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The Nest Egg in Fairfax, one of Northern Virginia's local destinations for unique home furnishings and decorative accents, has pledged to donate a portion of their sales during Valentine's week, Feb. 11-17, to Journey 4 A Cure's iPad Program. The iPad program makes a difference in the lives of youth fighting childhood cancers.

International Infusion

Alexandria designer creates inviting home for passionate world travelers.

>Blending an eclectic mix of home accessories and furnishings to create a harmonious and tasteful interior can pose a decorating conundrum for many homeowners.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Capital Home and Garden Show set for Feb. 22-24 at Dulles Expo Center.

Since Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day earlier this month, spring might be around the corner. But whether one believes in folklore or not, the winter chill will soon give way to warm weather blooms.

Design Solution for Busy Family

A small kitchen is transformed into a spacious, light-filled room.

When a busy Potomac family decided that it was time to turn their tiny, dark kitchen into free-flowing, light-filled gathering space, they decided to expand their home. Their decision is part of national trend.

Week in Reston

Local Early Childhood educators will get together for what will be the largest gathering of classroom teachers, leaders and administrators in Virginia.

Maude Hair Wins Redken Up and Comer Award

Maude Hair Salon of Herndon has won the Redken Salon of the Year “Up and Comer” Award.

Oakton Home Renovation Wins 'Contractor of the Year'

Clever space plan and rustic interior capture kudos for Sun Design Remodeling.

Converting a previously finished lower-level into a suite custom-configured to satisfy the sometimes contrasting wishes of a five-member Oakton family recently won Sun Design Remodeling of Burke a “Contractor of the Year” Grand Award for “Best Residential Basement Interior.”

The Connection

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Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 19 Great Falls homes sold between $5,115,693-$639,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 72 Fairfax homes sold between $1,476,665-$125,000.

Chantilly Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 11 homes sold between $650,000-$46,500 in the Chantilly area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 45 homes sold between $1,275,000-$150,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Burke Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 21 Burke homes sold between $620,000-$189,000.

Arlington Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 132 Arlington homes sold between $1,500,000-$75,000.

Alexandria Bulletin Board Wednesday, Feb. 20

Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 108 Alexandria homes sold between $1,100,000-$90,000.

February is ‘Share The Love’ Month at The Nest Egg