My work family of realtors/broker – Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty At one segment in history, women were only permitted to serve in clerical support roles within real estate offices.  Beginning in the early 1900’s, the transition of women in traditional roles begin to pivot away from women filling clerical roles and into the male dominated areas of home and farm construction, as well as the real estate industry.  The efforts made by women from over a century ago certainly ignited a new career field which paved the way for women to conduct successful real estate transacti ..read more

Within minutes after Loudoun County families received the automated Loudoun County Public School robocall this past Thursday morning due to the Coronavirus pandemic, massive lines begin to form at every major grocery and retail store in the area. With a blink of an eye, our Loudoun County small business owners experienced a drastic decline in sales at their local restaurant or retail business. On a weekly basis, I support so many of our local businesses while dining with my family, clients or shopping for my household. Since I am “social distancing” (a term I’ve never heard before educatin ..read more

On a daily basis, I successfully market unique properties. I take great pride in presenting unique places and their stories. Allow me to share a few “hidden” gems listed with Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty within Loudoun Country! A 3 acre estate home with an indoor basketball gym in the basementIf your basketball jump shot is a little rusty and you have not had time after work and between family events to visit your local health club… no problem!  Guess what, the perfect 3 acre estate is waiting for you in Leesburg.  This home offers a custom INDOOR basketball court surrounded ..read more

Dahlia Mahmood, the award-winning national and international designer and owner of Dahlia Designs. Ashburn, Virginia Mom and acclaimed national and international interior designer.Through countless family trips to Disneyland during her childhood, Dahlia Mahmood forged her magical experience into becoming a national and international award winning interior designer.  With over 25 years experience, this Ashburn, Virginia based designer and her team create luxurious residential & commercial interior and exterior projects with meticulous workmanship, extravagance and discerning good taste.  Da ..read more

Hunt Country Sotheby’s Food DriveBased on stagnant wages and sky-rocketing living costs, it’s fair to say a large number of people living in Loudoun County are struggling to get by on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Loudoun County hold the title as one of the richest counties in The United States… can you believe many of our local residents live in poverty?  While serving as the President of the PTA at my daughter’s school in Lansdowne On The Potomac last year, I must say not all students celebrate when upcoming snow day predictions begin to echo within the school hallways from the facul ..read more

French Inspired Exteriors in New Orleans, Louisiana While driving through downtown Leesburg, Virginia over the years and skimming past the colonial historic buildings; I am invariably reminded of New Orleans and the French and Caribbean influenced buildings. The buildings in the city are comprised of a cluster of well decorated exteriors I noticed during our family trip home to Louisiana. Many of the buildings were constructed quite some time ago, however these buildings serve as the hub of entertainment and fine dining to this very day. Pronounced as “Nawlins” when I am positioned on Lo ..read more

Dormify Room LayoutA few weeks before my daughter graduated from high school one year ago, I discovered a local company providing affordable and swank dorm room decorating ideas for college students. If you enjoy a “one-stop” shop deal… look no further than DORMIFY. Dormify – An Affordable and swank dorm room decorating ideas for college students. Who knew shopping for my daughter’s college room would be efficient, trendy and easy to transport to college! Located a few miles from Loudoun County, Virginia…Dormify is a game changer! If you attended college, can you remember your dorm roo ..read more

Kim, my MacaronologistAre you a macaron lover? I am from Louisiana and I am your typical “pudding and pie”, type of girl. Macarons clearly were not at the top of my dessert list until I met Kim, the owner of Pure Love Macaron who I had the opportunity to meet while serving on Ryan Kerrigan’s Golf Tournament to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during a wine tasting event last year. I have relabeled Kim as my personal “Macaronologist” (a doctor specializing in baking delectable macarons). Within moments after popping several macarons in my mouth (not all at once), I knew I was in ..read more

Mrs. Anne Coyner, daughter of The Stable Tour creatorEach year during the Memorial Day weekend in Loudoun County, most families finalize plans to share their favorite entrees by hosting meticulously well planned Memorial Day parties with family and close friends or jump-start Summer vacation plans to visit a nearby destination. I would like to share how I spent several hours this past May by attending The Hunt Country Stable Tour, a unique fundraiser which will provide financial support for Trinity Episcopal Church and the community in Upperville, Virginia. The Hunt Country Stable Tour, former ..read more