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Boutique District Events

Post Holiday Sale

December 30 - February 10 The Shoe Hive

The Shoe Hive will be kicking off its big Post Holiday Sale on December 30th offering 30% off all Fall and Winter Shoes & Purses.  Starting on January 13th, an extra 10% will be taking off every two weeks until its gone!

 

Pitter Patter of Your Heart

Friday, January 27 - Tuesday, February 14  •  Mystique
When you see the Mystique bag and begin to open the box your heart goes pitter patter... Special SALE for Valentine,s Day. Up to 25% of so more hearts may pitter patter.  Offer valid thru Valentine's Day and on selected in stock items.

 

Semi-Annual Upholstery Sale

February 1 - March 11  •  Red Barn Mercantile

Take 25% off all special order upholstery at our semi-annual Upholstery Sale! We have several styles on the floor to try and many more in the catalog. Choose one of our fabrics or provide your own. Our completely customizable furniture is benchmade in the US!

 

End of Season Sale at Pink & Brown

February 1-12 •  Pink & Brown 
 

Valentine's Day: Taste & Learn Series with Chef-in-Residence Yasmine Sandhu

Tuesday, February 7  •  6:30-8:30PM  •  The Spice & Tea Exchange
$40/person; $35 if paid in advance. Sweet things for your Sweetheart! Chef Sandhu will show you how to make truffles and other decadent treats for Valentine's Day. Space is limited; advance registration required. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 571-312-8505.  Day of event in store promotions will be featured.
 

Neighborhood Fiber Company Dye Workshop

Saturday, February 11,  2-6PM or Sunday, February 12, 2-6PM  •  fibre space
Learn to kettle dye with Karida Collins! Create your own hand dyed skeins of yarn. In this workshop you will explore kettle dyeing techniques and color theory with Karida of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Leave with two amazing skeins of sock yarn – dyed by you! Registration is $140 for one 4-hour workshop and includes all materials. Read more here.
 

Valentine Open House & Trunk Show

Saturday, February 11    1-7PM  •  Imperfections
Come to Imperfection's open house and trunk show featuring LoweryHayes original design jewelry.  Shop for beautiful gifts for Valentine's Day, and enjoy complimentary refreshments!
 

Pre-Valentine's Day Party

Sunday, February 12  •  12PM-5PM  •  Periwinkle
Receive a FREE pair of Hanky Pankys with ANY purchase!
 

Let's Have a Tea Party: Kids' Class

Sunday, February 12  •  10AM-12PM  •  La Cuisine
This class will be for kids only from ages 7-11. They will learn hands on basic cooking skills and kitchen safety while creating healthy recipes. The class will be held from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. Today’s menu will focus on a classic tea party theme featuring Savory tea sandwiches, Sweet tea sandwiches, Raspberry infused tea, and Butter mints. The cost for this class is $30.00 plus a $25.00 materials fee, which will include a carry-home bag of useful kitchen tools, and a 20% store discount coupon. All food ingredients will be provided.  Register

 

Valentine's Day Tea

Tuesday, February 14 • 11AM & 3PM •  The Christmas Attic
Join us for Valentine's Day Tea on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. Stop by and have a cup of tea with us and take the cup home as our gift. Because everyone needs a little extra love on Valentine’s Day.
 

Presidents' Day Weekend Tour!

Saturday, February 18 - Monday, February 20 •  11AM-8PM  •  Periwinkle
Visit all Three Periwinkle Locations President's Day Weekend and Receive a FREE GIFT*
Shop at the 1st Location receive 10% off
Shop at the 2nd Location receive 20% off
Shop at the 3rd Location receive 30% off **
*No Purchase Necessary for Free Gift- Must show Stickers from all Locations. 
** Discount taken on entire Full priced purchase.  Must show receipt from previous location for each discount
 

GW Birthday 3-Day Sale

Saturday, February 18 - Monday, February 20  •  Gossypia
Shoppers will get an additional 50% off on already reduced, sale clothing.  Plus even more unadvertised specials.  Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers and some restrictions apply.
 

