There are many reasons to get excited for a crisp, autumnal Sunday morning. That unmistakable crunch of fallen leaves beneath your step; that fresh breeze with just a hint of impending winter chill; those swathes of oranges, reds, and yellows dancing like fire across the landscape – all conspire to create a most piquant fall…

This last week, Spey launched a conservation expedition in grand style – taking over an entire distillery for a spirited and elegant reception in support of an endangered species. But we couldn’t do it alone. We’d like to take a moment to thank some of the many invaluable individuals and organizations that helped make the…

The District is a hub for international travel and cultural exchange – politics, business, philanthropy, and art converge in our capital city to create the distinctively rich Washingtonian tapestry we all love. Education, too, finds a home here, with our city boasting some of the most prestigious research institutions in the world. This makes for…

The Spirit of Conservation is just one week away – and we can’t wait! If you’re bubbling with anticipation like Spey, then you’re sure to enjoy these seven curated facts about the exclusive reception in support of a most noble cause. 1. The distillery Republic Restoratives is a women-owned, community-funded, and community-driven distillery and tasting room…

Spey is proud to introduce Seán Heely, the multi-genre violinist and champion fiddler who is set to debut an original anthem inspired by our lustrous pearl company at our upcoming The Spirit of Conservation benefit event. Seán is rapidly emerging as one of the most creatively versatile and captivating young artists of his generation. Equally at…

Paul Ashe, founding chief executive of Spey, is pleased to invite you to The Spirit of Conservation, a distinguished cocktail reception in support of the critically endangered Scottish freshwater mussel. The event will be hosted by Her Excellency Vlora Çitaku, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, at the small batch, women-owned distillery and craft cocktail…

It’s been a hot and wet summer in DC. Politics aside, we know why people call Washington ‘The Swamp.’ And while the humidity might leave us feeling a little less elegant after a jaunt between appointments, it can’t hold us back for long! We’ve spent the summer festooning brides in pearls for the wedding day…

Nerd Prom. That is what people outside the Beltway (and inside, to be fair) call the annual gathering of journalists who cover the happenings of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and its most conspicuous resident: The President of the United States. First held in 1921 (the organizing Association predating it by 7 years), the annual White House Correspondents’…

Fierce and feisty, honest and generous, the nation today mourns the loss of former First Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush. Remembered not only for her iconic pearls, but also for her great character and spirit, Mrs. Bush was a relentless proponent of family literacy and civil rights. As the wife of the 41st…

DC is known for many things, some less savory than others. But aside from the politics and the great divide between left and right, there is one thing that unites Washingtonians together: the arts. There is nothing quite like that peaceable hush that befalls a theatre just before curtain rise. The audience may very well…