Monthly Archives: August 2011

Shopping in the Calm After the Storm

Posted on August 31, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

O.K.– The VIRGINIA SHOPPER knows there has been some weirdly strange weather in Virginia lately with earthquakes, hurricanes, torrential rains, wind and flooding.  PHEW!  . About the time I was asking myself if I should move to California, the sun … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – Lee Chapel with Reflection

Posted on August 26, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

The Colonnade of Washington and Lee University is reflected in the window of Lee Chapel in Lexington, Virginia.  The chapel was built at the request of Robert E. Lee when he became president of the university following the Civil War. … Continue reading →

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The Great Imposter

Posted on August 25, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

Would you believe that everyone thinks The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is the greatest gourmet cook in the world?  They are all wrong! The truth is I HATE cooking.  And following recipes?  Forget it!  How I envy you who enjoy watching cooking … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – Sunnyside Farm, Rockbridge County, VA

Posted on August 19, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

An Ellen Martin Photograph of a familiar Virginia farm scene.  Ellen has co-photographed several books, including Among These Ancient Mountains.  The book and a selection of her works are available at Virginia Born and Bred.

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The Virginia Shopper Struck by Pineapple Power

Posted on August 18, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

 Lately there have been big ole storms in our area and The VIRGINIA SHOPPER could not prowl but had plenty of time to daydream.  Gazing at the beautifully shaped pineapple on the kitchen counter not only made the time go … Continue reading →

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Pik O’ The Month – LOL Goodbye Slate

Posted on August 15, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

There’s something about images of the back ends of pets, people, and other creatures that are soooo appealing! The VIRGINIA SHOPPER’S PIK O’ THE MONTH favorite is (believe it or not) a whimsical “Goodbye Slate”. I have it hanging on the … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – Haying Season

Posted on August 12, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

An Ellen Martin Photograph Rockbridge County is proud of its large number of active farms. This photograph was taken late-day just west of Lexington, Virginia on Brushy Hill. Ellen Martin has co-photographed several books, including “Among These Ancient Mountains.”  The … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Placemats

Posted on August 11, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

Could placemats have started with a cave woman using slabs of stone for her cavemen and cavekids?   It makes sense that creating private place settings could discourage the family from clubbing each other over morsels of food.   Well, … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto Op – March Along the Road

Posted on August 5, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

Photograph by Ellen Martin

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Mango Mania

Posted on August 3, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

All of a sudden The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is finding great big bins of MANGOS in all the super chain grocery stores!  There was a time, not so long ago, when folks “up north” didn’t even know what a mango was, … Continue reading →

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