shopping

An Open Letter

Tech geniuses didn’t exactly create our world, but they sure made it better.

July 11, 2019

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Who’s Your Dog, Really?

Fluffy’s true nobility can be shown with a noble pet portrait.

June 5, 2019

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Make Dad’s Day

12 ideas for making a dad happy on June 16.

June 4, 2019

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What I Want for Mother’s Day

Even those who don’t qualify as mothers deserve some pampering, self- or otherwise.

May 7, 2019

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Green Acre #130: A Capital Christmas (Choo-choo!)

The Botanic Garden’s train, the National Gallery’s gifts: two seasonal musts.

December 19, 2018

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(Mostly) Fashionable Stocking Stuffers

Frivolous–and fun–little holiday gifts.

December 18, 2018

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Get Your Fresh Veggies Here!

Warning: Renée Comet’s tea towels and aprons may make you hungry.

December 12, 2018

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A New Life for Coral?

Living Coral is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2019.

December 9, 2018

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Window Wonders in NYC

Nothing compares to the extravaganza of New York City department store windows at Christmas.

December 4, 2018

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To Give and to Get

Having problems making a list? So are we. Some ideas.

November 27, 2018

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Museum Store Sunday!!

This little guy’s excited. Shouldn’t you be too?

November 22, 2018

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Kitchen Cheer

We can all use some friendly assistance in the heart of the home.

July 18, 2018

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Asian Culture and American Design at the Smithsonian Craft Show

120 of the country’s premier crafts artists will display their work at the 36th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show.

April 17, 2018

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A ‘ThriftStyle’ Flames Desire

This new book is for newbie thrifters and old hands alike.

November 2, 2017

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MacKenzie-Childs Comes to DC

Wondering how dizzy Alice in Wonderland felt? Drop by!

October 13, 2017

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A Well-Stocked Bar With Good Spirits

We talk to Wigle Whiskey for advice on equipping your home bar.

August 19, 2017

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s Best Bets

We love finding a bargain. Celebrate the shopping discounts at this department store’s annual anniversary sale.

July 25, 2017

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Weekend Deals

Stores and websites need to shed their spring and summer inventory. Forget the beach. It’s a good weekend to shop.

May 27, 2017

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