07.13.18
Somehow we are already halfway through the year! School is out, vacations are underway, and we are desperately trying to find ways to savor these long summer days. While we can’t slow down […]
07.02.18
We all know that Wednesday is Independence Day, but did you know that your local, independent shops are also celebrating Independents Week? July 1st through 7th marks a week-long celebration of independent businesses. Developed and […]
06.27.18
To round out our Pride Month series, I asked Tim, my husband and co-owner of Alx&Co., to talk about projects he has worked on that were especially thoughtful LGBTQ adaptations of wedding traditions. […]
06.25.18
Summer equals fun, so, yes, we are completely on board with glitter booties. And yes, why not add a shiny, metallic stripe to a tote, and saturated, sexy color to a lip balm? […]
06.19.18
As a general rule, I don’t make public declarations about other people or big events because I don’t feel qualified to speak about anyone else’s experience but my own. Privately I mourn our […]
06.14.18
Father’s Day is just around the corner and this year I wanted to pay special homage to the dual-father families out there. How exciting this day must be! You get double the breakfast […]
06.11.18
Pink is just so cheerful. This breezy dress (with pockets!) and outfit-making blouse bring the happy hue for easy summer style. Add these simple bangles and you’re good to go. And with Father’s […]
05.30.18
Next week, Penny Post is excited to welcome two of our favorite local, women-owned businesses for a special trunk show. On June 9th from 2-4pm, Michele Hatty Fritz of Meant To Be Calligraphy […]
05.29.18
Recently, when we had those million days of rain in a row, it occurred to me that such dreary weather would normally get me blue, but this time, since it served to turn […]
05.21.18
It seems as we slide into summer, our top picks somehow just get more fun. This week, a bag that beckons adventures, a makeup palette to perfect your #faketan, super easy slides, a […]
05.14.18
I have a seemingly endless number of things I need to keep track of – meet with teachers, tae kwon do for Kate, Scouts for Will, vet for dog, travel for husband, summer […]
05.08.18
This weekend is Mother’s Day and this week is Teacher Appreciation Week so you have some shopping to do, my friends. How do you thank the people who do the most? The folks […]
04.27.18
I am not a very sentimental person. Yes, when my husband shows me the Facebook “on this day” memory of my kids in their toddler days (I don’t go on Facebook so I […]
04.23.18
Wednesday is Spring2ACTion so get your wallets ready! Hosted by ACT for Alexandria, Spring2ACTion is Alexandria’s annual day of giving. More than 150 non-profits are taking part this year in an effort to […]
04.23.18
Lots of better-than-basic this week: flip flops that are elegant enough to take you beyond the beach; lovely jewelry enhanced by sweet and positive messages; a not-so-simple navy dress elevated by flattering draping; […]
