Category Archives: Home Decor

Announcing a Warm Welcome Home

Posted on July 28, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

  Shopping = Pineapples?  I was a little hesitant to offer this Smart Shopper Tip. But over time I have come to respect the pineapple as a real shopper’s treasure. Yep – I mean the pineapple you can buy in … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Forgotten Gift

Posted on July 16, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

A Smart Shopper’s Secret Tip from “Anonymous.” Thank you “Anonymous” from the Shopping Gurus at Virginia Born and Bred.  We love your smart shopper tip! It’s surprising how many ideal places there are in a home to hang something that … Continue reading →

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Placemats for Dining Decor

Posted on July 8, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

A Virginia Born and Bred Shopping Guru Shares Her Secret Tip! I think placemats started with a cave woman I will call Cave Mother! I’m guessing that before tablecloths she used a giant leaf  to lay out the family’s meals.  … Continue reading →

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Drama in the Dining Room

Posted on June 12, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

JOIN THE FUN!  JOIN THE SMART SHOPPERS!  Have you discovered a great shopper tip?  Something that works and that you would share with your best friend? We don’t mean a specifically named “place” to shop, but we do mean a … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Accessory for Home Decor

Posted on June 5, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

JOIN THE FUN!  JOIN THE SMART SHOPPERS!  Have you discovered a great shopper tip?  Something that works and that you would share with your best friend? We don’t mean a specifically named “place” to shop, but we do mean a … Continue reading →

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The Photographic Panorama

Posted on July 29, 2013 by virginiabornandbred

There are rare occasions when the VIRGINIA SHOPPER gets stumped.   On the prowl for a stellar birthday gift for Uncle John, the SHOPPER stumbled around empty handed and wondered where to turn next. Fortunately, the slump did not last long.  … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on April 12, 2013 by virginiabornandbred

Oh my!  The VIRGINIA SHOPPER has found another treasure-of-a-gift!  And this time it’s TIME.  I mean to say, “If you are looking for something truly unique, the gift of time presented in an unusual way is priceless.” Uh Oh, I … Continue reading →

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Birds Love Holiday Gifts Too!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by virginiabornandbred

GREETINGS FROM THE VIRGINIA SHOPPER! As you may know, I am charged with wandering the state (mostly online) discovering the nicest things and places to share with other savvy shoppers. That’s the fun of it!  But, what would I REALLY like … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Santa Brigade

Posted on November 26, 2012 by virginiabornandbred

Holiday Greetings from the Virginia Shopper! After hitting the mega malls on a recent pre-black-Friday-black-Monday excursion, I am now convinced that smaller is better. The mega shops are just that – Mega – meaning too full of tired, worn, same … Continue reading →

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SALE! SALE! SALE!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by virginiabornandbred

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A SALE? The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is not only the astute, street-savvy, high class, upscale shopper you have always known and loved, but The SHOPPER is extremely proud when finding a true bargain.  Nothing but the best will … Continue reading →

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