To our residents: Preventative maintenance will be beginning in January. We will be visiting each apartment home to ensure everything is in working order and to change out air filters. These are done to keep everything running smoothly at our community. Notices will be sent 48 hours prior to the preventative maintenance being completed in your apartment home. Thank you for your cooperation and for calling Marketplace your home!

Planning a party can be expensive, but all it takes is a bit of time and creativity to make DIY decorations that hardly cost a thing. Here are some festive centerpieces and décor ideas that will spice up your next party on a budget.

Romantic Table Runner [Pinterest]
This vintage-inspired table runner is ideal for casual weddings, anniversary parties and any other time that you want to add a look of romance to a celebration. By simply attaching antique lace doilies in a haphazard row, you can create a truly custom table runner.

Pennant Bunting [Pinterest]
Long strings of retro pennants are some of this year’s most popular décor crazes because they’re so simple to make. Collect some scrap fabric or bunting in colors that match your party’s theme, and then cut them into pennant shapes for a designer-inspired decoration without spending a dime.

Metallic Flower Vases [Real Simple]
Turn some old coffee canisters into luxurious centerpieces with the addition of a bit of metallic spray paint. Simply spray the canisters in alternating shades of gold, silver or bronze and fill them with your favorite flowers.

Floating Balloon Vases [Real Simple]
For a truly festive birthday party centerpiece, try filling a clear glass vase with colorful mini balloons. Best of all, there’s absolutely no helium required.

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Located near the Capitol building in D.C., Charlie Palmer Steak stays true to its founder’s wishes to operate a world-class restaurant for everyday dining and special occasions. And there’s always something special happening, be it a holiday menu or even special presidential entrees leading up to an inauguration.

Charlie Palmer's lunch-time prix fixe menu offers a different first, main and dessert course every day. And wait until you try Charlie Palmer for dinner! The award winning wine list is on display above a pond in the modern, comfortable dining room. On the menu is an array of steaks, and whether you get a rib eye, NY strip, Filet or Porterhouse for two, you’ll be sure to get a great cut of steak, expertly prepared.

Visit Charlie Palmer Steak's website to learn more about this Washington restaurant.

Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 547-8100
http://www.yelp.com/biz/charlie-palmer-steak-washington

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