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Gift Guide: Holiday Gifts that Celebrate Reston
Relevance: 100% Posted on: November 26, 2014
Holiday shopping time has arrived, and we are here to help! If you know someone who would appreciate a gift that celebrates Reston, especially during this 50th anniversary year, we have lots of ideas for you. Here is our Reston gift guide, with suggestions for toys, art, books, coffee, and tons more. The…
The Customized, Tasty Gifts at Reston’s Chesapeake Chocolates
Relevance: 71% Posted on: December 8, 2014
I've often been curious about the chocolate shop at Lake Anne Plaza. It's always great to see a locally-owned business succeeding in Reston, but this one is particularly intriguing to me, because it's such a charming little neighborhood store. And let's be honest: anything involving chocolate is going to catch my attention. Probably…
Shopping Reston’s Small Businesses for Handmade Holiday Decorations
Relevance: 67% Posted on: December 17, 2014
When people think of shopping for holiday decorations in Reston, they probably think of Target and Home Depot, and perhaps other chain stores like Pottery Barn or Williams Sonoma. But if you would rather have decorations that don't look just like your friends', or you'd like to support local businesses and independent artists, look beyond…
Local Gifts That You Still Have Time to Buy Via Amazon Prime
Relevance: 64% Posted on: December 18, 2016
Christmas and Hanukkah are approaching quickly, but you still have time to prepare! You can show support for the community and some state pride with these gifts that are available with quick shipping. RDGLDGRN LP The three members of this popular Indie Go-Go band grew up in Reston and met at…
The schedule of events for the 2016 Jingle on Lake Anne
Relevance: 61% Posted on: December 1, 2016
One of Reston's most adorable holiday celebrations happens this weekend, and it's one your kids won't want to miss. Jingle on Lake Anne takes place on Saturday, December 3, 2016, with activities throughout the day. The main event takes place at noon, when Santa arrives by boat to cheering crowds. 2016…
The New Amazon Prime Now Offers One-Hour Delivery to Northern Virginia
Relevance: 58% Posted on: August 18, 2016
In the time it takes to drive to the grocery store and back, now you can order that milk and have it delivered to you (without needing to change out of your pajamas). I love living in the future. Amazon Prime Now is a service that has operated in other cities over…
Reston’s Christkindlmarkt Returns with German Hospitality and Charity
Relevance: 47% Posted on: December 5, 2016
Reston's German Christmas Market is one of the area's most popular holiday events, and for good reason. As anyone who has visited Germany in December can attest, Christmas markets are beautiful, cozy, and joyful celebrations. This tradition dates back to the late Middle Ages and is still a beloved part of…
Valentine’s Day Flowers: Creative Alternatives for the Standard Dozen Red Roses
Relevance: 39% Posted on: February 2, 2015
Come on, people, you can do better. You can look beyond the pre-made, mundane bouquets at the grocery store. You can (you WILL!) surprise your beloved this year with something outrageously unique, something one-of-a-kind, something show-stopping! Ok, now then... you probably need help. Not to worry, Modern Reston has you covered. For gorgeous bouquet alternatives,…
Cheese Plate Basics: Building a Simple Yet Impressive Spread
Relevance: 38% Posted on: December 9, 2014
This week's installment in our holiday food series — CHEESE! The holiday decorations are up and a steady stream of friends and family is flowing through your door for hot toddys, mulled wine and yuletide cheer. Why not take this opportunity to impress them with your entertaining skills by putting out a gorgeous spread…
Candy Apples: The Ultimate Fall Treat
Relevance: 34% Posted on: October 14, 2014
Candy apples and fall go together like summer & watermelon, like winter & hot cocoa, like spring &… spring onions. You get my drift. This weekend, we found ourselves with an abundance of apples from a recent apple picking adventure but no desire to bake or mash them. Even though we love them plain…
Kids’ Subscription Boxes: Give An Experience Rather Than Stuff This Year
Relevance: 34% Posted on: December 8, 2015
GUEST POST by Reston Resident Katie Vizenor I hate shopping. I try to avoid stores as much as possible. But, I love buying things and receiving interesting gifts. My solution to this problem has been to try subscription boxes. I've tried food, clothing, snack, smoothie, beauty and makeup supplies, crafts,…
Get to Know Reston’s Living Threads Co. and How They Support Traditional Artisans
Relevance: 33% Posted on: August 31, 2016
If you love strolling through Reston Town Center but wish there were more independent businesses among the large chains, then you don't want to miss one of the area's newest stores. Living Threads Co. is all about supporting small businesses. It opened earlier this year, bringing handmade products from independent…
The PEEPle of Reston, in Glorious Peeps Dioramas
Relevance: 30% Posted on: March 22, 2015
I've got to applaud the person who first came up with the idea of a Peeps diorama. It's genius. To use Peeps in ridiculous arts and crafts projects is a huge improvement over the original use of Peeps. As I understand it, you were originally supposed to eat them. The Just Born candy…
