Apartment Zero isn't just a store :0

I love the vibe of the home decor offered at Apartment Zero in NW (406 7th St NW to be exact). I was perusing my Express this morning and came across the results of the Small Space Big Style Studio Design challenge.

The work done by Douglas Burton is just awesome! (click on pg 49) The other 2 entries were also wonderfully done, but Burton's version just makes me want to take a seat on that lounger and relax. I've had it on my grand to-do list to reach out to some interior decorators to maximize our space and bring a more zen and spacious feeling to the teeny doggpound. This morning's article might have been just the last nudge I needed to finally call someone. Now let's hope that I can get somewhere on the ::cough cough no budget:: that we've got for this :P

Check out their amazing viewbook-65 pages of breathtaking designs!

Oh, and if you're in the area be sure to stop by before Sunday---they're having a super sale!

Another pretty home inspiration

Picture courtesy of Ballard designs, it showcases their Trellis Wallpaper
**note, all my orders (a whooping 1) from Ballard have provided the worst quality items ever--even for just a shoe rack and pantry organizer

Isn't Tod's brilliant?

An update on the classic Tod's driving shoes...me likey (Tod's Ballerina Dee at Saks.com)

Dining Alfresco in DC--maps for Chinatown and Adams Morgan

How nifty, check this out (fully functional map if you click on the screen shot). The crew over at the Washington Post has compiled the best places to eat and drink (different symbols for each) around DC that let you take advantage of the Spring weather that we're supposed to be having. Here's a screen shot (which links you to the real deal, didn't I just say that?).

For your benefit, I'll add some of my own ideas around town:

• Westend Bistro, at the Ritz
  
• Alero in Cleveland Park, just above the Cleveland Park metro and at 13th & U NW
  
• Hudson, 21st & M NW
  
• Cork, on 14th b/w R & S NW
  

Denim Daze in Gtown today!

Doggpound Nutrition| Organic and gluten-free yumminess

Welcome to the third shelf of the Doggpound cupboard. Here you'll find a plethora of gluten-free tasty snacks. Our current favorites include: Larabars, KIND bars, and Think bars...and the not so gluten free Apex Hershey's Protein Brownies.

I can't rave enough about the taste, texture, nutrition facts (a little more fat--a la 10grams avg--than I'm used to, but so what) and gluten-free concept. Maybe it's a trend, as I just read about the Gluten-free revolution in this morning's Express (pg33), yes I know it's for those who suffer from Celiac disease, but I'm all about how great I feel post-gluten free indulgences. I'm a true believer in what my mom's best friend shared with me something like 8 years ago, the belief that we're all allergic to processed flours and sugars to some degree or another. All I know is that anytime I step back from that nasty white flours and sugars, I feel a million times better. I love it, Gluten Free Gluttony!

I haven't tried all the flavors, but from what I've tried...pure yumminess!

Adding this to my list of must drink at places

and then I'd want to come home to this

Mother's Day in Central Park

When the weather gets nasty, stay indoors

momma ergs went sighstseeing while i was slaving away :P

mmmm, heaven in my belly