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Loved March

What do you love about where you live?

I dashed into the National Museum of Women in the Arts last weekend, and was drawn to all the “floral still-life” paintings. Whenever I’m in need of inspiration, I’ll hop the Metro into DC to be absorbed in culture from the local galleries or museums. I’m drafting my summer garden and was immediately drawn to the skillful illusionism of works by women artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam 1600-1750. The blooms emerging from the picture plane, illuminated against the dark background are how I want my flower gardens to look this year…… vibrantly beautiful!!!

There’s something deliciously elegant about having a neighborhood bakery and café that dishes up warm breads, delectable pastries along with stunning cakes, and delicious coffee’s all while creating a most inviting feeling. Occasionally, I’ll pop into our local Paris Baguette for a few almond croissants, a fresh loaf of bread, and a cappuccino to ease into the weekend.

The Signature Theater outside of DC in Arlington, Virginia was our hangout on Sunday evening. A few of my friends and I got together to see the last performance of I’m Here: Black Broadway. The review was phenomenal with vocalist Awa Sal Secka paying tribute to Black shows and the history of Broadway such as The Color Purple, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Porgy and Bess and The Wiz.

The weather this month has been quite dramatic such as; severe thunderstorms with high winds, a minor heatwave for a few days, and then plummeting temps back to extreme cold. I relish these varying stages, as we’re given a taste of each season in a relatively short amount of time, but am always glad when conditions are moderate …. not too hot or cold!

Stay stylish,
Kathleen

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Borough Market

There is such a wonderful feeling when one discovers hidden treasures while perusing open-air markets, and Borough Market one of the oldest and largest markets in London is the perfect place to locate those hard-to-find items for your kitchen {Hungarian sweet smoked paprika, black mustard seed, or Korean chili flakes}. Exploring the stalls, you’ll see local and international ingredients along with uniquely delicious dishes that can be brought back to your hotel room. I’m always on the hunt for rare spices, and thoroughly enjoy seeing those gigantic wheels of cheese with intermittent tables close by laden down with breads.

You will find local farmers selling their wares; such as, quality meats, the most gorgeous vegetables, along with baked goods and treats…. {cakes, cookies}. I also loved the variety of nuts; cashews, pistachios and almonds in varying flavors, sweet or savory.

Good hunting,
Kathleen