Lifestyle

Stay in the know about all Alexandria has to offer. From restaurant reviews to community builders to Street Style features to author profiles, our contributors share a wealth of ideas, experiences, and entertainment recommendations.

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A Year in Review: The Highlights from 2025
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
A Year in Review: The Highlights from 2025
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Inside the Most Famous Holiday Homes in Film
Home & Design, Lifestyle
The Patterson Group
Inside the Most Famous Holiday Homes in Film
Home & Design, Lifestyle
The Patterson Group
Home & Design, Lifestyle
The Patterson Group
Luck, Gratitude, and Twenty Years on the Avenue
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Luck, Gratitude, and Twenty Years on the Avenue
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Person Who Has Everything
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Person Who Has Everything
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Traveling for the Holidays? Three Legal Documents Every Parent Should Pack
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Traveling for the Holidays? Three Legal Documents Every Parent Should Pack
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Holiday Gift Guide: For Him
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Holiday Gift Guide: For Him
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Holiday Gift Giving Advice from Your Favorite Gift Shops
Lifestyle, Home & Design
Amy Rutherford
Holiday Gift Giving Advice from Your Favorite Gift Shops
Lifestyle, Home & Design
Amy Rutherford
Lifestyle, Home & Design
Amy Rutherford
From Wilderness Studies to Holiday Gifts
Home & Design, Lifestyle
Don Ripper
From Wilderness Studies to Holiday Gifts
Home & Design, Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Home & Design, Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Holiday Gift Guide: For Her
Lifestyle, Style, Beauty, Home & Design, Wellness
Alexandria Stylebook
Holiday Gift Guide: For Her
Lifestyle, Style, Beauty, Home & Design, Wellness
Alexandria Stylebook
Lifestyle, Style, Beauty, Home & Design, Wellness
Alexandria Stylebook
A Hollin Hall Holiday: Shop, Savor & Celebrate Local
Lifestyle
Renée C. Gage
A Hollin Hall Holiday: Shop, Savor & Celebrate Local
Lifestyle
Renée C. Gage
Lifestyle
Renée C. Gage
How to Give a Thoughtful Gift That Says "I Really Know You"
Lifestyle
Heather Peeler
How to Give a Thoughtful Gift That Says "I Really Know You"
Lifestyle
Heather Peeler
Lifestyle
Heather Peeler
The Art of Stepping Back: How Walking Away Saved This Painting
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
The Art of Stepping Back: How Walking Away Saved This Painting
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
How To Win the Holiday Party Game:A Restaurateur’s Guide to the Perfect Office Fête
Lifestyle
Meshelle Armstrong
How To Win the Holiday Party Game:A Restaurateur’s Guide to the Perfect Office Fête
Lifestyle
Meshelle Armstrong
Lifestyle
Meshelle Armstrong
The Gift of Conversation: Talking Estate Planning Over Thanksgiving
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
The Gift of Conversation: Talking Estate Planning Over Thanksgiving
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
She Said / She Said: Wellness Edition
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
She Said / She Said: Wellness Edition
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Lifestyle
Alexandria Stylebook
Sweater Weather is Here: The Mohair Moment
Lifestyle
Danielle Romanetti
Sweater Weather is Here: The Mohair Moment
Lifestyle
Danielle Romanetti
Lifestyle
Danielle Romanetti
Year-End Prep Made Easy (and Delicious): 1099 Tips + Favorite Holiday Recipes
Lifestyle
Kendall Rife
Year-End Prep Made Easy (and Delicious): 1099 Tips + Favorite Holiday Recipes
Lifestyle
Kendall Rife
Lifestyle
Kendall Rife
More Than a Report Card: Rethinking What Makes a School “Good”
Lifestyle
Katherine Kramer
More Than a Report Card: Rethinking What Makes a School “Good”
Lifestyle
Katherine Kramer
Lifestyle
Katherine Kramer
What is a Home Sale Contingency and How Does it Work?
Lifestyle, Home & Design
Margaret O’Meara
What is a Home Sale Contingency and How Does it Work?
Lifestyle, Home & Design
Margaret O’Meara
Lifestyle, Home & Design
Margaret O’Meara
Street Style: Meet Stephanie Bibighaus
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Street Style: Meet Stephanie Bibighaus
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Up the Ante on Your Poker Skills at MGM National Harbor
Lifestyle
Melonie Johnson
Up the Ante on Your Poker Skills at MGM National Harbor
Lifestyle
Melonie Johnson
Lifestyle
Melonie Johnson
Family First Law Group Named Alexandria Chamber's Small Business of the Year
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Family First Law Group Named Alexandria Chamber's Small Business of the Year
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Lifestyle
Katelin Moomau, Esq.
Lessons from 32 Years of Holiday Framing
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Lessons from 32 Years of Holiday Framing
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Lifestyle
Don Ripper
Street Style: Meet Brittany Mazique
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Street Style: Meet Brittany Mazique
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
A Toast to Tradition: The Campagna Center’s 54th Annual Taste of Scotland
Lifestyle
Sarah Shaw
A Toast to Tradition: The Campagna Center’s 54th Annual Taste of Scotland
Lifestyle
Sarah Shaw
Lifestyle
Sarah Shaw
Q&A with Maggie Delahoyde, Owner and Founder of Lowery’s Dial
Lifestyle
Britt Patterson
Q&A with Maggie Delahoyde, Owner and Founder of Lowery’s Dial
Lifestyle
Britt Patterson
Lifestyle
Britt Patterson
Street Style: Meet Jane Collins
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Street Style: Meet Jane Collins
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Style, Lifestyle
Rainbow Kirby
Beads of Courage: Capturing Strength, One Smile at a Time
Lifestyle
Renée C. Gage
Beads of Courage: Capturing Strength, One Smile at a Time
Lifestyle
Renée C. Gage
Lifestyle
Renée C. Gage