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For all of you wine aficionados or those of you who just enjoy a nice bottle with dinner, the 9th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine and Food Festival comes to town this weekend.  From February 29th through March 2nd, the Ronald Regan International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)...

At this time of year, your home may not be the only thing you are thinking about updating - what about your wardrobe?  This Saturday, March 1, 2008 the 4th Annual Boutique Warehouse Sale will be held in Alexandria in a new, larger location.  The sale will take place at the George Washington Mason...

On Thursday, March 6th 150 restaurants in the D.C. area will participate in Dining Out for Life, an event where participating restaurants will donate 25-100% of their sales to Food & Friends.  Food & Friends is a D.C. area non-profit organization providing daily, home-delivered meals, groceries a...

Despite the dreary D.C. weather we are having right now, spring is right around the corner.  For many people, that means getting started on all of those household projects you have been putting off all winter.  If your place is in need of some spring sprucing and you are in search of a little ins...

With the writer's strike finally over, it is time to celebrate with the 80th Annual Academy Awards.  Although D.C. is a long way from the bright lights of Hollywood, that doesn't mean that those inside the Beltway have to be left out of the celebration this Sunday night.  Whether you are interest...

by Phoebe ChongchuaSellers are looking for ways to get the most for their homes and buyers, of course, are looking for the best value. The a flowing floor plan, a spacious layout, a not-so-crowded street, great curb appeal, low HOA or planned community fees, etc. are certainly big influencers for...

Apartment TherapyFebruary 7, 2008 If you live in a small, dark apartment, there are ways to lighten the space and open it up. In general, light walls make a small room feel larger. This image is from  Victor and Soeun's Loft from Small Cool 2007. There are exceptions to this rule: a dark accent w...

By Ann Cameron Siegal Special to The Washington Post Saturday, January 12, 2008; Page F01 Fairfax City is attempting to lessen the move-or-improve quandary that many homeowners face when their residences no longer fit their needs. Whether residents are expanding their families, aging in place or ...

Ardeo has recently begun offering an Unlimited Champagne Brunch to be held on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  For just $25.00 you will receive unlimited glasses of Pehu-Simonet and Blanc de Blancs in addition to your choice of an appetizer and entrée or an entrée and dessert.  I am looking ...

If you are reading this blog, you probably have one of your own.  If you are in the D.C. area - reading your blog, writing your blog and enjoying the blogs of others has just gotten easier.  The Virginia Wine Showcase has set up a Blogger's Corner where blogging aficionados can enjoy a glass of w...