Erika Gonzalez

You can feel the joy through the screen as our own Erika Gonzalez shares some personal news along with a video that captured a wonderful surprise.

Textures, color and distinction are the three elements to a wonderful tablescape, according to two Virginia sisters who are expert hosts. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down last-minute great gifts for everyone in your life: Kids, techies, wine-lovers and anyone itching to travel again.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Despite the pandemic, so many people are finding a reason to celebrate and getting creative when it comes to Christmas decor. “There are so many ways to decorate for Christmas that don’t require you to spend a lot of money,” says Kate Dreyer, blogger and busy mom of two.  “Getting the...

This holiday season, people will be spending more time at home than usual, so why not deck the halls with a personal touch? News4’s Erika Gonzalez shows you how the whole family can whip up some creative holiday looks without breaking the bank.

People are turning up the dial on decorating this holiday season.  Kate Dreyer is the blogger behind “Kate Decorates.” Admittedly, she and her family love the holiday season, but this year, they started decorating early—after Halloween. She’s not alone—tree sales are up 29% this year, according to Evercore ISI. There’s also evidence people are getting larger trees and buying...

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, the mantle is a good place to start. News4 Erika Gonzalez spoke to Mariella Cruzado from Splendor Styling about the best way to decorate your mantel.

Kiyonda Powell is a rising star in the design world with deep roots in Prince George’s County. Known for her bold mix of color and pattern, she’s garnered national attention transforming spaces big and small. Her work has been featured on the pages of  ELLE Décor, Harper’s Bazar and House Beautiful to name a few. And now she’s working on her...

Kiyonda Powell, a rising star in the design world with deep roots in Prince George’s County, has some tips on how to maximize small spaces in your home. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

The latest trend is buying and selling secondhand goods within your social media. News4’s Erika Gonzalez shows you how to master the market place at home.

A smaller Thanksgiving gathering means you don’t have to spend all day cooking. Executive Chef of Commissary, Thomas Crenshaw suggests skipping the whole bird entirely. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

With Covid-19 cases surging across the country and in our area, the CDC is urging people to stay home this Thanksgiving. A smaller gathering means you don’t have to spend all day cooking. Executive Chef of Commissary, Thomas Crenshaw suggests skipping the whole bird entirely.  Instead, Crenshaw says ask your butcher for turkey breast or turkey thighs. They can...

The CDC has come out with guidance on how to celebrate the holidays safely amid the coronavirus pandemic. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has tips on how to be the perfect host.

The air is noticeably cooler and signs of fall, including chrysanthemums and pansies, are making their seasonal debut. September is the optimal time to purchase mums. Isaiah Weinstein is with Seasonal Celebrations and runs the pop-up shop on Massachusetts Avenue outside St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Northwest D.C. “When you’re looking for mums, you want to get them...

A sprawling kitchen island, a windowsill reading nook, a spacious walk-in closet: We all have a vision for the home of our dreams. But what if more than two dozen designers combined their expertise and vision to outfit a flawlessly on-trend, aspirational home? You’ll find that at a nearly 10,000-square-foot mansion in McLean, Virginia, that is this year’s Aspire...

A few bucks at the grocery store and you can leave with some fairly decent flowers, but a local florist is sharing her secrets on how to turn them into showstoppers.

We may be in the midst of a pandemic, so getting your hands dirty and improving your home or garden might be the best thing you can do. News4’s Erika Gonzalez talks to an expert about how to care for some of her favorite fall flowers.

Request your ballot as soon as possible and make sure you are careful filling it out. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has more advice to make sure your vote counts.

News4’s Erika Gonzalez takes us inside the Aspire House in McLean for a sneak peek before the design house opens to the public.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, dentists say patients are complaining of jaw pain because stress is causing them to grind their teeth more. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.