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One of my first memories of Arlington Designer Homes was watching from the car with my face pressed up against the window (we didn’t have car seats in those days…) as a big concrete truck started to pour the foundation for a new home.

That was almost 40 years ago! These days I am making new memories of our Design/Build company with my own son and daughter. I wonder what will stick with them after 40 years…

With the holiday season upon us, savvy local shoppers are encouraged to Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays!

Whether it’s a freshly-cut tree or wreathe, artisan gift, craft food or beverage, or one-of-a-kind experience, supporting Loudoun’s farms and small businesses keeps shopping dollars in the local economy, reduces environmental impact, and provides the special people in your life with a unique holiday experience.

Walking into Trade Roots, the delightfully charming fair trade store and café in the Westover neighborhood of Arlington, is like embarking on a global journey.

From remote villages in South and Central America to small and larger cities in South East Asia, Africa and beyond, Trade Roots hand picked products are not only unique and hand crafted, they always pay a living wage to the artisan who inspired and created them.

Under the direction of Maestro James Ross, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays on Friday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m.

ASO brings you favorites from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker interspersed with selections from Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. Enjoy dancers from BalletNova, sing along with holiday carols and prepare for some surprises.