Classy lifestyle & playful adventures in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Not Just a Place, It's a Lifestyle. Produces the Sip & Shine Podcast.

Sip and Shine Podcast

We sip with friends, sparkle with guest co-hosts and shine a light on interesting topics. Our guest selects a subject that fascinates them- from true crime to history to Locked Up Abroad tales- and we discuss. Find our podcast where you listen to your favorite podcast or on our Youtube channel.

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— President John F. Kennedy

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Jul 24

Jul 24, 2017 4:00pm – 6:00pm16:00 – 18:00 engagements, featured beer, wine, happy hour, cocktails Paige

Wine Monday at Dacha Beer Garden

Jul 24, 2017 4:00pm – 6:00pm16:00 – 18:00 engagements, featured beer, wine, happy hour, cocktails Paige

Half-prced Monday Wine bottles at the scene Dacha Beer Garden located in Washington, D.C.

Jul 24, 2017 4:00pm – 6:00pm16:00 – 18:00 engagements, featured beer, wine, happy hour, cocktails Paige

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May 6, 2017 Intrigues World War 2 Memorial, indianapolis, jaws, nicolas cage Carrie Comment

The U.S.S. Indianapolis: Worst Shark Attack In History

May 6, 2017 Intrigues World War 2 Memorial, indianapolis, jaws, nicolas cage Carrie Comment

Have you visited the World War 2 Memorial in Washington, D.C.? Seen the new Nicolas Cage movie, Men of Courage? Or just a Shark Week junkie?

May 6, 2017 Intrigues World War 2 Memorial, indianapolis, jaws, nicolas cage Carrie Comment

Apr 16, 2017 amuse gardens Rebecca

Spring and The Secret Gardens

Apr 16, 2017 amuse gardens Rebecca

Spring is the perfect time to discover the Secret Gardens in the DMV region. Avoid the crowds and find the pockets of color.

Apr 16, 2017 amuse gardens Rebecca

Apr 10, 2017 Little Vices RHOP, Bravo, Charrisse Jackson Jordan Nina Comment

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Premiers

Apr 10, 2017 Little Vices RHOP, Bravo, Charrisse Jackson Jordan Nina Comment

Down and dirty highlights of the first episode of Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2. We showcase the quote of the episode as well as our thoughts on the Charrisse-Gizelle conflict.

Apr 10, 2017 Little Vices RHOP, Bravo, Charrisse Jackson Jordan Nina Comment

Apr 10, 2017 Adulting friends, relationships Nina Comment

Adulting: Friendships

Apr 10, 2017 Adulting friends, relationships Nina Comment

My contemplations today- why do women have such issues with their friendships compared to how men handle their buds? Men in my office, after taking an informal survey, said it was because we are so emotional, drama seeking, competitive or grudge holders...but I think that there is something deeper to this.

Apr 10, 2017 Adulting friends, relationships Nina Comment

Apr 9, 2017 Roost dating, online dating, relationships Nina Comment

Catch and Release of Online Dating

Apr 9, 2017 Roost dating, online dating, relationships Nina Comment

So in my attempts to crack the code of online dating: I decided to take a man's view of dating rather than my overly ambitious-career-minded romantic D.C. valedictorian view of the process...and this is what happened.

Apr 9, 2017 Roost dating, online dating, relationships Nina Comment

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity crystal, crystal garden, alexandria Carrie Comment

Old Town Alexandria: Building A Crystal Garden

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity crystal, crystal garden, alexandria Carrie Comment

There is a little shop on one's walking travels called Olde Towne Gemstones in Alexandria down by the riverfront. Owned since 1975, the owner carries crystals, minerals and fossil specimens from around the world. Not only is this shop literally a treasure trove- the owner is an encyclopedia of local lore and a fixture in the community.

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity crystal, crystal garden, alexandria Carrie Comment

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity weight loss, namaste Carrie

Does Turning 40...Come with Gaining 40 Pounds?

