Care More
I came across this shirt the other day when I was shopping for paper towels. It hit me so strongly that I needed to take a picture of it. Stress….
What’s a Woman to Do When Fitness Research Is All About Men?
Have you experienced going Keto or Paleo and feeling great for one week, but feeling terrible the next? Have you lost weight one week and then gained it the next…
Love in a Pandemic
Right around March 13th (which coincidently was Friday the 13th), our entire 2020 wedding calendar imploded. I’m an old-fashioned day planner gal, and page after page was filled with red…
Announcing: The Alx&Co. Food Drive!
The other day, I was driving in my car while tuned into NPR. I can’t even remember what exactly I was doing otherwise, but I had entered midway through the Kojo…
What an Interior Designer Picked + Upholstery Sale!
It’s that time of year again. Time for our semi-annual upholstery sale where we give you an additional 10 percent off the already below MSRP pricing. We have these twice…
Evolve to Survive
Paraphrasing Darwin, it’s those who can adapt to change who will survive. I know this isn’t over yet, but I also know we are doing everything we can to adapt…
Back to School
I’m trying not to sob into my coffee as I write this. It’s back to school time! And for my family and probably yours, it will be very different than…
Restaurant Report: The Chewish Deli
Have you ever craved a bagel sandwich but not known where to find one in Old Town? Look no further than The Chewish Deli – coming in August to the…
Who Likes to Pay Taxes?
I don’t think I know anyone who likes paying taxes. When you own a small business, it seems like all you ever do is pay taxes. That’s why the Virginia…
My New Favorite Cleanser
By now, you are all familiar with my favorite face cream by Augustinus Bader. I haven’t veered from the Rich Cream since the day I first tried it. I am…
Kiskadee’s Summer Sale Starts Now!
‘Tis the season for a sale. We need to move some of our late spring and early summer arrivals to make way for fall (I know, it’s hard to think…
Warehouse Sale 2021: We Need Your Input
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t predict the future. But we can try our darndest to plan ahead. For the first time, the Old Town Boutique…
Courtyard of Creators
I pride myself on my problem-solving skills. If you asked me my biggest strength, that would be it. Since mid-March, those skills have been tested, to say the least –…
It’s About the Process, Not the Outcome
It’s not about the numbers, ladies! You see, as a society, we tend to get caught up in the numbers. Whether it is the readout on the scale, the number…
Our Top Picks for the Week of August 03, 2020
From an elegant “night-in” blouse to essentials that will make spending time at home more enjoyable, we have you covered in this week’s top picks. We’ve got a perfume crafted…
