Category Archives: Shopping & Antiques

The Artisans of Sperryville – They’ve Got It Made in the Mountains

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Elaine Jean

Rappahannock County, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is home to some of the finest artisans in Virginia. Under the shadow of Old Rag they hone their skills, crafting small batches of single malt whisky and creating the glassware to savor it in. Continue reading →

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Get Lost in History at Roanoke Island

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Elaine Jean

There comes a point during most beach trips when you just get a little tired of sun, surf and sand. For a break from your Outer Banks vacation – and a trip back in time – visit Roanoke Island and savor a slice of the peaceful life – just five miles and a world away from the beach crowd at Nags Head. Continue reading →

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Not Quite Ruffing It – A Dog-Friendly Trip to the Outer Banks

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Elaine Jean

Each year 7 million visitors flock to the Outer Banks with kids, campers and kayaks in tow. Sadly, our furry friends are often left behind. But the Outer Banks – and many of its beaches that stretch from the Virginia border to Okracoke Island – may be out to change all that. Continue reading →

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia – Off the Beaten Path

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Elaine Jean

This is one dog-friendly, dog-gone-happy, quietly hip, historic little town – just over the border but miles away from the madness of two metro areas. Unique shops and restaurants line German Street, and folks stroll along without a care. Continue reading →

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