My Kissing Hands

Sunday, February 19   12-2PM    Hooray for Books!
Jennifer Stackpole returns with her wonderful clay that turns a little hand or foot into a lifetime memory. Visit www.mykissinghands.com to find out what's available and then call Hooray for Books! at 703-548-4092 to make your appointment.
 

Workshop at Red Barn Mercantile: Kitchen Remodel 101

Monday, February 21  •  7-8:30PM  •  Red Barn Mercantile

Free.  Well stocked and beautifully designed kitchens are not just for Top Chefs. Whether a gourmet chef or novice cook you too can have the kitchen of your dreams! Please join Nancy Pollard, cook extraordinaire and owner of La Cuisine, Romana Sanchez, principal architect at Sanchez Palmer Architects, PC and myself as we talk about what you need to design, decorate and stock the perfect kitchen.

 

Annual Red Carpet Sale

Saturday, February 24 - Monday, February 26 •  Red Barn Mercantile

The Academy of Motion Pictures isn't the only one rolling out the red carpet this weekend! For our annual celebration of all things Hollywood we are marking down our huge selection of rugs. For one weekend out of the entire year you can take 20% off all in stock and special order rugs from Dash & Albert, Amy Butler, Dwell Studios and Surya. Run, don't stroll down this red carpet to get great deals for your whole house!

 

Season Clearance Sale

Saturday, February 25 10AM-6PM  •  Monday's Child
One day only. A huge 65% off ALL remaining fall and winter clothing.
 

Winter Brunch: Kids' Class

Sunday, February 26  •  10AM-12PM  •  La Cuisine

This class will be for kids only from ages 7-11. They will learn hands on basic cooking skills and kitchen safety while creating healthy recipes. The class will be held from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. Today’s menu will focus on a cozy Winter brunch, with a menu of Cheddar Veggie Quiche, home fries, and greens with lemon vinaigrette.The cost for this class is $30.00 plus a $25.00 materials fee, which will include a carry-home bag of useful kitchen tools, and a 20% store discount coupon. All food ingredients will be provided.  Register


 

First Communion Open House

Saturday, March 3 10AM-6PM  •  Monday's Child
Clothing gifts, jewelry, gloves, veils, rosaries, missals, frames, invitations, greeting cards and the all-important thank you cards -- all available under one roof.
 

Kapur Colorwork Workshop

Saturday, March 10,  2-5PM  •  fibre space
Learn to work stranded colorwork with Kirsten Kapur! Instruction will be given on working from a colorwork chart, holding the yarn, and controlling tension. Learn Latvian braid and corrugated ribbing to enhance your colorwork projects. Read more here. Registration is $65.
 

Silhouette Artist

Saturday, March 17 10AM-6PM  •  Monday's Child
Eric Johnson, a 3rd generation silhouette artist, will be at Monday's Child to expertly cut your child's silhouette. $25 for first silhouette $15 for additional silhouette of same child. Oval frames will be available for purchase for $15 each. Call NOW to reserve your spot 703-548-3505.
 

Spring Flavors: Taste & Learn Series with Chef-in-Residence Yasmine Sandhu

Tuesday, May 8  •  6:30-8:30PM  •  The Spice & Tea Exchange
$40/person; $35 if paid in advance. Spring comes, and as "the flower learn their colored shapes," Chef Sandhu will demonstrate a bounty of ideas for incorporating herbs into your Spring Desserts. Space is limited; advance registration required. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 571-312-8505.  Day of event in store promotions will be featured.
 

Flavorful Fruits & Spices: Taste & Learn Series with Chef-in-Residence Yasmine Sandhu

Tuesday, August 7  •  6:30-8:30PM  •  The Spice & Tea Exchange
$40/person; $35 if paid in advance. Before the Indian Summer expires, Chef Sandhu will guide you through unique pairings of fruits and spices for end-of-summer entertaining. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 571-312-8505.  Day of event in store promotions will be featured.
 

Re-imagining Thanksgiving Desserts: Taste & Learn Series with Chef-in-Residence Yasmine Sandhu

Tuesday, November 6  •  6:30-8:30PM  •  The Spice & Tea Exchange
$40/person; $35 if paid in advance. The title says it all! Space is limited; advance registration required. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 571-312-8505.  Day of event in store promotions will be featured.