Let’s celebrate July with a bang — and I’m not talking about fireworks! Mystique Jewelers is happy to share the best diamond sale on diamond engagement rings.

There’s no better place to share how to shop like a pro than in our beloved town of Alexandria, so I thought I’d kick off a little series in which I give you very specific ways to shop at each of our local boutiques. Let’s begin with The Hive…

The entire collection with its bright colors and ease makes me smile. My favorite is the Best Friend Necklace. If you are looking to add some happiness into your summer wardrobe this is the easiest way to do it.

Summer in Alexandria can be scorching. Here’s a comprehensive guide to pool memberships in Alexandria, ensuring you find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the summer sun.

We have all heard the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Pippin Toy Co. wants to be part of your village. To do that this summer we have partnered with OWLS Therapy, a local speech and language therapy practice, to bring you a series of intimate workshops.

While the temps are in the 90s, we are happily making plans for our Showroom & Warehouse Sale in the fall. It will include new and vintage furniture pieces, art, lamps and accessories. Here’s a preview:

Before workshops were ever trendy, and way before Eventbrite was a thing, Marianne was teaching floral design. She built a cult following in Old Town, and each week a devoted group of ladies would clammer for a space in her class. Fast forward to today, workshops are still sacred to our team.

When we last met, I had signed a lease and was ready to get busy building. We had about a decade of experience with toys, but with what did we want to fill our store? The first decision we made was an easy one. No licensed merchandise.

I like the clean lines, the simple shape and fabrics that look better as they age. Parker Thatch checks all these boxes. I also like their sizes. The larger bags fit my laptop and lots of papers, and the slings and smaller bags are perfect for travel.

While we commonly see celebs sharing what’s in their purse – we prefer to know what’s in the bag you’re toting to the pool and beach, because we inevitably always forget something! So we asked our contributors to share what’s stowed in theirs.

In 2013, Deirdre Roffani was in Spain and saw all the women riding around on their Vespas in bikinis with shirts over them and was inspired to start her own brand. She wanted to bring that casual summer vibe to the States.

Don't let hot flashes steal your sunshine! By packing some smart essentials in your beach bag, you can transform a potentially uncomfortable outing into a day of pure relaxation.

Summertime means spending time outside by the pool, cozying up around a fire pit or hosting a backyard BBQ. Now is the perfect time to give your outdoor space a little extra love! Here’s how:

“I was having dinner at Landini’s and I walked right past Courtney and her husband. And she stopped me and said, ‘Oh my God, what have you been doing?’ I shared that I was getting my masters in interior design and she said, ‘You’re going to work for me when you graduate.’ Once I moved back here, I reached out to her immediately.” 

While trends don’t drive our purchasing decisions, I find that we consistently end up carrying items that are both on-trend and have the ability to be timeless. Here are four Summer 2024 trends that we think make a good wardrobe investment — for now and forever.

We all crave gorgeous, versatile hair that requires minimal styling time, leaving us more moments to enjoy our reflection. Hair extensions are the perfect solution, providing instant length for those whose hair grows slowly or has thinned, and creating a fuller, more feminine look.

Since it’s officially summer and the Fourth of July is almost here we wanted to help everyone spruce up their summer accessories. Starting June 27, all straw accessories are 50 percent off! Shop online or in store at The Shoe Hive, check them out!

Money and dating can be tricky, especially as a financially independent and successful woman. To help take some of the angst out of it, I solicited Erika Ettin’s input. Erika is founder of A Little Nudge, a dating coaching service specializing in online dating.

Do you chase cool design? I grew up a stone’s throw away from Fallingwater and saw it first when I was seven years old. Back then, I thought someone had made a swinging 70s house. It was cool, but I didn’t quite get the big deal at the time. I recently spent the weekend chasing a bit more of the Frank Lloyd Wright mystique in Western Pennsylvania. 

We've now hit that mark -- where we've moved the layout around a bit, know where all our items are stored, when the mail arrives, etc. --  and we're ready to celebrate our Grand Opening on Upper King! Join us this Saturday to toast to the journey and the strength of community.