May/June 2024

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.

Great Spaces: A ‘Rye Whiskey Kind of Room’

This vibey McLean sitting room designed by Ann Gottlieb is a place for after-dinner drinks and conversation.

How to Make Downsizing Less Overwhelming

Shedding a lifetime of belongings can be emotional, hard work. Break it down into these steps, says professional move manager Anna Novak.

Peek Inside These Dreamy Arlington Kitchen Makeovers

Thinking about remodeling? These culinary beauties will surely give you house envy.

These Craft Cocktail Trends Are on Fire

Thirsty for something special? Here's what’s fresh and new in the wonderful world of mixology.

Honeybees Aren’t the Pollinators We Should Be Most Worried About

Native bees play a vital role in healthy ecosystems, and their populations are dwindling. They need our protection.
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It Was One of the Better Senior Pranks in Arlington’s History

That time a Bob's Big Boy mascot ended up on the roof of Wakefield High School...and other memorable acts of mischief.

Sample a ‘Coffee Omakase’ at Gute Leute

Love coffee? Try a tasting flight of fancy caffeinated beverages, from a lavender float to a bubble-topped espresso, at this Ballston cafe.

Get Away: Charlottesville’s Little Mod Hotel

If you love retro furnishings, this groovy boutique hotel is just the place for a UVA college visit or graduation weekend.

The House That Grief Built

At first, decorating my house felt trivial after my mom’s death. It wasn’t.

Classic Hometown Restaurants We Love

There's a reason they've been in business for decades. Meet the families and friends behind the menus.

Get Away: Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Find lush displays of peonies, irises and roses, plus outdoor concerts and fun for kids in this garden paradise.
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Why We Should All Be Worried About Arlington’s Empty Office Buildings

Arlington has a lot of vacant office space. It’s not just a problem for the commercial sector.

Cupcakes Almost Too Pretty to Eat

Celebrating a special occasion? These botanical beauties by Jam Sweet Bouquets are a buttercream dream.

Do You Know the ‘Mushroom Man’?

Meet Ian Triplett of Three Cap Farms. His weekly farmers market yield invariably sells out in National Landing's MetPark.

From the Caribbean, With Love

At 13, Daniella Senior launched a catering business. Now the Colada Shop founder is expanding her hospitality empire and advocating for immigrants.

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.

Remembering IOTA Club & Cafe

For 23 years, this Clarendon music venue was Arlington’s talent-spotting band locus. We asked some of its key players to reminisce.
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