On my wedding day, I gave my father a card with Goethe’s quote: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”

It was a dark day in Alexandria when Why Not? announced their closure. I mean, what is Old Town without a toy store? 

Are you looking for a fast, no-mess way to update your home? Change your hardware! Considered “jewelry for cabinets,” hardware is a surprisingly easy and affordable finish to change.

Started in 1974 in Alsace, France, Staub makes heirloom quality cookware durable enough to last a lifetime in every home cook’s or professional’s kitchen.  It’s often compared to the more well-known Le Cruset, but in our book, Staub edges out the competition for many reasons.

Each year, Helen Olivia, along with a few of our closest industry pals, team up to put on a party just for industry friends. Spearheaded by Ridgewells Caterers and Design Foundry, event planners, venue managers, and vendors alike all don their best frocks and gather for a fabulous event.