Reston is an amazing place with amazing people. Each of our neighbors has a fascinating story to tell. Case and point, Reston resident Holly Kearl. I stumbled upon Holly’s instagram account and was drawn in by the pretty pictures of her and her dogs in and around town. But there was more to her feed than…

The Reston Association, Lake Anne Redevelopment Partners and JBG have finally approved the highly anticipated monorail initiative that is expected to be the crown jewel of New Reston. The monorail will be comprised of two trains and a fixed guideway, with each train on its own track. Research for the Reston Monorail focused on other cities, such as Seattle and…

On Modern Reston, we haven’t tackled topics of the workplace before, but this article written by Reston resident John Hunter is invaluable for both those just starting out and those in established careers. When Bad Things Happen To Good Workers By John Hunter Have you ever been laid off? Do you know someone who has been laid off? Most…

Reston farmers market season is right around the corner and I can’t help but wonder what new and local treats we’ll see. Each year, these mom and pop products come and go, either making it big with placements in major stores or, more likely, failing. Even in this current renaissance of artisinal and small-batch foods, the rate of success among culinary…

Northern Virginia native, Megan Imbert, is passionate about creating awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So much so that she has decided to throw her hat into the ring to be named Woman of the Year in their 10-week fundraising challenge. She will be attempting to raise the most money in the DC Metro…

You may be familiar with The Wine Cabinet in North Point Village Center, but you may not know that along with the many events they host in-store, they also offer in-home wine tasting parties. The Wine Cabinet is a boutique wine shop that prides itself on seeking out the highest quality wine and beer at…

Since the early 18th century, Mardi Gras in New Orleans has evolved into one of the the biggest celebrations in the US. It’s steeped in rich traditions that many of us know little about. With this Tuesday being the big day, we thought we’d unmask (haha) a few of the most popular ones. Reston may be miles away from New Orleans,…

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, we turned to one of our…

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 pretty much in its original…