Pop-up guest room?
Welcome to my pop-up guest room! You’ve seen retail pop-up shops – right? My sister, Elodie, is here for two weeks from France with her friend Gabi from Mexico. We needed to carve out a spot for...
View ArticleOutdoor room?
When the Husband selected our DC apartment, he said an “outdoor room” was a MUST. He was right. We had been spoiled by charming porches and backyard covered patios in suburbia. In our previous Dallas...
View ArticleJuly 4th in DC?
This was our first July 4th in DC! We decided to head to the National Mall – despite MANY warnings to avoid the crowds, heat, and security lines. We could have easily enjoyed our balcony view of the...
View ArticleDC Summer Camp?
This is my first summer as a full-time working mom. I thought it would be emotional, but it was mostly expensive! Fellow DC moms warned me that summer camp was pricier here and not ideal hours for...
View ArticleMaking my Home FALL-ready?
It’s that time of year! Ninety degree temps are FINALLY ending. Pumpkin everything line the aisles at Target. And I’m making my home FALL-ready. While some of you are celebrating with Pumpkin Spice...
View ArticleEXPERIENCE Gifts?
This is our 3rd Christmas in DC! It feels like just yesterday that I was experimenting with homemade Christmas decorations, a friend tree, and apartment-sized toys. Once the decorations were up this...
View ArticleOrganizational high?
It’s January and I’m desperate for order and an organizational high. I’m not sure what causes this universal surge of energy each year, but I’ve got it. As soon as my holiday decorations were put away,...
View ArticleShould I shake up my apartment?
I’ve been feeling the nudge to shake up my apartment. I told you about moving my dining room into the living room here. But, something about my living room hasn’t been right since… I never liked seeing...
View ArticleBuy vs. Rent in DC?
I know you are wondering “Are you ever going to buy vs. rent in DC?” The buy vs. rent question has perplexed us for a while. We frequently discuss buying a DC Home. I watch listings and chat with...
View ArticleVirtual Reality Home Design?
I was sure that moving the 3-kids into the master bedroom would give them more space UNTIL I saw it in virtual reality. Have you seen all this virtual reality hype? Promises of bringing interior...
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