For years, hormone replacement therapy (now more accurately called menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT) has lived inside a “black box” for many women…mysterious, intimidating, and often misunderstood. If you came of age hearing that hormones were dangerous, risky, or something to avoid at all costs, you’re not alone.

Penelope Norton has helped create Democracy Journeys, a travel company that leads high-end, educational trips to countries where democracy is being shaped in real time. Their current destinations include Armenia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Mexico, Albania, and Washington, DC. If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to explore, this is your moment.

When it comes to front doors, there’s no rulebook that truly matters, only how a color makes you feel when you come home. Your front door should spark joy, reflect your personality, and feel right for you. That’s the real design priority.

Have you ever had a shoulder that seems to get stiffer and stiffer? No clear injury or obvious reason exists for your discomfort. You may have even cut back on things like lifting your kids, going to the gym and doing household chores in hopes of getting some relief. Yet the pain still lingers, and your motion is getting worse.If this sounds familiar, please hear this: you are not imagining it, and you are not alone.

We’re getting ready to kick off our Spring Trunk Show series with fresh arrivals, lighter layers, and the promise of warmer days ahead. We’re starting the season with TWP and it feels like the perfect way to ease into spring. These are beautiful transition pieces that will carry you through the last stretch of winter and straight into the new season.

If you’ve ever wondered how high earners still manage to put money into a Roth IRA despite income limits, you’re not alone. The backdoor Roth IRA has become a popular strategy for savers who want tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement—even if their income is too high to contribute directly.

I paint nocturnes, often in blue. I remember the exact moment the night claimed me. It was March in Acadia. I was walking alone along the water’s edge, the tide crashing white against inky rocks. I stood there, small and open, feeling both exposed and held. It took me two years to paint that moment. When I finally did, I understood the power of the sublime, and why the nocturne had become personal.

Valentine’s Day has a way of pulling our attention outward—toward partners, friends, grand gestures, and thoughtful gifts. But beneath all that heart-shaped energy is an invitation we don’t talk about nearly enough: the relationship we have with ourselves. And yes, that includes our hair.

I started thinking aspirationally about spring. About warmer days, lighter layers, and all the great clothes arriving in store. And naturally, that meant it was time to start planning events to match those deliveries. This spring, we have our biggest lineup of trunk shows yet, with plans to add even more in May. It’s shaping up to be a very full—and very fun—season.

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and that always has us thinking about relationships. When it comes to making it legal, should you marry or register as domestic partners? While both options recognize your relationship, the legal differences are significant—and understanding them is crucial for protecting yourselves and your future.

Valentine’s Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s an opportunity to tell your story through a gift that lasts a lifetime. At Mystique Jewelers, we believe the most meaningful pieces are the ones that carry a message, capturing love not just in words, but in gold and stone.

TWP makes really beautiful clothes. They have quickly become one of our most popular brands, and I couldn’t be happier about it. The Hive is hosting our second TWP trunk show next week, featuring new spring arrivals with a special focus on their signature shirting. And really, couldn’t we all use a great new shirt?

How do you say goodbye to the single most important person your business has ever known? You wish you didn’t have to, but you suck it up and send her on her way so she can enjoy her first grandson on the way, all the rewards of a lifetime of hard work, traveling the world, spending time with the love of her life, and other big, huge, amazing adventures—because you love her.

For many of today’s wealthy homebuyers, concerns about safety and privacy shape purchase decisions as much as location and price. Discreet architectural design, gated access and advanced technology-driven security features are increasingly in demand.

Should you choose the 5, 10 or 12.5 pound dumbbell? When do you progress to a heavier weight? Is there an easy formula you can use so you aren’t so lost in a gym or in your favorite class? You've come to the right place, because this is a topic I LOVE to teach and hope you’ll walk away with greater clarity and confidence!

This year, the holiday is less about clichés and more about intentional gifting: pieces you actually wear, love, and keep long after February 14. Enter Eliana Curated, the King Street boutique locals can’t stop talking about, with three distinct Valentine’s Day Gift Guides designed for every kind of love story — including your own.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re celebrating a special someone, your best friends, or even just treating yourself, we’ve got you covered. We asked our contributors to share their favorite gifts this season, and the results are as thoughtful as they are fun

The Alexandria Warehouse Sale starts on February 7th and we have boxes and boxes of shoes – Maybe more than clothing – ready for you. Staring at the stacks and stacks of shoes is what inspired me to start this event years ago. This Warehouse Sale, we’re putting the shoe in Shoe Hive.

Are you, like me, bored of being stuck at home surrounded by piles of concrete snow? Not really feeling Valentine’s Day this year? I’ve got a plan. On February 21, 2026, from 7:00–10:30 pm, my favorite Alexandria gala returns: Banding Together. And this year, the timing makes it the perfect excuse for a Glam Rock–inspired Galentine’s night out.

Boxwood is turning February into a month of fun! From charming new Gluggle Jugs to lively Mahjong nights and needlepoint classes for beginners and pros, there’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on the joy!