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
09 Mar 2016

Things We Take For Granted:

Cherry Blossoms: New Peak Dates, Where to Visit

Hey everyone! Remember this?   The @CherryBlossFest & @NatlParkService just announced peak bloom will happen 3/31-4/3! #CherryBlossomDC #dcstaycation ?? — theHillisHome (@theHillisHome) March 2, 2016 In case you haven’t ventured out of your cubicle, your minivan, or your post-apocalyptic shelter (hey, it happens), you should know we’re riding a heck of a heatwave. Look at […]


06 Mar 2016

Dining:

Watch: Pretzel Bakery video

Mmmmm…Pretzel Bakery… If you haven’t made it to their new store front yet this video will make you want to run right over. It should also warm your heart like a just-from-the-oven delicious pretzel. The Pretzel Bakery from Dominic Mann Visuals on Vimeo.


04 Mar 2016

News:

ICYMI: OMG FLOTUS at Watkins!!

In one of those, “HOLY CANNOLI THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE THEY LIVE JUST UP THE STREET” moments, the First Lady –who is possibly one of the coolest people on the face of the earth– decided to surprise one of the 5th grade Foodprints classes at Watkins Elementary recently. I’m sure you may have caught the adorable […]


03 Mar 2016

H Street:

You’re #FasterThanTheStreetcar. Prove It on Saturday.

If you’ve already ridden the DC Streetcar and have decided that walking is faster, then you sound like the candidate the H Street Runners are looking for! Lace up your favorite pair and get ready to run! The Inaugural Running of the Streetcar event, this Saturday March 5 starting at 3 p.m.  (Play this podcast […]


02 Mar 2016

Events:

Marine Barracks Friday Parade Reservations now open!

If one of your favorite spring and summertime activities is to see the Friday evening parade at the Marine barracks, the reservations are now open for the 2016 season! Visit barracks.marines.mil to reserve your ticket to this great show. Shows sell out well in advance so take advantage of this now. It’s a great show, so […]


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