"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. Nobody can be more devoted to home than I am." from Jane Austin's 'Emma'. This quote sums up the vibe at Barry and Deborah Carper's lovely Winchester home. When the blog was named Shenandoah Chic, it was the Carper's ... VIEW POST
Read. To. Learn!
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” --- George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones. Happy Bloom, dear readers! We hope you are enjoying all of the many activities, ... VIEW POST
Trick. Or. Treat.
"I'll stop wearing black when they make a darker color," Wednesday Addams, "The Addams Family" Are you ready for some spooky fun? We are. This year, why not mix it up a bit? Have a special Halloween dinner. Give out more creative treats. We can't wait to see how our plans turn out. Here are ... VIEW POST
Winchester Staycation.
“August is like the Sunday of summer.” --- Anonymous Summer is slipping away, so it is important to book a fun distraction before school begins. Why not a "staycation" in our beautiful city? The George Washington Hotel might be just the desitination. It has a storied history and a vibrant ... VIEW POST