Local Services

Sharing a Neighborhood Closet

Dulles South Neighborhood has helped about 3,000 people secure clothing and winter coats Article by Glenye Oakford When families in Loudoun County need clothing—whether because of a financial crisis, a recent move, or an unexpected emergency—Dulles South Neighborhood Closet is there to help. For five years, the all-volunteer organization has provided coats, clothing, shoes, and accessories to thousands of local residents who need them most. The organization serves southeastern Loudoun County...

Home + Design

Homes Beyond Trends

How two friends built a thriving interior design business delivering a tailored, personal style. Article by Beth Rasin | Photography by Still Blessings Photography When Natalie Mizerak and Alyssa McCleary first met at the University of Tennessee, they didn’t picture themselves running a full-service interior design firm in Loudoun County. But more than a decade later, after career pivots, cross-country moves, and a pandemic, the two longtime friends have created a design partnership rooted in...

Style + Beauty

Reclaim Your Style and Confidence

Laura Gregory redefines style, one closet at a time Article by Beth Rasin When Laura Gregory moved from the fashion capital of New York City back to the rolling hills of Loudoun County, Virginia, she brought a mission to help people reclaim their wardrobes, rediscover their confidence, and reject the fast-fashion churn in favor of elevated, sustainable style. Now a personal stylist based in Lovettsville, Laura Gregory serves clients across the greater D.C. metro area, using her unique...

Style + Beauty

Hats Off to History and Style

Potomac Lifestyle Magazine at the Virginia Gold Cup 2025 Article by The Potomac Lifestyle Team | Photography by Provided The Virginia Gold Cup, a legendary annual steeplechasing event that now draws over 50,000 enthusiastic spectators, has humble roots steeped in Virginia’s rich history. Steeplechasing has been a cherished tradition in the region since Colonial times, when horses were indispensable for transportation, farming, and war. Figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson once...