Friday, February 8, 2013
The old-fashioned shop serves up a side of nostalgia.
If your sweetheart loves classic Americana decor, stop by Glory Be during the Occoquan Chocolate Walk. "We're going to have some chocolate; I'm not sure what," employee Cathy Burnett said. She said the store might serve chocolate brittle or something similar. The store has a Valentine's section upstairs, displayed on a bookshelf. Burnett suggested a guy might like to get a wall hanging with a vintage style sentiment for his sweetheart. A pillow with a sentiment might also be a cozy way to say, "I love you." As in the rest of the store, genuine vintage items are interspersed with items in a vintage style. Burnett said the store drew largely from a 20s or 30s aesthetic. Vintage valentines are displayed next to figurines and old books. "…
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Find a romantic gift with personality.
Down at the end of Mill Street in Occoquan, the Polka Dot Divas like to have a little fun, and Valentine's Day is no exception. The store steers away from the traditional Valentine's Day roses and chocolate. "We just incorporated a lot of the fun, red, sassy stuff," co-owner Julie Marshall said. She had a few suggestions for customers wanting to find that special gift. The Lollia line of lotions and perfumes might be an ideal gift for a significant other or friend. "That's a nice, loving gift," Marshall said. The magnetic scrapbook "pages" are a quirky, no-stress gift for anyone of any age. "This year, scarves are really big," Marshall said. "We have a color, a style for every person." Young girls might enjoy giving each other the store…
Friday, February 1, 2013
Visit one of the 39 participating shops on Feb. 9.
Your next trip to Occoquan might be a little bit sweeter. Take your friend, family member, or significant other to the small town on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. for Occoquan's Chocolate Walk. Nearly 40 shops in Historic Occoquan are participating, and will offer anything from a chocolate fountain to a chocolate wine tasting to chocolate truffles. Register to win some eye candy in the form of a string of dyed chocolate freshwater pearls worth $250. No purchase is necessary to register, and you don't have to be in town to win. The event will run through 4 p.m., so make an afternoon of it. If you need more substantial refreshment, stop by the Occoquan Coffee House, the Blue Arbor Cafe, the Garden Kitchen, Madigan's Waterfront, Cock & Bowl, or wrap up…
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