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GM noted the other day that the house seen above (3024 Q St.) was one of his favorite homes in Georgetown. That got GM wondering, what are his ten favorite homes in Georgetown?

This wouldn’t necessarily be a list of the ten “best” homes in Georgetown. There are plenty of beautiful homes that GM would kill to have, but this is more a list of the homes that are not necessarily the biggest, most expensive homes in Georgetown, but rather homes that simply catch GM’s fancy.

Here they are in no particular order:

1237 30th St.

GM was originally drawn to this house because it always had little candlelights in every window and was shaded by a beautiful tree out front. Neither of those feature remain. Nonetheless, this house will always appeal to GM for its lovely proportions.

1552 33rd St.

This unusual house has a fascinating history. It was originally a Presbyterian Church. And it was converted to a house in the 1930s by Karl Ernst, brother of the famous painter Max Ernst.

It was Ernst who added the Tudor style features (the church had a simply clapboard siding). In 2011 when the family that owned the house planned a dramatic renovation they asked the Old Georgetown Board if they could restore the original clapboard appearance, but were turned down. The Tudor style had become historic.

GM is lucky because he lives across the street from this house and gets to admire it every day. Continue reading →

Photo by Sikeri.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Some parents, frustrated over Hyde-Addison swinging across town, are organizing a new elementary school in Georgetown.
• Tons of woman-owned business in Georgetown you can patronize to show support if you’re striking today.

3300 block of Volta Place

Georgetown’s ANC unveiled a new website this week. It’s a nice upgrade from the previous version, which was quite dated (although had much of the same information contained in the new website). As always, you can get copies of agendas for upcoming meetings, as well as the agendas and minutes of past meetings. You can also get information on how to contact your individual commissioner (and a nifty map to help you figure out which one it is).

On top of that, the ANC is supposedly entering the dismal world of social media. Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate! They’ll be on Facebook at Twitter. Follow them! Or Friend them! Or Snap Stalk them(?) Swipe..up is it?

Photo by Mark Andre.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Tater tot nachos exist (probably in defiance of several treaties) and you can get them at the Tombs.
• GM has always loved this house. Surely some reader can buy it for him?

1600 block of Wisconsin Ave.

One of the best parts of the early spring blooms around Washington is the arrival of the magnolia blossoms, particularly the saucer magnolias. They are incredibly fragrant and visually striking. But despite the fact that they typically come early–even ahead of the cherry blossoms–they are actually quite vulnerable to cold snaps following warm spells. And as you surely realize, we’ve experienced that exactly. And now the magnolia blossoms around Georgetown have been reduced to brown wilted messes.

Saucer magnolias dot Georgetown. There are clumps of them on 28th st., Reservoir Rd., and in front of Georgetown Lutheran church. Dumbarton Oaks and Tudor Place both have spectacular examples of the species. The flowers are delicate and pink with a strong smell that almost smells like nectar fermenting. Continue reading →

Photo be Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Conflict free diamonds for sale in Cady’s Alley.
• Try not to think about this if you live near Volta Park.

3100 block of Dumbarton St.

Photo by Marc Andre.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• What’s going on with the Halcyon foundation.
• Deadspin weighs in on the GU BBall situation.