outside near the waterfront, and within minutes your smooth blowout, curls, or waves seem to have other plans. The good news? Humidity itself is not the enemy. Understanding how it impacts your hair can make all the difference.

It is June and it is time for pre-fall to start arriving. Some of it has already hit our sales floor. As a buyer, this is the most difficult delivery for me to select. I make sure to have buy-now-wear-now pieces that transition to when it is so hot in September and October and you need something that doesn’t scream summer. I am so excited for all these deliveries and I thought I would share my top 10 picks.

Keeping records may not be glamorous, but trust us—future you will be very thankful. According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), businesses should maintain organized document retention policies to protect financial records, support audits, and stay compliant. Translation? Don’t toss those receipts just because your desk drawer is overflowing.