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.

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.

Spring has always been the season of renewal, and the time change is a gentle reminder that shifting things a little can be a good thing. We somehow made it through the snow and ice and now it’s time to look around your home with fresh eyes. Try some new tabletop pieces, a different piece of art on the wall and décor that make you smile.

I have been a champion and advocate for the Virginia wine industry long before I opened my own retail wine shop. I remember my first few visits to Virginia wineries back in the mid-2000s, and it made me wonder why no one was talking about this wine country at all. Fast forward to 2026 and the word is out — loud and clear — this region is one to experience and behold.

This spring brings us the usual floral dresses and brighter colors that we all expect, but what else is in store for you? This season we continue to have lots and lots of sets - in all different colors and fabrics. There are sets to sit on the beach and sets to wear to the office.

We just wrapped up our Veronica Beard Trunk Show, and it was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. Now it’s time for Ulla Johnson. Nothing says spring more than Ulla Johnson, and this season doesn’t disappoint. It might actually be my favorite since we started carrying the line.

Once again, I thought it would be fun to see what everyone at The Hive was looking to purchase from the Ulla Johnson spring collection and trunk show. I always ask my sales representatives, “What is on your personal order?” As a result, I’m sure our clients would like to know what was on ours.

I finally got the original dream team back together. Tayo, Courtney and Megan once again took time out of their busy schedules to help showcase some of the beautiful looks we have for Veronica Beard. Veronica isn’t just for work. Their jackets paired with denim are the perfect weekend look and have perfected the elevated t-shirt.

This spring’s show is one of the best yet. There are some brands that, after a few years (okay, a decade) of seeing them, feel like their collections are on repeat — but I never feel that way with Ulla Johnson. Yes, there are always beautiful florals, which you simply can’t go wrong with, but her shapes and fabrics change every season, and there’s always something new and exciting. 

When I go to market, I always ask my sales representatives what they are personally buying from the collection they sell. In the retail world, we call it “our personals.” I find it enlightening to learn what the people most familiar with a product think is so good that they can’t live without it. In that same spirit, I thought our customers might like to know what’s on our shopping list from the Veronica Beard Trunk Show.

Next week, we are hosting our 10th Veronica Beard Trunk Show, and it is still the most anticipated event of the year. Throughout the years, the brand has continued to be a wonderful partner, sending us beautiful pieces and a member of their sales team to help our customers learn about the fit and assist with ordering from the spring collection.

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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.

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.

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?

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.

People often ask me, “Is coming to Old Town really worth it for the Alexandria Warehouse Sale?” What they’re really asking is simple: How good are the deals? I’m here to tell you—they’re really good.

I love to see what other boutiques are doing on social media and, for our events, this research—if I can call it that—is where a lot of my ideas start to take shape. I was watching a story from another independently owned boutique, and the owner was talking about her most worn items from 2025. Two of the items were from AMO, a line we carried many years ago.