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity weight loss, namaste Carrie

I knew I was getting a little heavier. I mean, come on, we all know. Usually woman over, um, a certain age, have two sizes of pants in their closets.

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity weight loss, namaste Carrie

Apr 8, 2017 Lounge cocktails, spring, drinks Nina Comment

Spring Cocktails May Bring May Flowers

Apr 8, 2017 Lounge cocktails, spring, drinks Nina Comment

Forget the Easter Egg Hunts; we hunted the DMV area for the best Spring Cocktails. If the flowers are not blooming yet, the taste of spring may still be in the air

Apr 8, 2017 Lounge cocktails, spring, drinks Nina Comment

Apr 7, 2017 Bistro restaurants, virginia, maryland Nina Comment

Spring Restaurants to Bring In The Warm Weather

Apr 7, 2017 Bistro restaurants, virginia, maryland Nina Comment

Now that warmer weather is coming to the Washington, D.C. area- that means the days of netflix and chilling are over...What else is there to do now? Eat!

Apr 7, 2017 Bistro restaurants, virginia, maryland Nina Comment

Apr 7, 2017 Lounge Corn, Grilled Carrie Comment

Southern Style Street Corn

Apr 7, 2017 Lounge Corn, Grilled Carrie Comment

Grilling in the South is definitely a trademark of Southern hospitality dining. The milder climate lends an opportunity for the locals to make grilling at least a three season activity. So since we have a lot of grilling here, there is always a search for new ideas to make it different- but still easy and savory.

Apr 7, 2017 Lounge Corn, Grilled Carrie Comment

Mar 28, 2017 adrift missing, cold case Nina Comment

Top Ten Missing Cold Cases: The Charley Project

Mar 28, 2017 adrift missing, cold case Nina Comment

There has been a recent influx in the media concerning girls missing from the Washington, D.C. area. With this recent coverage, this time more than ever we may have an opportunity to look at some cold cases that are still remaining active in the area.

Mar 28, 2017 adrift missing, cold case Nina Comment

Mar 28, 2017 adrift lululemon, murders Carrie Comment

Lululemon Murders

Mar 28, 2017 adrift lululemon, murders Carrie Comment

The March 2011 murderous assault referred to by the press as the Lululemon murders was particularly to the world for several reasons: first, because of its unusual cruelty, and secondly, because of its unlikely perpetrator. The incident shocked the well-to-do community of Bethesda, Maryland, town with a low crime rate that sits close to Washington, D.C., and ended in a life sentence for its perpetrator, Brittany Norwood.

Mar 28, 2017 adrift lululemon, murders Carrie Comment

Mar 27, 2017 Socialite Jonestown, Leo Ryan Paige Comment

Jonestown: The Death of Congressman Leo Ryan

Mar 27, 2017 Socialite Jonestown, Leo Ryan Paige Comment

At Arlington Cemetery, you can pay respects to Congressman Ryan's grave. He was one of the casualties of Jonestown and sparked the inevitable meltdown of Reverend Jim Jones.

Mar 27, 2017 Socialite Jonestown, Leo Ryan Paige Comment

Mar 26, 2017 Socialite murder, unsolved Paige Comment

The Murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer

Mar 26, 2017 Socialite murder, unsolved Paige Comment

The case of Mary Pinchot Meyer is still a fascinating case, decades later, as it is combines the romance of Camelot and the intrigues of the C.I.A. in Washington, D.C

Mar 26, 2017 Socialite murder, unsolved Paige Comment

Mar 26, 2017 Little Vices Parenting, Marriage Paige Comment

Dear Jackie O

Mar 26, 2017 Little Vices Parenting, Marriage Paige Comment

I thought Dear Jackie O was better than Dear Diary or Dear Dumb Diary- that my kids are currently reading. This evokes the image of the picture my mother kept on our mantle- the epitome of what womanhood was supposed to be. Not complaining, wearing her pearls as her husband cheated and the dream she was promised was a disappointment.

