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Washington Dead Presidents Stadium Jacket
2 recommendations
""Presidents to represent me/ I'm out for Presidents to represent me/ I'm out for Presidents to represent me/ I'm out for Dead Presidents to represent me/" - Jay-Z"
Not For Tourists Guidebooks
2 recommendations
"The NFT guidebook was my bible for when I moved to San Francisco. It offers a comprehensive guide to the city's transportation system as well as trendy shops and local hotspots."
Williams-Sonoma | OXO Corn Stripper
3 recommendations
"I can't lie, I have had a few accidents in the past when it came to removing corn from the cob. This genius corn stripper from OXO will be my next kitchen purchase as soon possible! Roasted corn has a much more desirable flavour when I need it for salsas, salads, and quesadillas which is why I recommend this. The grilling season is quickly approaching and traditional corn on the cob is always o..."
NICK HOTCHKISS - Triathlon Tie
4 recommendations
"Swim, bike, run . . . work? Well, it’s what most of us have to do in order to pay for the next race, so why not remind everyone in the office that you are a triathlete!"
Great Urban Race | An Amazing Race & Scavenger Hunt Adventure
1 recommendation
"It's The Amazing Race - without leaving your town! Part race, part scavenger hunt, all party - I LOVE IT and cannot wait to see how this takes off. Register now, before the race hits your city."
Amazon: The Pelican Brief with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington (book by John Grisham)
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"Okay, so I read the book AFTER I saw the movie, but one gave me a greater appreciation for the other, so I highly recommend both. As for the movie, Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts are paired so beautifully and convincingly as reporter and law student respectively that their mutual respect for one another adds tremendous dramatic tension to this already fast-paced drama. And now that our pla..."
Tie One On For Recycling
5 recommendations
"Capital Ties, a New York based neckwear design and manufacturing company, announced today that it has launched a nationwide initiative called Tie One On For Recycling and is trying to recruit 1,000 “green-minded” consumers to buy and wear its exclusive Recycling-themed necktie on Earth Day (April 22, 2008). The Recycling necktie design is subtle – in fact, most clothing store owners shown the ..."
SpinDaily - Design: Artist Carlotta Hester
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"Hester is a Washington DC artist, whose sculptures and relief paintings are beautiful in the way that they explore themes of rebirth, recycled bird motifs, and her inward process of evolution."
notNeutral - Shanghai City Plate
8 recommendations
"Shanghai City Plate. One of four featured cities - Los Angeles, Shanghai, Cairo, and Berlin. I love maps and I love the graphic aspect of this!"
MEI FA Hairstyx
1 recommendation
"These are our favorites -- Bazner's Mei Fa HairStyx because you can do the fastest French Twist in the West with them and still look elegant. See Shaune Bazner use them in the Shaune Bazner: Mei Fa Video on SpinDaily.com. No damage to your hair or your fashionable life."
The State Within (BBC)
1 recommendation
"A fantastic series from the BBC in which Ambassador to Washington Mark Brydon (played by Jason Isaacs) finds his skills tested to the limits when, following a major diplomatic incident, he is thrust into a web of tangled relationships and conflicting interests. In a world of high stakes, where manipulation of information means ultimate power, the question is: who can he trust? An intriguing pol..."
Spa Week - A Complete Spa Guide & Spa Deals
4 recommendations
"I've been enjoying Spa Week for about 2 years now. It's a great way to be able to try out spa treatments at different spas for a reasonable price, $50."
Official Cherry Blossom Silk Necktie
2 recommendations
"Washington, DC necktie designer Nick Hotchkiss has created this exclusive cherry blossom necktie for the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival using fine silk twill fabric and a double cotton/wool lining from Italy. Hand made in the USA. Measures 3 3/4" wide and 58" long."
NICK HOTCHKISS - Swinger Necktie
1 recommendation
"Aren't we all trying to find the perfect golf swing? Or is it the hip "Ian Poulter" look we crave? Designer Nick Hotchkiss thinks his "swinger" satisfies both needs in this exclusive woven silk rep necktie."
