Monthly Archives: November 2011

Where the past lives | Monuments & memorials of Washington, D.C.

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Lauren

I spent one Sunday in Washington, D.C. And I loved it. That day, Mike and Michael showed me the nation’s history concentrated in this little district. It was powerful and fun and, most of all, it was so great to … Continue reading →

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Five Senses Monday

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Lauren

Happy Monday! It was a long weekend, but Monday still seems to be here too soon. I hope you are settling back into your routine after a long holiday weekend. It’s time for Five Senses Monday, where I reflect on … Continue reading →

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Eastern Market on film & random thoughts on D.C.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lauren

Happy Day after Thanksgiving. I hope you’ve been enjoying a day of shopping sales and turkey leftovers. I got to work today — lucky me was pretty much the last one to call “not it” in the office — but … Continue reading →

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I’m thankful …

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Lauren

Happy Thanksgiving. I’m having a quiet and rainy holiday with my dad and the pups. We arrived early. Made and ate our turkey and comfort fixings and now everyone but me is down for the count. Laying here staring at … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Eastern Market; Washington, D.C.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lauren

The weekend market where a block in Capitol Hill is closed down to make room for tables of apples and art is known as Eastern Market — and it quickly became one of my favorite spots in the city. The … Continue reading →

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Five Senses Monday

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Lauren

I love weekends. It’s hard to let them go after you have a really good one, ya know? I’ve been going non-stop this weekend, starting with a lil Johnny Depp Friday night, vintage-Christmas-ornament-hunting (and scoring) with C Saturday and antiquing … Continue reading →

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Windows and stoops of Capitol Hill

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lauren

Say hello, friends, to our nation’s capital. There she is, all big and beautiful and historic and, on this day, a little sleepy. I visited her nearly every day in D.C., as she kind of became my center. If I … Continue reading →