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Maria Helena Carey

María Helena Carey has always liked to write, tell stories and take pictures but it wasn’t until she moved to the Nation’s Capital that she began exploring all three in a serious manner. She loves poking around Capitol Hill and photographing some of her favorite things: food, her kids, quirky little dogs and cats, and Capitol Hill façades. She is also a portrait photographer and you can see her work at http://mariahelenacarey.com You can contact her at Maria@thehillishome.com

Come to the Capitol Hill Haul-O-Ween Yard Sale– THIS SATURDAY!

Hey Neighbors! I’m so happy to tell you that we’re doing another LARGE, MASSIVE and EXTRA FUN yard sale this weekend. It’ll happen all over the Hill and you can see our Padlet map by clicking this link. Check it out and make it a Saturday: Drop by Eastern Market afterward, for a treat or […]

The To Do List, Week of October 17, 2025

Hey y’all! I’m in an undisclosed part of the American Southwest (Arizona) for shady reasons (work) and I’m not supposed to talk about it (oops!) so don’t ask me (I know, you didn’t). But HERE YOU GO! Let’s get you some weekend fun because NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR JOY AWAY. Sorry. I mean that […]

The To Do List, Week of October 3, 2025

Is there anything else to do other than listen to “The Life of a Showgirl”? I mean, you could always read what Pitchfork has to say about it, amirite? Or, you know, not. Let’s find you other ways to have fun. But first: TAYLOR SWIFT DID A SHOWGIRL THING And frankly it’s the only thing […]

Hill Buzz for October 2, 2025

Yeah I know– it’s a Hill Buzz on a Thursday. Ring the shame bell, y’all, but some weeks we’re more with it than others. Oh, um, I don’t know how to break it to you all, but the Federal government is closed. Shocker, I know. Surprisingly, a few museums are still open through the first […]

The To Do List, Week of September 26, 2025

Dear, lovely September: you’re almost gone! My birthday month came with some high highs and some crazy lows, but the temperature was delightful. Want to help me celebrate my birthday? Let me play on your emotions by shamelessly asking you to join our Patreon! Now that the icky shilling for myself is over, let’s find […]