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Stars Bring Light to Down Syndrome
photo credits: Paul Morigi With a performance by Gladys Knight and appearances by supermodel Beverly Johnson, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, Real Housewives of DC’s Lynda...
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Cheers to Toasting – Being a Toastmaster!
Please name the most common fear. Is it: A. Dying B. Spiders C. Speaking in public The correct answer? C! Surveys consistently show that most people would literally rather die than speak in public....
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Break Out Your Green for ShamrockFest
photo credit: whitebuffalobk, etsy, pinkpeppermint prints That’s right, just around the corner is St. Patrick’s Day! Break out your green clothes and the Guinness. Although I don’t think that I can...
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Are the stars out?
On Sunday, February 26 at Silver Spring’s Civic Building, DC’s stars certainly were! Along with the Silver Spring Town Center, the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) hosted it first...
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Cherry Blossom Season is Upon Us!
photo credit: Matt Blasi Design & Photography Generally, when the Tidal Basin goes into full bloom with the hundreds of cherry blossom trees well, blossoming, it’s a good idea to stay away from the...
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The Metropolitan Cooking Show DC
After going to DC Food events here and there throughout the last 3 years of living here, and enjoying all of them, when my friend called me up to ask me if I’d be interested in going to The...
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Spring is on the way and with it comes Fashion for Paws!
My husband Hugh, Frank and I kicked off our fundraising by attending A Sugar and Champagne Affair last week. This wonderful event, now in its 12th year, honors the hard working humane law enforcement...
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Open House
photo credit: iStockphoto, Asiseeit There’s nothing I love more than spending a Saturday afternoon touring houses and discovering new design inspiration. This spring, some of DC’s most coveted...
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The EnVest Foundation: Giving As a ‘Way of Life’
The EnVest Foundation is a social giving organization, which consists of members with ‘charitable mindsets’ who are committed to consistent and impact-based philanthropy. The foundation finds...
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“A New Identity in the Arts: D.C. Women to Take Charge”
In most art cities the best places to pick up fashion cues are at the art events. Art events bring out the best – and most daring – in Millennial, hipster, and posh socialite fashion. In New York the...
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Green Summer Happening’s
The hazy, heat-filled wave of summer air is among us and, if you’re like me, you looked up at your calendar and realized it’s already mid-June! Before summer flies by…here are a few reminders of the...
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The Best Spots in the DMV to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
Maybe because the weather in Seattle, my hometown, never starts to warm up until after the Fourth, but the definitive start to summer for me is with the Fourth of July fireworks and the accompanying...
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It’s time for Cupcakes and Cocktails
I am so excited to share with you a special event that myself, owner of Darian and Dechele Events & Miraculous Events are coming together to produce, the first annual Cupcakes and Cocktails, a...
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Female Brewers Unite!
This past Saturday, female brewers from around the world joined together for the International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day to raise funds for a variety of charities. More than 70 breweries...
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It’s time for the pups to walk the catwalk!
Spring is finally here! That means it is time for the dogs of DC to get ready to strut down the catwalk for the 8th annual Fashion for Paws Runway Show on April 12th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Last...
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DC Design House
Recently I had the opportunity to tour the newly opened 2014 DC Design House, located in Northwest Washington, DC. The Design House is a showhouse where top DC area designers are given a room to...
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Best Spots to View the Fireworks
Being a somewhat native DC Lady, I have spent many 4th of July’s looking for the wonderful spot to view the National fireworks show. Washington DC The first location is at the foot of the Washington...
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Getting the Best Deals During Washington, DC Restaurant Week
Living in the mixing bowl of Washington, DC means there are so many different cultural influences on food. You can find everything from Italian and Mediterranean to Chinese and gourmet cheeseburgers....
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DC Philanthropy: Prevent Cancer 5K Walk/Run
WHO: The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is saving lives through cancer prevention and early detection. The Foundation focuses its resources on cancers such as breast, cervical, colorectal,...
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Washington DC Ghost Tours: The Spooky Side of the City
With historical landmarks, the Smithsonian, and the National Archives in our backyard, it is expected that Washington DC is the backdrop for more than a few good stories. You can find most of these...
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