Health + Wellness

A Season of Thanks: Thrive This Thanksgiving and Beyond

Therapists from Sunstone Counseling explain how a gratitude practice can benefit year-round. Article by Leesburg Lifestyle Staff When Amy Clay, Licensed Professional Counselor and co-founder of Sunstone Counseling, begins a couples session, she asks each partner to share something they appreciate about the other and how that makes them feel. “It can be anything from, ‘I love that you make me coffee in the morning, and it makes me feel cared for,’ to something grand like, ‘I love that you’re a...

Life + Culture

Kindness Rocks Leesburg

One family’s effort to spread cheer has grown into a beloved community project. Article by Glenye Oakford | Photography by The Kindness Rocks Project (Va.) When graphic artist Margie Hunter and her daughter Dani dropped their first hand-painted rock alongside the neighborhood walking path that passes their house on Graywood Way, they didn’t foresee the ripple effect that particular rock would have. What began as a modest attempt to spread cheer during the isolating days of the COVID-19...

Home + Design

Winter Warm Spell

A fire feature warms up your outdoor space and expands your entertaining options. Article by Glenye Oakford | Photography by Courtesy of Ed Ball Designs As crisp autumn air settles over Virginia, homeowners are increasingly turning to a timeless solution for extending their outdoor living season: the cheerful warmth of a fire. From cozy fire pits to elegant outdoor fireplaces, these additions are rapidly becoming the heart of backyard gatherings. Fire features are one of the most popular...

Life + Culture

Pet Pantry Provides for Four-Legged Family Members

Article by Beth Rasin Little by little, the bins begin to fill. People stop by select stores, veterinary clinics and boarding facilities across Loudoun County to drop off cat and dog food for the Loudoun Pet Pantry. Volunteers from the Humane Society of Loudoun County and the Loudoun County Animal Shelter collect the items, package them into kits, and deliver them to Loudoun Hunger Relief in Leesburg for families experiencing food insecurity. One client collecting pet food in the Hunger Relief...