Places to go | Folks to know – DC
When lunch time rolls around, CHIX is a Vastu staff favorite! Why? Read more
Places to go | Folks to know – DC
If you’re in The District and you haven’t made it over to Cork Market yet, you should definitely go…. now! Just kidding… but, you should try them soon. We don’t love them just because they’re on our block, but because everything is delicious and the staff is very knowledgeable about wine. For eats – try their organic gummy pandas, espresso brownie and turkey BLTA sandwich. For drinks – well their specialty is wine, so ask for suggestions of what to try from the Cork Market team.
Artist Statement: Colin Winterbottom
This time last year the National Archives was preparing to mark the 75th Anniversary of its John Russell Pope-designed Washington headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue. To get the structure suited for celebration, scaffolding was quickly erected so crews could clean and re-point columns and the remarkable sculpture in it’s pediments.
Guest post: Modern homes in DC
Today’s post comes from mid-century modern enthusiast and D.C.-area Realtor Michael Shapiro. Michael works diligently to share his knowledge of local mid-century modern and modern homes, and to help support the preservation of mid-century modern architecture in the nation’s capital. He is also the mastermind behind the blog, Modern Capital, which is full of great information on mid-century modern real estate, design and events.
image from Modern Capital
D.C. and the surrounding suburbs is a traditional place with very few mid-century modern homes. Right? That’s the conventional wisdom I hear from many people I talk to, including many fellow real estate agents, when I tell them about all the communities I have featured on my blog, Modern Capital. While the D.C. area may be dominated by older, traditional homes and newer McMansions, if you scratch beneath the surface and explore a bit you can find a world of interesting mid-century modern neighborhoods across our area. Read more
Shop Local! Support the 3/50 Project
The 3/50 Project is a concept that was born in March of this year. For more on the story behind the project and the individual driving force behind the movement, click here.
The call to action is simple. Select three independently owned businesses you’d be disappointed to see go and spend $50 at each store every month.
Design Clique turns 1 today!
We published our very first blog post on December 1, 2008. It’s crazy to think that we’ve been doing this for a year already…
To all the WONDERFUL folks that stop by and read us – a million times, thank you!!
To the folks that have helped us along the way with site design and advice, thank you too!!
Places to go | Folks to know – DC
Hey – DC folks! Have you made it to Eatonville yet? If not, it’s definitely worth the trip. The menu is inspired by delicious Southern food recipes and the decor pays homage to author Zora Neale Hurston. She is also the inspiration behind the restaurant’s name. The Vastu team has been and we recommend trying the catfish, roasted duck salad, braised collard greens and all the desserts!
Midcity Artists Open Studios
It’s that time of year again! Artists in the Midcity neighborhood will be opening their studios to the public this weekend, October 24th and 25th. Spend a day with friends and family discovering the paintings, photography, sculptural work, prints and more from some of the areas most talented and diverse group of artists. Click here for more details.
Be sure to stop by Vastu to check out the work of artist Brian Petro and photographer Colin Winterbottom!
*New* Masa 14 restaurant (our neighbors!) now open for business
If you ask us, one of the hippest places to be in DC is Midcity. And it seems we’re not alone in our thinking. As new businesses and restaurants continue to take root in the neighborhood, we patiently count down the days to their grand opening.
Well, our neighbor (two doors down) Masa 14 has been open for about a week now and we’re thrilled. Right now they’re only open for dinner, but they hope to one day be open for lunch (YES!).
Give them a try and let us know what you think!
Places to go | Folks to know – DC
If you’re going to be in the DC area on October 19th, be sure to find time to attend the ART BUZZ Remix Happy Hour from 6:30pm to 9:30pm being held at Co. Co. Sala. The event benefits the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s Arts for Every Student Program.
For a small donation, enjoy live video art installations, free giveaways and great drink specials. For more click here.
Monday, October 19th
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Co. Co. Sala
929 F. Street, NW
Washington, DC
(Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro)
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