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

Maria Helena Carey
03 May 2016

Things We Take For Granted:

The Marine Barracks and their Grand Traditions

The Marines know how to do things right. As a former military spouse (ex-Navy), I always looked forward to going into Marine Corps bases. From the moment you are greeted at the gate, their pride of appearance and the friendliness they convey, everything about the Marines somehow makes you feel good about them. It’s no […]


02 May 2016

Events:

Join Us For A Happy Hour at Union Pub to Celebrate #Barmadness 2016!

You voted. You sweated. You asked random strangers to click on this one poll, please, because THIS IS YOUR FAVORITE BAR. Presumably, you also kept up with basketball, but honestly, that is so last month. All that voting yielded one champ: UNION PUB. But let’s face it: Even though it’s a cliched statement, the truth […]


30 Apr 2016

News:

Frager’s Is Not Going Anywhere

According to the Hill Rag, a rumor about plans for auctioning off Frager’s contents –which was started on the Moms on the Hill list serve– is false. In the article, Frager’s owner John Weintraub stated that Frager’s is not auctioning off its contents, nor will it go away after 96 years of continuous service. (That sound just […]


28 Apr 2016

To Do:

?FONA Plant Sale Happening 4/29-4/30!

Are you a fan of gardens and especially, are you a fan of the United States National Arboretum? Then this post is totally for you because you need to go–RUN, DO NOT WALK– to the 26th Annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale. The sale starts Friday April 29 (ARBOR DAY!) for members from 10-1pm, and for non-members […]


28 Apr 2016

Events:

Fine Lines Paint Jam SATURDAY!

One of my favorite things about living in a city is the vibrant murals and street art: The bright colors that bring happiness and attention to even the most neglected parts of the city; the walls that become conversation pieces or landmarks on their own; the transformative power of seeing something powerful, beautiful, joyful or just […]


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