Meet Mia Lov. Best known in Alexandria as the creative force behind some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, Mia also lives in a world few people ever see up close: competitive dog showing.

Last fall, we introduced Tanya Taylor to The Hive and kicked off our partnership with a trunk show. It was a huge success. When I asked our sales representative if we could also host a spring show, not only did she agree, but she helped me out by reserving a great selection to send us before it sold out.

A 15 minute reset on Friday afternoon can help your home feel less crazy so you can unwind in peace without noticing little messes everywhere. No one wants to walk into a messy kitchen on Saturday morning and immediately feel like you're playing catch up. Check out our tips to set your weekend up for success.

In an industry that constantly reinvents itself, Debbie Bates-Schrott’s legacy isn’t just the agencies she built or the campaigns she led. It’s the relationships she nurtured, the risks she took that paid off, and the confidence that even when someone tells you it won’t work – you can prove them wrong. And Debbie has done just that.

At Salon deZEN, we’re always paying attention not just to what’s trending, but to what’s lasting. The best hair doesn’t just look good the day you leave the salon, it grows with you, moves with you, and supports your lifestyle in between appointments.

We edited our shoe selection down to our favorites and hope our customers agree. Two shoe lines that have surprised us with their popularity are Rachel Comey and Ann Mashburn. Rachel Comey knows how to do a cog, and this spring we picked two of their newer styles along with a great pump that literally goes with everything.

Let’s be honest: most Easter chocolate just doesn’t taste good—waxy, bland, and carried entirely by cute packaging. Somewhere between sacred indulgence and supermarket shelves, we lowered the bar, and it shows. This season, it’s time to expect more from what’s in your basket.

Ezgi Kaya always dreamed of creating a space where people could gather, a place with warmth, community, and something beautiful at the center of it. What she found, during a summer back home in Turkey, was the medium that would make that dream real.