Because You Have a Great Life.
And we want to make sure you are in the know about the coolest things in our community to make your life even richer and fuller. From restaurant reports to first-hand notes on topics far and wide, our contributors share a wealth of ideas, funny stories, and lots of entertainment recommendations.04.23.21
As a yarn shop, we frequently have folks come in asking if we are selling the handmade items on display in the store (we don’t). Our display items come from a huge number […]
04.15.21
I’ve been called everything from “Crazy Covid Lady” to “Hall Pass Monitor” this last 18 months. Many of you know that many of our staff were touched by COVID very early in the […]
04.14.21
Founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation’s largest collection of working artists’ open studios under one roof. An Alexandria landmark for more […]
04.09.21
One of our cherished local springtime traditions returns on Saturday, April 17, when Old Town Alexandria welcomes visitors to tour beautifully decorated exteriors and gardens as part of Historic Garden Week in Virginia. […]
04.07.21
Under new ownership and a new brand, ESP Tea & Coffee is embracing the community with open arms, hoping to make a positive change to local charitable organizations and initiatives. Previously known as […]
03.31.21
Friday, April 2 – Fish Fry at The Alley at Stomping Ground It’s that time of year when we put away the chicken for one Friday night and bring out the catfish! Stomping […]
03.29.21
Spring has officially sprung, which means Easter is right around the corner! We’re counting down all the ways to celebrate the holiday with beautiful flowers. Whether you’re hosting or being hosted, we are serving up some […]
03.26.21
Last month we did a shoutout to Alexandria to see what small businesses should be featured in Alexandria Stylebook. Here is our second feature… Sugarcoated Bakery is a home-based bakery in Alexandria, Virginia. […]
03.25.21
Tonight at 7pm, join us for a flower arranging workshop! With Easter right around the corner, we’re ‘coming up roses’ with a fabulous demonstration of a spring centerpiece and styling of an Easter […]
03.23.21
One of my favorite items to knit are socks. I almost always have a sock project on needles and with me. They are small and fit in most purses. Many of the patterns […]