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  • Naked Decor

    By on August 19, 2009

    Local designer Supon Phornirunlit, known best by his first name, doesn’t put much stock in catalogs to sell his products. “Either you love or you...

  • Pulp

    By on July 29, 2009

    You’ll always find a fun mood inside Pulp. The shop's founder Ron Henderson, who died in February, left a legacy of levity. ''He always showed...

  • Universal Gear

    By on July 8, 2009

    With luck, those crunches and culinary restraint have paid off because, like it or not, it's swimsuit season. And Universal Gear, at 1529B 14th St....

  • Homebody

    By on June 24, 2009

    Some retail proprietors don't care much for the lingering, ''I'm just looking,'' sort of patron. Not so with Erin Mara and Henriette Fourcade, owners of...

  • Toro Mata

    By on May 6, 2009

    Everything in Toro Mata: the Art of Peru is original. That is, of course, with the exception of the of the replica paintings of renowned...

  • Miss Pixies

    By on March 25, 2009

    With Miss Pixie's Furnishings & Whatnot, you can go for the traditional or the modern. We're talking window-shopping. Pass by the 14th Street NW emporium...

  • Facial Fortitude

    By on January 21, 2009

    You don't have to steam towels daily to revitalize your skin or improve its appearance. With the help of the following moisturizers, your visage can...

  • Big-Flea Bargains

    By on January 7, 2009

    The origin of the term ''flea market'' is a bit complicated. Google it and you'll find that some believe it's meant to describe buyers and...

  • Time and a Bottle

    By on December 31, 2008

    What's that saying about playing the champagne flute and swallowing the bubbles- Regardless, with New Year's Eve upon us, it's time for some bubbly. Whether...

  • Holiday Handouts

    By on December 17, 2008

    There is no glee quite like the glee of children opening gifts at the holidays. Or so we've been told. Plenty of gay folks have...

  • Alcoholic Accessories

    By on November 26, 2008

    Whether it's a grand holiday party or a just a casual kick-back at home, there are so many ways to spice up the libations, to...

  • Fake and Fabulous

    By on October 29, 2008

    Tribbles may be trouble and PETA has been known to paint the town red, so when it comes to fur, going fake has its advantages....

  • Pedal Pride

    By on October 15, 2008

    Ride that bike safely and with style. Here are a few items to help protect both you and your eco-friendly, heart-healthy, money-saving bicycle from thieves,...

  • Museums as Merchants

    By on September 10, 2008

    We've got the monuments, the memorials, the cherry blossoms and opportunities to catch your favorite politeratti in embarrassing situations. But two stalwarts of any good...

  • Consuming Cannabis

    By on August 6, 2008

    Mary Jane's quasi-legal cousin, industrial hemp, has a million uses. It's also environmentally favorable. According to the San Francisco-based Hemp Industries Association, hemp requires no...