Mother’s Day shopping can feel surprisingly hard: what do you give the woman who has given you everything—and insists she “doesn’t need a thing”? The answer this year is simple: jewelry she’ll fall in love with the moment she opens it.

If you haven’t heard, we are hosting a Lizzie Fortunato and Ann Mashburn trunk show starting Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3. On May 1, the Fortunato sisters will be in the store from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Lizzie and Kathryn will be here to answer all your questions about how to build a “neckmess” and what the inspiration was for their Spring 2026 collection.

This is a big week at The Shoe Hive. We have two big trunk shows for Ann Mashburn and Lizzie Fortunato, as well as Made to Order shirting with Ann starting May 1. You really don’t want to miss out.

Over the past year, interest in Korean lash lifts has grown significantly, with searches across the U.S. rising sharply. But what’s more interesting than the numbers is why. Because this isn’t just about a new technique or trending service. It reflects a larger change in how people want their beauty routines to fit into their lives.

For nearly four decades, Reunions has been a light-filled gift shop tucked in the heart of Alexandria where generations of shoppers have come to get gifts for all of life’s events. For new co-owners Molly Merbeth and Blaire Bartlett, it is also where they grew up, in different ways and at different times in their lives, but where they mutually found a home.

Have you ever seen the Lizzie Fortunato Instagram posts or emails and thought, "I wish I could layer necklaces like they do"? Maybe you have hoped that one day they could actually help you with your "neckmess." Well, Friday, May 1 is your chance to do just that, with the one and only Lizzie Fortunato herself. 

It is time for our second shoe event of spring, and it is everyone's favorite shoe line: FREDA SALVADOR. The reason FREDA is the “it” shoe brand right now, in my opinion, is that the designs somehow manage to be classic but fashion forward at the same time. The other important thing is that they are so comfortable.

I’m not usually one to focus on trends, but every so often something shows up again and again in the collections I see. This spring, it’s all about light, airy textures that feel easy and wearable, from sweaters to shoes. It’s a look that adds interest without trying too hard, and one that fits seamlessly into a real wardrobe.

Oddly, one of the brands we’re most often asked to bring back is also one of the most inexpensive lines we’ve ever carried: TKEES. Until now, nothing we’ve carried from their line has been more than $100. Ironically, the shoe that made me realize we needed to bring them back—the Julia—is more than that at $160, but it’s worth the price.

Madisen Reid Beider doesn't wait for the right moment — she creates it. She has built a career out of knowing what people need before they know it themselves, and her latest venture is no different. As the founder of Alexandria Moms Passport, Madisen is redefining what it means to explore motherhood in Alexandria and has created a platform that feels less like a follow and more like a friendship.

I was going to a show called Designers & Agents that features smaller brands. It just so happened Nicholson & Nicholson was showing there, so I figured it was meant to be. It was a small collection, which made me happy, and it doesn’t have a huge footprint in the U.S., which also made me happy. We love discovering great things our clients may never have seen.

For more than three decades, Mystique Jewelers has stood as a destination for those in search of the extraordinary. Rooted in a legacy of craftsmanship, artistry, and personal connection, Mystique has become synonymous with fine jewelry that tells a story—one of love, celebration, and enduring beauty.

This week, we are hosting our second-ever Tanya Taylor event. We introduced the line to the store last fall, and the response has been amazing—our customers love Tanya Taylor. Stop in starting Thursday, April 9th through Sunday, April 12th to check out Tanya Taylor and all of our spring arrivals.

Gizem Şalcıgil White has always believed that coffee is more than a drink—it's a doorway. A doorway into culture, into conversation, into the kind of human connection that the modern world too often rushes past. Inside Turkish Coffee Lady, that belief comes to life in every detail, and it's exactly what she set out to build—one cup of coffee at a time.

It’s difficult for me to pick favorites; honestly, there isn’t much from Tibi that I don’t love or own. I have been making an effort to order less Tibi for myself because my closet is a little out of control. I have failed this spring at doing so—I always joke that I am not a very good quitter—so I thought I would highlight some of my favorites.

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.

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.

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.

It is time for our first shoe event of the year, which is fitting because AGL is the first event we ever hosted at the store. I have mentioned before that AGL is the only brand we have in store that was on our shelves when we opened in 2003. I have a special attachment to this company and from March 26th-29th, it’s all 20% off.

Walking through the store the other day, I realized just how strong our current denim shirt lineup is. No matter what style you’re after, The Hive is fully stocked with denim shirts that work now and carry straight into spring. Stop by to see our newest arrivals and find the one—or two—you’ll reach for again and again.