Behind the Red Door

Old Town’s secrets are guarded by beautiful doorways.

Strange Faces

My imagination might be working overtime, but to me these look like strange little faces with plumed helmets.

Flowers al Fresco

Flower sellers at the Old Town open air market.

The Skinniest House in Alexandria

At seven feet wide, this house on Queen Street is the skinniest in Alexandria. It was originally built in 1830 as a spite house: a dwelling constructed to block bothersome traffic through an alleyway.

The home, which has two stories and boasts a 345 foot living space, was bought for $135,000 in 1990.

There’s an article about it in the Washington Post here.

Blowin’ in the Wind

The City of Alexandria’s official flag pays homage to Alexandria’s importance as a port in its early years.

West Street

Rowhouses on West Street in Parker-Gray.

Purple Haze

This makes me miss gardening. A few pots on the balcony just doesn’t compare.

The Dazzling Ladies of Market Square

I only wish the beauty of the bearded iris would last longer. A week to ten days just isn’t enough!