A Capitol Event – National Harbor Wine & Food Festival

A Capitol Event – National Harbor Wine & Food Festival

Escape to the banks of the Potomac River this May for one of the mid-Atlantic’s most popular events – the 4th Annual National Harbor Wine & Food Festival.  The National Harbor waterfront complex is just minutes from downtown D.C. and a water taxi ride from Old Town Alexandria. With a mix of hotels, restaurants, shops and the grand Gaylord…

Buckle-Down: A FUN-ctional & Fashionable Fido Accessory

Buckle-Down: A FUN-ctional & Fashionable Fido Accessory

  Fasten your seat belts for the latest trend in canine street couture – Buckle-Down Collars & Leads. Buckle-Down has humble beginnings. The company grew out of the creative passion of a young college student, Ross Labelson who began creating apparel accessories from recycled automotive seatbelts. The makeshift assembly line in Ross’s dorm room has now…

Ravello, Italy: Dishing and dining above the clouds at Palazzo Sasso

Ravello, Italy: Dishing and dining above the clouds at Palazzo Sasso

“When you tell people you are going to Italy, their hearts melt, whether they have been there before or not.” – Sue Condon, proprietor at Podere Vigiliano in Umbria. It is with this premise that Sue and I ventured on our girlfriend getaway to the Costiera Amalfitana, relying on a few tips from Susan Van…

The Left Bank Art Gallery Celebrates Spring on the Georgia Coast – St. Simons Island

The Left Bank Art Gallery Celebrates Spring on the Georgia Coast – St. Simons Island

The Georgia Coast is the perfect place to welcome spring. The landscape is alive with a palette of vibrant colors and breathtaking natural wonders. The sand dunes, salt marshes, grand oaks and tidal waters of St. Simons are timeless reminders of the barrier island’s uniqueness and significance to the eco-system. The Left Bank Art Gallery, a southeast icon for over 40 years,…

Free Shoes, Cocktails, and Networking – Oh My!

Free Shoes, Cocktails, and Networking – Oh My!

MBT giveaways, wine, appetizers, book signing, and mingling. What could be better? MBT’s premier U.S. retail concept shop at The Core by Footwear Etc., in downtown Palo Alto, is hosting a Tango Diva cocktail party and you’re invited! 5 pairs of MBTs will be given away that night – just bring your business cards and…

Our Diva Dr. Melina is Giving Away $50 Gift Boxes Every Day in April

Our Diva Dr. Melina is Giving Away $50 Gift Boxes Every Day in April

We love her! Dr. Melina is an internist and board certified physician nutrition specialist (one of only a few hundred in the country). She specializes exclusively in nutrition for weight loss and disease prevention and treatment. Dr. Melina is a highly sought after public speaker and lectures throughout the country on nutrition for weight loss…