I woke up to an unexpected dusting of snow on Monday and a two hour school delay. It can be tough to feel motivated when it’s cold and damp outside to even leave the house. But by 2pm we all are feeling stir crazy and a bit cooped up so I try to do a […]

City Center -the streets have lights strung above the sidewalk and in the center is a large Christmas tree that is lovely for a backdrop Monroe Street -right on Catholic University’s campus and next to Starbucks, they always have a lovely tree decorated. There is street parking which is always handy in DC and you […]

I wanted to share with you all this little gem of a shop. Elizabeth curated her store with incredible detail and she is the kindest person you’ll ever meet. She was a nanny for years and she knows a thing or two about what mother’s need and enjoy. It’s filled with sustainable goods for design […]

I saw Charix shoes from the window of a Turkish towel shop in Eastern Market. I walked into the shop and the owner was wearing a pair so I asked her about them. I never invest this much in my wardrobe but these felt worth the splurge. I was right! It took no time to […]

I love supporting and shopping at small business. DC happens to have quite a few of hidden gems. I’d like you to meet Antiochia. It is a quaint shop filled with beautiful Turkish liens, candles, soaps and more. My favorite items is their dish towels. They are so versatile and come in calm colors to […]

Long awaited spring has come to DC. Every year I become more and more excited to welcome spring. The warm sunshine, bright daffodils and our beloved cherry blossoms. Over 1.5 million people visit DC over this time to see the blush pink blossoms as they crown the Tidal Basin. I’ve put together a list of […]

Last week we had our first snow of the winter here in DC. I just love how it makes the world slow down and savor the little moments. It’s tradition after a large snowfall to meet early the next day at the Capitol for sledding. It was still snowing as I made my way up […]

I simply love DC during the holidays! There are lights everywhere and so many fun, free exhibits. I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite locations to celebrate Christmas in DC. The week before and after are the best times to come and do something festive. A lot of families are […]

I get asked so many times from friends -and complete strangers- what our favorite restaurants are in DC. To be honest it’s hard to name off just a couple because the food scene in DC is amazing. Daniel and I put together out top 5 favorites. We chose these for many reasons: they put so […]

For all you local photographers or moms looking for several great DC photo locations; here are a few of my favorites. It can be hard to get a location without a lot of people or that require expensive permits. I want to share several scenic yet child-friendly photo locations here in the district. Upper Senate […]