Home of the Free Because of the Brave

Home of the Free Because of the Brave

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day.  We should ask ourselves why do we celebrate this day?  What does it stand for?  It is a day to honor the brave.  The people who have fought for this land that we call home.  Our Free Land.

Visitor

Jake the Duck

 Today, we had a visitor stop by the store.  Jake, the duck.  He showed up out of no where on a busy city day.  I guess being such a nice day he decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood.  I think he enjoyed being photographed.  He was even smiling for the paparazzi.

Field Trip

 Today I am taking you on a Field Trip to one of our two stores. This store is located on a military base in Ft. Belvoir, VA. We have been in this store location for four years now. Our original store is 5 min. away and we have been in that location for over 20 years now. Here is a fraction of what our store looks like. 

Classics and Country

5980 13th St.

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

(703) 360-3860‎

www.classicsandcountry.com

Say Cheese!

Today was such a beautiful day so I decided to bring the indoors out. I did this display outside my store. I was trying to get the best lighting possible. Do you think I could of improved the lighting of the photo? I am so excited I just got a new Camera it is a Nikon. It's the most professional Camera I have ever had. I am so excited about it. Keep checking back to see what neat photos I will post. Thanks!

There's No Place Like Home

All these items can be seen at

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Our Beach House

  Here is a peak at what my parent's summer home looks like. I was lucky I had an opportunity to design it myself. I decided to go a little more tasteful than there tradional look they always tend to, since it is their sumer house. I am sure they are happy with the result. As you can see the color scheme I picked is red, black and white with hints of khaki. When I saw the red couches I knew I had to have them. To soften the bright red I accented it with black pillows. All the furniture has that distressed look to it. As if it once belonged to my greatgrandmother. A way to get the distressed look is quite easy. Grad a hammer and just bang away, or even a bag of pennies can do the trick.

I guess my mom did like it look at that smile.

Relaxed Settings

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Outdoor Furniture

    Today a young couple stopped by our store. The couple drove in with a large truck from Dale City, Florida all the way to Alexandria, VA. The women and her husband were selling Outdoor Furniture made of Cypress Wood. This type of wood typically grows in wet and swampy areas. I found this great site that explains more about this type of  wood; Cypress                            This is a picture of a Cypress Tree. This is a photo of the furniture we bought. Each one is handmade by her and her husband. The great thing about this furniture is that it loves the water, that means it's weather proof. I love them so much, I can't wait to take a set to my house. Can you imagine having this chair in your garden, admiring the view. How peaceful!

Entrance to Our Store

This is a picture of Tommy, he greets our customers when they walk in.  Tommy always has a smile on his face.

Mother's Day Special

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When Country Meets Sophistication

   Today we got a special delivery from Fed Ex  I have been waiting months for this order to come in.  Quickly I opened the boxes.  I felt like I was 10 years old again opening presents on Christmas morning. For a great display  lighting is key to get the mood just right.  The lighting really makes a display come alive.  A great way to create different eye levels is by using simple objects like I did here; books, cake stands and old suitcases.  These supporters allow the eye to move smoothly at all the displayed products. I must say these birds look ready to take flight! Any ideas on how I can make this display look better?  Maybe a different color tablecloth? All these items will be for sale on our website www.classicsandcountry.com in a couple of days.

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Country Sampler Magazine

Country Sampler

   Look out for our Ad Coming 

     Soon in our Favorite Magazine!

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Ft. Belvoir Eagle Newspaper

As you enter our store the smell of the candles and the sound of music invite you to forget about life for a while. This is a place where you can forget about traffic and everyday life and enter a relaxing environment.