Artisan Soap Makers Right Here in Reston
Relevance: 29% Posted on: November 3, 2014
Halloween is over and the big slide into the holidays has begun. Chances are you will be a guest in someone's home or need some original gift ideas for under the tree. Right here in Reston, residents are toiling away making products the old-fashioned way—small batch items infused with their passion…
Gift Guide: Recent Books by Reston-Area Authors for Everyone on Your List
Relevance: 28% Posted on: December 6, 2015
Internet shopping might be the best thing to happen to gift-giving since Santa Claus, and it's even easy to support local talent online. To help with your holiday shopping, we've assembled this list of books released in 2015 by Reston-area authors. So pull up your cozy blanket and glass of wine, check those gifts off your…
Photo Gallery: Reston’s Glorious Springtime
Relevance: 26% Posted on: May 10, 2016
Reston may be best known as a growing urban center, but it is also home to exquisite natural scenery, which is particularly magnificent in the springtime. Here are some scenes from Reston during the last several weeks. Photo…
Myths and Monsters of Reston, Virginia: A hilarious book about creatures that might live here but probably don’t
Relevance: 26% Posted on: December 1, 2016
Recently I chatted over Lake Anne Brew House brews with Eric MacDicken and Kristina Alcorn about their hilarious new book, Myths & Monsters of Reston, Virginia. These two kept me laughing so hard that I didn't notice two hours going by. As I reluctantly packed up at the end of a fun evening,…
Reston Area Events in December 2015
Relevance: 25% Posted on: November 30, 2015
Here are some local holiday highlights and other events happening this month in Reston, Herndon, and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. For our full holiday events calendar, refer to the 2015 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 Black Nativity by Langston Hughes…
At the Reston Market: The Luxurious Garments of the Alpaca Girl
Relevance: 24% Posted on: October 24, 2014
Now that the days are getting chillier, it's the perfect time to discuss some of the softest and coziest winter accessories I've encountered. Meet Jerilyn Paladino, a regular vendor at the Reston Market on Saturdays at Lake Anne Plaza. She operates a company called The Alpaca Girl, which specializes in stylish, handmade…
The Reston Holiday Gingerbread Village and How It Gives Back to the Community
Relevance: 24% Posted on: December 20, 2016
As you stroll through Reston Town Center this holiday season, don't miss the spectacular gingerbread village inside the Hyatt hotel lobby. This confectionary masterpiece delights local families every year, with several buildings created out of real gingerbread, candy, and frosting, and a train moving throughout the village. You can learn more about the…
A Mouth-Watering Tour Through Edibles Incredible Desserts
Relevance: 23% Posted on: February 10, 2016
February is all about love and there is nothing I love more than desserts! (Sorry, kids, you're a close second.) So I thought I'd pay a visit to Edibles Incredible — the cute little confection shop in Reston Town Center — to see what they were up to for Valentine's Day. Edibles Incredible is the…
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An Inside Look at Berthold Academy: Reston’s New Montessori Elementary and Middle School
Relevance: 22% Posted on: April 28, 2016
A new school is coming to Reston this fall, offering Montessori education for inquisitive elementary and middle school students. As an admirer of the Montessori method, I was eager to learn more about this venture. I recently met with Garrett Wilhelm, the co-founder and Head of School of Berthold Academy, to learn…
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Guest Post: Behind the Scenes with Local Author John H. Matthews and His Latest Action-Packed Thriller
Relevance: 21% Posted on: May 5, 2016
When the Capitol Building is under seize, and all the nation's leaders are held hostage, one Cabinet member is secure in a distant location. That person is chosen by the president to be the designated survivor. Chantilly author John H. Matthews imagines this scenario in his latest novel, a gripping thriller…
2014 Holiday Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 20% Posted on: November 23, 2014
NOTE: This events calendar is from 2014. The guide to 2015 holiday events can be found HERE. Mark your calendars! The holiday season brings wonderful Christmas events and holiday celebrations to the Reston area. Here is our huge list of things to do for the holidays in Reston and surrounding areas, including Herndon, Vienna,…
Holiday Home Tour: The Wests’ Incredible Halloween Decorations
Relevance: 17% Posted on: October 31, 2014
A few weeks ago, Dorothy and Duke West invited me into their home to see their lovely and skillful fall decorations. While I was there, they told me that their decorating specialty would actually come a few weeks later, when they would put together an outrageous party display for Halloween. I was…
Day-Tripping to the Union Market in DC for the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
Relevance: 17% Posted on: September 29, 2014
