05.21.20

How To Celebrate Memorial Day in Quarantine

Our Memorial Day will look a little different this year, and although we will miss being out with friends on the boat or at a backyard BBQ; quarantine presents an awesome time for […]
05.12.20

Front Porch Sessions with Sarah Marcella

Quarantine has brought about every single one of my emotions – I have laughed, I have cried, I’ve worried, I’ve over-thought, I’ve been pushed to my limit, but I have also been very […]
05.05.20

A Margarita Map for Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo Alexandria Stylebook readers! Although we won’t be celebrating at our favorite local spots this year, we can still enjoy their awesome food and drinks through curbside pickup and delivery. […]
05.01.20

Restoring an Old Dresser with the Help of Boxwood

I don’t sit still. It’s virtually impossible for me to sit around watching TV for more than an hour. So, this whole stay at home order was initially very shocking for me. There was […]
04.24.20

Hey Britt, How’s the Market?

The coronavirus is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, it has shifted the way we live our everyday life. There is so much unknown at this time – we wanted to share the […]
04.16.20

Survival Guide from a Cooped-Up Extrovert

I must admit I set out to write this article on Monday March 30 – the day Governor Northam announced we’d likely be spending another 70 days inside our homes. Until 3/30 I had […]
04.07.20

Light in Dark Times

In these difficult and unsettling times, it can become easy to focus on the negative. No one enjoys being cooped up inside for days, not being able to see family or friends. However, […]
03.31.20

Spring2ACTion 2020

This week has been officially declared the week of Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week. We are loving all of these takeout and curbside options from our favorite local eateries. We are […]
03.27.20

Beat Boredom

The idea of being stuck at home may seem daunting. What will you do with all of your free time? Can you actually last a week in the same space as your partner […]
03.19.20

Coronavirus: Impacts on the Housing Market

By now we’ve seen it all over the news and have seen the empty hand sanitizer shelves in stores. Coronavirus is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, but what does it mean for […]
03.10.20

Restaurant Report: The Handover

Whether you’re looking for a quick, healthy lunch or the perfect place for a romantic dinner date, The Handover will be your new go-to. It has been open for just a little over […]
03.03.20

Floral Trends for 2020

Floral designs add character to any party. Whether you’re planning a wedding or a fun weekend bash, flowers add that special element that make moments unforgettable. I was lucky enough to sit down […]
03.02.20

Veronica Beard: From Work Wear to Casual with The Patterson Group

Last year when it came time to let everyone know about the Veronica Beard Trunk show I made a call to two of my friends, the Schell sisters (Emily Jones and Evie Cartwright) […]
02.28.20

Three Healthy Tips

We are always trying to be healthier every single day. With new health and fitness trends constantly popping up, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to decide which ones to follow. Luckily for us, […]
02.20.20

“Myself and my closet have been big fans ever since…”

We all love learning about the latest fashion, pop culture, and trends in Alexandria Stylebook. We have found so many incredible wardrobe pieces within the Old Town Boutique District (and are already looking […]


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