Friends of Guest House is a nonprofit organization in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA that provides a temporary home for women recently released from prison who need basic support services to facilitate a new start in life and successfully transition back into society. Friends of Guest House offers structure, supervision, support and assistance [...]

Saturday, August 14 is predicted to be hot, hot for finding amazing deals at local Old Town Alexandria businesses!
From 10 am to 6 pm, participating retailers along King Street and neighboring side streets will host a unique event or promotion — some retailers will be offering deeply-discounted summer merchandise, some will be holding demonstrations of [...]

Members of The Old Town Boutique District are welcoming summer with three days of sales, gifts and events. Stop by participating stores June 11, 12 and 13 for special discounts, gifts with purchase and other fun. “These are the longest days of the year,” says Elizabeth Todd, owner of The Shoe Hive. “What better way [...]

Last night, the Principle Gallery in Old Town, Alexandria will have an opening featuring paintings by Andrei Petrov.  I first saw Andrei’s work on the first season of NBC’s Apprentice.  He tells me that it also happened to be the episode the Omarosa was fired.  On that episode, two artist’s paintings were featured, one gallery [...]

From April through October, bring your pooch for the Doggie Happy Hour at Hotel Monaco in Alexandria:. Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., bring your doggie pal and have them enjoy complimentary doggie treats and fresh water. There will be refreshments available from Jackson 20 for you, as well. [...]

An entrepreneur with a creative heart and strategic mind for business, Leslie Greene was inspired to design her own line to satisfy every woman’s desire for fine jewelry that flaunts chic style, luxurious quality and a timeless, classic appeal. Designing jewelry for over 16 years, her talent for combining treasured classics with modern trends has [...]

Just in time to for holiday shopping, Elizabeth Mandros, Owner of Mystique Jewelers in beautiful and historic, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, presents a fabulous series of designer jewelry trunk shows featuring top female jewelry designers. Mystique has been on the cutting edge of designer jewelry since its inception in 1991, when Elizabeth Mandros Miller opened Mystique, [...]

Next week, we will break bread (and a turkey leg or two) with family and friends on a day observed to give thanks.  Some will travel across town while others several states or even a country to mark the Thanksgiving holiday.   Perhaps, the festive weekend will include a museum or art gallery walk, a night [...]

Old Town Alexandria’s biggest weekend for celebration is schedule for Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th, the 39th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend.  Over 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town on Saturday [...]

 
If you’re looking for a unique gift for your favorite Dad this Father’s Day, come out to Mystique Jewelers in Old Town Alexandria and take a look at their amazing selection of cuff links. Elizabeth Mandros Miller has a great eye, and has an extensive collection of both designer, and estate cufflinks that you won’t find anywhere [...]