Community Forklift is a non-profit that salvages and sells building materials. We can’t believe it has been around since 2005 and only now is it a part of lives. Why are you people keeping this a secret?! Is this the sort of place that cool carpenters keep to themselves? We must come together and support [...]
Y’all heard about Rickey Month, right? This inspired mixology marathon–and the surrounding buzz–propelled me to Hotel Tabard Inn last week, where my head basically fell off after trying Chantal Tseng’s sprightly, floral Rive Gauche Rickey. (Kathryn Bangs’ Haymaker incarnation of the drink is no longer officially on the menu–but only for the time being, she [...]
Summer. Summer. Summer summer summer! Even though the weather this weekend was less than stellar, the vibes are still present. The city is VERDANT and cutoffs (high-waisted, bien sur!) are in full effect. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to fully embrace the season by making this deliciously chilly frozen ginger lemonade. [...]
is how I referred to Virginia Lee Burton earlier today after spotting my friend Jennifer’s post on refineDesign, the Washington Spaces blog. Now, I am going to assume that we all remember Mike Mulligan and Mary Anne, his unstoppable steam shovel, from reading-before-bed circa 1988, right? Anyone? Well, what I didn’t know until reading Jennifer’s [...]
Can’t wait to grab one of these wonderful new scarves by our friend Renee…they are absolutely gorgeous.
They are better than store-bought cards. We all know that. But if yours look like the work of a pre-schooler, take a look at Cam Cruz’s lovely holiday cards at her store on Esty.com. If you dilly-dally and don’t get your holiday cards out on time, don’t worry because Cam’s Thank You notes will come [...]
The winter is closing in on DC, even though today’s high is 58 degrees fahrenheit. Sometimes I think winter is more of a state of mind than a temperature. When the Christmas decorations go up, and the leaves fall off the trees, it doesn’t matter how warm it is outside, I still feel like bundling [...]
Were you inspired by my DIY post to sew your own bikini? Or maybe it just planted the craft bug in you for future projects? I’ve found the perfect textiles to complete the idea: Japanese minimalism – Yoshiko Jinzenji fabrics, available here, ol’ standby Reprodepot‘s simpler designs, and design classics of the 20th century reproduced [...]
(original bikini babe Bunny Yeager)It’s hot in DC, plus it’s unbelievable humid–a gross combination. Magazines are bombarding us with fall previews and beautiful coats…but who knows when us District-ers will be able to partake in the cozy autumn fashions. Still, we can enjoy the bikini top longer than most can. If you’re lounging at home, [...]