My poor mother. She sat through dozens of piano recitals for years, and truthfully, I was never that good. But one thing I do remember is how I was always really proud to […]
With guests arriving for the Christmas holiday at an increasing rate, it seems I can’t avoid playing “tourist” for a day, showing my guests around town. But why would I want to avoid […]
by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I love my husband but despite many years together he has not yet mastered the ability to walk into even one of my favorite stores and pick out […]
It’s everybody’s favorite or most dreaded time of the year at the office. A time to cut loose (but not too loose) and enjoy your colleagues’ and even your bosses’ company. Dressing for […]
I love the holidays. Don’t get me wrong. I do. But the thing about the holidays is that you see everyone. Family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. December often just turns into a whirlwind of […]
Love them or Hate them, our Washington football team has a way of bringing friends and family together. For about four months my family is glued to the screen, screaming, eating, and conversing […]
by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive Of course, I am biased. I own a small business, so of course I think you should support small businesses. With that said, I understand the appeal of […]
Yes, going out and grabbing drinks and dinner at your favorite spot is always a good time, but, every now and then I just want to curl up on my couch with some […]
Admittedly, I am not the most social creature. I would much rather spend an evening cozied up with my family on the couch and a faux-fur throw than attend a party. Nonetheless, ’tis […]
Hosting a holiday party can be intimidating in and of itself, there is no need to complicate things further by stressing out about your outfit. As the hostess, dressing is about selecting simple […]
Traveling over the holidays? Here are our picks for the best travel jackets this season! The three jackets below are all perfect (in our humble opinion) and very versatile for traveling. One of […]
Regardless of the tree lighting you attend this year, you will want to keep a few things in mind. (1) It will be cold. (2) You will likely run into someone you know. […]
For those days that seem like they just won’t end but speed by at the same time. The days where you know you’ve been productive but somehow your to-do list has only grown. […]
Alright, ladies. Normally, we are all for a little “edge.” But if there is one place you should just keep it classy, it’s at the Kennedy Center. It is a building that commands […]
The best kind of friends are those with whom you can hang out at a moment’s notice. The other day, I had just changed into my loungewear (ie pajamas. ie stained t-shirt and […]