I have a complicated relationship with Christmas trees. I think they are beautiful, but they are also a needly, sappy mess. I think they are stately, but it seems you must look very hard in order to find one that has a not-crooked top branch, to avoid that Charlie Brown look. I think they are […]
When I was growing up, we would always get huge trees that would nearly scrape the high ceilings of our Capitol Hill home. Then we would cover it with every light, ornament, strand of garland, and any other decoration we had. To my childhood mind, leaving one off would mean leaving a dear friend out […]
Choosing to live on the Hill often means choosing to get rid of some of our most beloved treasures. When one makes the move to the Hill we are often forced to cast aside our over-sized chairs, treasured tchochkes and clothes not worn since college for minimalist furnishings and fashion that fits. If you are […]
Throughout the month, this space will be dedicated to talking with local experts about ways to tackle some of the most common New Year’s resolutions (as determined by my highly unscientific Googling of the topic). So far in this series we’ve looked at Going Green, Eating Healthier andGetting Your Financial House in Order. Today: Weight Loss. Losing […]
If you’re going to be around Capitol Hill this weekend, you might want to check out some of these other fun activities happening around town and around the Hill. Wednesday, December 23 (Since most people have time off on Thursday and Friday this week as well) If you haven’t made it yet, visit the US […]