02.18.16
Bridal bliss is always challenging when planning a wedding…and even more so when both the bride and her mother live out of town from the desired venue. And since the venue is going […]
02.17.16
With the cocktail boom set to continue into 2016 and beyond, many furniture designers have anticipated a growing demand for the little side “drinks” table. And, now more than ever, there are so […]
01.29.16
Yes, it’s full-out sweater weather now no matter which side of the Atlantic you happen to be, and the styles for 2016 knitwear are plentiful. Cozy, relaxed, slouchy, elongated silhouettes, retro, school girl, […]
01.27.16
So I find myself surrounded by history living in London, and within walking distance of several time-honored landmarks built more than 300 years ago. Just minutes away, there’s Buckingham Palace, originally built in […]
01.08.16
Whether we like it or not, the flu season is upon us. Winter is the season for those unwanted chest colds and running noses. Even though we’ve experienced some unusually warm weather for […]
01.05.16
New Year’s is the one time of year where most people take a moment to focus introspectively in an effort to come up with a resolution and make some kind of promise to […]
12.24.15
The time of merriment is upon us, and we’re all feeling the holiday joy as we light our fires, hum along to music, bake confections from favorite family recipes, and dress up for […]
12.22.15
If ever there is a time to be creative in retail, it’s the holiday season! With Christmas upon us, it is more critical than ever for retailers to attract customers to their storefronts, […]
12.04.15
Photo Credit: Sarah Marcella Photography Betsy Regnell has the most cheerful disposition, always glowing with such a beautiful smile. She makes it all appear easy, juggling family and her demanding position as the […]
12.03.15
Leslie: I want my home to look holiday festive, but red and green just don’t work in my home. What can I do? Elisabeth: You don’t have to be traditional to love the traditions […]
11.30.15
There is something magical about spending the holidays in Old Town Alexandria. Although I will be spending this Christmas in Cape Cod – where I expect it to be much like the white […]
11.12.15
In just a few more days, I will be heading to London where I will be living several months out of the year. Though I expect the weather to be chilly, I’m looking […]
11.11.15
There’s just something about the month of November that makes me crave coziness. The clocks have been set back, so the evenings are longer. The leaves have begun to fall from the trees, […]
10.23.15
Sophie: I have a closet full of beautiful clothes, but I spend way too much time and effort pulling together an outfit each day, whether it’s for daytime at work or for a […]
09.28.15
September is typically a gorgeous month here in Alexandria, especially in Old Town where the cobblestone seems to glisten a bit more with the rich colors of Fall approaching. The humidity has disappeared […]
