Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Old Town

Follow along for a stroll along the cobble stoned streets of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Exquisite landscapes, architecture and intricate details will delight.




horizontal espalier
Elegant calligraphy
Intricate ironwork




a very old wooden door boasting a twig basket





scrolled gas-fueled lantern


gorgeous zinc planter




more lanterns

















window boxes filled with cascading foliage



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8 comments:

  1. WHAT absolutely lovely photos! Makes me want to go there!

    Just found your blog and I have a feeling I will be back for more!

    Best Regards,
    MIMILEE<><

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  2. mimi... welcome and please stop by again for a visit!

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  3. GREAT photos! I love Alexandria! I was there in 1994... loved it... so charming!

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  4. many thanks, fifi!
    Yes, charming does describe.

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  5. Ahhh. So lovely all decked out in historical finery! Such an eloquent area...I was just in the Cheasapeake area...beautiful too. Nice lanterns...especially the gas ones!

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  6. Wow - these are simply stunning! Thanks for sharing..:)

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  7. Isn't Alexandria great!!! It's about 45 miles from here and we go down at Christmas for their holiday tours.

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  8. Great pics - I love walking around Old Town.

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