For many of today’s wealthy homebuyers, concerns about safety and privacy shape purchase decisions as much as location and price. Discreet architectural design, gated access and advanced technology-driven security features are increasingly in demand.

Should you choose the 5, 10 or 12.5 pound dumbbell? When do you progress to a heavier weight? Is there an easy formula you can use so you aren’t so lost in a gym or in your favorite class? You've come to the right place, because this is a topic I LOVE to teach and hope you’ll walk away with greater clarity and confidence!

This year, the holiday is less about clichés and more about intentional gifting: pieces you actually wear, love, and keep long after February 14. Enter Eliana Curated, the King Street boutique locals can’t stop talking about, with three distinct Valentine’s Day Gift Guides designed for every kind of love story — including your own.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re celebrating a special someone, your best friends, or even just treating yourself, we’ve got you covered. We asked our contributors to share their favorite gifts this season, and the results are as thoughtful as they are fun

The Alexandria Warehouse Sale starts on February 7th and we have boxes and boxes of shoes – Maybe more than clothing – ready for you. Staring at the stacks and stacks of shoes is what inspired me to start this event years ago. This Warehouse Sale, we’re putting the shoe in Shoe Hive.

Are you, like me, bored of being stuck at home surrounded by piles of concrete snow? Not really feeling Valentine’s Day this year? I’ve got a plan. On February 21, 2026, from 7:00–10:30 pm, my favorite Alexandria gala returns: Banding Together. And this year, the timing makes it the perfect excuse for a Glam Rock–inspired Galentine’s night out.

Boxwood is turning February into a month of fun! From charming new Gluggle Jugs to lively Mahjong nights and needlepoint classes for beginners and pros, there’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on the joy!

This Valentine’s Day, gifting your girlfriends is about intention, joy, and choosing something that feels a little special—but not overly precious. Whether it’s playful, long-lasting, or simply beautiful on a coffee table, here are our top four ways to celebrate the women you love most.

Valentine’s Day used to be simple, but somewhere along the way, the holiday expanded - and honestly, it got better. Enter Galentine’s Day, self-love, and celebrating the people who show up for you year-round. In Old Town Alexandria, that shift feels right at home and one local boutique captures it perfectly: Eliana Curated.

Take a look at this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath Wellington residence, offering 2,286 finished square feet, that has undergone an extensive and thoughtful renovation, resulting in a home that blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication.

People often ask me, “Is coming to Old Town really worth it for the Alexandria Warehouse Sale?” What they’re really asking is simple: How good are the deals? I’m here to tell you—they’re really good.

If meal prep feels overwhelming before it even begins, your fridge might be the real problem. A cluttered, overstuffed fridge makes it harder to see what you have, what needs to be used, and what’s already past its prime. A few simple organization upgrades can completely change the way you prep, cook, and even snack during the week.

Thirty-six years ago, I attended my first protest. Compared to the horrific events unfolding today, it might seem almost quaint, but as a second-year student at the Corcoran School of Art, it mattered deeply to me and my classmates. We were protesting the Corcoran Museum’s last-minute cancellation of a photography exhibition by Robert Mapplethorpe.

A lifelong Alexandrian, Kendall’s story begins at Belle View Shopping Center, where a childhood favorite—The Virginia Florist—sparked an early love of flowers. That first job grew into a lasting skill she carried alongside a career in accounting and venture capital. Now, with an entrepreneurial spirit and deep local roots, Kendall’s path is coming full circle.

I love to see what other boutiques are doing on social media and, for our events, this research—if I can call it that—is where a lot of my ideas start to take shape. I was watching a story from another independently owned boutique, and the owner was talking about her most worn items from 2025. Two of the items were from AMO, a line we carried many years ago.

Did a move come up when creating your vision board for 2026? If that’s the case, let me give you a look into home sales, the most important step of the process: the sales contract! This is a legally binding agreement outlining the terms of the purchase and will detail the price, contingencies, deadlines, closing date, conveyances, and responsibilities of each party.

True luxury in aesthetics is not about excess—it’s about precision, restraint, and longevity. The modern aesthetic journey is an investment in skin health, balance, and well-being. Through advanced regenerative medicine, expertly placed ‘Tox, and thoughtfully administered dermal fillers; aesthetic treatments can support graceful aging while honoring your natural features.

This month feels like the season of returning favorites. With smaller delivery windows, we love the chance to bring back lines we’ve missed—and Closed is one of them. While it may be known for denim, it was the sweaters, shirts, and everyday essentials that truly won us over this time around.

It was 2011. I was in my mid-forties. I co-owned the first women-owned strength training gym in Alexandria. I was a hard-charged business owner and seeking the title of best mom of twins. Yet inside I was dying. In retrospect, I was giving it all to my work and my kids. Nothing was left for me—and my body—which was still weary from a difficult conception and childbirth experience. And boy, did my body show for it.

Almost everyone can name one teacher they remember. Not necessarily the one with the strictest rules or the most impressive résumé, but the one who made learning come alive. The one who saw something in us before we could see it ourselves.