This past Spring, wine educators, sommeliers, and writers gathered for lunch at Barcelona Wine Bar to taste and learn about the wines from Portugal’s Tejo wine region. Located about an hour drive from Lisbon, Tejo lies inland along the banks of the Tejo River (also known as the Tagus River), which flows south from nearby mountain ranges and eventually pours out into the … [Read more...] about Wines of Tejo Tasting in DC
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Don’t Miss Alexandria’s House and Garden Tour April 23!
Get an up-close look at the beauty and elegance of the region at the annual Historic Alexandria House and Garden Tour April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The five-home tour includes residences that date back as far as 1770 and feature their unique architecture along with beautiful gardens and greenery. The five homes are located at 320 S. Fairfax, 226 S. Fairfax, 217 S. Fairfax, … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Alexandria’s House and Garden Tour April 23!
Last-Minute Halloween Fun in Northern Virginia
Even if you’ve waited until today to figure out what to do with the kids—or what to do yourself—for Halloween, you’ve still got a lot of options, many of which won’t dent the pocketbook this afternoon and evening. Check these local Halloween events: For an unforgettable literary experience, try Poe in Alexandria and hear actor David Kelts portray the 19th century author. … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Halloween Fun in Northern Virginia
Cabinet Options: The World Between Re-facing and Replacing
If you’ve ever been torn between simply re-facing your old kitchen cabinets and just replacing the whole lot, make sure you explore a third option. While touring an open house in the neighborhood recently, our neighbor had taken advantage of the services offered by KitchenSaver® Custom Cabinet Renewal. They don’t replace all of your cabinets with new ones, and … [Read more...] about Cabinet Options: The World Between Re-facing and Replacing
Architect Advice Part 2: Avoid Remodel Planning Mistakes
Welcome to our second installment of architect advice. In this earlier post, architect Liz Craver of Craver Architects provided some remodel recommendations, whether you’re remodeling before you move or plan to enjoy your new digs. This time, Liz opens up about mistakes you want to avoid. Ultimately it’s a matter of money. If selling, you want to make sure you don’t spend … [Read more...] about Architect Advice Part 2: Avoid Remodel Planning Mistakes
