When it comes to fine jewelry, the trend is toward simplicity Jewelry trends come and go with each season, but while large earrings, mythical symbols, hand bracelets and oversized pendants made a statement on fashion runways for the fall, [...]
Here’s How to Volunteer and Make a Difference in Your Community The holiday season often motivates people to reach out to others, to be thankful and to give to those in need. Not only does volunteering help the less [...]
Shopping for Special Holiday Foods One advantage of living in such an ethnically diverse area is the variety of foods available at specialty markets catering to the different segments of our population. Whether you’re pining for the flavors of [...]
Thinking about spending a day touring wineries and tasting some Virginia vintages? You don’t have to go far to take in some of the best. Northern Virginia is considered one of the state’s best wine regions, and of Virginia’s [...]
If you vowed to get more organized in the new year, reconfiguring your closets can go a long way toward achieving your goal. Installing a system where everything has a place and things are easy to take out—and put [...]
Camps Give Kids Lots of Options for Summer Fun As spring emerges and the weather turns warmer, summer plans begin to take shape. You may picture warm, lazy days with relaxed schedules. But with public schools out for 10 [...]
Trends can be a tricky thing. Is something a trend because a manufacturer decides to unveil it as a new product? Is something a trend if you see a photo of it in a magazine? One expert might say [...]
Couples today want their wedding to reflect their unique story, and they’re finding creative ways to do it. With the variety of venues, dress styles, flower options, food choices, decorations and invitations available, and websites like Pinterest and The [...]
Area residents launch new careers Whether they’re chasing a dream, re-entering the workforce after time off, rebounding from a job loss or seizing an opportunity, people all over our area have launched businesses that have taken their careers—and their [...]
Faced with a large empty nest in Oakton, Cathy Plymack decided she needed to downsize. She turned to BLVD | Reston Station because of its proximity to her work, the airport, and the Metro, and for the urban lifestyle [...]
