Style, Events Elizabeth Todd Style, Events Elizabeth Todd

Upping the Fun Factor: Grab a Scratch-off at The Hive, ERA and Monday’s Child

Last year we hosted an event where our customers were able to grab a scratch-off sticker and win a prize. It was pretty popular, so we’re doing it again! It’s just a small thank you to show our customers how much we appreciate you. It could be a prize like a candle or pair of socks, or a discount off your entire purchase or a single item.

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Style Elizabeth Mandros Style Elizabeth Mandros

Romance is in the Air at Mystique Jewelers

Get inspired with our Valentine’s Day Gift ideas. Send a hint or gift yourself, special friend or loved one. Lab Diamond Stud earrings, 1-6 carats start at $975. Share your love story with our engravable Poesy bracelet, a 7 inch, 18K yellow gold link ID bracelet by Monica Rich Kosann.

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Style, Events Elizabeth Todd Style, Events Elizabeth Todd

The Hart Bar: Make Your Own Necklace at The Hive

Here’s the great thing about a Hart necklace, they have so many special charms that help create a personalized piece that really tells a story and represents you and the things you love. It’s a great gift for anyone in your life and something they can keep adding on to as well.

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Style Elizabeth Todd Style Elizabeth Todd

Kristen Jones’ Picks for This Weekend’s Alexandria Warehouse Sale

Not only does Kristen support events, she supports the local business community by keeping her personal shopping dollars local. She gets that it’s our local business community that makes Alexandria a great place to live; it creates jobs and strengthens our local economy. I asked Kristen to share a few of her favorite picks for this weekend’s Warehouse Sale.

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Beauty Ashley Perkins, PA-C Beauty Ashley Perkins, PA-C

The INS and OUTS for 2025: Aesthetic Medicine Edition

Jumping on the New Year bandwagon here, so let's get into what’s IN and what’s OUT for all things aesthetic medicine. Regenerative medicine is IN and in a BIG way—the movement towards a regenerative approach to aesthetics has been gaining a lot of momentum over the past few years, but I believe this year it will really take off. 

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Lifestyle Lauren O’Brien, CFP®, RICP®, CPA Lifestyle Lauren O’Brien, CFP®, RICP®, CPA

Travel Log 2025: Nashville

When my sister-in-law and I decided to do a girls getaway, we had a few ground rules: 1.) Direct flights <3hr for each of us, 2) A new location to each of us with lots to explore, and 3) No looking North in a [failed] effort to limit cold weather. With our parameters set, Nashville popped up early as a contender!

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Style Hattie Dove Style Hattie Dove

Mastering the Warehouse Sale: Insider Tips and an Exclusive Sneak Peek

The 21st Annual Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale is right around the corner. This is one of the biggest sales of the year and an incredible opportunity to shop amazing brands and local boutiques at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re a seasoned warehouse sale shopper or a first timer, these are my tips to make this shopping experience a success for both your closet and your wallet.

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Style Elizabeth Todd Style Elizabeth Todd

TWP Trunk Show Live at the Hive: Check Out the Lookbook

To launch the arrival of TWP to The Hive we’re hosting a trunk show thorugh the 26th! It will feature a ton of their core collection. We thought it was the best way to introduce this one. Browse the Lookbook with everything that will be in stock for the event! We can also special order items in other colors.

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Home & Design Ruben Santos Home & Design Ruben Santos

Three’s Company: Redesigning My Childhood Home

They say home is where the heart is, and my heart is in Alexandria!  When my wife and I moved to the DMV, we knew we wanted to live in Alexandria to be close to my mom, be part of an amazing community, and raise our family here. But how to find a home that we’d LOVE? The answer? Redesign my childhood home to support three generations.

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Lifestyle Katelin Moomau, Esq. Lifestyle Katelin Moomau, Esq.

Five Divorce Trends for Virginians in 2025

It doesn't surprise me that one of my most popular Stylebook articles is: "Is It Time To Separate? 5 Signs It Might Be.” Whenever its traffic spikes, phone calls seem to follow. The beginning of the year is a time when we onboard a lot of new clients who don't want to relive the same fights all over again.

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Home & Design Amanda Mertins Home & Design Amanda Mertins

Bringing in the New at Patina Polished Living

Kim and I just returned from the Atlanta Market and are very excited with everything we purchased. The Patina kitchen is going to become more of a pantry with French pottery, table settings, glassware, napkins and season-themed décor. We can’t wait to share our selection of bed linens and plush bath towels, too.

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