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Bar Scene, Dinner, Eat

7 dreamy patio destinations across the DMV!

I can’t believe August is already whizzing by! It’s been a little over 7 months of this mandatory “quarantine and chill” mode — and despite having a little more freedom vs. the start of the pandemic, most of us still won’t be booking a vacation anytime soon. One thing I […]

Home Decor

Bathroom Accent Wall Using Tempaper

Renovating my small bathroom has been on my to-do list ever since I moved into my basement studio six years ago, but I never fit it the time to tackle the project. Now that I’m literally stuck at home every day, I finally accomplished this longtime task! I knew I […]

Eat, Local Love

Shop Local: Black-Owned Businesses you should know about!

It’s always important to shop local, and I often highlight the homegrown places I love. But for this post, I’d like to specifically mention the amazing black-owned businesses that shape our city and contribute to the local economy. It’s essential we support and appreciate these hard-working designers, creatives, and chefs, […]

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Shop Local: Face Masks

So much has happened since March, aka when the city shut down! Our lives are forever changed, and our “new normal” looks kind of crazy. But, here we are! One thing I’m doing during the quarantine is following all the rules to help stop the spread of the virus. One […]