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…
If you’ve never sipped an Old Fashioned between swings of a mini-golf club, have you really lived? The minds behind Swingers would say no. The “crazy golf” club is new to Dupont Circle, but in its native England, the fun pastime is well-known. It’s a type of truly over-the-top indoor mini-golf complemented by gourmet street…
Planning a camping trip this summer? Getting outdoors is a fun and safe option for a couples’ or a family vacation, but you’ll fare better if you’re prepared! Here are a few tips for newbies. Know your options. You don’t have to dive right into tent camping if you’re a novice! Many campsites offer alternatives…
When’s the last time you tried a new restaurant? With the unusual circumstances of the past year, it’s probably been a lot longer than usual. But new businesses are once again starting to open their doors—including Kabobistan Arlington, which recently debuted in Columbia Heights. Its name offers a pretty good clue about what’s on the…
Summer has finally arrived after what probably felt like a very long season of cold and rain. To celebrate, add some spice to your space! Here are a few ideas to make your abode feel super summery. When in doubt, go with white hues. Whether you’re picking a new tablecloth, duvet, or gauzy curtains for…
A hot coffee in the morning and a craft cocktail each night. What else do you need? Newly opened The Freshman in Crystal City has both, plus lots of delicious bites in between. This new eatery opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday, so it’s a great place for your first cup of joe and…
They say the easiest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so it’s only fitting that a day devoted to dad would be full of delicious things to eat. And when the food surprises his taste buds with unique flavor combinations and unexpected ingredients? Even better! This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a…
When it comes to service and selection, you simply can’t do any better than The Old Bike Shop in Lyon Park. Stop into their retail space on North Pershing Drive if you’re in search of a new ride for the summer, or you have an existing bike that needs a tune up. Larry and the…
The pandemic may have kept us apart from our loved ones for the past year, but it’s going to take more than a virus to undermine the bond between a mother and child! This Mother’s Day, show Mom how much you care with these clever tips and gift ideas—even if you can’t be together on…
A lot has changed in the past year. For one thing, staying home became the new going out. That theme is going to hold through this month, at least, which is why you should start planning for an at-home Valentine’s Day. Begin with these creative ideas. Plan a picnic in the living room. It may be…