Meet the Author of Old Town Style & Welcome Spring at Patina
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 5, from 12–4 p.m. as Patina welcomes author Robert F. Weinhagen Jr. for a book signing of Old Town Style, a beautifully curated tribute to the architecture and enduring character that define Old Town.
Spring Cleaning – Accounting & Finance Version!
I’m not sure about you, but I am SO ready to start thinking about warmer weather—and with that comes spring cleaning! If you’re the type of person who loves a good reset (and let’s be real, who doesn’t love a color-coded calendar, restocked desk supplies, and a freshly organized desktop?), I’ve got a financial spring cleaning checklist for you.
Beyond the Bottle: The Art of Wine at Wine Gallery 108
Walk into Wine Gallery 108 and you will immediately notice a difference from the ho-hum wine aisle at your local supermarket or big-box retailer. This wine shop exudes creativity, warmth, and hospitality.
Save the Date: The Veronica Beard Trunk Show at The Hive
Next week, we are hosting our 10th Veronica Beard Trunk Show, and it is still the most anticipated event of the year. Throughout the years, the brand has continued to be a wonderful partner, sending us beautiful pieces and a member of their sales team to help our customers learn about the fit and assist with ordering from the spring collection.
Losing Weight, Not Your Glow: How to Combat Ozempic Face
I came across an article: “Ozempic Face: An Emerging Drug-Related Aesthetic Concern” that described “Ozempic face” as a prematurely aged, fatigued facial appearance caused by rapid weight loss. My first reaction was disbelief—lose the weight, only to have a telltale sign of GLP-1 drug use show up on your most front-facing asset. Naturally, I had to dig deeper.
Amsterdam Calling: The Ultimate Girls' Getaway Guide
Whether you're treating yourself to a solo adventure, escaping with your best girlfriends, or finally taking that trip you've been pinning for years, Amsterdam is one of those cities that feels like it was designed entirely for women who know what they want.
TTR Sotheby's International Realty 2025 Year-End Market Review - DMV
As we reflect on 2025, the Washington Metropolitan Area’s luxury residential real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience. Despite a substantial downsizing of the region’s federal workforce and contractor base, tariffs that disrupted global markets during the height of the spring season, and historically low housing inventory, the market remained strong.
The Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Black Box Removed: 3 Options to Consider
For years, hormone replacement therapy (now more accurately called menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT) has lived inside a “black box” for many women…mysterious, intimidating, and often misunderstood. If you came of age hearing that hormones were dangerous, risky, or something to avoid at all costs, you’re not alone.
Traveling the World with Penelope Norton of Democracy Journeys
Penelope Norton has helped create Democracy Journeys, a travel company that leads high-end, educational trips to countries where democracy is being shaped in real time. Their current destinations include Armenia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Mexico, Albania, and Washington, DC. If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to explore, this is your moment.
The Meaning Behind Front Door Colors: What Designers Say, and Why the Best Choice Is Still Yours
When it comes to front doors, there’s no rulebook that truly matters, only how a color makes you feel when you come home. Your front door should spark joy, reflect your personality, and feel right for you. That’s the real design priority.
That Nagging, Stiff and Painful Shoulder – What Is Going On?
Have you ever had a shoulder that seems to get stiffer and stiffer? No clear injury or obvious reason exists for your discomfort. You may have even cut back on things like lifting your kids, going to the gym and doing household chores in hopes of getting some relief. Yet the pain still lingers, and your motion is getting worse.If this sounds familiar, please hear this: you are not imagining it, and you are not alone.
The TWP Trunk Show: Spring Shirts Start Here
We’re getting ready to kick off our Spring Trunk Show series with fresh arrivals, lighter layers, and the promise of warmer days ahead. We’re starting the season with TWP and it feels like the perfect way to ease into spring. These are beautiful transition pieces that will carry you through the last stretch of winter and straight into the new season.
How High Earners Use a Backdoor Roth IRA—and Whether It’s Right for You
If you’ve ever wondered how high earners still manage to put money into a Roth IRA despite income limits, you’re not alone. The backdoor Roth IRA has become a popular strategy for savers who want tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement—even if their income is too high to contribute directly.
When the Night Claimed Me: Nocturne Paintings
I paint nocturnes, often in blue. I remember the exact moment the night claimed me. It was March in Acadia. I was walking alone along the water’s edge, the tide crashing white against inky rocks. I stood there, small and open, feeling both exposed and held. It took me two years to paint that moment. When I finally did, I understood the power of the sublime, and why the nocturne had become personal.
Loving Your Hair is a Love Language
Valentine’s Day has a way of pulling our attention outward—toward partners, friends, grand gestures, and thoughtful gifts. But beneath all that heart-shaped energy is an invitation we don’t talk about nearly enough: the relationship we have with ourselves. And yes, that includes our hair.
Spring Is Calling—and So Are Our Trunk Shows
I started thinking aspirationally about spring. About warmer days, lighter layers, and all the great clothes arriving in store. And naturally, that meant it was time to start planning events to match those deliveries. This spring, we have our biggest lineup of trunk shows yet, with plans to add even more in May. It’s shaping up to be a very full—and very fun—season.
Domestic Partnerships vs. Marriage: Legal Differences That Matter
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and that always has us thinking about relationships. When it comes to making it legal, should you marry or register as domestic partners? While both options recognize your relationship, the legal differences are significant—and understanding them is crucial for protecting yourselves and your future.
Tokens of Devotion: The Valentine’s Day Jewelry Edit
Valentine’s Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s an opportunity to tell your story through a gift that lasts a lifetime. At Mystique Jewelers, we believe the most meaningful pieces are the ones that carry a message, capturing love not just in words, but in gold and stone.
The TWP Lookbook
TWP makes really beautiful clothes. They have quickly become one of our most popular brands, and I couldn’t be happier about it. The Hive is hosting our second TWP trunk show next week, featuring new spring arrivals with a special focus on their signature shirting. And really, couldn’t we all use a great new shirt?
An Ode to Kathy
How do you say goodbye to the single most important person your business has ever known? You wish you didn’t have to, but you suck it up and send her on her way so she can enjoy her first grandson on the way, all the rewards of a lifetime of hard work, traveling the world, spending time with the love of her life, and other big, huge, amazing adventures—because you love her.