Last Few...

...pictures from our weekend with Holly. Sunday we shared our favorite neighborhood with Holly, Capitol Hill. Our first stop was Sweetgreen. It was only 11:30 in the morning, so we just stuck with Lemonade. After our drink stop we headed over to Eastern Market, which has to be one of my FAVORITE places in DC. Saturday is a busier day with more vendors, but it was nice to see it less populated. I finally got a bubble necklace (from one of the vendors) and I can't.wait.to wear.it. 

As I mentioned in this post, my wardrobe choice wasn't the most practical, and I was pretty much dying to get inside after about an hour. Luckily one of the best brunch spots in DC, Boxcar Tavern, is across the street. We were able to get a cozy booth and warm up with a Bloody Mary. You will not find a better pancake. Seriously. 

Today we are finally getting our snowstorm. We'll see how "big" it will actually turn out to be, but it's nice to have a day at home snuggling with my favorite guys, while watching big fat snowflakes fall.

A few...

...iPhone pics from our weekend. 

We had such a ridiculously fun weekend with Holly. We saw some classic Washington sights, ate some great food, and acted our age a bit and bar hopped. Now- it's not a surprise that Joe and I don't really go out like most twenty somethings. So when Joe said we were going out to bars on Friday, my first thought was "WHAT DO I WEAR??"Then it was "water, water, must remember to drink water." At about 11:30 friday evening, (What!? I am always asleep at this time on Friday!) we headed to the Adams Morgan neighborhood. We went to a packed three story bar, that if God forbid, had a fire we would definitely die. Buzz kill? Sorry. It was rough around the edges and well I was not dressed like most people. I had on a white & black dress, tory burch boots, quaffed hair, and my read overcoat- maybe a tad overdressed. I stood there with my Blue Moon and bounced my head, with a big goofy grin on my face (according to Joe). All weekend he imitated me and my version of "Gangnam style".

At about 1:30 it was time for the old married couple to go home. When we got to the metro station we realized they were doing major track work, and we would have to get off three stops before home and take a bus. Great. By our first transfer (and the first 17 minute delay) I realized I really should have gone to the bathroom at the bar, no matter how disgusting it was. Let the leg crossing begin. It didn't take long for a full on "I am going to die if I don't go SOON!" thought process to begin. We finally made it to the bus and I was near tears. You can imagine who was on the bus with us (at 2:45 by the time we got there) and what their state was. I wanted to stab myself in the eye. I was beginning to prepare myself to have an accident when we  finally got to our stop, and I took off. I mean, full on sprint for my life. By the grace of God I made it to my bathroom. Lesson Learned? If you are taking the metro, GO AT THE BAR!

As you can see, on Saturday we paid POV and Shake Shack a visit. Both of which were fantastic. 

I have a few more pictures to share later. It seems that tomorrow may be a snow day for us. Here's hoping, praying, crossing our fingers, etc. Have a fantastic Tuesday. 

Food & Fashion

So... this was supposed to be a "She Bakes" post. Last night I spent most of the evening preparing & baking Milk Bar's Corn Cookies. When I went to check on the first batch after the ding of the timer I found GINORMOUS corn cookies. I mean like the size of Rémy's head ginormous. The cookies had completely spread together... and were just plain UGLY. I tasted them... hmm. Not the life changing experience everyone had said it would be. Did I forget something? I went back and looked down the list of ingredients. (insert expletive). The flour. THE FLOUR. I spent several minutes weighing out the corn powder and flour to make corn flour, but I forgot to add the rest of the unbleached flour. Are you kidding me? This is not my first rodeo... and I forgot the flour. I was so irritated with myself. Of course I had used up the rest of my corn powder, and honestly I didn't have it in me to remake them last night. I just went to bed. So it will have to be a "Food & Fashion" post for today. 

All week I have been seeing friend's & family's facebook/instagram/tweets about the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Chili cook off. For those of you who weren't blessed to have lived in Houston- rodeo season and chili cook off is one of the highlights of the year and the place to be! That being said, I've been feeling a little homesick. My sweet husband offered to treat me to a lunch at Hill Country Barbecue to help ease the pain a bit. When you step in it's like you're back in the Lone Star State, and it feels good. Not only does it feel like home, but it could also give some BBQ joints in Texas a serious run for their money. If you are a Texpat in need of a little taste of home (or you are wise enough to love you some Texas BBQ) you will love Hill Country. It will be your favorite restaurant in town... I swear.

It was a beautiful (windy) 50 degrees today in DC and the perfect opportunity to walk around without an overcoat. Something I will never take for granted again. I have been dying to wear my new denim jacket, and today was the day.

Denim Jacket: J. Crew
Sweater: H&M
Cafe Capris: J. Crew
Darby Loafer: J. Crew (similar)
Sunglasses: J. Crew (similar)

Food & Family

Here are some more pictures from our weekend with Terry & Maren. When the Weinberger women are in town the main event is always food. I'm totally good with that. We enjoyed dinner on Saturday at Good Stuff Eatery and brunch on Sunday at our favorite, Oyamel. If you are in the area run to these restaurants. You will not be disappointed.  

Sunday was a super cold & super windy day. A trip to DC really is not complete without a walk down the mall, so we bundled up and made the best of it. We also made a stop at POV at the W, it was just a little too chilly to enjoy though. Perhaps in the spring we will have a better go of it. We so enjoyed having these ladies for the weekend, and having guests always reminds me how much I love where I live.  

Hey- tomorrow is Friday! We're almost there.

Food & Fashion Date Night

Yesterday Joe and I had a great dinner date at DC Coast. After completing a fun Saturday project  (pictures to come) I went all out on getting ready for our date. I took a bath, played girly music,  and even soaked in bubbles. I felt very single. Since we now have a three level home and two bathrooms we can both get ready in different places, and then meet downstairs all ready to go. It was actually very romantic and I felt a lot of anticipation. One of my favorite bloggers Joanna Goddard of A Cup of Jo, suggested meeting your significant other at the bar/restaurant rather than leaving together to spice up the evening. We were living in San Antonio at the time and there weren't many walkable restaurants (or good public transit for that matter). Now that we are in DC I have been dying to do this. On our staycation (see this post) we met at the hotel. Joe arrived just as I was getting in the elevator. I looked up and there he was, and I had butterflies. It's good that still happens. I hope to try meeting at the bar soon. 

As for what we ate, I only had my iPhone with me so I'll share those pictures later. The food was very good, and the decor was even better. DC Coast is very opulent feeling with decor featuring a nod to the 1930s. With their name on the butter and a mermaid garnish in my Fig Sidecar, I couldn't forget where we were. My drink was the most memorable decision of the evening, it was perfect. Will we go back?  No, probably not. Should you go? If you love seafood houses and "old school" dining, yes! The food,    atmosphere, and drinks will not disappoint.  

As for what I wore:

Earrings all the way to my toes: Anthropologie

With the exception of my necklace.  

This was not on purpose. 

I may need to expand my horizons a bit...

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and even better week!