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From Local Blogs: The Kandahar Knitters

Posted on March 10, 2011

From one of Alexandria’s local shop blogs: “I’ll bet you’ve never knitted while riding in a Humvee or an F16, while wearing a gas mask or cleaning a gun.”
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Working up to Alexandria’s Boutique Warehouse Sale

Posted on January 19, 2011

Alexandria’s annual Boutique Warehouse Sale is set for February 5th, at GW Masonic Temple, from 9AM-4PM. And, if you love to shop, love deals (deals revealed!), this is the event for you. As you can imagine, this is a very popular event so I need in tip top shape! Continue reading →

Posted in Andrea D'Ambrosia, Apple Seed, Diva, Finnian's Moon Interiors, Fitness on the Run, Fornash, Gossypia, Hysteria, La Cuisine, Lawrence Miller & Co., Mystique Jewelers, Periwinkle, Queen Bee Designs, Red Barn Mercantile, Stanton Gallery, The Shoe Hive, Top It Off, Treat | Tagged | Leave a comment

Do Good, Look Good!

Posted on November 27, 2010

Today and tomorrow at Labels Exchange on Mount Vernon Avenue is having a sale/food drive today and Sunday.  Labels Exchange will be collecting non-perishable food items from shoppers in return for 25% off one regularly priced item.  As it so happens, Friday was … Continue reading →

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There’s No Place Like Old Town for Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2010

By Laura Gosse For as long as I can remember, Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. I love the costumes, the parties, the decorations and the pageantry of Halloween.  I remember as a child, the excitement of the approaching night, the crisp … Continue reading →

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Wake Up & Smell The Coffee

Posted on October 11, 2010

By Danielle Romanetti, owner of fibrespace I am only at South Henry Street and I can already smell it. It is 10 am and I need a mocha…badly. I am a decaf iced whole milk mocha girl. I drink something … Continue reading →

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Put the Brakes on Parking Rates

Posted on October 3, 2010

As you know from this blog or your own personal parking experience, metered parking rates in Old Town were raised from $1 to $1.75 per hour in August.  Small businesses in Old Town have already started to feel the impact … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Ballot for Local!

Posted on September 6, 2010

Show your support for local stores by voting for them in the express best of 2010! Continue reading →

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A Local Response to a Big Storm

Posted on August 7, 2010

By Danielle Romanetti, owner of fibre space and Alexandria resident The storm that blew through Alexandria yesterday was intense and frightening. Its impact on our homes, yards and businesses will be felt for weeks. While it was amazing to watch … Continue reading →

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Almost Ready for my Closeup

Posted on August 3, 2010

All dolled up for The Washington Post article and photo, wardrobe care of Old Town Alexandria boutiques. Continue reading →

Posted in Always Sunny Nails & Spa, BW Antiques & Collectibles, Donna Lewis, Imperfections, Nuevo Mundo, The Shoe Hive, Today's Cargo, Trojan Antiques | Leave a comment

Best of 2010

Posted on July 21, 2010

Last year the Washington Post Express started an annual list of the Best of DC.  Right now they are taking nominations for the Best of DC 2010.  This is your opportunity to tell all of the Washington, DC metro area … Continue reading →

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