In a effort to show Loudoun to my girlfriends, I tried to hit a little bit of everything. A day trip anywhere must include shopping. Loudoun has some of the best antique shops, and little old Lucketts has a few of my favorites.  This is On A Whim Antiques, owned by Donna Troxler.  I love her so much, that I even took on a little retail space in her store.  This little extension of Holly Chapple Flowers has been a pure delight.

This is my space, please note as of yesterday two of these pieces of furniture have sold. Lucky me.

On A Whim is a complete treasure. I am so lucky to know Donna, and to be a part of her store.  Donna is a true gem, she even has a room called "Pay It Forward". A percentage of sales from this space go to the Breast Cancer foundation.  She is always helping and contributing in the community, and she has a heart as pure as gold.

Lucketts also is the home of the Old Lucketts Antique Store. This shop is sure to be a fun stop along your Loudoun County trails.

Maria from Ritzy Bee was one of the friends that I brought on the tour.  She is a event planner, and designer. She also is the editor of the The Ritzy Bee Blog.  This girl is big news in the wedding industry, with several very exciting opportunities coming her way.  If you are a bride and are not reading her blog your are missing some truly delightful inspirations.

I of course was attracted to these beautiful vessels for flower arranging. This shop is loaded with ideas no matter what your trade or style.

One of my favorite stops on the Loudoun tour was visiting my friend Beth at South Street Under. Under, Tuskies restaurant.

 
Beth won Front Line employee last year from the Dept of Tourism.  Customers and co-workers enjoy her incredible attitude. She is a pleasure to be around and when you add that to the delicious food at South Street, well, your just plain in heaven.

Actually, everyone at this cafe wears a smile. It is quite frankly contagious.  I so very much love the outdoor dinning.

  These last pictures are ones I forgot to share of my father's farm.  Daddy owns Heider's Country Farm Market in Lucketts.  My father is a real farmer and has been all of his life, as his parents and grandparents before him.  I owe so much of who I am to my parents, for all they have taught me.  Not to mention the love of growing a product, a business and a family. 

  Fresh out of the garden !!!  Here dad is taking product out othe garden and getting it ready to go to his market.  Dad's farm is just 3 miles from his store in Lucketts.

Did I mention the black berries are ripe and for sale.  My father has rows and rows being picked for sale at the market. Unless my children get there first.

Now, I know how to make Sam stand still. 

I promise brides, I still have more wedding pictures and lots of flowers to show you. We will get there. We will also have all of this weeks creations to share as well.

Holly