People often ask me, “Is coming to Old Town really worth it for the Alexandria Warehouse Sale?” What they’re really asking is simple: How good are the deals? I’m here to tell you—they’re really good.

If meal prep feels overwhelming before it even begins, your fridge might be the real problem. A cluttered, overstuffed fridge makes it harder to see what you have, what needs to be used, and what’s already past its prime. A few simple organization upgrades can completely change the way you prep, cook, and even snack during the week.

Thirty-six years ago, I attended my first protest. Compared to the horrific events unfolding today, it might seem almost quaint, but as a second-year student at the Corcoran School of Art, it mattered deeply to me and my classmates. We were protesting the Corcoran Museum’s last-minute cancellation of a photography exhibition by Robert Mapplethorpe.

A lifelong Alexandrian, Kendall’s story begins at Belle View Shopping Center, where a childhood favorite—The Virginia Florist—sparked an early love of flowers. That first job grew into a lasting skill she carried alongside a career in accounting and venture capital. Now, with an entrepreneurial spirit and deep local roots, Kendall’s path is coming full circle.

I love to see what other boutiques are doing on social media and, for our events, this research—if I can call it that—is where a lot of my ideas start to take shape. I was watching a story from another independently owned boutique, and the owner was talking about her most worn items from 2025. Two of the items were from AMO, a line we carried many years ago.

Did a move come up when creating your vision board for 2026? If that’s the case, let me give you a look into home sales, the most important step of the process: the sales contract! This is a legally binding agreement outlining the terms of the purchase and will detail the price, contingencies, deadlines, closing date, conveyances, and responsibilities of each party.

True luxury in aesthetics is not about excess—it’s about precision, restraint, and longevity. The modern aesthetic journey is an investment in skin health, balance, and well-being. Through advanced regenerative medicine, expertly placed ‘Tox, and thoughtfully administered dermal fillers; aesthetic treatments can support graceful aging while honoring your natural features.

This month feels like the season of returning favorites. With smaller delivery windows, we love the chance to bring back lines we’ve missed—and Closed is one of them. While it may be known for denim, it was the sweaters, shirts, and everyday essentials that truly won us over this time around.