Local Services

Bezos: Won’t you be my green neighbor?

Company to power HQ2 with 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 Article by Alysha Sideman | Photography by site renderings by Amazon A few days after Valentine's Day, Jeff Bezos posted an instagram photo of our planet hanging  in the blackness of space.   "I’m thrilled to announce I am launching the Bezos Earth Fund," the Amazon CEO, space entrepreneur and newspaper owner wrote.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣He added: " I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting...

March 2020

Shopping

Local's Choice: Valentine's Day Gift Edition

Local's Gift Guide Article by LaWanda Morris Happy Valentine's Day! Here are 6 local gift ideas that will make your HONEY HAPPY: 1. Taaj Beauty Lounge – Full-service treatment is a great gift idea. An a la carte beauty products gift basket from Taaj Beauty Lounge would also make a great gift. Goodies to fill your gift basket includes body butter souffle, Kevin Murphy shampoos, parfums, gift certificates, etc.  2. Crystal City Wine Shop – Stop by Crystal City Wine Shop to pick up a local...

March 2020

Local Services

Meet the Owner & Publisher: LaWanda Morris

My Favorite Local Things of the Month Article by Lawanda Morris WHO: LaWanda Morris WHAT: Publisher/Owner WHERE: Arlington Lifestyle "I get that all but one of my favorite local things of the month are food; but what do you want from me? I'm a foodie!" 1. All That Yazz Soap : “I am obsessed with all things pretty and that smell good. This is both! Not to mention that it’s made from all-natural products, leaves your skin soft and is made with a Palm-Free Guarantee!" 2. Kingsbury...

March 2020

Food + Beverage

Throw a Home Wine-Tasting With These Pro Tips

Rose' in springtime will make your party guests blush Article by Thad Parsons, III, Wine Expert As the weather warms, our minds start to turn to the lighter shade of things. Lighter shades of wine too are perfect for a springtime housewarming party, sipping in the garden, or at a backyard barbecue. Rosé has become incredibly popular, but most of us don’t know how it's made or where most rosés come from. Rosé is created by organic skin contact. When grapes are juiced, the juice is clear...

March 2020

Home Services

Home Security Designs for the Techie Mind

Some blend into the woodwork, others are before their eyes Article by Alysha Sideman High-end security systems can transform your home into Fort Knox. But if you’re a techie these pop security systems can be a cool add-on.   Environmentally Conscious Soliom 90 Pro Outdoor  The sustainably-minded can conserve energy and save some cash with a solar-operated system. The batteries recharge via mini solar paneIs attached outside the camera. It’s wireless so you can monitor activity outside your...

March 2020

Travel

Harpers Ferry: A Quaint Little Getaway

Feels Like Home Away From Home Article by LaWanda Morris, La'Risa Wilson | Photography by LaWanda Morris, Provided We all get to a point where we need to hit the reset button. Sometimes we need to recharge before we can push forward in our very busy lives. For this reason, and so many more, we recommend taking a short-drive getaway to Harpers Ferry, WV. While the drive is less than two hours; the natural beauty that you'll encounter there is endless. Whether you go for a week or a weekend, you...

March 2020

Arts + Culture

Arlington Painter Interprets Life Through Ancient Sumi-e Art

Bold Strokes of Quiet Contemplation: Oriental brush painting transforms simple plant soot into art for your home Article by Alysha Sideman | Photography by paintings by Carol Waite Carol Waite wakes up in her Arlington home and quietly contemplates the day ahead. Her dreams were filled with a cacophony of nature scenes and enchanting life moments.   Some of those dreams may be interpreted into bold art --  using the traditional process of Sumi-e or Oriental Brush painting -- as she makes...

March 2020

Beauty

VALENTINE'S DAY FASHION EDITION

Fashion Is Art Article by LaWanda Morris | Photography by LaWanda Morris | Javier Flores | Aaron Goode At Arlington Lifestyle, we really do believe that fashion is art. That's why we could not resist including fashion it in our Arts + Makers issue! My love affair with fashion began a long time ago. It started in my mother's closet. As a young girl, I would try on her things; especially her fabulous shoes. I walked around the house in my mom's heels which were several sizes too big. I loved it...

February 2020

Travel

Love is in the Air At Mountain Retreat

In less than three hours, you're in another world. Article by Alysha Sideman | Photography by Wintergreen Resort When my husband and I want a respite from Arlington’s urban bustle, we hop on Interstate 66 and head for the Blue Ridge Mountains. On the way, we pass an increasingly rural blur of strip malls, antique shops and wineries, transitioning from highways to John Denver-approved country roads. Roughly three hours later, the violet outline of the Blue Ridge Mountains appears. In the last...

February 2020

Health + Wellness

Art Heals the Broken

Theraputic Role of Art In Healing Is Clear Article by Alysha Sideman Pain and suffering don't discriminate. The youngest among us can be affected. Fortunately, we all have the power to heal. Recently, the beneficial role of art therapy in healing has been supported by a number of studies causing an uptick in organizations offering the therapy free to patients in hospitals.  Local programs, like Tracy's Kids, have been making it possible for many children to have a lifeline to happiness for...

February 2020