Maria Helena Carey, Author at The Hill is Home

Maria Helena Carey

María Helena Carey has always liked to write, tell stories and take pictures but it wasn’t until she moved to the Nation’s Capital that she began exploring all three in a serious manner. She loves poking around Capitol Hill and photographing some of her favorite things: food, her kids, quirky little dogs and cats, and Capitol Hill façades. She is also a portrait photographer and you can see her work at http://mariahelenacarey.com You can contact her at Maria@thehillishome.com

Catch-up Post, 6/19/26

In which I come back to tell you things but I put them all in one post. Enjoy! Happy Juneteenth! Last year, Jonathan of Spin Time Records made a special Juneteenth playlist and it’s REALLY good. Check it out here: Spin Time Records on YouTube. My favorite from that excellent playlist is still War on […]

Election 2026: Candidate Interviews

Hello everyone! You may have noticed we’ve been a little quiet around here. Between recovering from the yard sale and, you know, having a bit of a life, it’s been busy here. But we’ve also been working on interviewing as many At-Large, special At-Large and Ward 6 Councilmember candidates as possible. You can access those […]

The To Do List, Week of May 15, 2026

Is there anything else happening besides OUR CAPITOL HILL YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA?!! Apparently. Read on. But first! READ ALL ABOUT OUR SALE AND MAKE YOUR PLAN You’ll find tips and tricks and a link to the map. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up by 1 p.m. at most places, but some folks […]

Capitol Hill Yard Sale Extravaganza: May 16, 2026

Hello! The Capitol Hill Yard Sale Extravaganza, hosted by The Hill is Home, is a GIGANTIC yard sale along the streets of Capitol Hill, DC. This is our third installment and we hope you have an absolute ball. Here are a few things to help you plan and make your day of shopping a success: […]

The To Do List, Week of May 7, 2026

Don’t forget– May 10 is Mother’s Day! For many years, my mom and I have been celebrating one another at many of our favorites around the Hill, but one that has a special spot in our hearts is Bistro Cacao, for their hospitality, enduring team and solid French fare. You can still make a reservation […]