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Prohibition-Themed Cocktail Reception to Repair Lee-Fendall Chimney

What: Prohibition-themed cocktail reception Why: To fund repairs to the Lee-Fendall historic house’s chimney. Where: Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco Street, Old Town, Alexandria 22314 Date: Saturday, May 21st Time: 7pm – 9pm Attire: Creative Cocktail or Period Attire Tickets: $50 General Admission / $75 VIP The following are details from Lee-Fendall: Raise a Glass, Raise theRead the Post

Carlyle House Summer Concert Series

Carlyle House 2016 Summer Concert Series is as follows: June 11th – Farley Granger July 23rd – Free Flowing Music Experience August 20th – DuPont Brass Musical performances will go from 7pm – 9pm on the Carlyle House front lawn (121 N. Fairfax). Bento Boxes from Society Fair will be available to purchase! Concert goers canRead the Post

Grandma’s Farm Themed Birthday Party in the Heartland

With the Iowa Caucus less than a week away it got me reminiscing about our last trip to the Heartland. Miles, Fefe, and I headed to the Iowa at the end of the summer to celebrate Grandma’s 86th birthday. When people hear Iowa I think they assume we’re going to a farm. We actually stay inRead the Post

Old Town Alx — A Magical Christmas Town

I always start to feel the holiday season in Old Town when I see the lights adorning King Street. Then I feel Christmas once the tree in Market Square is lit and our tree is up at home. I unpack the Christmas decorations which includes Fefe’s tiny little Christmas dress (Fefe is our 3 pound Yorkie).Read the Post

Our Trips to Salamander: Past, Present, and Future — Visiting the DC Areas Only 5 Star Resort

Part of our stay, spa treatments, and food was complimentary but I was under no contractual obligation to write this article.  We all know how perfect Old Town is for celebrating special occasions. After all we are one of the 5 most romantic cities in the country. And with that it makes it pretty easy for your significantRead the Post

Fefe’s Pet Profile . . .

Hi! My name is Fefe. I’m a girl Yorkie and I’m little. Only 3 pounds. My favorite thing to do in Old Town use to be walking on the fountain in Market Square. But I’ve got a bum leg now so I’d rather get walked to my boat in my pink polka dot stroller andRead the Post

And Then There Was Brugge

We get spoiled living in Old Town. It’s a lovely colonial town with a rich history plus shops, restaurants, and a waterfront. When traveling it’s nice to go somewhere as charming and picturesque as our fabulous town. Well, if you love living in Old Town then you’ll love visiting Brugge. One immediately surrenders to the granderRead the Post

Yummy Kabob Marinade

Chicken Kabob Appys at the Lavery’s Bon Voyage Happy Hour for L’Hermione | By Jennifer | Old Town Post Jean and Jim “Cuz” Lavery had a bon voyage party for the tall ship, Hermione, at the Old Dominion Boat Club. The tiki bar was full of spirits, and live music featuring Rockin’ Rodger set the toneRead the Post

Salamander Resort & Spa | By Jennifer | Old Town Post

During the Cherry Blossom Festival last year Miles and I took Fefe to Middleburg for an afternoon. We enjoyed the beauty of the country, had a nice lunch outside, walked the quaint main street, shopped around, and finally stopped in at Salamander Resort & Spa. Seeing the posh establishment and learning that it was dogRead the Post

Pip Pip Cheerio!

Did ya know “pip pip” mimics the double honk on an early 20th century motorcar? It's an upperclass British colloquialism for farewell. 🎩 I learned that because we're Downton Abbey superfans!