Style & Shopping

12 Ways to Give 2025: Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is here and so is our favorite annual tradition! We partnered with 12 incredible local businesses to...

Holiday Gift Guide

Not sure where to start with that holiday shopping list? You’ve come to the right place! Our annual Holiday Gift...

Where Coastal Virginia Finds Its Style

From cobblestone streets to breezy promenades, these retail meccas remind us why shopping small feels so good. There’s a certain...

Financial Wellness During the Holidays

The holiday season arrives with plenty of sparkle—family gatherings, twinkling lights, and the spirit of generosity. But behind the festive...

Bespoke Custom Suitingin Coastal Virginia

Everyone deserves a made-to-measure moment. By Mercedes Bethune This year’s Met Gala reminded us of one thing—nothing commands attention quite...

Kooped Up For A Quarter Century…And Counting

Deon Foster spun through a whirlwind of duty stations in her 20s and 30s as the wife of a Marine...

Welcome to The Designer Workshop

The Designer Workshop in Virginia Beach is a resource center for interior design professionals as well as a sunny retail...

Antique Alley Neighborhood of Treasures

Norfolk purveyors revitalize “Antique Alley” as trendy shopping district dedicated to the lost and found By Grace Silipigni Norfolk remains...

Veteran-owned Tropically Inspired

Virginia Beach locals launch the region’s newest ready-to-drink brand, oo-Lah Cocktails By Grace Silipigni Spicy margarita by the fireplace, anyone?...

Veteran-Owned Shop Local Guide

Get ready to salute the season in Coastal Virginia with these holiday shopping ideas featuring veteran-owned businesses Locally roasted coffee...

Fashioning a Cinematic Universe

Ruth E. Carter, Oscar-winning costume designer for films like Black Panther and Amistad, reflects on her Coastal Virginia roots as...

Get Beachy at 2Beaches

Shop Shore Drive’s upcycled oasis Photo Courtesy of 2Beaches Nestled in the Chic’s Beach community is 2Beaches studio, a charming...

Carving Out History

At Eastern Shore Decoy Show in Cape Charles, collectors and enthusiasts bring their passion for the region’s rich carving heritage...

Gangsta Dog Canine Confectionary

Unleash your pup’s taste buds with a trip to Gangsta Dog, where there’s “great stuff for really good dogs” Love...

Just for Kicks at the Shoe Attic

Color is queen and fashion is fun at The Shoe Attic in Williamsburg, where owner Brittany Rolston has created a...

History Hits the Shelves at CW Bookstore

Colonial Williamsburg’s recently opened dedicated bookstore features titles from its collection and publishing partners in a cozy colonial atmosphere...