Mar 26, 2017 Little Vices Parenting, Marriage Paige Comment

Mar 22, 2017 wayfarer potomac, hiking Nina

Spring on the Potomac

Mar 22, 2017 wayfarer potomac, hiking Nina

The best way to see the Spring arrival isn't necessary a walk through the park- it can be a paddle along a river.

Mar 22, 2017 wayfarer potomac, hiking Nina

Mar 16, 2017 Hygge Music, Hygge Paige Comment

House of Hygge Play List

Mar 16, 2017 Hygge Music, Hygge Paige Comment

Our Top Ten Songs to get in the Hygge Mood. Music expresses things that cannot be put into words much like how Hygge cannot be translated into words.

Mar 16, 2017 Hygge Music, Hygge Paige Comment

Mar 14, 2017 Cottage Home, Decor Rebecca

Not That 70s Show Wood-Stained Walls

Mar 14, 2017 Cottage Home, Decor Rebecca

Most people assume wood panel is from the 70s or 80s- along with Three's Company television show and macrame. However, a wood paneled wall or a wood look wallpaper- can make a great modern statement.

Mar 14, 2017 Cottage Home, Decor Rebecca

Mar 9, 2017 Justice for Jody Murder, Jody, Baltimore Carrie

Dear Jody: Nice to Meet You

Mar 9, 2017 Justice for Jody Murder, Jody, Baltimore Carrie

I didn't know you in life. I just saw some pictures of your sun kissed skin and your big smile- the 80s hair apparent- I wonder if you liked Saved By The Bell.

Mar 9, 2017 Justice for Jody Murder, Jody, Baltimore Carrie

Mar 4, 2017 Namaste ADHD, food, diet Carrie Comment

Namaste: Food for ADHD

Mar 4, 2017 Namaste ADHD, food, diet Carrie Comment

Besides medications, there are some diet changes that can assist with ADHD. I know, we all want a quick fix or instant gratification, but these are small changes and have been proven effective in children. So why not as an adult, try it too?

Mar 4, 2017 Namaste ADHD, food, diet Carrie Comment

Mar 3, 2017 Spirit Hollywood, Lamarr, Inventor Rebecca

Hedy Lamarr: Cell Phone Princess

Mar 3, 2017 Spirit Hollywood, Lamarr, Inventor Rebecca

"Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid," the gorgeous Austrian actress Hedy Lamarr was attributed with saying. There was more to this pretty face- a lot more.

Mar 3, 2017 Spirit Hollywood, Lamarr, Inventor Rebecca

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Things To Do & Special Events in the DMV

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Jul 24

Jul 24, 2017 4:00pm – 6:00pm16:00 – 18:00 engagements, featured beer, wine, happy hour, cocktails Paige

Wine Monday at Dacha Beer Garden

Jul 24, 2017 4:00pm – 6:00pm16:00 – 18:00 engagements, featured beer, wine, happy hour, cocktails Paige

Half-prced Monday Wine bottles at the scene Dacha Beer Garden located in Washington, D.C.

Jul 24, 2017 4:00pm – 6:00pm16:00 – 18:00 engagements, featured beer, wine, happy hour, cocktails Paige

Broadway Brunch & Freddie's Follies Drag Show

Jul 29

Jul 29, 2017 10:00am – 3:00pm10:00 – 15:00 lounge, featured dc drag Nina

Broadway Brunch & Freddie's Follies Drag Show

Jul 29, 2017 10:00am – 3:00pm10:00 – 15:00 lounge, featured dc drag Nina

Aug 5

Aug 5, 2017 – Aug 12, 2017 6:00pm18:00 featured, engagements wine Paige Morvern Park

Polo In The Park

Aug 5, 2017 – Aug 12, 2017 6:00pm18:00 featured, engagements wine Paige Morvern Park

Morven Park hosts its inaugural season of Polo In the Park this summer at the Morven Park Internal Equestrian Center.

