Arts + Culture

A Journey in Color, Texture, Passion

Meet Local Artist Sharon West Article by Katie Moore | Photography by Sharon West Art has a way of calling to us, sometimes quietly and sometimes with a force that cannot be ignored. For Sharon West, that calling came later in life, but once she embraced it, there was no turning back. As an award-winning Loudoun County palette knife artist, Sharon has built a career on the power of texture and color, transforming blank canvases into dynamic, expressive works of art. Her journey from corporate...

Home + Design

Our Homes, Our Stories

Article by Katie Moore | Photography by Pembrook Interiors There’s something about being at home that sparks the imagination. You pass through the same hallway and think, What if we painted this a color that makes us smile every time we walk by? Or you sit down in the family room and wonder why it still feels like a  showroom instead of a cozy retreat. Maybe it’s bigger than that — maybe you’ve lived in your house for years, and despite your best efforts, it still doesn’t quite feel like you...

Real Estate

Where Expertise Meets Excellence

Building Trust in a Competitive Real Estate Market Article by Katie Moore | Photography by Long & Foster McLean and Great Falls are more than zip codes — they're a mindset. Both areas exhibit strong demand, particularly in the luxury housing market, with homes selling swiftly and at premium prices. What’s driving such a successful market? Proximity to D.C., top-tier schools, a strong sense of community, and estates that blend traditional elegance with modern luxury. Homes are off the market in...

Life + Culture

Retiring in Style

Bringing quiet luxury to the DMV Article by Natalie Tsay | Photography by Andrea Joseph There’s no denying that the word “retirement” has close associations with the word “Florida.” For decades, people across the country (including the DMV) have packed it all up and flown south to spend their retirement somewhere warm. But over the years, the number of retirement-age residents in Virginia has been steadily growing. More and more, people are choosing to spend their golden years in the DMV, not...

Fitness

More Than a Workout

Finding self-care and community through fitness Article by Natalie Tsay There’s no shortage of advice on how to get in shape. From trendy workout programs to quick-fix fitness fads, it can feel like there’s always a new “best” way to stay active. If you listened to many of these tips, you’d think fitness is one-size-fits-all — but it’s far from it. Because everybody (and every body) is different, what works for your neighbor may not work for you at all. In other words, fitness is highly...