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Engagement Gifts: To Give or Not to Give

Posted on September 9, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

“Grow old along with me.  The best is yet to be.”  ~ Robert Browning O.K., so you have been invited to an engagement party!  To give or not to give is the question.  And if you decide to give, what should … Continue reading →

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Announcing Glamour Chick

Posted on September 3, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

Virginia Born and Bred, our little shop in Lexington, Virginia is introducing a charming new collection of  jewelry.   These lovely pieces have been “reconstituted” from bits and pieces of the past into utterly glamorous renditions that are entirely new! … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Antiques: Old Gifts for Young People

Posted on September 2, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

From Dorothy R., Virginia I had an old friend who gave me old gifts.  They were very old objects that would be classified as antiques.  In fact, she shopped in antique stores and antique malls for many of the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Sensational Gifts that Give and Go

Posted on August 4, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

A special gift for a special day Here for now – then gone away. It’s like a magic act I hear. Now you see it.  Now it disappears. What is this gift removable?        It’s simply this – 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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Easy Giving in a Basket

Posted on May 7, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

“I’ve Gone Basket Crazy!” From Jonathan – Richmond, Virginia I used to wrack my brain trying to find the perfect gift. I’m not much of a shopper. It all takes too much time, energy, and restless thinking. I finally decided … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas for the Happy Graduate – 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is back on the prowl again for the perfect graduation gift.  This is not an easy task as you may already know. Like with any other of life’s puzzles, there are preconceived ideas of what a graduation … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 15, 2012 by virginiabornandbred

Originally posted on Virginia Views:
Shopping Online Yesterday I went Christmas shopping.  I had to leave my lovely little town where everybody knows my name to venture out into a mega mall universe.  It was a terrifying, disheartening experience.  I…

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Posted on August 19, 2012 by virginiabornandbred

Originally posted on Virginia Views:
My friends dreamed up a wonderful idea for gift giving: A special gift for a special day Here for now and gone away. What?  Don’t worry. It’s  a magic act I hear.  Now you see…

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Summertime Sweet Treats

Posted on July 13, 2012 by virginiabornandbred

It’s All About Taste! There is that craving again.  The VIRGINIA SHOPPER LOVES delicious confections!  And summertime flavors are the most tantalizing of all – at least, while it’s summer that is.  Then comes Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day…….   dreams … Continue reading →

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