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Old Town: An Old Favorite!
What glorious weather we had yesterday! It sure felt like Spring in January. We just had to get out and enjoy the day…and this time we took a tiny drive over to another favorite backyard locale. Old Town, Alexandria is a super quaint town just south of Washington, DC. George Washington was responsible for the layout of the town’s streets. There are many historical landmarks to see when strolling through the picturesque streets: Robert E. Lee’s boyhood home, Gadsby’s tavern, the Torpedo Factory (now home to many artists), and Market Square to name a few. Good thing I brought my camera because there was beauty in the variety of doors to the shops that line the streets.
If you ever visit the state of Virginia, you won’t want to miss this beautiful port town.
Have a great week, everyone!
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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.
Love this post!! You know it brings to mind so many memories of many strolls down these streets! I do miss it! Tucker and I are just loving that cute Scotty you snapped a pic of! He’s adorable!! And, the doors…I always loved walking around in Old Town and checking out the pretty doors…beautiful colors, charming decorations…and, oh, the ivy!! Thank you for taking me on a stroll with you! How ’bout we meet for cupcakes and tea soon?!! 🙂
Hugs to you,
Ann~Margaret
That little pup looks just like my schnauzer Madison (RIP-good dog!).
I have heard about the Torpedo Factory. That sounds like an amazing place! Those boys having fun are such a delight to see. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the day! Erin
Such a lovely place…Have a wonderful day!!Cat
What a quaint and beautiful area! I can’t wait to visit all the beautiful historic towns once we settled in TN. It looks like it’s going to be quite an adventure.
I LOVE Alexandria! Went there a bunch. The Torpedo Factory was sort of just under renovation and not really up and rolling. I think there was some artist space in there. I remember a really awesome Thai restaurant where I had hot and sour soup for the first time. So fun to just stroll around! Lucky you!
One of my favorite spots in the DC area!
Wonderful photos. I especailly like all of the doorways. And of course your boys always look like such a happy lot.
Love those doors! Love all of your photos, and am so jealous that you were out on such a gorgoeus day! You all look great!
Such a nice jaunt! makes me pine for Virginia!! ox
Love the doors! Funny thing, we like to photograph doors when we go on vacation too!
Your door pictures were wonderful Cindy!
Thank you always for sharing your part of the world with us…it is so much fun going along with you (vicariously =) ….. and your sweet family!
xoxox
Those pictures are just stunning!! You live in such a beautiful place, it seriously takes my breath away ^.^
What kind of camera do you own? Those pictures are such great quality!
Looks like a fun trip! Love the architectural photos you took.
Finally–some kid photos!! I’ve been looking for them!! Who was tickling Nathaniel? Such a cute picture and a great one of the 4 brothers! Your pictures make me want to visit Alexandria! I’ve never been there–maybe next summer if we make it to Baltimore! Thanks for posting photos. Love, Madeline
Thank you to share those beautiful photos Cindy, love the colours of Virginia, even the name is lovely.
Kisses to your boys.
I LOVE Alexandria! Did you get to the glass bead place????
These pictures are so clear, colorful pictures. You work magic with that camera, Cindy! I’d love to live in a quant town like Old Town.
Hi Cindy,
Great photos..Old Town and the Torpedo Factory are favorites though I haven’t been there in years. Your boys are so adorable…I have two boys ages 8 and 10 and my oldest one had those same sweet chubby cheeks when he was a baby..ahhh such memories!
Love your beautiful beadwork! Don’t know how you fit it all in with four boys!!
As usual, your wonderful photos always make me smile! Love the pics of the doors! Did you know, one of your shots (the star and the circle) camouflage earthquake rods that they put in the building walls for stabilization? I saw those in Charleston, SC too and wondered why there were stars on the wall– they are decorative caps for the reinforcement. Looks like my favorite kinda place to explore.
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