This is not your Nana's craft show. Please click away if you are expecting doilies or quilts with geese on them—a new breed of crafters is in town! The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair was conceived in 2004 by the Washington City Paper as an alternative event for younger, hipper buyers…
Get to Know Local Children’s Author Daniel Boris, and His Endearing Dozi the Alligator
Relevance: 17% Posted on: November 18, 2015
The author of one of my son's favorite books, Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family, lives right here in Northern Virginia. My son has excellent taste, too; the book is a gorgeously illustrated story with charming rhyme and humor. The whole premise is funny -- the book stars a young alligator who secretly hitches a ride…
Reston A to Z: An Adorable and Clever New Book for the Youngest Restonians
Relevance: 17% Posted on: December 16, 2016
There's a new children's book called Reston A to Z, and local preschoolers and early readers are going to love it. My own kids adore this book about their town. There are a lot of reasons Reston A to Z appeals to young children, including a charming squirrel narrator and entertaining rhymes. But what makes…
You’ve Picked a Peck of Peaches, Now What? (Recipes Included)
Relevance: 16% Posted on: August 17, 2015
Late summer peaches are one of life's sweetest joys. We are lucky to live near a bunch of farms that grow peaches AND allow you to spend an afternoon picking them. My family and I recently trekked to Great Country Farms in Bluemont, VA to take advantage of their bounty. …
Potomac Point Winery: A Winter Outing for the Whole Family
Relevance: 16% Posted on: February 9, 2015
One of my favorite things about living in Northern Virginia is enjoying a bottle and the scenery at one of our many local wineries. Like many of us, though, I tend to associate a winery outing with a sunny summer afternoon and a picnic basket. Then February comes along. Winter really takes the fun…
The 2016 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Relevance: 16% Posted on: November 20, 2016
The holidays have arrived! Here are some of the greatest celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 Herndon Turkey Trot 4pm: Herndon Centennial Golf Course, Herndon This 5K race winds around the beautiful Herndon Centennial Golf…
The 2015 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Relevance: 16% Posted on: November 15, 2015
NOTE: This events calendar is from 2015. The guide to 2016 holiday events can be found HERE. Ready or not, here come the holidays! Here are some of the greatest celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER…
At The Reston Farmers Market: Cherry Glen Goat Cheese
Relevance: 15% Posted on: October 3, 2014
The Farmers Market returns to Lake Anne tomorrow after a brief hiatus due to the Reston Multicultural Festival. As wonderful as that was, we missed our weekly cheese fix from the Cherry Glen Goat Cheese booth. Cherry Glen is a 58-acre farm in Boyds, Maryland that raises goats and makes a…
How to Choose the Right Food for Your Pet: Nutritional Advice from PetMAC
Relevance: 15% Posted on: May 27, 2015
This coming Saturday, champion dogs will be leaping off the docks at Lake Anne and splashing into the water. This event will be part of the grand opening celebration of PetMAC, a new store at Lake Anne Plaza. There will also be dog scent work demos, cooking demonstrations, face painting, music,…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 15% Posted on: January 15, 2015
Today, January 15th, is the 86th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The holiday in his honor occurs this coming Monday, January 19th, and the upcoming three-day weekend is filled with events to celebrate his contributions to the nation. Here are some ways you and your family can celebrate MLK, Jr.…
Day Tripping: Independent Stores & Restaurants Galore at the Mosaic District
Relevance: 14% Posted on: August 11, 2015
I've been reading a lot of articles lately about how the era of the mall is dead. And while my Gen-X Mallrats self mourns a little, I haven't actually been inside a mall in ages. I do, however, often find myself wandering around Reston Town Center in the sunshine, popping in and out…
Memorial Day 2016 Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Relevance: 12% Posted on: May 24, 2016
Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 30, 2016, and the holiday weekend is filled with celebrations around the area. Whether you'll spend the weekend honoring the military or welcoming summer, we have ideas for you. Here's what's happening in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington.…
The Inspiring Story of Small Change Consignment, the Little Shop of Hidden Treasures
Relevance: 11% Posted on: September 15, 2016
When three young mothers decided to open a children's consignment shop at Lake Anne, their lawyer and accountant were skeptical. "Adorable," they said. They didn't think the business would last a year. Thirty-five years later, Small Change Consignment continues to prove them wrong. There's a ton of reasons why Small Change has lasted…
Reston Events in September 2016
Relevance: 8% Posted on: August 31, 2016
The arrival of September means that it's time for two of Reston's most fun events: the Lake Anne Jazz Festival and the Reston Multicultural Festival. Both are Modern Reston favorites! Other highlights this month include the Herndon Labor Day Festival, ChalkFest, Dulles Day, and some of the last summer concerts. Here's what's…