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A We Love DC Interview: Lucas Furniture Design
Nathan Lucas of Lucas Furniture Design.
Each piece of furniture tells a story. Some stories may be more romantic than others, while the majority of stories are never told at all. I am not saying that my antiqued wooden chest talks to me at night about its feelings, however, I do sometimes find myself wondering [...]
We Love Arts: Win Tickets to Spencer Finch
Spencer Finch, Passing Cloud, (394 L Street NW, Washington, D.C., July 7, 2010), 2010, dimensions variable. Fluorescent light fixtures and lamps, filters, monofilament, and clothespins. Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Nordenhake, Berlin. Photo: Chan Chao.
“I see the President almost every day, as I happen to live where he passes to or from his lodgings out [...]
A We Love DC Interview: Amy Morton of Morton Fine Art
*A Pop-up Project, Pretty Little Things, 2010.
Since art appreciation and collection has historically been considered a past-time saved only for the affluent and rich, it is no surprise that a fine art gallery can sometimes be an intimidating place to enter. However, a new take on the art gallery in DC, called Morton Fine Art [...]
More »We Love Arts: Carolyn Sewell Interview
You can’t walk down the street without seeing a sign. Signs are there to inform or instruct you, to get you to stop, go and yield to pedestrians. But what good do these signs do if they are difficult to read, provide an unclear message, or get lost in the peripheral? Graphic design was established [...]
More »Apartment Fire on Rhode Island, Injuries Reported
Photographs for We Love DC.
A fire has occurred on the upper floors of a 10-story building on the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest (Update as of 5:30 p.m. – the apartment is the Windsor House at 1444 Rhode Island Ave. NW). As of 5:15 p.m., 10-plus fire trucks have gathered in the area, in addition to [...]
Giveaway: Worn Magazine is Back!
All Photographs by Max Cook for We Love DC.
People say that bigger does not always mean better. However, in the case of Worn Magazine’s second issue – this statement could not be any less true. With 52 pages of glossy, DC-centric fashion, 60-plus original photographs, and the introduction of contributing writers, Worn magazine is bigger, [...]
Antonio Pio Saracino at Industry Gallery
Cervo Chair. Antonio Pio Saracino, courtesy Industry Gallery.
Industry Gallery is currently exhibiting New York-based Italian designer and architect Antonio Pio Saracino’s first solo U.S. exhibition. The exhibition is called Nature / Data and will run through October 30th. In addition to eleven different chair designs, Nature / Data premieres two large-scale models of “triumphal arches”, representing Italian [...]
Fiona Tan Exhibit Opens
‘Sackler Gallery’
courtesy of ‘clio1789′
Seeing any exhibit at the Sackler Gallery is an inspiring experience, but seeing Fiona Tan’s first major U.S. exhibition at the Sackler Gallery is just phenomenal. The renowned contemporary artist will be on view at the Sackler Gallery September 25 through January 16, 2011 with Fiona Tan: Rise and Fall. The artist [...]
A We Love DC Interview: r:u
“u:board Sample”; r:u, 2010
In December of 2009, I graduated from The George Washington University with a Graduate degree in Interior Design. During my schooling I learned that it takes a lot of hard work to become an Interior Designer. Just having phenomenal taste and being really, really good at tearing out magazine spreads doesn’t cut [...]
NYU DC?
NYU-DC, Facade Rendering. Courtesy of Hickock Cole Architects.
A lot of universities’ have academic hubs in D.C., but none have one quite like this. This month, Hickock Cole Architects will break ground on a brand new academic center for New York University on L Street, NW. NYU’s new Constance Milstein and Family Academic Center, also known [...]
Salahi No Longer Housewife
‘wine and trash tv’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
According to the New York Post, if Bravo’s “Real Housewives of D.C.” is picked up for a second season, Michaele Salahi will not be included in the cast.
Michaele Salahi and her husband Tareq are best known for crashing the 2009 U.S. state dinner at the White House.
Apparently, the Salahi duo are not [...]
Spa Week is Back!
‘81/365: And My Flippy Floppies 3/22/10′
courtesy of ‘@heylovedc’
Most people have a favorite time of year. Maybe you love the week of Thanksgiving, or, perhaps that sweet space between Christmas and New Years Eve. But for me, nothing quite compares to Spa Week. Yes friends, you heard me, Spa Week. An entire seven days dedicated to simply [...]
Behind the Design: Westend Bistro
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
“When I came on board with the project, the design aspect was quite well advanced, however I participated towards the end in making sure we created a concept that was casual, friendly, warm and high energy, keeping in mind we were building a neighborhood bistro.” – Eric Ripert on [...]
Light Within at National Cathedral Postponed
‘National Cathedral 1′
courtesy of ‘logan.brown’
The Washington National Cathedral has just released a statement that their much anticipated event, Light Within has been postponed until 2012. The press release cites “concerns about safety issues, parking and visitor capacity” for why the event will be delayed.
Light Within was previously scheduled to take place on November 12 and 13 of this year, featuring Swiss [...]
Afternoon Video Delight
I always need an afternoon pick me up. Some days it comes in the form of dark chocolate, but today it is all about this video.
NOW at the Corcoran’s inaugural exhibition presents new work by Spencer Finch. This video gives you a peek into Finch’s magical world of perception and sensation. Some trippy (and fascinating) stuff if you ask [...]
D.C. Big Flea
‘Georgetown Flea Market’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
Another opportunity for me to buy random crap - fantastic!
This time around, the event that will be sucking me in is the D.C. Big Flea Market. The flea market will will run on Saturday and Sunday at the Dulles Exposition and Convention Center and will feature over 1100 unique booths.
The chance that I will come [...]
QVC Teams Up With Smithsonian
Photo Credit: Cheryl Stepanek
Tomorrow, QVC will officially launch a new jewelry line inspired by the Smithsonian’s gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History. This is the first time that the Smithsonian has offered licensed products through a multimedia retailer. Gemologist Christine Webb of the gems and minerals department in the museum is [...]
D.C. Architecture Week
‘Downtown DC Architecture HDR’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) began celebrating Architecture Week on Friday and will continue the party for a full 20 days. You can join in the fun by attending one of the many great events planned, which will all honor the work [...]
Side by Side Opens at Phillips
‘Man Experiencing Art’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Side by Side: Oberlin’s Masterworks at The Phillips Collection opened yesterday and will be on exhibit through January 16th. Twenty-five significant works, 24 paintings and one sculpture, from the collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin are presented in conjunction with selections from the Phillip’s permanent collection. Many [...]
Egg Drop
‘205/365′
courtesy of ‘BrianMKA’
I still remember being in the 5th grade when we had our class egg drop competition. I spent days working on coming up with the most genius way to protect my baby, and ended up developing a ‘chic basket’ with a parachute. Unfortunately, my egg didn’t make it in the final round and I lost to [...]
