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
12 May 2016

History:

Local Zoning-Related Tumblr Featured on CityLab

You probably have noticed the odd rowhouse that doesn’t follow the pattern of those around it: The one with the weird-shaped front yard or no front yard. The one with really large windows –sometimes decorated beautifully, but sometimes just covered with drapes. Most of us just kind of ignore these urban oddities or, if we […]


10 May 2016

Capitol Hill:

Volunteer at one of TWO races this Sunday!

This upcoming Sunday, May 15, two races are taking place. Their success makes the future brighter for kids and strengthens bodies and minds. One of the events is in its 37th year, and one is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Both events need your help!   The Capitol Hill Classic, in its 37th year, […]


05 May 2016

Events:

The Magic of Laughter with Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Folger

Going to the Folger to see a play is magic… yadda yadda yada. Let’s start that thought again: Going to the Folger with two 10-year olds to see 90 minutes where you can barely breathe you’re laughing so hard? That is where the true magic is. Last weekend, I got to see  the Reduced Shakespeare […]


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 […]


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