"The Beach"

So the National Building Museum collaborated with Snarkitecture to bring Washington DC an interactive architectural installation called "The Beach". After hearing all the buzz about this spot for a week, Josh and I had to witness this indoor "beach" for ourselves. The entire exhibit covers about 10,000 square feet of the museum and within it floods nearly one million recyclable translucent plastic balls. Our inner kid was overjoyed to jump and "swim" through this enormous ball pit. 

On top of all "the beach" has to offer, they serve tasty popsicles and other scrumcious snacks. Check out the exhibit before it closes in September. So worth it! 

It something you cant ignore.

 currently listening to Wink by Little Dragon

Last Sunday afternoon, took stroll around Capitol Hill after church service. It was the perfect day to walk around and capture the beauty of DC.

There was really nothing modest about the sites I witnessed on these streets, at this time of season. Everywhere I turned, the wondrous autumn foliage was displayed on a grander scale. I really cant get enough of Autumn!

At Eastern Market

There was an array of these beautiful flowers spread along the sides of the streets. It was actually the first time Ive seen a passion flower, I couldn't believe my eyes.

Food Galore

Through October 8-10, D.C. held a food festival on Pennsylvania ave. Taste of DC is a food, wine, beer, and music festival. The event featured tastings and dishes from DC’s best restaurants, eateries and food trucks. My friend and I got to attend the last day of the festival and it was such a fun experience, trying new cuisines and stuffing our faces till we could no longer walk. 

Crafty Bastard

  Currently listening to I Wish by Eisely

Oct 1st marked the 8th year of the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts festival. Again it was held at Marie Reeds Learning Center in Adams Morgan. This fun artsy festival is filled with amazing crafty vendors, a huge variety of yummy food, and tons of entertainment. Last year was the first year I attended this festival and I absolutely loved it! I have long awaited for this day to come so the rain and cold weather couldnt really stop me and neither did stop the rest of DMV area, there were tons of people who came out this year. Anyways, I took quite a few shots of the event and the art pieces i utterly adored and here they are below, along with a link to the artist's site...

Merriweather

REDROCKETFARM

I so badly want that bowl with the mint green stripes and bycicle

It certainly did rain and pour

 Illustrations by
Elizabeth Graeber

Super heros and stuffed animals
Zooguu

Such a neat idea, turning old books into journals!

 Gosh i want one of these felt creatures hanging on my wall
Horrible Adorables <---- love the name
This adorable boy is quite the sales man, i just had to buy a stamp after his stamp demonstration. I was really impressed, he actually designs most of the stamps
Gioconda Padovan

 The artist, Kristen Rask came all the way from Seattle to share these little stuffed creatures which are undeniably cute
Schmancy Toys 

SICKFEET

  Felipe the cool cat accompanied me to DC

Gnomes! ahh gotta love em.
My Paper Crane

Laura Berger's art and illustrations were my favorite pieces at the fest
Laura Berger

    Crafty Bastards held a break dancing competition which was pretty intense, as you can tell from the huge crowd it drew

hope you enjoyed a glimpse of my experience at Crafty Bastards

Hi, Tea

Last Wednesday, i spent a beautiful day in DC with my good friend Deane. We visited the Renaissance Mayflower hotel in Dupoint Circle, where we had high tea. When I was a little I used to set out colorful plastic tea cups and a pink kettle in which i put juice in, I'd pretend that i was sipping on hot tea and munching on the most delectable delights. I remember the excitement I felt every time I put together a pretend tea party. The same feelings of excitement as a child hit me having high tea for the first time, but this time there was no pretending here.The atmosphere at the Promenade was delightful, with the elegant chandler and the soothing classic music that was played. For those who dont know what high tea is, it is afternoon tea which is usually accompanied by light sandwiches and pastries

    We were greeted with warm smiles and gold shiny menus which listed a variety of loose tea 

Isnt it such a pretty sight?

 This meal included a selection of finger sandwiches, a good amount of pastries and other sweets, champagne, and of course tea and cream. I really enjoyed the Madeleine and the crab salad sandwich.

 It was hard for me to decide on the tea, I ended up picking the mountain spring jasmine. 

This was such a charming experience, sipping on tea, adoring the music, and having lovely chats with good company. I'd love to do this at least once a month, or i'd even love to plan a tea party, how adorable would that be?