04.06.17

Healthy Furniture for a Healthy Family + a Healthy Planet

Every day is Earth Day at Cisco Brothers furniture.  Their sustainable mission means when you buy one of their sofas, chairs, beds, ottomans, or casegoods from us you are not only getting a […]
04.05.17

The Power of Two

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were groomed from an early age to work and work hard. Their success may have something to do with an “It Takes Two” approach to their brand and a […]
03.29.17

She Said, She Said.

Katie Coslov is the director of operations for The Hive and The Shoe Hive. Amy Rutherford is the owner of Red Barn Mercantile. Both are super stylish and great insider sources for all […]
03.22.17

An Alexandria-Style Makeover

I don’t remember whose idea it was to offer a collaborative makeover to one lucky winner in celebration of Small Business Saturday last year, but it was such a positive experience I hope […]
03.16.17

Jude Frances Trunk Show Today!

Jude Frances has long been one of our favorite designers, and we’d love you to help us select which Spring 2017 pieces we stock in the store. Please join us today, 10:30am-5:30pm, for […]
03.15.17

North Old Town Development Report: Goodbye Giant, Hello West Elm

After eagerly tracking progress on EDENS’s new development on First Street for many months, we were thrilled to learn that they broke ground a week ago today and announced their first big tenant! […]
03.01.17

What this Price Will Get You in 4 Areas of Alexandria

As a buyer, there are many ways to approach the search for a new home. You can narrow it down by neighborhood or zip code, by specific features such as proximity to a […]
02.28.17

Design Challenge: Purple, Green, and Gold, Oh My

Happy Fat Tuesday, all!  Or should I say “y’all?”  It’s time to break out the beads, serve the King Cake, and pile on the purple, green, and gold.  Now I will take King […]
02.10.17

Street Style: Alana Cheij

Living in the DMV gives us the opportunity to meet many in the active military, proudly serving our country, and their wonderful spouses.  I’m so thrilled and excited to introduce to you the newest […]
02.06.17

9 Stylist-Approved Trends To Try for Spring ‘17

As a personal stylist, I have to stay up on trends well before stores sell them so that I know what to expect when shopping for clients. Last Fall, designers gave us a taste of what’s […]
01.30.17

The Alexandria Stylebook Six Picks

For years, every Monday morning we’d bring you the five things we were coveting. But have more swoon-worthy things to share, so starting a few weeks ago we supersized the Stylebook Top Five and […]
01.16.17

#obsessed: Maya Chia “The Super Blend”

“It’s oil time, people.” – Angela, when we were discussing this article. Then she put on her shades and left the building. This is the time of year even the most skittish of […]
12.16.16

Street Style: Casey Benson

Meet Casey Benson—and as cliché as it may sound—she truly is an incredibly beautiful young lady, both inside and out, with the most breathtaking deep-dimple smile, captivating blue eyes and the purest of […]
11.25.16

Be Happy! It’s Raining!

I couldn’t live in Seattle. I mean no offense to those of you who love the so-called Emerald City, but I wouldn’t wish cold, rainy days on my worst enemy.  My favorite forecast […]
10.04.16

Part 3: Shh…4 Secrets Your Esthetician Wishes You Knew

We’ve covered hair and makeup, so today…skin! I consulted with our amazing former Bellacara gal and working esthetician, Amanda, for this piece, to really get the scoop. 1. Don’t apologize for your skin problems. […]


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