Monday Musings
Today we mark Indigenous Peoples' Day. There is no shortage of ways to celebrate Native American culture in Alexandria; if you're looking for a way to honor the day, check out all the events here. While you're out and about today, be sure to participate in the National Breast Center Foundation's Mary's Wings Challenge. The Wings will be at Stylebook's own Mae's Market and Café all day. And finally, be sure to follow along on our Instagram and The Shoe Hive's Instagram for all of the great things Elizabeth has planned this week to celebrate 19 years in business!
Adrien: We're all striving to have it all, do it all, and look good doing it! It's no wonder fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry. Everyone wants the quick fix, the next great product, or a clever app to guide us to success. Yet most of the strategies that are time-tested - getting your sleep, practicing deliberate breathing, scheduling daily walks, and consuming adequate protein - can all be accomplished without buying the next hot thing. Yes, really! Follow @alexandriawellness to learn how small, daily habits can lead to huge results for your wellness. And check out my Menopause Blueprint for an introduction to my first-ever online course that teaches women how to THRIVE!
Elizabeth: As you will learn this week in Stylebook, this is our anniversary week, and we have so many great events planned to celebrate. I picked some of my favorite items that never go on sale, so I thought I should share one of my favorite clothing lines that rarely gets marked down. It is a smaller line, so we don't get a ton of styles, and it usually sells so quickly that it rarely makes it to sale. The brand is Smythe. Everything they do is good. It is well made and different from other brands out there. You just can't go wrong with Smythe. Here are some of the newest arrivals you won't want to miss out on. (Available at The Hive, $895; $995; $1,295)
Britt: Sherwin-Williams has announced their official Color of the Year 2023 as "Redend Point." This calming, warm, and earthy color is made to soften spaces and bring a minimal yet cozy and comforting backdrop to your home. What do you think of this calming neutral?
Celthia: The new On-the-Go Pouch Sets from the KUSSHI collection have arrived! Keep your everyday essentials, from lipstick to phones, protected and organized. The pouches are sold as a set. Choose from a bright pink to a bold Leopard print for a stylish addition to your on-the-go and everyday lifestyle! (Available at Bellacara, $39)
Amy: Brian Noyes, founder of Red Truck Bakery, beloved for its small-town feel and standout baked goods, will be at Red Barn Mercantile on October 12 (with cake!) for a book signing and Q&A led by our wonderful friend Cary Kelly. The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook is loaded with comforting recipes celebrating ingredients and traditions from the bakery's home on the edge of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge mountains. This book features Brian's favorite savory recipes and old-time classics from family, friends, and the bakery archives. We are so delighted to talk to Brian about his journey, his cookbooks, his favorite recipes, his pie shirt, and to eat baked goods in great company. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your cookbook(s) and your ticket now!
