Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Celebrates the Roaring Twenties ​

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Celebrates the Roaring Twenties ​

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Celebrates the Roaring Twenties Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is located in the city near Rock Creek Park but feels worlds away. Guests will find a beautiful mansion and sprawling gardens once owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post. Right now, Hillwood is celebrating the twenties with a special exhibit: Roaring Twenties:…

Georgetown GLOW Will Light Up the Streets This Spring
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Georgetown GLOW Will Light Up the Streets This Spring

I really missed Georgetown GLOW, the annual end-of-year art walk display in Georgetown. Georgetown GLOW is a big part of my holiday celebrations even though most of the art displays are not holiday-themed. Instead, the art highlights a unique perspective on life which is always nice to reflect on at the end of the year. …

Posh Picnic Puts an Upscale, Rustic Twist on Outdoor Dining
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Posh Picnic Puts an Upscale, Rustic Twist on Outdoor Dining

“I was looking for ways to connect with friends during COVID,” Sheilah from Posh Picnic tells me about how business inspiration struck. Like many Washingtonians, Sheilah turned to DC parks as a place to socialize safety. “I was seeing so many people hanging out with food in the beautiful parks,” she describes. “But it was…

WHAT IF? Celebrates the Beauty of Black Culture at 11:Eleven Gallery

WHAT IF? Celebrates the Beauty of Black Culture at 11:Eleven Gallery

WHAT IF? Celebrates the Beauty of Black Culture at 11:Eleven Gallery As we reflect on February and the celebration of Black History Month, it’s easy to focus on the events and contributions that have already been made. But the best part about history is that so many of the best parts have not been created…

From Blogging to Bakery: Fetching Goodies Serves Up Gluten-Free and Vegan Treats​
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From Blogging to Bakery: Fetching Goodies Serves Up Gluten-Free and Vegan Treats​

Rachel from Fetching Goodies in Alexandria has been blogging about recipes since college. After years of recipe practice and dreaming about opening a bakery, she took the leap to start a home bakery last year. Rachel’s specialty is cookie bars with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. She’s also added some pie to her menu…

Celebrating Joy Through Art with Mina from EWBA
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Celebrating Joy Through Art with Mina from EWBA

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 the creativity and color of our many neighborhoods to get lost.  So, when I started…