The Hill is Home | Maria Helena Carey, Author at The Hill is Home

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

Little Loft: Art Space for Tots Coming Soon

Some time ago we teased you all via Instagram about what was coming to the space at 511 11th street SE. Now we are happy to say that Little Loft is the business that will come soon to this space! Do you have a budding artist in your midst? Do you want to bring more […]

Are You Missing an Engagement Ring?

Did you brunch at The Argonaut and lose an engagement ring some time ago? Scott Magnuson would like you to know that your ring is safe and sound and has been waiting for you. Just email him at scottrmagnuson@gmail.com with a description of the ring and take it from there.

H Street Festival 2012: FUN! FUN! OW! FUN! OMG! FUN!

In case you missed it, the H Street Festival on Saturday, September 15th was a complete success! There was tons of food and fun and dancing and parading and more dancing and interesting folks walking all over the place. It was a time to catch up with old acquaintances and make new ones, for sure. […]

Favorite Bar on the Hill: H Street part two

Whew! Looks like we have finally rounded up the neighborhood! This is the sixth, and final poll in the Favorite Bar on the Hill series (for now…), and we culminate with part two of the Hottest, Hippest and, frankly, Heaviest-Hit Hub of uh…. bars. They are Huddled together in one Heavenly (and sometimes kind of […]

H Street Festival Recap and Peek: The Best and Worst Tattoo Contest

I first met Paul last September when he was the master of ceremonies for the Best and Worst Tattoo Contest at H Street Festival. He was wearing a leopard-print catsuit and mirrored Aviators and was prowling around a catwalk while interacting with the audience and the contestants. He purred over a male contestant’s muscles; he […]