Last weekend, I spent a little time in Old Town Alexandria, a quaint little town just south of Washington DC on the Virginia side of the Potomic River. Old Town seems to have escaped much of the strip-malling of the DC metro, although it does have an H&M, and many of the area's houses have been around since the revolution. This lends itself to adorable buildings full of character, fine detailing, and placards to read. I assume all the houses are haunted.
Here are a few pics to inspire your colonial style. Unfortunately they were taken with my phone as it dies a slow death, so excuse the clarity. It was a gorgeous day, and I'd love to go back for an afternoon with my DSLR.
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| Little row houses |
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| Lovely brick detailing |
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| Old colonial home |
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| Sunbathed courtyard full of potted plants |
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Hidden dream house, except for the ghosts
that probably live there |
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| Excellent use of hanging lanterns |
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| Love the color of this door and the knocker |
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| Rusted shop sign |
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| Government building where I once posed wedding party photos |
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