Few chefs ever get the chance to cook on a national stage, but Leigh Orleans has done it twice. Today, the Hell’s Kitchen alum and Chopped champion has brought her fiery culinary talent and private chef business back somewhere much more personal: right here in Alexandria, Virginia, just a few doors down from where her story first began.

Join 20 stores in Old Town from September 18 to September 20 and explore all they have to offer. Some stores have trunk shows for the weekend, gifts with purchase, or other activities in store. It is a great way to explore new stores or just spend a day strolling the historic streets of Old Town.

One of the greatest gifts of living in a climate with four seasons is experiencing the changes throughout the year. Each season gives us something different, and each one makes us appreciate the next. Maybe it is the cooler, clearer air or the changing quality of the autumn light, but whatever it is, I think we are ready for fall!

Old Town Alexandria is about to host a D.C.-area first: the Old Town Beauty Crawl, a weekend-long celebration of the neighborhood's beauty scene, complete with exclusive promotions, stamp cards, and prizes! Organized by Old Town's own beauty destinations, the Beauty Crawl invites beauty lovers to explore more than a dozen participating shops and salons across the neighborhood, spanning everything from cosmetics and fragrance to skincare, haircare, permanent makeup, and beauty treatments.

This weekend, the Old Town Boutique District is hosting Alexandria Days. I asked my good friend Sarah Akram to pick out her favorite fall looks from my store and model some of them, and all weekend you'll receive a gift with purchase of my favorite items from Sarah Akram Skincare and be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card to The Hive and a $250 gift card for Sarah Akram Skincare.

A sudden back twinge can trigger instant panic, but your initial reaction may have more impact on recovery than you realize. After more than two decades in the field, Adrien shares how to respond in the moment, what to do in the days that follow, and how your nervous system can influence the healing process.

After creating Taylor Swift’s distinctive Old Mine-cut engagement ring, New York jeweler Kindred Lubeck is bringing her signature craftsmanship and passion for antique diamonds to Sotheby’s. When Taylor Swift revealed her engagement to Travis Kelce on August 26, 2025, her vintage-inspired ring immediately captured attention.

There's something about sapphire that just works this time of year. As September settles in and wardrobes start shifting toward fall, the deep, saturated blue of sapphire feels like the perfect complement to the season — rich enough to hold its own against sweaters and layers, yet versatile enough to wear every day.