08.17.20

Everything Has Changed, Especially How People Shop

We all have to figure out, as best we can, how to keep our doors open during a pandemic. Well, one thing was really easy for me to figure out. Unless they are […]
08.13.20

My New Purse Obsession: The Parker Thatch Bradley Bag

The other day I was looking at my leather gray Jerome Dreyfus bag and realized it was time for a change. I have carried it every day since I got it last fall […]
08.12.20

Two of our Favorite Lines are Back in Stock

When we expanded our Old Town shopping space from Royal St. to Fairfax St., back in 2009 (can you believe it has been that long?), we started to expand what we carried. I […]
08.05.20

Who Likes to Pay Taxes?

I don’t think I know anyone who likes paying taxes. When you own a small business, it seems like all you ever do is pay taxes. That’s why the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday […]
08.03.20

Courtyard of Creators

I pride myself on my problem-solving skills. If you asked me my biggest strength, that would be it. Since mid-March, those skills have been tested, to say the least – not just for […]
07.30.20

Weaving Style and Sustainability One Bag at a Time

You’ve heard the old saying, “it’s better to be lucky than good” – well, it’s true in fashion. When we hit a great new line, I would love to say it is always my […]
07.29.20

Not into Shorts? We’ve got Pants.

I have written before about how I never knew people didn’t wear shorts. Like, there are people who just won’t put them on for any reason. I didn’t realize this until I had […]
07.23.20

We Dream in Colour

You know you have had a store a long time when you can’t remember what lines you have carried before. So, I have to be honest: when someone told me they love the […]
07.16.20

Courtyard Clearance $250 Tables

The last big mark down of the Courtyard Clearance is here. Starting Thursday, July 16 we will have spring blazers and heels marked at $250. If you have been eyeing those amazing Ulla […]
07.09.20

Courtyard Clearance: $150 and $200 Tables

The holiday week is winding down and we are marking down prices even more. This weekend in the Courtyard we have great deals at $150 and $200 on both shoes and clothing. You […]
07.06.20

New Boy Smells

We can’t seem to keep Boy Smells on our shelves. So we were thrilled when they launched their Pride collection that released late June. A portion of the proceeds from the collection benefit […]
07.02.20

Courtyard Clearance: Hats, Bags, & Sunglasses

We figured 4th of July weekend most folks might be out of town, so we wanted to change up the Courtyard Clearance. We wanted to make it easy to shop by marking down […]
06.29.20

New at The Hive: AGOLDE

Last fall, many of you met my amazing Citizens of Humanity representative, Griffin, when she hosted an event at our store. I have worked with her for years and she actually lives in […]
06.25.20

Courtyard Clearance Continues with the $75 Table

So, it is the time of year where we become a little bit like used car salesmen. It is also when I miss Katie terribly. She would put on her lip gloss, grab […]
06.18.20

Annual Summer Courtyard Clearance

Since we seem to be starting everything a little earlier this year, we decided it was time to start our annual summertime Courtyard Clearance. Each weekend we will be pulling out the tables, […]


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