08.02.16
Back in February, I shared a post about my daughter Sarah Squire’s upcoming winter wonderland wedding as we shopped for her wedding dress. Almost six months later and in 100-degree weather, she and […]
07.15.16
Ok, so I happen to live in London, but who knew we would be sitting at Centre Court watching three top players in the world (Federer, Serena, and Murray) at Wimbledon on the […]
07.12.16
Recently, I had the privilege of being invited to Preview Night at Masterpiece London, one of the most distinguished events to take place in the British capital each summer. It is London’s leading […]
06.22.16
When I think of timeless elegance, it always evokes an image of Audrey Hepburn dressed in a classic white shirt. Seemingly forever, the women’s white shirt has remained a timeless staple, adored by many […]
06.21.16
Each year with the new season we want to update our wardrobe and we need some inspiration to do that. And with the celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday last week, the media has been all abuzz […]
06.02.16
Linens are an important element when it comes to wedding décor. It’s all part of expressing the couple’s personality with a look and feel that is carried throughout their nuptial event. The table […]
05.13.16
Cheers to the ever-growing foodie revolution and the local farmers’ markets who help source our palates. I’m looking forward to my next visit in Alexandria where I’ll be sure to visit the Old […]
05.10.16
Are you a foodie? Most likely, yes, if you are reading this post. Over the last few years, it seems there has been a growing love among us for food and the dining […]
04.22.16
Rachel Gang is the owner of Helen Olivia Flowers, a boutique flower and home décor shop, located on N. Pitt Street in Old Town, Alexandria. Although Rachel has only owned Helen Olivia for […]
04.21.16
“Fashion changes, but style endures”—Coco Chanel With the Western society having so many choices, it’s natural we end up with too many material possessions, like our closets that are crammed with clothes of […]
04.20.16
As you’ve been enjoying a lovely, sunny, and warm preview of summer in Alexandria, I’ve been experiencing April showers in London. But these April showers are producing the most gorgeous spring flowers! So […]
04.01.16
In a previous post about an afternoon I spent with my daughter shopping for her wedding gown, I mentioned several bridal boutiques we visited. The very first shop we came upon was one […]
03.28.16
As my daughter and I made our way from one dress consultation to the next by way of appointments at several bridal boutiques in the D.C. metropolitan area, we found ourselves becoming dizzy […]
03.11.16
It has always intrigued me to see how the “extreme” fashion trends on the runways eventually filter down into a domesticated version for consumers like you and me, people who still love fashion […]
03.01.16
So you just bought a new car, and you park it as defensively as possible to avoid receiving that first ding. Ever so painful! Well, the same worries arise when buying a new […]