NICK HOTCHKISS - Steeplechase Necktie
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"Messrs. O'Callaghan and Blake first raced in Ireland in 1752; today, there are 250 sanctioned races in the U.S. alone, attracting large crowds and prompting grand social activities. Woven silk rep fabric, available in gold, navy and red color ways."
The Magic of Wellness iN Tune Practices Topranked Wellness Sites
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"The magic of wellness in tune practices were on glorious display on a chilly afternoon in Washington DC this past Sunday. Though the example came from unexpected quarters - it underscores a cardinal life lesson."
Montgomery Cinema & Drafthouse
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"The owners of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse have expanded their award winning and acclaimed movie and entertainment concept to a 32,000 sq foot theater complex located at Westfields Wheaton complex in Wheaton, Maryland - just north of downtown Silver Spring and close to Washington, DC. The six-screen theater recreates the standard dinner and a show, serving Americana classics like steaks an..."
Kennedy Center Opera House Necktie
2 recommendations
"In 1971, the people of Japan gave The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC a distinctive red and gold silk curtain for its newly opened Opera House. Local designer Nick Hotchkiss has adapted the rhythmic pattern of the curtain to create these beautiful woven silk jacquard neckties."
Ocean Odyssey (DVD or Blu-ray Disc)
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"The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., opens the largest exhibit in its history, the Sant Ocean Hall, on September 27, 2008. A key feature of the hall is the Ocean Odyssey presentation—eight high-definition projections that wrap 220 feet of the hall’s upper bay. The Smithsonian commissioned filmmaker and ocean conservationist, Feodor Pitcairn, to create this ..."
Gozo Coral-colored Glass Art Vase
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"The swirling hues of Mediterranean coral—fiery orange, soft pink, and milky white—rise up from the base of this glass vase and melt into broad ribbons of color. Mouth-blown by master artisans on the Maltese island of Gozo, where neighboring Sicily and North Africa influence the coastal culture."
NICK HOTCHKISS - Presidential Pets Scarf
2 recommendations
"Portraits of sixteen Presidential pets – from Lincoln's goats to FDR's Scottish terrier to Caroline Kennedy's pony – have been meticulously drawn to create this elegant and historically significant ladies fashion scarf. Limited edition of 200 scarves and a must have for collectors of Presidential memorabilia. Italian silk twill fabric with hand rolled edges. Measures 36" x 36". Gift boxed."
Savage River Lodge: A Maryland Getaway
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"Whether a quiet getaway or a corporate retreat, Maryland's Savage River Lodge offers peaceful quiet, luxury accommodations, upscale dining (you must try their meatloaf), outdoor activities (great cross country skiing!) and extraordinary hospitality. Only 2 1/2 hours drive from Baltimore and Washington, DC. Pet friendly!"
Kennedy Center Sterling Bracelet
1 recommendation
"This beautiful bangle bracelet features an exterior pattern inspired by The Kennedy Center Opera House curtain and the interior inscription, "All the World's a Stage". Sterling silver, approximately 2.5" in diameter. Hinge opening has safety clasp."
Pre-Cambrian Glass Bowl - Robert Mickleson
2 recommendations
"Beautiful glass bowl with crazy looking feet."
Ann Hand Silk Cherry Blossom Scarf
1 recommendation
"Ann Hand is the premiere scarf designer in Washington, DC. Her silk scarves are made in France from one of the oldest and finest mills and have a hand rolled finish hem. Measures 36" x 36""
NICK HOTCHKISS - Martini Bow Tie
2 recommendations
"Juxtaposed martini glasses, each holding a green olive, and best of all - you can't spill your drink on a bow tie!"
NICK HOTCHKISS - Passion and Fashion
3 recommendations
"The official tie of the 2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. If you go to the designer's web site (www.capitalties.com), he offers a limited edition of this beautiful tie that is self-tipped."
Fanfare by Michael Storrings - Washington D.C. Ornament
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"I adore Washington DC, every time I'm there the city just sucks me in spins me right round. The air, the atmosphere, the everything all at once about it gets in your veins and makes you miss it when you leave. This Michael Storring icon reminds me of it. I like the fact that you can't tell whether the sketch was done by someone talented (probably) or by a grade schooler learning about the gover..."
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