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 [...]

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, [...]

Celebrate the holidays with your four-legged “best friend”  at Santa Paws is Coming to Town hosted by Barkley Square Bakery & Boutique and Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in conjunction with  the Washington Humane [...]

 
Something brilliant and green is transforming the world of fine jewelry. Emeralds have been around for centuries…but eco-friendly jewelry is something new.   Some of today’s smartest, most innovative designers are making their mark with “green” designs. Alberto Parada is at the forefront of this trend, creating one-of-a-kind eco-friendly jewelry for select clientele worldwide. Parada’s multicultural [...]

Dr. Elton Vyfhuis with pet turtle, snake and dog, Ubu
I ran into Dr. Vyfhuis at the Washington Humane Society’s Walk for the Animals yesterday. He was out participating in the day, and has volunteered his surgical skills to the WHS’s Spay & Neuter Clinic for years. He and Dr. Nia Perkins told me about an offer [...]

 
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 [...]

 
Back in October, I told you about a really cute, family-friendly Halloween parade for kids and dogs held in Alexandria. Scarlett and I had such a great time at that event. Well, it’s time for another all-American celebration, but this time it’s for St. Patrick’s Day. The Ballyshaner’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this coming [...]