There has been freemasonry and freemasons on Capitol Hill since at least the day that the cornerstone of the Capitol was laid on September 18, 1793. George Washington was there that day in full masonic regalia, presiding over the ceremony. It was over ten years, however, before the masons officially opened for business on Capitol […]
Holy moly! It’s just a normal Friday afternoon for me, trolling the open house list from Phil. And what do I stumble upon? Why its the world’s most awesome shower! And what?! A couple of photos later … basement family room with a GIANT projection screen. When three feet of snow fall this winter, this […]
After Halloween it seems as though we slip into a sort of holiday vortex, where parties and presents take hold of our lives and we forget to appreciate all the wonderful things that make late fall and early winter, particularly the days between November 1 and December 31, wonderful–things like cool weather, warm fireplaces and […]
Nothing says Thanksgiving like pie. And the with success of Dangerously Delicious Pies and the speed with which pies fly off bakery shelves, it’s pretty safe to say Capitol Hill is a pie-lovin’ neighborhood. Buy your pies now from Slice of Life and you won’t feel quite so guilty about the caloric consumption come November […]
Around for (officially) just under a year, Aesthetic Answers already has under its belt two of Eastern Market’s busiest gathering places, a Hilly Award nomination and the logo for the premier and, well, only blog covering all of Capitol Hill. Owners Amy and Scott Herbert are a creative combination with great variety and depth, offering […]