the blog and i are having a little moment in the dc sun today with an exciting nod from local area mag, the washingtonian’s shop around blog. i am perched among nine insanely talented lovelies (a few of whom i am lucky enough to call my good friends, the rest of whom i am looking forward to stalking and meeting soon!) and their own pretty places on the web. i hope you’ll click through and take a look at the write up, whether you’re a district dweller or fan from afar. these ladies have some seriously awesome things going on and i think you’re going to want to keep them on your radar.

Congrats, Lara!!!
thank you, katie :)
Lara!!! Wow! I mean, it was only a matter of time – your blog is just so beautiful and fun to read. congrats and merry christmas, my bloggie friend! xo shanna
aww you are too sweet!! thanks so much for those kind words :) merry christmas to you – one of my first and favorite fans xo
As if there were not already so many reasons to be proud to call you my niece you have added another. Congrats so happy for you. Tell that hubby of yours you deserve a great dinner tonight!!
thank you!! that means so much to me. as for a celebration dinner – do wings while watching the caps game count?! :)
Good for you! Congrats! :)
thanks, trishelle!!
that’s awesome – what a great year for your blog!
thank you – it has been very exciting!
WOW~~~~~ So proud of you!!!!
Nancy Brooksâ„
thank you, nancy!!
Congrats…way to go girl!!! Meaghan needs new makeup…will definitely use your recommendations :o) So happy Sarah has such a wonderful friend…Merry Christmas!!
aww thanks, mrs. r! i am so lucky to have sarah + i can’t wait to go visit her in ny! good luck on the makeup hunt for miss meg, let me know if i can help :) merry christmas to you!!
Congrats, doll! This is so exciting and very well deserved! xo
thank you *so* much!! coming from someone who has graced the washingtonian pages once or twice herself, that means a ton :)
Congrats Lara! I saw a shout out to you on Blair’s facebook page – now I’m going to have to start reading your blog religiously :) What a fabulous recognition!
p.s…will miss you in NYC next week!
thanks, annie!! i’m going to miss you guys, too. i’ll be thinking of you!