What It’s Like Inside the White House, Washington, DC

by Evin // July 11, 2023 // No Comments

Ever wonder what it’s like to take a public tour of the White House in Washington, DC? Well, I visited recently and wanted to share my experience. Maybe you’re also planning to visit soon or maybe you just want to... Continue reading →

10 Hidden Gems When Visiting Washington, DC

by Evin // July 4, 2023 // No Comments

I’ve visited Washington, DC three times in the last year which reminded me how much I love it, so thought it might be helpful post to share links to old DC-related posts, while also suggest a few fun things and... Continue reading →

My Favorite Tourist Destination in DC: The Lincoln Memorial

by Evin // February 20, 2023 // No Comments

To mark President’s Day, I wanted to focus on my favorite tourist destination in DC: The Lincoln Memorial. It’s is a magnificent structure located in Washington, D.C. that serves as a memorial to President Abraham Lincoln. This is my favorite... Continue reading →

My Favorite Things in Washington, D.C.

by Evin // April 28, 2018 // No Comments

Growing up inside the Beltway meant Smithsonian museums on weekends and field trips, boating on the Tidal Basin, picnics by the Washington Monument, and generally enjoying DC as my hometown. So, I’m sharing my top picks. There are so many... Continue reading →

7-Day Washington DC Itinerary

by Evin // April 17, 2018 // No Comments

As a D.C. native, I grew up playing on the National Mall and visiting the Smithsonian museums regularly. It was a gift to have that upbringing and gave me a glimpse into the real city of Washington – not just... Continue reading →

Peace on Earth: Remembering the Military at Christmas

by Evin // December 17, 2014 // No Comments

There may be specific days to remember our active, retired, and lost military, but that doesn’t mean it should only be on those days. Two years ago, just before Christmas Eve, my husband, son, and I made a visit to... Continue reading →

A Visit to Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA

by Evin // October 1, 2014 // No Comments

I just arrived in Washington, D.C. so to celebrate what better thing than a visit to Fibre Space in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. In one of the area’s historic downtown row houses, Fibre Space offers knitters and crocheters a plethora... Continue reading →

Yarn Shopping at Knit + Stitch = Bliss in Bethesda, MD

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 2 Comments

I recently had a little mini shopping spree at a yarn shop in Bethesda, Maryland. The yarn selection felt rather exotic compared to what the yarn shops in Cork City carry and boy do they have a wide selection of... Continue reading →