virginia trip | part one
[ outside "on a whim" in lucketts, virginia. ]
I am officially back from our holiday trip! We had such a lovely time visiting family and friends, even though I’m a bit exhausted from the whirlwind of activities. lol! Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and emails in my absence; I feel so bad I didn’t have time while I was away to reply, but will be catching up on those (as well as my blog feeds!). I have a couple of posts about my trip, but this one was so fun I wanted to write about first!
[ my mother, admiring the vintage prom dresses hanging on the walls. ]
One of the things I did was spend last Friday visiting some antique and thrift shops with my mom. We both share a love of vintage things, and always have fun digging for treasures or just being inspired by the beautiful antiques we spot! One store we visited I just had to share with you, since it’s the kind of place that I know you all would just love!
[ just one of the many, frothy, 50s dresses! ]
On a Whim is a fun little shop in Lucketts, Virginia, that is quite unique from the other antique shops in the area because of it’s pink and black polka dot silo on the property! The shop is a magical array of some beautiful and inspiring antiques, but what really caught my eye was the things tucked away in a little building outside the main house.
[ I love the idea of using old ice skates for wintertime decoration. ]
The room is bursting with girly goodies: vintage prom dresses, beautiful hats, pink knick-knacks and other lovelies that are sure to catch a girl’s eye. Mom and I had such fun trying on the hats and exclaiming over the gorgeous dresses hanging on the walls. (It’s probably a good thing I don’t need another cocktail dress in my closet right now–I was sorely tempted to but one of those dresses!)
[ me! wearing a faux leopard coat Sailor Husband surprised me with last month! ]
So if you’re ever find yourself near Lucketts (west of Washington, DC), you might just want to swing by On a Whim. There are a handful of other delightful antique shops in the town as well, that are definitely worth checking out too!
[ hats, hats, and more hats! ]
Please note: I did not receive any compensation for writing this review of the antique store. I genuinely enjoyed my shopping experience (note the little bag on my arm in the photo!), and talking with the owner who graciously allowed me to take photos and post about On a Whim!
Posted on December 4th, 2009 to happy things.
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Sally says:
December 4th, 2009 at 10:43 am
It looks positively dreamy in there! And Casey, that coat is DIVINE. I’ve been trolling for a faux leopard coat myself …
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Lizzy says:
December 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Glad you had a lovely time on your holiday trip!
Sounds like you had a fun time seeing everyone.
I love this antique shop. I love all the dresses, and all the pink, my fav color. I wish I lived a lot closer to Virginia
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Theresa says:
December 4th, 2009 at 11:47 am
This is really gorgeous. I bet you had a wonderful day with your mother! Have a wonderful start into December and thank you for the wonderful pictures!
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Lacy says:
Oh wow!!
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Darlene says:
Casey,
I used to love On a Whim when I lived closer. The owner once special ordered a small crystal chandelier for my laundry room (yes, laundry room) in my former home. Donna, I think is her name? Did you make it to Beans in the Belfrey? Your photos are amazing!
Great coat too – that sailor husband is a keeper for sure!
All Best.
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jen says:
gorgeous pictures, casey! glad you had fun – and that you are back!
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Mel says:
Oh my gosh that shop looks exquisite! It’s like candy or Marie Antoinette-inspired or something! I love all those vintage prom dresses hanging on the wall like cotton candy or something!
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reilly says:
I’ve never been to or even heard of Lucketts, VA but if it has more shops like that one I should make a trip there! So cute.
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Christina Thompson says:
I just love all the pink! lol
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Amy says:
Lucky me! I live in VA and we make trips to DC often. Looking glamorous as always Casey…
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Nadja says:
I´d love to se more dresses
not that I need annt, just that the ones you showed was so lovely!
And what a darling husband you got, that coat suits you lika a glove! -
Rosie says:
December 4th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Wow, I’m not even into that sort of stuff and that place looks like heaven!
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agneta says:
Yes yes yes….your blog is a true gem and…. me like like like! I leave a swedish footprint behind me!
Peace & Love
Agneta
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Denise says:
Dear Casey,
thank you for sharing all these wonderful things with us and your little story.
How beautiful ….
It really conjures a big smile on my face ….
Greetings
Denise -
Amanda Nicole says:
December 5th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Oh that coat looks amazing on you! What a lovely gift, and gorgeous shop!
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Jessica Lauren says:
Your blog is such a breath of fresh air, so delightful and joyous! A real source of inspiration, thank you for your many morsels of goodness.
If you have a moment or two, please amuse yourself with my new creation. I would greatly appreciate the brief moment of adoration and any suggestions.
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Thank You.
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Pony says:
Wow, I want to live there! I am so so envious of you – just because of the antique stores in the States. They seem so amazing!
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thevintageyear says:
December 5th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
What a lovely sailor husband! You look amazing with your hair like that and in that coat. Glad it’s faux though! x
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penny says:
wow wow wow!! those ice skates!! <3
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Lauren says:
Wow- that place looks like the stuff dreams are made of! What a lovely little shop. And you look perfectly adorable, like usual! Love the coat!
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Erika says:
Gorgeous coat! You look like a very glamourus vintage movie star! And your hair’s amazing in these photos as well.
Thank you for sharing the pictures, they are wonderful! So much light, so much loveliness, such a wonderful inspiration in this oh so dark month.
It sounds like you had a great holiday =) Visiting the family can be quite intense, but oh how I long for Christmas and seeing everybody again!
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Caf says:
December 20th, 2009 at 1:31 am
aw, what an adorable shop! Love these pics
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cerize says:
December 25th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
oh your leopard coat with the pink shop it’s perfect! The dresses are crazy… kiss from Paris!
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