Georgetown: Bonjour

A very lively woman on the phone, saying Bonjour as she sat in front of Bonjour in Sezane's shopfront. 

Georgetown: Tributes to Dolly Parton

September 25 is celebrated by fans as Dolly Parton Day, a playful nod to the country music legend, and the date 9/25 becoming associated with her through the song and phrase “9 to 5.”  The 1310 restaurant celebrated and added some quotes of Dolly to their windows in celebration.

Washington DC: Georgetown on Saturday

Georgetown’s polished historic streets also reveal a less picturesque side of city life, with unhoused people sometimes sleeping or sitting along sidewalks and public spaces. It’s a reminder that even Washington’s most affluent neighborhoods exist alongside the broader realities of DC living.

Georgetown: Crosswalks are the runway

Crosswalks can feel like a runway, with impeccably dressed pedestrians turning an ordinary walk across the street into a little bit of street-style theater.

Georgetown: Martin's Tavern

Martin’s Tavern is a beloved Georgetown institution dating to 1933, famous for its cozy, historic atmosphere and for hosting generations of politicians, presidents, and locals—including John F. Kennedy, who reportedly proposed to Jackie there.

Georgetown: People walking

Georgetown is one of Washington, D.C.’s oldest and most charming neighborhoods, known for its cobblestone streets, historic row houses, waterfront, and lively mix of shops and restaurants. Founded in the 18th century, it has a distinctly historic, almost small-town feel despite being right in the heart of the capital.  Below are people walking through Georgetown's beautiful backdrop.

Washington DC: The World is Yours

This cute little girl was learning to twirl in her dress in the most perfect backdrop that the World is Yours - yours to dance in wearing purple dresses!  

Washington DC: Scooting with a coconut

Scooting through Northeast DC with a coconut in hand—an unexpectedly tropical way to explore the H Street festival.

Washington DC: Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security, aka DHS, is headquartered in Washington, DC.  Below is one of their trucks at the H Street Festival in NE DC today.

Washington DC: Cool People of H Street

Some of the cool faces and people from the H Street festival in North East DC today.  The colorful clothes were very different than what I usually see in North West DC.  

Washington DC: Dog Pouch

This teeny tiny dog looked at home and comfortable in a pouch across his owner's chest as he enjoyed the H Street festival and some music in NE DC.  

Washington DC: H Street Festival

The H Street Festival transforms one of DC’s most eclectic neighborhoods into a lively, pedestrian-only street party. Stretching for more than a dozen blocks, the festival brings together live music, local food, artists, makers, and neighborhood businesses, with something happening around every corner. It’s crowded, energetic, and a little chaotic in the best way—a great way to experience the creative, diverse character of H Street.

Below are some photos of the stalls and streets of the festival. 

Washington DC: H Street Festival Musicians

The festival features an eclectic mix of live musicians, bands, DJs, and performers across multiple stages along H Street. Lots of local and emerging artists!