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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

Thank you all for being part of Haul-O-Ween!!!

On Saturday, October 25, 59 Capitol Hill neighbors braved the 39-degree morning and came together with neighbors, family and friends to purge closets and enjoy the traditional sport of haggling. I feel very honored to have put together this event, with the invaluable help of Stacee Longnecker, whose incredible energy and enthusiasm make this a […]

The To Do List, Week of October 24, 2025

It’s more of the same but don’t forget to take care of yourself. I’ve had a couple of massages from Ann-Marie at Natural Balance DC and she is amazing. Not only is she really good at massage but she also takes the time to explain what is going on with your body and why things […]

Hill Buzz, October 22, 2025

Y’all. Just… y’all. Sometimes words are not enough to describe the epic fuckery that goes on. And on that note, I’m pretty sure that the word “fuckery” is close to what got me kicked out of Instagram… again. You see, when you have teen kids and they send you messages and you send them messages, […]

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 […]