Monthly Archives: July 2011

Friday Foto Op – In the County

Posted on July 29, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

Photograph by Ellen Martin

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An August Christmas

Posted on July 28, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is on the prowl again!  Believe it or not, the object is to cool off during a rare, but unavoidable Virginia heat wave. My theory? If I think “snow” and “winter” then I will be mentally cool … Continue reading →

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Conch Shell Memories

Posted on July 25, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

THE VIRGINIA SHOPPER’S PIK O’ THE MONTH –  A STERLING SILVER CONCH SHELL CHARM I know – it’s such a little thing to earn a big title.   But to me, this perfectly detailed sterling silver Conch Shell Charm featured … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – Charolais Cows in Rockbridge County, Virginia

Posted on July 22, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

Photographer Ellen Martin says, “Serendipity, being in the right place at the right time to catch the whole family standing together. Mom was trying to tell me not to get too close to her children.”       

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How to Find the Best Baby Gift

Posted on July 21, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

  The VIRGINIA SHOPPER recently went on the prowl again to find the perfect baby gift – not just any old ordinary thing either!  Is there anything really memorable under the sun for births, Christenings or first birthdays?  The SHOPPER … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – Goshen Pass, Rockbridge County, Virginia

Posted on July 15, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

Beautiful Goshen Pass, Virginia at Daybreak. Photograph by Ellen Martin,   Rockbridge County, Virginia

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Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia – The Way We Were

Posted on July 13, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

  The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is rediscovering historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia – the nation’s largest living history museum!  Would you believe over 4 million people visit there each year? Good thing I’m wearing my ugly walking shoes! I am managing to … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – Main Street, Lexington, Virginia

Posted on July 8, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

WELCOME to Virginia Born & Bred’s FRIDAY FOTO OP!  We will be looking for or taking great pictures to share with you each Friday.  We hope you will enjoy some beautiful local scenery, and get ideas for interesting places to … Continue reading →

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Decorating Garden Rooms

Posted on July 6, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”  ~ Abraham Lincoln I know – I’m supposed to love Mother Earth and welcome the arrival of spring and summer.  Time to get outside and … Continue reading →

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