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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 […]

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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 […]

Weekend Happenings

What: Summerhill Polo Charity Event All proceeds of this event will benefit Company E, a contemporary dance company committed to fostering international collaboration through the exchange of the arts. When: 06/10/2017 TIckets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1859143691010435/ Where: Elgin and Jerusalem rd, Poolesville, Maryland 20837 10% Discount Code:  spicycandydc What: Smooth Jazz Sundays at The […]

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Skincando’s Founder Shares Organic Beauty Tips

Photo By: Gunnar Larson Sara Damelio’s line of balms and creams have a busy job: clearing up problem skin all over town, all while being green. Her fans have spoken, recently naming Skincando the Best Handmade Eco-Beauty products in the DC City Paper contest. (Want to buy ’em now? Head to her green beauty spa in Silver […]

Inspire Me: Tara Papanicolas

  SCDC: What is a quote you live by? TP: “Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment” ~ Alexander McQueen SCDC: How many years have you been in business? TP: I have been in the fashion business since I started collecting in the late 90’s. But really […]