Colleen Kennedy

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The Best March Madness Bars and Deals Around Arlington, VA

Catch the games on the big screen, find watch parties, and snag great deals on brews, pizza, wings and more.

Shop Local: Tiny Hooray Cards & Stationery

Arlington illustrator Beth Roszkowski’s cheeky product line is filled with relatable sentiments.

Shop Local: Icon Line Design

Upcycled jewelry made with vintage designer buttons—for your favorite fashionista.

Shop Local: Metal & Stone Creations

Sustainable, nature-inspired pieces by Falls Church artist Lisette Bez honor the jewelry-making traditions of Ecuador's Andean highlands.

Shop Local: We Love Sabrina Cabada

The Falls Church artist and D.C. gallery owner is known for her portraits of bold, audacious women. 🖌️

Shop Local: Custom Woodcrafts With an Edge

Arlington woodworker David DeJulio juxtaposes natural woods with epoxy resin to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces.

Shop Local: Stained Glass by JDAsh Design

Brighten up a sunny window, garden or patio with a suncatcher or glass mosaic by Ballston artist Jonathan Ashley.

Shop Local: Fonts Books & Gifts

Attention readers: McLean now has its own independent bookstore.
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Make Time for Creativity at Studio PAUSE

The Columbia Pike creative studio hosts workshops and doubles as a gallery displaying visual and literary artworks in a variety of media.

Shop Local: Sister Sister Jewelry

Need a special gift for a special someone? Designer Lisa Mauer's collection includes customizable rings, earrings and pendant necklaces.

Shop Local: MarzDM Studio

Maria Milton's stained glass designs include suncatchers, plant propagators and glass earrings in vivid hues.

Shop Local: FrontYard Farm

Heather and Josh Mazen donate 10% of the proceeds from their artisanal soaps and rustic signs to racial and climate justice organizations.