Neighborhood Washington, DC art always grabs my attention. Nationally, DC is visually portrayed with grand photos of recognizable monuments almost exclusively. Don’t get me wrong, I never get tired of the beauty on the National Mall, but I don’t want…
DC sometimes gets a bad rap for being a government town. But when you truly take a look at the people of this city, you can find some thoughtful and creative entrepreneurs. One of those people is Kevin Larkai. When…
11:Eleven Gallery Showcases UK Art in DC Nicola Charles, a British native and Founder of 11:Eleven gallery in Truxton Circle, didn’t always know her destiny was to open an art gallery, not to mention one in the United States. However,…
Crumb and Clover Brings a Taste of Joy to Leesburg Long time baker Rachel Franco recently founded Crumb and Clover to bring delicious cookies and joy to the DC area. Even with all the challenges that come with launching a business during…
“Coffee doesn’t have to be transactional,” Michael and Kayla Hinkle, Founders of Whink’s Coffee tell me. “If you are going to drink it every day, it should be great coffee.” Michael and Kayla are native Virginians with a love of high-quality, single-sourced coffee…
Winter can be a little dreary around the city. The holiday lights have disappeared and we are all waiting for cherry blossom season to begin. However, this doesn’t mean we are short on activities. The winter months can be one…
A classic weekend in DC for first time visitors or locals who just want to play tourist includes monuments, museums, and the Potomac River. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed especially when the monuments feel so spread out on the map.…
The neighborhood of Brookland is an interesting spot because it’s a beautiful place to play tourist while still maintaining that “off the beaten path” feel. Brookland is home to the Franciscan Monastery, a gorgeous place to explore a piece of…
Parallel Universe at Artechouse: An Immersive Art Exhibit I am still kicking myself for missing Hirshhorn’s Infinity Mirrors exhibit last summer. So when I came across the creative and quirky Instagram photos from Parallel Universe, on display at Artechouse, I knew…
