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Amy’s Biggest Design Pet Peeve
Home & Design Amy Rutherford 5/13/24 Home & Design Amy Rutherford 5/13/24

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.

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Discover Luxury One-level Living in Villamay
Home & Design Britt Patterson 5/13/24 Home & Design Britt Patterson 5/13/24

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.

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She Said/She Said: Outdoor Entertaining
Lifestyle, Home & Design Alexandria Stylebook 5/8/24 Lifestyle, Home & Design Alexandria Stylebook 5/8/24

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.

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The Ultimate Guide To Hosting and Entertaining
Home & Design Britt Patterson 5/8/24 Home & Design Britt Patterson 5/8/24

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.

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Fond Memories of Garfinckel’s in D.C.
Home & Design Amanda Mertins 5/8/24 Home & Design Amanda Mertins 5/8/24

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.

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NYC Market. Customer Appreciation. Bodega Snack Bar.
Style, Events Annette Ayrapetian 5/7/24 Style, Events Annette Ayrapetian 5/7/24

NYC Market. Customer Appreciation. Bodega Snack Bar.

It's fun, it's a whirlwind, it's intense and it's exhilarating all at the same time. We don't want to leave, yet we're so happy when we return home.

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Beauty Beyond Age: A Guide to Skincare
Wellness Adrien Cotton 5/7/24 Wellness Adrien Cotton 5/7/24

Beauty Beyond Age: A Guide to Skincare

Midlife is a time of incredible transformation. We gain wisdom, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for who we are.

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Finding Support on the Postpartum Journey: Navigating Through Community
Wellness Kristen Mahoney, MA, LPC 5/7/24 Wellness Kristen Mahoney, MA, LPC 5/7/24

Finding Support on the Postpartum Journey: Navigating Through Community

Beyond the baby showers and Instagram-worthy moments lies a complex reality—a reality where many mothers struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, inadequacy and overwhelm.

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Spoil the Moms in Your Life: Check Out This Gift Guide!
Home & Design Lisa Soboleski 5/7/24 Home & Design Lisa Soboleski 5/7/24

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.

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Taking the High-Low Road When Dressing
Style Ali Hellmuth 5/6/24 Style Ali Hellmuth 5/6/24

Taking the High-Low Road When Dressing

Fashion isn’t about dressing in head-to-toe designer or only wearing the most luxurious things you can find—it’s about expressing who you are.

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Time to Celebrate You: It’s Customer Appreciation Week at The Shoe Hive, The Hive and Yellow Jacket!
Style, Events Elizabeth Todd 5/6/24 Style, Events Elizabeth Todd 5/6/24

Time to Celebrate You: It’s Customer Appreciation Week at The Shoe Hive, The Hive and Yellow Jacket!

We host lots of parties and events, but we’ve never hosted one that’s just to say "thank you."

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Introducing Alate Old Town, Luxury Living for Active Adults in Alexandria
Lifestyle Zainab Kabba 5/6/24 Lifestyle Zainab Kabba 5/6/24

Introducing Alate Old Town, Luxury Living for Active Adults in Alexandria

From nightly happy hours to curated on-site entertainment, there’s always something to do at Alate Old Town, making it easy to stay engaged and socialize with friends

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Mother’s Day Jewels: Tell Your Unique Story
Style Elizabeth Mandros 5/6/24 Style Elizabeth Mandros 5/6/24

Mother’s Day Jewels: Tell Your Unique Story

Our brand's signature layering look, features stackable gold bangles, elongated chains with pendants, chic cocktail rings, and sleek gold stackers.

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Street Style: Meet Alexandra Alvarez de Toledo of American in Paris
Lifestyle Rainbow Kirby 5/1/24 Lifestyle Rainbow Kirby 5/1/24

Street Style: Meet Alexandra Alvarez de Toledo of American in Paris

It began with an email forwarded to me, “Read this.” Alexandra shared that with the passing of her mother she had taken over the reins of American in Paris on King Street.

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Humidity Hacks: How to Style Your Hair for All-Day Hold
Beauty Maria Elizabeth 5/1/24 Beauty Maria Elizabeth 5/1/24

Humidity Hacks: How to Style Your Hair for All-Day Hold

Stepping out of your car, you glimpse your reflection in the window and you inwardly shriek, “Aaaaahhhhh, it’s back!”

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Toasting this Community and Our Amazing Customers — We Wouldn’t Be Here Without You!
Style, Events Elizabeth Todd 5/1/24 Style, Events Elizabeth Todd 5/1/24

Toasting this Community and Our Amazing Customers — We Wouldn’t Be Here Without You!

I have been in business for just over 20 years now. Since the beginning, I have been blessed to have the best customers around!

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King Street Commons: A More Intimate Office Sharing Space in Old Town
Lifestyle Rainbow Kirby 4/30/24 Lifestyle Rainbow Kirby 4/30/24

King Street Commons: A More Intimate Office Sharing Space in Old Town

A common thread I hear and even feel myself: there is no divide between home and work – when you work from home.

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What’s in Store for Mother’s Day at Helen Olivia Floral
Home & Design Rachel Gang 4/30/24 Home & Design Rachel Gang 4/30/24

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.

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fibre space: From the Farm to Your Fingers
Lifestyle Danielle Romanetti 4/30/24 Lifestyle Danielle Romanetti 4/30/24

fibre space: From the Farm to Your Fingers

As knitters, we feel a connection to the animal who provided the wool as we work with their fibre in our fingers.

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For Mother’s Day: Remember, Jewelry Always Fits
Style, Events Elizabeth Todd 4/29/24 Style, Events Elizabeth Todd 4/29/24

For Mother’s Day: Remember, Jewelry Always Fits

We always get lots of dads bringing in kids to shop for mom, and I’ve noticed over the last 20 years that jewelry is always an easy pick

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