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She Loves Me, flower shop on Upshur is opening in former Philip’s Shoe Repair space – Party Saturday!

Published January 24, 2019 at 12:15PM

Ed. Note: From the Lemon Collective’s Holley Simmons. From Holley:

“She Loves Me is a flower and gift shop that caters to those who appreciate beauty and want to learn more about the world around them. We’ll have a daily selection of fresh-cut flowers, available by the stem and in pre-made bouquets, as well as plants. Upstairs we’ll have classes of all sorts, including flower arranging, terrariums, flower crowns and more.

We have a selection of botanical-based products, including candles and skincare. We also serve as a gallery space for local artists, and with the exception of their one-of-a-kind artworks no product in the shop is over $150.

We’ll also do weddings, special events, and classes on-site.

A little bit more about my background:

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Diet Starts Monday Ended December 30th at 14th and U

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 24, 2019 at 11:45AM

2005 14th Street, NW

Not sure how I missed this one but the saga of the former Blackbyrd Warehouse, Hanoi House, Den of Thieves, The BBQ Joint space continues. From Diet Starts Monday Facebook: (more…)

“Upshur Street Books will reopen in early February as Loyalty Bookstore”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 22, 2019 at 11:15AM

827 Upshur Street, NW

Upshur Street Books opened in the former Hair Impressions space on November 1st, 2014.

Slim’s Diner closed in early January. Updates as Loyalty Bookstore gets closer to reopening.

From an email:

Details. (more…)

Idle Time Books Building Sells for $1.8 Million in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 18, 2019 at 3:55PM

2467 18th Street, NW

Thanks to a couple readers for sending:

“Just received an email from a commercial broker saying the building on 18th where Idle Time Books is located just sold, dunno what that means for the business but thought you’d like to know.”

In December the Washington Post reported the upcoming sale of the building and business to real estate executive Scott Spector:

“In November, after years of rejecting potential buyers who preferred her real estate to her first-edition copies of Jack Kerouac novels, [Idle Time owner Val] Morgan found what she considered an appropriate suitor — “the bookstore savior,” as she refers to him, bursting into a raspy laugh.

Spector, in a telephone interview, said he’s contemplating myriad changes, including selling new books along with the used, opening a cafe in the shop, and creating space for readings, lectures and community meetings.”

STAY TUNED.

“Any Mom & Pop Pharmacies?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 18, 2019 at 2:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been running into issues CVS, they’ve been very backlogged (~3 weeks) on my medication, and by the time they can get to it, my prescription has already “expired” due to the DC laws, even though they were aware of it and I submitted it with plenty of time. Naturally this has caused some frustration, and while I understand DC laws, I want to make a switch. Does anyone have suggestions for mom and pop pharmacies? I used to use them in my old city and want to make the switch.”

“Anacostia Organics is a minority woman-owned medical cannabis dispensary opening soon in Washington, DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 17, 2019 at 10:30AM

2022 MLK Jr. Ave, SE

Thanks to Evan for sending: “They were just putting the sign up today.”

Anacostia Organic’s website says:

“Premium Medical Cannabis. Minority Owned and Operated. (more…)

Framebridge coming to 14th across from Trader Joe’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 16, 2019 at 4:00PM

I get a surprising number of queries about where to get stuff framed so this may be more welcomed than some might expect. Thanks to Dan and Andrew for sending. Now, I thought Framebridge was mostly online. Anyone know the story about their brick and mortar plans?