12.18.17
I don’t know about you, but inevitably I am left scrambling at the last minute to fill in my last few remaining gifts. They are usually goodies for stockings, a gift for my […]
12.08.17
At Penny Post, I have the great good fortune to work with amazingly creative and talented people. These folks know how a fine pen writes, they know quality paper when they feel it, […]
12.08.17
Why is buying for men so hard?! Well with this gift guide, it’s anything but. We’ve found can’t-miss presents with something to appeal to all the men in your life. Looking for more […]
11.29.17
Five years ago my family was ready for a move. We looked at Annandale and Arlington, but in the end, we just couldn’t leave Alexandria. The mix of small town feel and urban […]
11.27.17
We’re in the season now! Some great gift ideas, from bestselling masks to lovely yoga-inspired scents, to whimsical items for your holiday table, like this festive reindeer and clever serving spoons, this week’s […]
11.24.17
To all of you who frequent Alexandria Stylebook’s businesses and the other local businesses in your neighborhood, thank you. From the bottom of each of our hearts, thank you. Small Business Saturday is […]
11.23.17
We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends…rest, relax, and get ready for tomorrow. We’ll be ready for you! Here’s a round up of all the Black Friday and Small […]
10.23.17
Sometime in the early 2000s, I don’t remember when, through the magic of the internet, I found a wonderful gift store in Kansas City called Curious Sofa. The owner, Debbie Dusenberry, is a […]
10.20.17
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, who, three years earlier, started the first Penny Post in the U.K. Ever since then, sending your best wishes for the […]
10.13.17
You might remember me telling you about our new paper store, Penny Post, this summer. Well, I’m pleased to announce that we are open and ready for business! On September 11, exactly 10 […]
09.28.17
Before opening Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post, I was a fundraiser for local and international non-profits. It was extremely rewarding work. While I wasn’t in the field doing the dirty work, I […]
