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Local Love: Cuba Libre

What: Cuba Libre Where: 8014 9th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20001 Atmosphere: The minute you walk into Cuba Libre, you feel like you have stumbled upon a beautiful movie set. I sadly haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Havana, Cuba (yet!), but I imagine that some of their streets reflect […]

The Embassy Row Hotel

The Embassy Row Hotel: FIND YOUR FUN IN D.C.

Not sure if you guys remember but back in mid May, I was doing a little BTS via IG of the filming of a new video The Embassy Row put together featuring a few DC influencers. The video is now out and it’s so cute! The best part is that […]

work it gurl

Work It Gurl

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Isn’t this mural so amazing? It inspired me to share 5 of my favorite quotes to get you through the week! Feel free to share some of your fave quotes by commenting below or by sending us a tweet!(@spicycandydc) 1. “Avoiding danger […]

Inspire Me: Emma Marty

SCDC: What is a quote you live by? EM: Okay, it’s a little cheesy…. but I really believe it!  I live by the quote “Everything happens for a reason.” SCDC: How many years have you been in business? EM: I had been making jewelry for many years before creating a […]

the water gate hotel

Staycation: The Watergate Hotel

This past Tuesday we had the pleasure of celebrating 4th of July at the historic (and newly-renovated) Watergate Hotel. I have been waiting to explore each corner of this timeless spot, and that we did. Arrival: We arrived around 3 p.m. to check in. Because of the busy holiday, the […]

10,000 Flowers Rise in Westfield Montgomery

Now through June 26, the inside of Westfield Montgomery will be more colorful and whimsical than ever. Some 10,000 flowers are planted in the lower level of the Nordstrom wing as part of Montgomery in Bloom, a six-week interactive floral event. The inspiration came from the Macy’s NYC Flower Show, which […]