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A 19th-Century Christmas at Winterthur
Experience the early 19th-century beginnings of an American Christmas at Winterthurs Yuletide Winter Tour that features a winter garden, tree lightings and room displays. Read »
Christmas in Middleburg Saturday
Celebrate Christmas early in Middleburg, Va, with a wine crawl, a parade and a hundred red-coated riders on horseback. Read »
Wine Wednesday: Paradise Springs Winery
Paradise Springs Winery has a few good things going for itself: good wine, plenty of space for picnics and an original 19th-century cabin. Read »
Pics: Paradise Springs Winery
Paradise Springs Winery is far enough for a getaway, but close enough to make it... See Full Gallery »
Getting Crafty With Holiday Shopping
We know you're not done with your shopping. Head over to the Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Dec. 7-9 in Dulles. Read »
Pics: Boxwood Winery
Boxwood Winery in Middleburg features only red wines at its ultra-modern... See Full Gallery »
Wine Wednesday: Boxwood Winery
With sparse, Apple Store-esque styling, Boxwood Winery in Middleburg, Va., is uncluttered and modern. Read »
Bourdain's 'Guts & Glory' in Baltimore
Bourdain's "Guts and Glory" tour will dish up stories about his work and travel this Saturday, Nov. 17. Read »
Free Blues Fest in College Park
Forget your wallet and attend the free 5th Annual College Park Blues Festival this Saturday. Read »
Maryland Irish Festival
Three days of festivities feature traditional Irish cuisine, workshops and demos, vendors of Irish goods, kids' activities, and -- of course -- plenty of music and dance performances. Read »
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Sarah Pixley
Sarah is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. When she's not snapping photos of a ridiculous amount of objects, she spends her time enjoying the splendor of D.C. life. Send her tips and ideas: sarah (at) trueiconphoto (dot) com.
Carissa DiMargo
Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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