There’s something about spring in Alexandria that makes everyone collectively decide, “This is the week I become a new person.” The windows open, the walks get longer, and suddenly we’re all convinced we can go from winter hibernation to weekend warrior overnight. Your body has other plans.

When we design a home, the windows are an integral part. They provide views, let in light, add drama, and overall create a home that feels “just right.” If you’re looking to design a “just right” home, give Convene Architecture a call! 

For a long time, I believed strength peaked in your 30s and slowly faded after that. I thought getting older meant getting smaller, “softer” (doughy), and worse yet, weaker. I’m so glad to say: I was wrong. I am in my late-50s and I am stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally than I’ve ever been. Not because I chased youth, but because I finally worked with my body instead of against it. 

Set along the charming, sidewalk-lined streets of Rosemont, is a beautifully expanded brick colonial offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3,314 finished square feet across four levels seamlessly blending timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates and exceptional indoor-outdoor living.

Madisen Reid Beider doesn't wait for the right moment — she creates it. She has built a career out of knowing what people need before they know it themselves, and her latest venture is no different. As the founder of Alexandria Moms Passport, Madisen is redefining what it means to explore motherhood in Alexandria and has created a platform that feels less like a follow and more like a friendship.

I was going to a show called Designers & Agents that features smaller brands. It just so happened Nicholson & Nicholson was showing there, so I figured it was meant to be. It was a small collection, which made me happy, and it doesn’t have a huge footprint in the U.S., which also made me happy. We love discovering great things our clients may never have seen.

Tax law changes tend to fall into one of two categories: the kind that make headlines — and the kind that quietly change your financial life without you realizing it. Right now, we’re in a moment that’s a bit of both. Here’s what’s worth paying attention to.

For more than three decades, Mystique Jewelers has stood as a destination for those in search of the extraordinary. Rooted in a legacy of craftsmanship, artistry, and personal connection, Mystique has become synonymous with fine jewelry that tells a story—one of love, celebration, and enduring beauty.

Vulvodynia currently has a broad definition: vulvar pain of unknown cause lasting at least three months. Because it is a diagnosis of exclusion, getting help can be elusive for many people.

This week, we are hosting our second-ever Tanya Taylor event. We introduced the line to the store last fall, and the response has been amazing—our customers love Tanya Taylor. Stop in starting Thursday, April 9th through Sunday, April 12th to check out Tanya Taylor and all of our spring arrivals.

Set high on a hill and tucked behind a canopy of mature trees, Lukens Reserve is a rare offering—an exceptional estate that blends privacy, scale, and a curated home that is the pinnacle of refined living, sitting on 1.5 wooded acres and minutes to Washington, DC.

Gizem Şalcıgil White has always believed that coffee is more than a drink—it's a doorway. A doorway into culture, into conversation, into the kind of human connection that the modern world too often rushes past. Inside Turkish Coffee Lady, that belief comes to life in every detail, and it's exactly what she set out to build—one cup of coffee at a time.

Spring has officially arrived in Alexandria, and Helen Olivia Flowers is leaning into the season with an Easter collection that feels light, pretty, and just the right amount of fun—especially for homes with kids.

It’s difficult for me to pick favorites; honestly, there isn’t much from Tibi that I don’t love or own. I have been making an effort to order less Tibi for myself because my closet is a little out of control. I have failed this spring at doing so—I always joke that I am not a very good quitter—so I thought I would highlight some of my favorites.

Meet Mia Lov. Best known in Alexandria as the creative force behind some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, Mia also lives in a world few people ever see up close: competitive dog showing.

Last fall, we introduced Tanya Taylor to The Hive and kicked off our partnership with a trunk show. It was a huge success. When I asked our sales representative if we could also host a spring show, not only did she agree, but she helped me out by reserving a great selection to send us before it sold out.

A 15 minute reset on Friday afternoon can help your home feel less crazy so you can unwind in peace without noticing little messes everywhere. No one wants to walk into a messy kitchen on Saturday morning and immediately feel like you're playing catch up. Check out our tips to set your weekend up for success.

In an industry that constantly reinvents itself, Debbie Bates-Schrott’s legacy isn’t just the agencies she built or the campaigns she led. It’s the relationships she nurtured, the risks she took that paid off, and the confidence that even when someone tells you it won’t work – you can prove them wrong. And Debbie has done just that.

At Salon deZEN, we’re always paying attention not just to what’s trending, but to what’s lasting. The best hair doesn’t just look good the day you leave the salon, it grows with you, moves with you, and supports your lifestyle in between appointments.

We edited our shoe selection down to our favorites and hope our customers agree. Two shoe lines that have surprised us with their popularity are Rachel Comey and Ann Mashburn. Rachel Comey knows how to do a cog, and this spring we picked two of their newer styles along with a great pump that literally goes with everything.