McLean Homes Tour to Cover Four Centuries
The McLean Woman’s Club Holiday Homes Tour on Thursday, Dec. 5 , from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature four houses each representing a separate century.
Getting Ready for Guests at Thanksgiving and Beyond
Ideas for prepping your home so that visitors feel welcome.
When Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season next week, it will mean an onslaught of house guests for some. Local style gurus offer simple ideas for getting your home ready for visits from friends and family.
Learning to Create an Organized Holiday Season
Local pros offer tips for staying on track from Thanksgiving and beyond.
"If you’re organized, you’ll definitely experience less stress this holiday season," said professional organizer Susan Unger, of ClutterSOS in Vienna. "If you figure out what your goal is and map out everything in advance, you won’t find yourself staying up late wrapping presents and other chores and you’ll have more time to spend with family and friends."
Teaching Children to Make Holiday Gifts
Local art experts offer crafty gift ideas.
Gifting your child’s teacher, grandparents or other family members with holiday cheer doesn’t have to add another line item to your budget. Homemade gifts from children are among the most cherished, say experts, and creating them can be as memorable for the child as the recipient.
Tips for Holiday Card Photos
Local photographers offer suggestions for taking great family photos.
Amber Wilson has spent the last week scouring her computer files in search of the perfect pictures for her holiday card. One image missing from her collection is a shot of her entire family.
Celebrating Thanksgiving Like a Chef
Local chefs and culinary experts share family stories and recipes.
As a teen, Chef Guiseppe Ricciardi’s Thanksgiving dinners were anything but traditional. Ricciardi , the proprietor of Dolce Vita and Dolce Veloce in Fairfax, moved to New York from Italy with his family when he was 14. His family celebrated Thanksgiving in their new country, but they put an Italian twist on the holiday.
Holiday Cooking with Children
Local culinary instructors offer suggestions for bonding in the kitchen.
Maria Kopsidas recalls childhood holidays filled with turkey, sweets and merriment. Because she grew up in a family of professional chefs, cookbook authors and culinary enthusiasts, the stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas always brings fond food recollections.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 82 homes sold between $1,629,807-$185,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2013
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 114 Springfield homes sold between $1,025,000-$210,000.
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2013
Reston Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 75 Reston homes sold between $1,350,000-$154,000.
Reston Home Sales: October, 2013
Potomac Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 45 Potomac homes sold between $2,800,000-$479,000.
Potomac Home Sales: October, 2013
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 124 homes sold between $1,375,000-$87,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2013
McLean Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 82 homes sold between $9,500,000-$205,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: October, 2013
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 78 homes sold between $925,000-$177,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: October, 2013
Great Falls Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 10 Great Falls homes sold between $2,400,000-$640,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: October, 2013
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