West End Alexandria - Did You Know?
West End Redevelopment Updates
West End Alex Living (All Things that Impact our Living in West End Alexandria)
West End Alex Food (Video reviews on restaurants, local breweries, & more around West End Alexandria)
West End Alex Shopping (Focused on Home Decor Options & Ideas)

West End Alexandria Redevelopment

Jan 1

West End Alexandria - Did You Know? City Approves Next Step for Inova's New Alexandria Hospital

Another video in a series on Northern Virginia Real Estate development projects that impact Alexandria's West End. This video provides...

West End Alexandria Redevelopment

Mar 28, 2023

West End Alexandria - Did You Know? WestEnd Alexandria Project Update - Residential Blocks Approved

Another video in a series on Northern Virginia Real Estate development projects that impact Alexandria's West End. This video provides...

Alexandria Farmers Markets

Jan 25, 2023

Update on WestEnd Alexandria Project

Alexandria Farmers Markets | West End Farmers Market | Sundays at Ben Brenman Park next to Cameron Station

If you live in or around the West End of Alexandria, did you know that we have an excellent Farmers Market that is conveniently located...

Alexandria Farmers Markets

May 31, 2024

Alexandria Farmers Markets | Old Town Farmers Market - Check out the Oldest Farmers Market in the Nation

The Old Town Farmers Market in Alexandria is the oldest Farmers Market continuously held in the same location in the Nation. Did you...

Alexandria Farmers Markets

May 29, 2024

Alexandria Farmers Markets | A Saturday Morning at the Del Ray Farmers Market

Alexandria is blessed with great Farmers Markets to choose from on a Saturday or Sunday. The Del Ray Farmers Market is a food and...

May 27, 2024

Featured Posts on Alexandria Farmers Markets

West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Top Ten by Conde Nast for Best Small Cities & Friendliest Cities in the US

Alexandria gets rated Nationally. Yet Again. This time its a two-fer from Conde Nast Traveler. Alexandria is the No. 3 Best Small City in...

Dec 4, 2024

West End Alexandria DID YOU KNOW? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Best City in Virginia for Antiques by Southern Living Magazine

Southern Living Magazine just rated Alexandria the best city in Virginia for antiques. Where to go for antiques in West End Alexandria?...

Oct 24, 2024

A Stroll Through Old Town Alexandria | Take a 2 Minute Walk to Enjoy the Sights

Enjoy some of the architecture, history, sights, dining, and shopping that surround you on a walk around Old Town Alexandria. We are so...

May 29, 2024

Featured Posts on West End Alexandria Living

High-End Home Decor Shopping in West End Alexandria | Eisenhower Consignment

Readers of this blog know that I frequent Evolution Home in West End Alexandria as my "Go To" place for home decor. Looking for another...

West End Alex Shopping

Aug 7, 2023

DASH Sets Ridership Record - West End Alexandria Did You Know?

On Monday, August 1st, the City of Alexandria's DASH bus service announced a new annual record high ridership. For FY 2023 (ending June...

Aug 2, 2023

Alexandria Is Rated Highly. Yet Again. Fortune Magazine Top 50 Best Place to Live for Families.

Alexandria got rated highly yet again by a National magazine as a best place to live. Fortune Magazine announced their 50 Best Places to...

Jul 27, 2023

Best Vintage & Home Decor Shopping in Alexandria | Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 40

On my Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott) & YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...

Jul 27, 2023

Best Vintage & Home Decor Shopping in Alexandria | Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 39 Part 2

On my Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott) & YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...

Jul 8, 2023

Best Vintage & Home Decor Shopping in Alexandria | Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 39 Part 1

On my Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott) & YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...

Jun 29, 2023

DASH Gets $14M to Enhance Bus Service in West End Alexandria

On June 21st, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (NOVATransit.org) announced the award of a $14M grant to Alexandria...

Jun 24, 2023

West End Farmers Market | A Sunday Option for an Alexandria Farmers Market

The West End Farmers Market is located in Ben Brenman Park, which is next to Cameron Station (4800 Brenman Park Dr.). The Market is open...

Jun 12, 2023

Beeliner Diner - Eat Well is Their Slogan. Got That Part Right. | West End Alexandria Restaurants

I recently got introduced to Beeliner Diner on King St. in the Brandley Shopping Center. So far, I have enjoyed each visit. The food,...

Jun 10, 2023

Sugar Palm - Tasty Thai Takeout Tonight | West End Alexandria Restaurants

Two Overlook selling clients introduced me to Sugar Palm Thai Restaurant located just outside the Community. They each spoke highly of...

May 17, 2023

Our Mom Eugenia - Great Greek Food is So Close (Shirlington & Mosaic) | West End Alexandria Dining

I recently got introduced to Our Mom Eugenia at the Mosaic District at Rts. 50 & 29 by friends from Overlook for a Sunday lunch. We...

May 3, 2023

West End Alexandria - Did You Know? FAA Directs Less Helicopter Noise over NoVA!

Another in a series of short videos providing information about Livability and other noteworthy items for West End Alexandria. Helicopter...

Apr 30, 2023

Sweet Fire Donna's - BBQ, Beer, & Fried Pickles? Sign Me Up! | West End Alexandria Dining

Sweet Fire Donna's in Carlyle Square serves good BBQ in a neighborhood bar-type setting. A lunch, dinner, or meet up for a pint also...

Apr 25, 2023

Patina in Old Town - Treat Yourself to this Beautifully Curated Home Decor Store

Patina Polished Living in Old Town is a beautifully curated store from room to room throughout the row house. It is my favorite home...

Apr 23, 2023

A Flight of Tacos & Margaritas? Yes, Please. Tequila + Taco at Carlyle Square

Starting the weekend out with a late Friday afternoon meet up at Tequila & Taco in Alexandria is a great way to end the work week. Easy...

Apr 22, 2023

Best Vintage & Home Decor Shopping in Alexandria - Latest Finds at Evolution Home Episode 33

On my YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott) and Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...

Apr 20, 2023

Did You Know? Southern Living Magazine Rates Old Town Farmers Market as a Must Visit in 2023

Southern Living Magazine just rated the Old Town Farmers Market in Alexandria as one of the best, must visit markets for 2023. The Old...

Apr 13, 2023

West End Alexandria - Did You Know? The West End Farmers Market is Now Open!

The West End Farmers Market opened for the 2023 season on April 9th, with the last market for the year scheduled for November 19th. The...

Apr 12, 2023

City Kitchen in West End Alexandria - Local Bistro Fare Done Well.

City Kitchen is located in West End Alexandria at 330 S. Pickett Street (opposite Home Depot in the Trade Center shopping complex). The...

Apr 5, 2023

Lost Boy Cider. Apple Cider, But For Adults.

I finally went to Lost Boy Cider in the Eisenhower East area of Alexandria next to Carlyle Square. Lots of cider choices. Nice place to...