(Image credit National Cherry Blossom Festival) One hundred and ten years since DC received the gift of its cherry trees from Tokyo, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, an iconic springtime celebration is returning to in-person festivities with the Kite Festival, too. While 2020 and 2021’s springtime events were celebrated virtually at home, Cherry Blossom Festival President Diana […]
2 Popular Online Mattress Brands Now Have Local Stores — and President’s Day Deals
(Saatva Fluffy White Bed. Image courtesy Saatva) You’ve almost certainly heard before that humans spend 1/3 of our lives in bed. And you probably know all of the benefits to getting a good night’s rest. But did you know that the process of buying a mattress in 2022 is easier than ever before with popular […]
New Markers Recognize VA Black History
In celebration of Black History Month, we are recognizing several new historical markers that were researched and suggested in honor of three African American notables by Kings Glen Elementary students last year. Five new Virginia historical highway markers were announced by Governor Northam in April of 2021 as part of a Black History Month Historical […]
Putting Your House on the Market: Fixes You *Should* Make First
(Image courtesy Burst) With today’s nearly unprecedented seller’s market, it can be tempting to imagine that you really don’t need to make any updates or fixes to your home before putting your house on the market. More and more homes for sale are listed “as is,” and buyers are foregoing inspection contingencies in an effort […]
Featured Listing: 1310 S. Rolfe Street
Welcome to 1310 S. Rolfe Street in Arlington, Virginia! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to live in this 3 bedroom, 2-and-a-half bath beauty in the highly sought-after Carver Place, a small feel 5-year old Arlington community built by Craftmark Homes just across the river from Washington, DC. 1310 S. Rolfe Street Listing On […]
LEGO Discovery Center Coming to Springfield
(Image courtesy Burst) Fun news for LEGO fans! Springfield is getting an all-new LEGO Discovery Center at Springfield Town Center. According to a recent press release, the 32,000 square foot indoor attraction is being co-created by Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest visitor attractions operator, and LEGO Group, the Danish toymaker. The next-generation experience will be accessible […]
5 Window Treatments for Energy Efficiency
(Image courtesy Burst) When you think about saving energy at home, you probably think of things like turning down the thermostat, purchasing energy-efficient appliances, adding insulation, and upgrading your home. What about choosing Window Treatments for Energy Efficiency? In fact, there are some simpler ways to save energy at home. One of these is opening […]
This 2022 Home Trend Is Better for You and the Environment
(Image courtesy Burst) As we have definitely discovered over the last few years, home is a place that should serve as an escape and support one’s overall well-being with he right home trend. Home is increasingly viewed as a place of therapy and should be designed as such both inside and out. So whether you […]