Aug 5, 2017 – Aug 12, 2017 6:00pm18:00 featured, engagements wine Paige Morvern Park

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May 24, 2017 Socialite true crime Rebecca Comment

Quick Sip: True Crime Garage

May 24, 2017 Socialite true crime Rebecca Comment

Each week Nic and the Captain fire up the true crime garage flying ship fueled with beer, great discussion and listener participation. The garage covers a new case each week from headline news to local real life horror stories.

May 24, 2017 Socialite true crime Rebecca Comment

May 19, 2017 Hip List fashion, style Paige

Crush: India Hicks

May 19, 2017 Hip List fashion, style Paige

India was born in London and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last viceroy of India, hence India's name. (So UK Daily Mail stories we read in the U.S. on aristocracy).

May 19, 2017 Hip List fashion, style Paige

May 8, 2017 Hip List spring, trends Paige

DC Trends for Spring

May 8, 2017 Hip List spring, trends Paige

The latest trends for the Washington, D.C. for this Spring ranges from golf fashion to entertaining ideas.

May 8, 2017 Hip List spring, trends Paige

May 2, 2017 featured kentucky derby, juleps Paige

Kentucky Derby, Bottomless Juleps & The Next Whisky

May 2, 2017 featured kentucky derby, juleps Paige

The Next Whisky Bar at The Watergate Hotel offers a high-end, curated selection of Scotch and American craft whiskies, as well as a creative menu of seasonal cocktails.

May 2, 2017 featured kentucky derby, juleps Paige

May 2, 2017 The Boutique dollface, books, summer reading CR Sullivan

Quick Sip: Dollface- A Novel of the Roaring Twenties

May 2, 2017 The Boutique dollface, books, summer reading CR Sullivan

America in the 1920s was a country alive with the wild fun of jazz, speakeasies, and a new kind of woman- the flapper.

May 2, 2017 The Boutique dollface, books, summer reading CR Sullivan

Apr 11, 2017 Pilgrimage football, Gleason, Saints, sports Nina Comment

Quick Sip: Gleason Documentary

Apr 11, 2017 Pilgrimage football, Gleason, Saints, sports Nina Comment

Looking to switch up your Documentary viewing? The Gleason movie is inspirational and will tug on your heart, regardless of whether you enjoy football or not.

Apr 11, 2017 Pilgrimage football, Gleason, Saints, sports Nina Comment

Apr 10, 2017 Debauchery bravo tv, south, oklahoma Carrie

Quick Sip: Sweet Home Oklahoma

Apr 10, 2017 Debauchery bravo tv, south, oklahoma Carrie

If this show was an hour, and maybe gave more shade like an old Swamp Oak, we would do recaps. At first, I was doubtful on the premise. I thought this trio of friends was like any gaggle when I get together with my friends.

Apr 10, 2017 Debauchery bravo tv, south, oklahoma Carrie

Apr 9, 2017 Roost kids, holidays, birthdays, candy Nina Comment

Quick Sip: Boomf Marshmallow

Apr 9, 2017 Roost kids, holidays, birthdays, candy Nina Comment

Having family faraway- including nieces and nephews- I am always looking for creative ways to send birthday and holiday wishes.

Apr 9, 2017 Roost kids, holidays, birthdays, candy Nina Comment

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity beauty, health, hair Carrie

Quick Sip: Aveda Institute

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity beauty, health, hair Carrie

One of the biggest annoying costs is the price tags to keep it together, physically! Gym memberships, personal hygiene products and wardrobes. One of the best kept secrets in Washington D.C. is the Aveda Institute.

Apr 8, 2017 Urbanity beauty, health, hair Carrie

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Classy lifestyle & playful adventures in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Not Just a Place, It's a Lifestyle. Produces the Sip & Shine Podcast.

Sip and Shine Podcast

We sip with friends, sparkle with guest co-hosts and shine a light on interesting topics. Our guest selects a subject that fascinates them- from true crime to history to Locked Up Abroad tales- and we discuss. Find our podcast where you listen to your favorite podcast or on our Youtube channel.

