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Holiday Home Tour: The Wests’ Incredible Halloween Decorations
Relevance: 40% 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…
Trail Tour: A Picture-Perfect Waterfall at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
Relevance: 39% Posted on: October 17, 2016
I had no idea anything this close to the Beltway could be so beautifully serene. This waterfall along the Potomac River is located at Scott's Run Nature Preserve in McLean, which is a Fairfax County Park located 25 minutes from Reston Town Center. It's a gorgeous park, especially as the leaves are changing.…
Modern Reston’s Top Stories of 2016
Relevance: 39% Posted on: December 28, 2016
Another year is coming to a close, and we at Modern Reston are grateful to all the members of the community who have shared their stories with us. Reston is filled with fascinating people, culture, and events, and it's a pleasure to be able to learn about them and share…
Coming Up! October Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 37% Posted on: October 1, 2014
Get your beer stein and vampire cape ready, because October has arrived! Here are some of the events happening this month around Reston. OCTOBER 11-12 Oktoberfest Reston Reston Town Center Head to Reston Town Center for two days of live music, a beer garden, and a family-friendly carnival. During the afternoons, you can…
Winter Home Tips From Moss Building & Design
Relevance: 36% Posted on: January 27, 2016
Old Man Winter has finally arrived in Virginia. You have probably begun to notice drafts and leaks and some all-around inefficiencies in your home. Moss Building and Design was gracious enough to provide us with some common winter questions they receive. Moss Building and Design is one of Reston’s top home remodeling…
Happy Birthday, Modern Reston! Here Are Highlights From Our Fantastic First Year.
Relevance: 36% Posted on: September 8, 2015
Today is our first anniversary! Let's all celebrate with a virtual cupcake (or preferably, some real champagne.) Modern Reston online magazine launched on September 8, 2014, with eight articles about dining, recreation, art, and events. And now a year later, we have published a total of 190 articles! With 10,000 regular readers, Modern Reston has become…
Modern Reston’s Top Stories of 2015
Relevance: 35% Posted on: December 28, 2015
As another year comes to a close, we are grateful for all the fascinating stories the Reston community has shared with us. Modern Reston has become the area's leading publication for culture and events, and we couldn't have done it without your support. We've got lots of plans for 2016, but first let's…
Reston Winter Prep: 5 Ways to Winterize Your Home Cheaply
Relevance: 29% Posted on: December 10, 2014
The weather gurus at The Old Farmer’s Almanac are predicting that this winter we will receive another arctic blast with above-normal snowfall. Well, if that doesn't get you all excited for winter, I don't know what will! Sarcasm aside, it's time to actually prepare for this onslaught rather than just cross our fingers…
Know Before You Go: Shopping For Mid-Century Modern Furniture in the DMV
Relevance: 29% Posted on: January 14, 2015
Reston in and of itself is a mid-century modern invention. It was founded in 1964 with an eye toward the future. And while this town has gone through several redevelopments, many of us still live in retro-style houses. I happen to love this style and made a point to buy a place that was…
The Wild and Wonderful Virginia Bluebells at Riverbend Park
Relevance: 29% Posted on: April 8, 2015
Stop what you're doing and go outside -- spring flowers are blooming! In the DC area, our beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms get most of the attention this time of year. Less well known, though, are the native, blueish-pink wildflowers known as Virginia bluebells. Unless you're a gardener or hiker, it's possible…
Trail Tour: The Splendor of Lake Newport in the Fall
Relevance: 28% Posted on: October 30, 2014
We promised tours of two gorgeous trails that you cannot miss during the peak of Reston's fall foliage. Last week we featured a path along the water at Lake Audubon. It has been so fun to hear from some of you who've explored that trail since then! I'm really glad that…
How Bold Are You? Two Scary Attractions Offer Different Levels of Fright
Relevance: 28% Posted on: October 18, 2016
"How on earth do you do that with a straight face?!" I asked the actress in demon makeup who was glaring at me just a few inches from my face. I couldn't help myself from grunting some combination of anxious terror and giggly delight. Meanwhile she never broke character, even though I suspect she…
Before and After: A Home Stager Reveals Her Secrets
Relevance: 28% Posted on: August 23, 2016
It makes sense that an attractive, pleasant, and functional space is easiest to sell. But how can someone achieve that elusive state where a home appeals immediately to a buyer? A professional home stager offered to show us some of her secrets to success. Michelle Cloney is a native Restonian and…
A Sneak Peek Inside the Gorgeous and Eagerly Awaited Lake Anne Brew House
Relevance: 27% Posted on: April 11, 2016
If you are among the thousands of Northern Virginians who have been waiting for Reston's new waterfront nanobrewery, then you will be excited to hear that the Lake Anne Brew House will have its grand opening this Saturday, April 16, 2016. The Lake Anne Brew House is located in Lake Anne Plaza, and…
Reston National Golf Course Announces Land Sale to New Resort Developer
Relevance: 27% Posted on: April 1, 2016
After years of controversy regarding the future of Reston National Golf Course, owners GF Golf Management have announced that they have finally sold the property. According to a 2015 ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court, the land served by the Reston National Golf Course must continue to function as…
Indoor Fun: Tour the Open Art Studios at the Torpedo Factory
Relevance: 26% Posted on: January 20, 2015
It's cold outside and for some reason my brain thinks there's nothing fun to do indoors on the weekends. Of course, my brain is always wrong. We live in a thriving metropolitan area with THE SMITHSONIAN, for pete's sake. But what if I don't feel like heading to The Mall (or leaving…
Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at Virginia’s State Parks
Relevance: 26% Posted on: December 30, 2014
If you're like lots of people, you start each year invigorated and committed to getting fit. It's a fresh start! You are motivated! And then you discover an overcrowded gym packed with all the other resolution-makers, and the thrill is gone. Or maybe you spend the first day of January in your traditional…
Coming to ArtInsights: Legendary Animator Ron Campbell and His Art of the Beatles
Relevance: 25% Posted on: September 21, 2016
For three days this weekend, September 23-25, 2016, famed animator Ron Campbell will be exhibiting his artwork of the Beatles at ArtInsights at Reston Town Center. This is a rare and exciting personal appearance by this artist, and it's definitely something you should check out if you love the Beatles, classic…
Photo Gallery: Halloween 2016 Celebrations Around Reston
Relevance: 25% Posted on: October 30, 2016
On Saturday, Oct 29, 2016, some of Reston's cutest came out to Reston Town Center and Lake Anne Plaza in their Halloween finest. Both communities hosted trick-or-treating for kids and costume contests for pets, as well as music and outdoor fun on a perfectly beautiful fall afternoon. Here are some…
About Modern Reston
Relevance: 24% Posted on: July 23, 2014
CULTURE AND EVENTS IN THE NEW RESTON Modern Reston is a website about recreation, dining, and the arts in the Reston area of Northern Virginia. No longer a distant DC suburb, the new Reston is a thriving and diverse city. Our website offers a fresh look at this evolving urban landscape,…