A Break, Giving Back, and Some Love
I don’t know about you all, but I’m burned out; more importantly, my staff is burned out. It’s no secret that 2020 was one of the hardest for restaurants (as…
Low Maintenance… High Cost
As an avid collector of all things beauty, I am constantly looking at other websites – beauty retailers, beauty bloggers, and beauty brands alike. I recently came across a website…
The Perfect Sweater
I haven’t had the most quintessential COVID-19 experience. Sure I have missed out on travel, haven’t been able to see friends, missed weddings, and haven’t hugged my grandfather in almost…
Red Barn Mercantile + Sweet Root Village: Valentines and Galentines Made Easy!
I’ve been married for 28 years. Long ago, I realized that my husband cannot read my mind. At first that seemed like a big bummer. Hollywood and all its rom…
Start Fresh: Organizing in Your Jewelry Drawer
With the new year, you might have already done the requisite clean out of your closet, kitchen, and junk drawer. Feels fresh, right? If you’re looking to extend that feeling…
Top 4 Women’s Health Issues Part 3: Sexual Pain and Decrease in Libido
Sexual pain, “dyspareunia,” and decreased libido, which when distressing, is called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), are more common – and more dangerous to your health and relationships – than…
The Art of Layering Necklaces
The art of layering necklaces has transformed into a creative form of expression and beauty. Layering has been trending for several years, and with the beautiful pieces that Mystique Jewelers…
Product Reviews… The Good… The Bad… The Ugly
I read about a lot of products. I am continuously searching for the next great product… who isn’t? I want something that will turn me into Cindy Crawford overnight –…
ALX-opoly is on its Way!
When the pandemic lockdown began, we turned to our favorite board games… and Alexandria’s Chamber of Commerce did the same! To all my Alexandria-loving and competitive board game players out…
Living Without Cancer
I write things in my head before I actually write them. I had recently written in my head an update on Brad and his cancer journey and I was ready…
Tart is Back
Several years ago, before my time, Kiskadee used to carry Tart Collections. Sometimes a line can get dropped for a season or two. We like to try new brands or…
Our Top Picks for the Week of January 18, 2021
See what we can’t get enough of this week! First up, we have Amy’s pick which features gorgeous illustrations of America’s most iconic National Parks on graph paper notebooks. Warning:…
Spring Trends 2021: A Word from The Wise
I’ve made many analogies here on Alexandria Stylebook. One of my favorites has been the refrigerator = closet comparison. This was where I would stand in front of my open refrigerator…
Pantone Colors of 2021
There is something comforting about Pantone’s color of the year. It is expected, traditional, normal, following a year that has been anything but. We have something fun to look forward…
Street Style: Nakia Carter
There is only one word I would use to describe Nakia: magic. In hospitality, you can always tell when someone is “putting on a voice.” That’s not the case with…