Monthly Archives: December 2011

Irrelevant Shopping – Thinking Ahead Holiday Planning for NEXT Year!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

The VIRGINIA SHOPPERcalls it “Irrelevant Shopping” because it boils down to shopping when I don’t have to and usually don’t want to.  I am trying a new idea though, – Advance shopping for high value gifts and quality stuff!  Waaaayyy … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 17, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS AND SCROOGE! The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is unpacking Christmas ornaments.  “Better late than never”, as they say and I’m definitely late this year.  The trouble is, I linger as I unpack each carefully wrapped ornament or decoration, … Continue reading →

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Ginger Cottages Hide Holiday Secrets and Surprises

Posted on December 12, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

One of the greatest joys of the Christmas holidays is the magic of discovery. And The VIRGINIA SHOPPER  discovered that Virginia Born and Bred is now featuring a line of delightfully new and magical Ginger Cottages, each handmade in the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Decorating

Posted on December 5, 2011 by virginiabornandbred

From our Guest Shopper Guru, Christyl Lee, Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus… The downtown shops of Lexington, Virginia, have all decorated their windows and interiors in the spirit of Christmas, and the parade has marched down Main Street.  … Continue reading →

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