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Where to Find Great Father’s Day Gifts in the DMV

Ah, Father’s Day. A day of celebration typically filled with summer cookouts, sporting events, and gifts of new ties and coffee mugs. If you are looking for a truly special gift for the fathers in your life, check out our list of local shops — and keep the dad jokes to a minimum. Lucky […]
Neighborhood Guides

The “Grand Old Ditch” is More Than It Used To Be: Celebrating the C&O Canal

With a history as rich as it is long, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal offers summertime fun for explorers of all ages and interests. Whether you’ve yet to check out a portion of the nearly 200 miles of Potomac River paths or have been navigating the trek for years, a summertime visit is a must! […]
Home Inspiration

Warm Welcome: The Perfect Items To Enhance Your Houseguests’ Stay

This week we would like to share the perfect items to enhance your houseguests’ stay, from our partners at The Scout Guide. It’s the season of out-of-town visitors. Whether you’re hosting an out-of-town uncle, your long-lost college roommate, or your very particular mother-in-law, creating a warm and inviting environment for your guests is paramount. We’ve scouted […]
Real Estate

What is “The 85% Perfect Home” and How Does It Help Buyers?

Seeking perfection is noble but it could cost you in this market. We’ve all read the industry reports and heard buyers’ distress about the lack of inventory in our area. Interest rates have stabilized but are still much higher than what’s been available for most of the last decade. Listings are few, competition is fierce […]

Gift Guide Where to Find Great Father’s Day Gifts in the DMV Ah, Father’s Day. A day of celebration typically filled with summer cookouts, sporting events, and gifts of new ties and coffee mugs. If you are looking for a truly special gift for the fathers in your life, check out our list of local shops — and keep the dad jokes to a minimum. Lucky […]

Neighborhood Guides The “Grand Old Ditch” is More Than It Used To Be: Celebrating the C&O Canal With a history as rich as it is long, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal offers summertime fun for explorers of all ages and interests. Whether you’ve yet to check out a portion of the nearly 200 miles of Potomac River paths or have been navigating the trek for years, a summertime visit is a must! […]

Home Inspiration Warm Welcome: The Perfect Items To Enhance Your Houseguests’ Stay This week we would like to share the perfect items to enhance your houseguests’ stay, from our partners at The Scout Guide. It’s the season of out-of-town visitors. Whether you’re hosting an out-of-town uncle, your long-lost college roommate, or your very particular mother-in-law, creating a warm and inviting environment for your guests is paramount. We’ve scouted […]

Real Estate What is “The 85% Perfect Home” and How Does It Help Buyers? Seeking perfection is noble but it could cost you in this market. We’ve all read the industry reports and heard buyers’ distress about the lack of inventory in our area. Interest rates have stabilized but are still much higher than what’s been available for most of the last decade. Listings are few, competition is fierce […]

Gift Guide Great Gift Ideas for Graduates To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places They’ll Go!” It’s graduation season and while cash is always welcomed, it can be nice to give something special to mark these milestones for college and high school graduates. We looked to local and national businesses for inspiration on personal and practical gift. College Graduate Gifts […]

Featured Summer Reading Guide 2023: Nostalgic Titles from Birch Tree Books & Foliage Plants Summer is fast approaching, and whether you’re facing boring flights and long road trips or looking forward to relaxing afternoons on the beach, what you need is a good book. What makes a good summer read? A story that’s compelling and bingeable, and also sparks conversation topics to take home with you. And this summer […]

Featured Designing the Ultimate Coastal Cowgirl Home You don’t need to live by the coast to appreciate and enjoy coastal style at home. Last year, “Coastal Grandmother” inspired decor was all the rage—this aesthetic celebrates the laid back, beachy lifestyle we often see represented in Nancy Meyers movies. While the Coastal Grandmother look is certainly still en vogue, this year, we’re seeing […]

