Your holiday traditions probably looked a little bit different last year. So for 2021, you may be looking forward to getting back to a somewhat normal holiday season. Make The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker part of the equation this year. Whether you’ve always gone to the theater for the holidays or you’re starting traditions anew,…
Dec
02
2021
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…
Nov
15
2021
Thanksgiving isn’t just about eating turkey; it’s also about reflecting on everything you have. If you find yourself having a little extra this year, give back by running SOME’s 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K. The annual race raises funds for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty, extending them a hand on…
Nov
15
2021
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…
Oct
04
2021
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the Halloween season, DC Ghost Tours is a wonderful option. This spooky ghost tour gives you insight into the haunted history of the District of Columbia. Your informative guides will take you on a scary adventure to eight haunted spots around the capital city. You never…
Oct
04
2021
Never Looked Better is an incredible cocktail bar, speakeasy, and event space that was established this year. This bar combines the 1920s era of the speakeasy with the 1990s era of the underground rave. Remember the late 20th century when you could simply walk down an alley, enter a party through the kitchen, and find…
Oct
04
2021
If the mess of carving a jack-o’-lantern doesn’t really appeal to you, but having some fall fun does, try one of these alternatives to your traditional Halloween decoration. Nail polish pumpkins. Don’t have a fully stocked craft cabinet? No problem! Nail polish pumpkins make use of beauty supplies you have stowed in the bathroom. Use…
Sep
08
2021
Want a new spot to try for date night this weekend? Try the newly opened Lupo Pizzeria that’s perfect for both dinner and dessert. Open since July, this new spot has brought delectable pizza back to the 14th street area, which many locals thought was lacking in the pizza department. It’s quintessentially Italian, so much…
Sep
08
2021
With its shorter days and dipping temperature, the fall season reinvigorates our desire for cozy, welcoming spaces. Here are a few tips to help you bring autumn into your apartment—in the snuggliest, comfiest way possible. Toss up some twinkle lights. Twinkle lights instantly create a cozy vibe within your home, transforming a simple space into…
Aug
05
2021
If you haven’t shopped Salt & Sundry on 14th Street yet, it’s time to pop in for a visit. Locals rave about this local gift and homewares shop, claiming it’s their “absolute favorite store in D.C.,” which is high praise with so many gems around our beautiful city. Since 2014 they’ve been stocking all sorts…