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Half-prced Monday Wine bottles at the scene Dacha Beer Garden located in Washington, D.C.

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Have you visited the World War 2 Memorial in Washington, D.C.? Seen the new Nicolas Cage movie, Men of Courage? Or just a Shark Week junkie?

Spring is the perfect time to discover the Secret Gardens in the DMV region. Avoid the crowds and find the pockets of color.

Down and dirty highlights of the first episode of Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2. We showcase the quote of the episode as well as our thoughts on the Charrisse-Gizelle conflict.

So in my attempts to crack the code of online dating: I decided to take a man's view of dating rather than my overly ambitious-career-minded romantic D.C. valedictorian view of the process...and this is what happened.

I knew I was getting a little heavier. I mean, come on, we all know. Usually woman over, um, a certain age, have two sizes of pants in their closets.

Forget the Easter Egg Hunts; we hunted the DMV area for the best Spring Cocktails. If the flowers are not blooming yet, the taste of spring may still be in the air

Now that warmer weather is coming to the Washington, D.C. area- that means the days of netflix and chilling are over...What else is there to do now? Eat!

There has been a recent influx in the media concerning girls missing from the Washington, D.C. area. With this recent coverage, this time more than ever we may have an opportunity to look at some cold cases that are still remaining active in the area.

At Arlington Cemetery, you can pay respects to Congressman Ryan's grave. He was one of the casualties of Jonestown and sparked the inevitable meltdown of Reverend Jim Jones.

The case of Mary Pinchot Meyer is still a fascinating case, decades later, as it is combines the romance of Camelot and the intrigues of the C.I.A. in Washington, D.C

The best way to see the Spring arrival isn't necessary a walk through the park- it can be a paddle along a river.

Our Top Ten Songs to get in the Hygge Mood. Music expresses things that cannot be put into words much like how Hygge cannot be translated into words.

Most people assume wood panel is from the 70s or 80s- along with Three's Company television show and macrame. However, a wood paneled wall or a wood look wallpaper- can make a great modern statement.

I didn't know you in life. I just saw some pictures of your sun kissed skin and your big smile- the 80s hair apparent- I wonder if you liked Saved By The Bell.

Besides medications, there are some diet changes that can assist with ADHD. I know, we all want a quick fix or instant gratification, but these are small changes and have been proven effective in children. So why not as an adult, try it too?

"Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid," the gorgeous Austrian actress Hedy Lamarr was attributed with saying. There was more to this pretty face- a lot more.

Datebook

Things To Do & Special Events in the DMV

Half-prced Monday Wine bottles at the scene Dacha Beer Garden located in Washington, D.C.

Morven Park hosts its inaugural season of Polo In the Park this summer at the Morven Park Internal Equestrian Center.

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Each week Nic and the Captain fire up the true crime garage flying ship fueled with beer, great discussion and listener participation. The garage covers a new case each week from headline news to local real life horror stories.

India was born in London and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last viceroy of India, hence India's name. (So UK Daily Mail stories we read in the U.S. on aristocracy).

The latest trends for the Washington, D.C. for this Spring ranges from golf fashion to entertaining ideas.

The Next Whisky Bar at The Watergate Hotel offers a high-end, curated selection of Scotch and American craft whiskies, as well as a creative menu of seasonal cocktails.

America in the 1920s was a country alive with the wild fun of jazz, speakeasies, and a new kind of woman- the flapper.

Looking to switch up your Documentary viewing? The Gleason movie is inspirational and will tug on your heart, regardless of whether you enjoy football or not.

If this show was an hour, and maybe gave more shade like an old Swamp Oak, we would do recaps. At first, I was doubtful on the premise. I thought this trio of friends was like any gaggle when I get together with my friends.

Having family faraway- including nieces and nephews- I am always looking for creative ways to send birthday and holiday wishes.

One of the biggest annoying costs is the price tags to keep it together, physically! Gym memberships, personal hygiene products and wardrobes. One of the best kept secrets in Washington D.C. is the Aveda Institute.

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