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It may not look like much, but I moved out to DC four years ago with what I could back into my tiny RAV4 (rip lil Blue). I am very proud of this little home I’ve created since then, mostly with donated, found, or re-purposed furniture. Home is wherever you create a small sliver of sanctuary for yourself; thank you SO MUCH for being a part of my world today. . . If you’d like more random nerdy trivia facts or assorted art history comments, feel free to follow along @hprihoda. TTFN https://ift.tt/2UdDTr3

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After a long #Monday, a cocktail at @densondc is the best way to unwind. It doesn’t hurt that this is the first cocktail I’ve ever named! The #TakenforGranate is a effervescent, balanced wintery cocktail with gin, ginger liqueur, rose water, lemon, and house-made pomegranate syrup. Make sure you give it a try before the menu changes on Dec. 21st! . . . Also, a casual reminder to #tipyourbartenders :) https://ift.tt/2E8MRkE

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For the next 8 hours, I’ll be here at the DAR Headquarters building where I work as the Assistant Curator of Education for the #DARMuseum. . . Confusing as it may be, the DAR Museum is not a museum of the DAR or a museum of the American Revolution, but a decorative arts museum that collects and preserves objects from the late 17th century - early 20th century. We display our nearly 30,000 objects in 3 museum gallery spaces and 31 period rooms. Any guesses what a period room may be? . . I’d love to take you behind-the-scenes at our museum today! Please send questions and/or suggestions on spaces you’d like to visit. https://ift.tt/2BOL3Lq

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In order to be a fully-functioning human, my morning must include a stop at my favorite local coffee shop. @firehooklocal first hooked me with their iced coffee, but these two are the reason I keep coming back. Saleh and Gabriella keep everyone smiling and caffeinated at the Farragut North #Firehook location. Be sure to say hi next time you stop by! . . What’s your favorite local spot for a morning pick-me-up? #drinklocal https://ift.tt/2QdvrKp

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Good morning DC 👋🏻 My name is Hayley (@hprihoda) and I’m excited to show you around my DC today. Generally I’m not a morning person, but I woke up just for you so I could capture this view of the sunrise outside my window. . . My apartment overlooks Rock Creek Park and I’m so glad I live in a city that values green space (about 22% of the city area is reserved for parks!) In fact, a 2013 survey found that 96% of DC residents live less than 10 minutes from a park. . . After a rainy weekend, it’s supposed to be a lovely day! Hopefully you can enjoy one of our beautiful city parks today. #optoutside https://ift.tt/2QCBBmI

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These are my friends Dave, Eric, and Angela (@freckles2377) and dogs Drover, Dottee, Dori, and Moose. Its #nationalmuttday! Please check out @dcluckydog animal rescue! Angela is a devoted volunteer and they are always looking for folks to volunteer, foster, or adopt! https://ift.tt/2E8wBQJ

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Starting the day with my friend Laura at Colony Club for coffee. Its nice enough to sit outside today! https://ift.tt/2PfQbvl

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Happy Sunday! 😊 I am Julie (@jelwell) and i have the handke today! I am originally from South Portland, ME, but have called DC home since 1999 - the longest ive lived in one place! There is so much to love about this city, but it’s the people i have met that have kept me here. I plan to share this fun day with many of them! https://ift.tt/2FUivEo

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Goodnight DC, thanks for following along with me today! It’s time for me to unplug, but I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my little sliver of our city with you 🌃💁🏼‍♀️ @e_cisc https://ift.tt/2PaRaNy

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Since I’m not rushing off to work today, I get to start with one of my favorite indulgences— reading the (physical) paper with a hot cup of coffee ☕️📰. With everything going on, it feels more important than ever to support *real* news. https://ift.tt/2rfeOih

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Good Morning DC!👋🏼 My name is Erica, and I’m excited to have you follow along with me today. Pardon the late start... our family had a lazier than usual Saturday morning. Here’s a shot of my neighborhood 🌤. My street is bustling with commuters M-F but on the weekends it’s much quieter. https://ift.tt/2FVqelt

[wethepeopledc]

Alright y’all. It’s time to sign off from my home away from home. Thanks for staying with me through the day. Everyone’s been nice. For some reason I thought people wouldn’t be kind since it’s social media? Since I first got on the waiting list a while back, y’all have done a great job of showing so many gems of the city. Y’all have been kind of a hard act to follow up! Catch me behind the bar @copycatco or twirling around tomorrow night at the Anthem for DSO. Till next time, DC! Cheers - @brittany_thinks https://ift.tt/2Qz8DEg

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Had to stop by one my favorite small businesses today. When I lived in Pittsburgh my friends and I biked everywhere. Naturally, when I moved to DC I needed a bike shop to be my home base and I’m so glad @thedailyriderdc was it. The knowledgeable and kind staff has always been so great to me and my Frankenbike, never making me feel like I was asking dumb questions or out of place as a female rider. I miss them being next door to @copycatco but I can’t complain about how nice their space in @theapollodc is. https://ift.tt/2PaUiZS

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Alright I’m up! First move, coffee. So here’s the thing... I have had this French Press for years and I still don’t make good coffee in it. Any advice? Typically you’ll see me running into @maketto1351 or Jacob’s Coffee before work, but I’m trying to make more meals and drinks at home. Well, aside from today. Also Let’s Gooooooo Mountaineers! https://ift.tt/2BHQ7B2

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Good Morning, y’all! I’m Brittany (@brittany_thinks) and my turn is finally here! It takes me a little time to ease into the day - thanks @washingtoncitypaper @730dc and @dcist for being part of the process- so for now here’s a shelf of my favorite books. https://ift.tt/2rdpX37

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Who has had @alvolodc pasta? Al Volo is, hands-down, my favorite place to get pasta. Therefore, I knew I had to let you guys in on the secret today and have it for Dinner #1 (yes, I plan on stopping somewhere else later 😝). Matteo Catalani (from Pistoia, Italy) and his uncle, Daniele Catalani, started serving their pastas at their pasta stand in @unionmarketdc and now have two other locations in DC. The pastas are oh-so-perfectly al dente and their sauces.... mmmm. My favorite at Union Market is the pappardelle with lamb ragu (pictured). My favorite at their other locations is their short rib ravioli. 😍😍👌👌 https://ift.tt/2FQkv0b

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It’s time for lunch at @hanksoysterbar (thanks to GM Daniel for the excellent service)! And since I’m here chowing down, some background about myself. While I am not a DC native (hi @reganlford 👋🏼, thanks for showing us around yesterday)! I grew up right outside of the city in Gaithersburg - anyone else from MoCo?! I basically spent my weekends wandering around town with my mom when I was younger and I have loved this city for as long as I can remember. The Dupont Hank’s location opened in 2005 and it quickly became our fan favorite. My mom and I always order two raw oysters for me, and share the popcorn shrimp🍤 and fried calamari and fried oyster (pictured) dishes. It also happens to be the place my boyfriend, Tom, randomly picked for our first date almost five years ago! #urbanbeachfood #dupontcircle #dc https://ift.tt/2RubvPC