Gift Guide The Best Mother’s Day Gifts from Local Shops in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us will be looking for creative ways to express our love and appreciation to all the mothers in our lives. It is also a great opportunity to support local businesses – many of which are owned by entrepreneurial moms! From flowers or sweets to quirky trinkets, the shops we […]

Featured Experts’ Top Kitchen Trends For 2023 This week we would like to share top kitchen trends from our partners at The Scout Guide. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then achieving a functional, stylish space is of the utmost importance. We sought the expertise of six Scouted interior experts for their pulse on what’s trending in kitchen design […]

Real Estate It’s All Relative: Helping Family Fund Their Way Home Tapping into monetary gifts and family financing can be a creative – and caring – way to help loved ones get the home they want. Real estate is one of the most effective ways that families build, generate and protect their wealth. Home appreciation offers cash equity, vacation and investment properties bring consistent revenue streams, […]

Neighborhood Guides Local Gardens Worth A Visit April is a busy month for garden-related events including Virginia Historic Garden Week, but we want to highlight some area gardens that are beautiful any time of the year. Whether you want a long ramble or a quick refresh, check out these great options. WASHINGTON, DC Photo courtesy of: United States Botanic Garden […]

Home Inspiration Get Your Gardening on With These Local Suppliers Spring is officially here, and that means that gardening season is officially in session. If you’re looking to spruce up your yard this season and need to restock your supplies, don’t forget to check out the local DMV area retailers below. Whether you’re looking to build up your collection of pots and planters or are […]

Home Inspiration 22 Best Neutral Paint Colors, According to Scouted Experts This week we would like to share trending natural paint colors from our partners at The Scout Guide. Anyone who has tackled the feat of choosing interior paint colors knows how nuanced the decision can be. And when it comes to neutrals, choosing the perfect shade of white or subtle tint of gray, is anything […]

Real Estate Statistics Tell the Story If you know how to read them, sales and inventory statistics reveal what is really happening in the local real estate market. Listening to the news, it’s easy to be confused about what is really happening in real estate. Some analysts predict a crash, others say there’s no end in sight to rising prices, and […]

Featured Home quality, longevity back in vogue for affluent buyers: Peter Pennoyer This week we would like to share home quality and longevity for affluent buyer from our partners at Luxury Portfolio. After decades of teardowns replaced with cookie-cutter mansions and new-build homes without much thought put into them, luxury real estate is looking once more towards quality materials, custom details and master craftsmanship. Perhaps spurred by […]

Local Events Top April Events around the DMV It’s time to shake off the last chill of winter and celebrate the beauty of spring! Check out our curated list of April events around the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area. From garden expos to street festivals and markets, there is plenty to choose from this month. Of course, the biggest D.C. area […]

Real Estate Arlington Passes Its Controversial Missing Middle Zoning Plan. Will the Debate Come to Your Town Soon? It’s the news that set Arlington County abuzz and could be coming to a neighborhood near you, but what exactly is “The Missing Middle” and how will it affect local real estate? After years of debate, the Arlington County Board unanimously voted 5-0 on Wednesday (March 22) to expand housing options in portions of the […]

Featured 37 Essentials For Your Garden Party This week we would like to share the latest design inspirations for spring from our partners at The Scout Guide. Through the cold-weather months we’ve enjoyed cozy hearthside gatherings, but with the arrival of spring, we’re eager to make our gardens and patios a prime entertaining spot. We’ve rounded up the key elements from Scouted […]

Home Inspiration A Restful Weekend at the Inn at Little Washington Looking to take a luxe weekend trip that will make you feel refreshed and charmed without having to travel far? You may wish to plan a visit to The Inn at Little Washington! The Inn was founded in 1978 and is located in Washington, Virginia, just an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. Boasting […]

Home Inspiration Still Not Finding Joy In Your Backyard? Unseasonably warm weather means many of us are spending more time outside (yay!) and, possibly, planning get-togethers and holidays for the Spring and Summer. As a host, you want a functional and inviting outdoor space to entertain your guests of all ages, with places to sit and congregate and cook and eat and play. When […]

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