Urban Discoveries Blog

What used to be a Cadillac dealership is now your destination for the biggest selection of luxury home décor and furniture. Tysons Design Expo on 8595 Leesburg Park, Vienna has brought together the best brands and designer tools to help complete your home furniture and decorating projects. Now op...

The Downtown Partnership is hosting the inaugural Downtown Baltimore Luxury Living Tour on Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Showcasing a wide variety of distinctive residences available downtown - the tour will help guests explore the dramatic views and distinctive ...

ULI Washington invites you to come aboard the Odyssey for the 2nd Annual "Cruise of the Capitol" Real Estate Boat Tour on Thursday, May 29th. This unique and educational boat tour of the greater Washington, DC waterfront will showcase new developments on the shores of our nation's capitol from fa...

Artomatic brings the work of visual artists, musicians, and performers to the community, free of charge.  With more than 100 free events, activities and performances planned over 28 days and nights May 9 through June 15, the Artomatic experience will be unique for each attendee.  The hundreds of ...

Now that you've had a chance to recover from filing your 2007 taxes, it is time to start thinking about ways to reduce your 2008 tax spending.  Most homeowners know they can deduct their mortgage interest from their primary residence if they itemize, but did you also know you can deduct mortgage ...

On May 22, the Corcoran Gallery of Art will commemorate the return of its world-renowned American Collection, with "Celebrate America."  This elegant event will provide a chance to explore our nation's art, food, and ideas, while enjoying a glamorous cocktail (Cosmopolitan, Gibson, or Hollywood M...

Passport DC kicked off with the EU Open House (May 3) and Europe Week (May 3 - 10) where 26 embassies showcased European art, dance, music, food, culture, and film.  The International Children's Festival was held on May 10 and provided an opportunity for participants of all ages to learn more abo...

It doesn't need to be expensive or time-consuming to give your décor a facelift.  Sometimes you don't need to spend a fortune to fix a decorating mistake or problem.  Here are simple and affordable decorating fixes for five areas of your home: The Walls Paint is cheap and easy.  It can dramatical...

Suited for Change-a nonprofit D.C. organization that provides business attire and professional development training to low-income women invite the D.C. community and surrounding areas to attend their 16th Anniversary Celebration and Auction this Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ...

In April I blogged about the Design House which was open through May 11, 2008.  For those individuals who were unable to attend, you have been granted a reprieve... Come visit the Washington Design Center on Saturday, May 17 for their Design House Consumer Day.  Not only will you have the opportu...