In the heart of Mount Vernon Triangle on a rainy Friday morning, a bustling cafe rumbles with the sound of espresso machines and suited twenty-somethings debating healthcare. The popular Washington, DC spot is none other but A Baked Joint - Baked & Wired’s sister establishment open for breakfast seven days a week. Read on for … Continue reading A Baked Joint Breakfast: Biscuits, Coffee & More
Henri Matisse Museum, La Massara and More in Nice Escaping to the beauty that is Monte Carlo, Monaco, sometimes leaves an inspired explorer feeling lethargic. Picturesque palm trees, sailboats floating ever so gently and luxurious amenities at every corner entrance passerby, hypnotizing them into utmost tranquility. Therefore, we opted to forego buses and trains on the … Continue reading Discovering the French Riviera, Part 3: Nice, France (again)
Nostalgia for my college days, a friend tying the knot and a desire to escape the East Coast took me home to Austin, Texas, a few weeks ago. Ah, Austin. A city I tired of after four years of never-ending breakfast tacos, heat waves and studying for tests at the University of Texas. After moving to Washington, … Continue reading The Eyes of Texas
Waking up without pressing "snooze" Monday mornings proves to be quite the difficult task. When you finally lift yourself from your bed's comfortable caress, find solace in today's ensemble. Whether you're spending the day in the office or running errands around town, opt for a simple look focused on highlighting your silhouette in all the … Continue reading A Case of the Fundays
If I could visit Starbucks every morning and pick up a lovely dark roast coffee to jolt my senses, I would. Nothing fancy like a skinny triple foam vanilla latte - just a $2 grande dark roast, with room for cream. I truly admire the company's branding, member rewards program and its employee benefits (offering to pay for … Continue reading Starbucks Vs. Mr. Coffee
