While in Old Town Alexandria


It's been a while since I've been able to update but I'm finally back on.  I wanted to continue with some of my D.C. travels.  Last year we went by King Street but all the shops were already closed so this year we made the time to stop by some of the shops.  Although going down King Street at night is fun because of all the lit up trees, energy of people everywhere, and the haunted tours (we did that this year...so much fun!!), spending the day shopping about was a blast.





I want an inspiration board this big. 







After the shopping we went by Starbucks and since I hardly drink coffee, I got a hot chocolate to keep me warm from the chilly weather.  If you ask for an extra pump of vanilla, the hot chocolate tastes so much better (just a tip I learned while working at a Starbucks). 


We went to go visit the Carlyle House where they have a pretty garden in the back.  We stopped by here on the haunted tour and learned that it's actually one of the oldest places in Old Town Alexandria. that's not haunted.  It's said that the Carlyle's buried a dead cat in their home to keep it from being haunted...I can't remember from which country that belief comes from...





The Sweet Life


I just thought I would share some sugary sweetness with you all.  One more day and it's Friday!!!  I'm so glad I no longer wake up during the middle of the week wanting it to be Friday so it's the weekend and I'm off from work. Life just goes by way too fast that way.  Anyway one of the main reasons I went to D.C. ( I'm back in Texas now) was to celebrate my niece's 2nd birthday. I wish we could have spent just a little more time together.  She warmed up to me the day before we left...typical...that always happens. 
Hope everyone loves cupcakes...Bella sure did!!




The party hat I made...



Photo Shop Love

Since I've been in D.C. there has been a lot of shopping.  Yesterday my sister drove me and my sister out of the city and into the country.  We stopped by some antique shops that my sister has been telling us about and saw so many pretty things.  Hope you enjoy the photos.

On a Whim






Lucketts




Bee Keeper's Cottage