Best Tips for Organizing Your Makeup
Since everyone's makeup stash is different, there are a few things you should look for in a makeup organizer that best suits your needs.
Our Designers Love Zellige Tile. Why You Shouldn’t Ignore This Trend
There are always going to be home trends that our design team hopes last forever (never leave us, wallpaper!) and others that we can’t wait to fade away.
Convene Architecture: What’s In A Name?
After collaborating on a few high-end projects, we decided to form a new, expanded firm – convinced that joining forces would allow us to deliver exceptional homes to more clients.
Amy’s Biggest Design Pet Peeve
Let’s face it, Old Town is weird. The sizes of rooms are odd and nothing is standard. If the rooms aren’t too small, they are too big for an average size rug.
Discover Luxury One-level Living in Villamay
Located between two cul-de-sacs and graced by the presence of an eagle's nest, this location forms a serene retreat.
She Said/She Said: Outdoor Entertaining
We tapped two of our local home and entertainment experts, Amanda Mertins of Patina Polished Living and Rachel Gang of Helen Olivia, for tips on outdoor entertaining.
The Ultimate Guide To Hosting and Entertaining
Hosting and entertaining can often bring on a fair share of stress. But, fear not! We've streamlined the entire process, making it simple and stress-free.
Fond Memories of Garfinckel’s in D.C.
They had a restaurant called the Greenbrier where ladies lunched and elevator operators would ask, “which floor?” when you stepped inside.
Spoil the Moms in Your Life: Check Out This Gift Guide!
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite mom-pleasers from Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post that the moms in your life will love.
What’s in Store for Mother’s Day at Helen Olivia Floral
Our favorites? The gorgeous peony collection in trendy green chinoiserie and the soft shades of blue and white paired with wrapped cane vases.
Kiddos-Only: Shopping Party for Mother’s Day at Red Barn Mercantile
Instead of bourbon and brats for men to shop for the women in their lives, we are doing milk and cookies for kids to shop for the mothers in their lives. It’s a kiddos-only party!
KTI Behind the Scenes: Beautiful Days Leading to Inspired Homes
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a splendid luncheon at the historic Brooke’s Bank Farm in Champlain, Virginia.
Hybla Valley Farms' New Construction Offers Spacious and Modern Living
Spanning 3,705 square feet across two floors, with an additional 1,120 square-foot basement boasting five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and a two-car garage.
Join us at Pippin Toy Co.’s Grand Opening!
We have a great lineup of fun things just for kids. Considering our clientele, we broke up the fun just a bit, with plans geared toward younger children in the morning and slightly older kids in the afternoon.
New Block in Old Town, Same Boxwood
Some of you have heard, but for those who haven’t, Boxwood has moved! We are excited to have found a new space for us to grow on Upper King Street.
Becoming a Mother is a Profound Experience and Becoming a Grandmother is Even Better!
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.”
Pippin Toy Co: A Toy Store Journey in Old Town, Part One
It was a dark day in Alexandria when Why Not? announced their closure. I mean, what is Old Town without a toy store?
Revamp Your Space with New Hardware: How to Style, Source and Select
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.