Sonya Bernhardt

While the Advisory Neighborhood Commission is charging ahead, other Georgetown civic groups are chiming in with their own evaluations of Georgetown’s perennial issue: parking your car on your own block. The solution? Designate one side of the street for cars with Zone 2 stickers only, all the time, as do most other congested D.C. neighborhoods. But it isn’t that simple.

Check out these gifts from our local boutiques, and some last-minute online quickies too! Amanda Hagerman Jewelry Amanda Hagerman at 3259 Prospect St. NW. 3259 Prospect St NW Meet Amanda: a goldsmith, designer, entrepreneur, and now a one-of-a-kind shopkeeper right next door to La Bonne Vache. You’ll find her guidance indispensable. Everard’s Clothing 1802 Wisconsin Ave NW Since 1993 this husband-and-wife dynamic duo, Jennifer and Louis, have been outfitting Washingtonians.

Whether one prefers a light, sun-filled space or a tenebrous, cozy retreat, today’s kitchens have evolved far beyond their utilitarian roots. Once closed off from dining and living areas, they now flow seamlessly into great rooms—blending beauty, comfort, and connection at the heart of our homes.