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Spring Hair Makeover, Starring Bloom Salon

Getting a hair makeover has been on my mind for a few months now, but I was a bit apprehensive about what I wanted to do. All I knew is that after a few years of bleaching my strands, I felt like I needed a healthy chop! I went back […]

Staycation at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Arrival:  The minute you arrive at D.C.’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel, you’ll feel zen vibes from head to toe. They literally greet you with a small cup of tea! The front desk staff is so attentive and articulate when giving you the low down of what you should expect during your […]

Having a Morning Routine

I don’t know exactly when I made the decision to have a set morning routine, but I’m so glad I made — and stuck with — one! Having an a.m. schedule helps me get my day started on a high note. 1. Making my bed: I realized that when I […]

24 Hours In Tysons Corner

I used to work in Tysons Corner mall years ago in my mid 20s and it’s been a little while since I came back to visit. I did not know how close the Hyatt hotel was to the actual shopping center, and turns out they are literally connected — a […]