Fleetwood Farm Winery offers a stunning setting for private events in Northern Virginia. | Photo by Kevin Borland via Flickr
If you’re Pinterest-obsessed like me, then you’ve probably seen different aesthetic table settings for parties. Creating an Instagram-worthy table setting can be challenging, but with the help of these expert table setters, you’ll be ready to impress your guests at your next dinner party.
Rêverie Table
Whether it’s a stylish picnic, a charming tablescape, or a whimsical kids’ gathering, this company specializes in planning beautifully curated events lasting around two hours — with the option to extend for additional time. While they don’t provide food, they do handle all the cleanup, so you can simply enjoy the moment.
Picnic + Peonies
Described as Insta-worthy right on their website, this company provides beautiful tablescapes, including tables + chairs, tableware, flatware, glassware, table decor, and other personalized elements.
Something Vintage Rentals
If you’re looking for a colorful, funky table setting, Something Vintage Rentals is perfect for your festivities. You can shop by collection or color when deciding on your theme.
Coffee + ice cream — a recipe for success. The Sweetside Coffee and Creamery opened at 10 E. Glebe Rd. in Alexandria. Get your caffeine fix or satisfy your sweet tooth. (ALXnow)
Plan Ahead
Yesterday, Sept. 15, marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through Wednesday, Oct 15. Whether you’re looking to celebrate here in NOVA or you’re open to a day-trip, plan ahead with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber’s list of state-wide events and celebrations.
Environment
The Virginia Department of Forestry needs your help this fall. Collect acorns and nuts in a paper bag or cardboard box, label them with the date, species, and location, and drop them off at your local DOF office. The deadline to drop off your donations is Tuesday, Oct. 15. (InsideNOVA)
Festival
The streets around Capital One Center in Tysons will close down from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 5, for the inaugural Celebration of the Arts. This free, outdoor festival will feature art exhibits, hands-on workshops, live music, and a variety of local vendors. (FFXnow)
Transit
The bus rapid transit system is coming to Herndon, intending to connect the system with those of Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria. However, it looks like the town won’t be getting dedicated bus lanes. (FFXnow)
Biz
Barre3, the popular fitness franchise, signed a lease at a new studio at 818 N. Quincy St. in Ballston this December. In the lead-up to the grand opening, the studio will offer pop-up classes throughout next month, running through Tuesday, Oct. 7. Get your free tickets here. (ARLnow)
Arts
Get ready for the 2025 ArtsFairfax Awards on Friday, Oct. 24. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, Oct. 3. The event will be at the Hyatt Regency Reston from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this celebration. (FFXnow)
Coming Soon
Carmella Cafe, a new Lebanese restaurant, is coming to Sterling. It will be located in the Parc City Center, taking over the former Cheng’s Oriental Restaurant. The opening date has not yet been announced. (The Burn)
Try This
Virginia may not have made it on Lawn Love’s list of Top 20 States for Apple Lovers, but we probably don’t fall too far from the tree. If you want to go apple picking and cider-sipping this fall, Great Country Farms in Bluemont has you covered. (Mental Floss)
History
Alexandria has unveiled a new Virginia State Historic Marker honoring Colored Rosemont, a once-thriving African American neighborhood that existed from 1926 until it was dismantled due to mid-20th-century housing discrimination. (ALXnow)
Older Adults
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The hike was totally worth this view. | Photo by NOVAtoday
Did some much-needed grass touching this past weekend with my first visit to Shenandoah National Park. My friends and I hiked up to Mary’s Rock Summit — a 3.7-mile round trip with about 1,210 ft of elevation gain. This also gives me yet another excuse to plug our hiking guide + fall foliage guide, because the two go hand in hand this season.
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