Sublime
Sublime: the key feature of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The whole storyline is filled with uncertainty and fear, but throughout the mystical creature’s journey he finds refuge in the sublimity of…
Shop, Dine, and Give During Good. Works. Alexandria
Right now, we all need a win. Something to feel good about. Something to get excited for. That’s why Old Town Business Association has partnered with ACT for Alexandria to bring you the…
Gifts for Grads
Oh what to get the graduating senior in high school this year? Especially when what they really want is certainty about the future (and maybe some cash). It seems like…
There is Only One Word
There is one word. One word that describes the feeling I get teaching so many amazing people at Mind the Mat. This word was the thing I longed for as…
My Top 5 Locally Sourced Spring and Summer Trends
One of my favorite things to do while the baby naps is pour over all of the beautiful spring and summer trends. I guess you could say I’ve always been…
How To Celebrate Memorial Day in Quarantine
Our Memorial Day will look a little different this year, and although we will miss being out with friends on the boat or at a backyard BBQ; quarantine presents an…
Kiskadee’s Helping Hands
It makes me so sad to hear about all of the need out there. We’ve had bins outside of Kiskadee to collect items for Grace Episcopal’s food pantry. This food…
Keeping Little Hands Busy at Home This Spring
I know that lately I’ve been looking for every possible way to teach and entertain my daughter while she’s learning from home with me. I am a big believer in…
An Engagement Story: Kirkland & Peter
One of the lessons of the pandemic has been what while life may take a slight pause during a crisis it does, inevitably, keep going. Local Alexandrians (though not for…
A Time to Gather Around the Table
With all the massive trips to the grocery stores and far less access to our favorite restaurants I’m finding a lot of the people in my life are turning to…
Join Mystique for Their First Virtual Trunk Show
You are invited to our first Virtual Jewelry Show & Sale with Designer Mazza and Mystique! Email us at mystique@mystiquejewelers.com to sign up for your personal appointment time with owner…
Clean Luxury Lipstick …It Does Exist
“And bonus… it’s clean.” That is my mantra. I spend a lot of time hunting down new products for the store. It has become increasingly important to my customers that…
Calendar Mistakes Part 2: Just Say No
We are pleasers, or at least most of us are. Most of us fear conflict and wish away any circumstance when we disappoint someone, especially someone for which you have…
Makers Mile: Homemade to the Rescue
We are all safely tucked away at home and it’s helping. But we’re bored and stressed out. We need creative outlets to help us to stay sane so we can…
Keeping Cool in CP Shades
Summer is coming and with that hot weather. Although most of us won’t be going on those European trips or Caribbean cruises, we will still need some new duds to…
