Today I want to introduce you (perhaps again) to Bellacara – my go to for beauty products. Locally owned, amazingly curated and meticulously merchandised, Bellacara is a real gem in Old Town. A story! (I know you guys love a story). About 12 or more years ago, I was running Knit-a-Gogo and teaching classes and […]
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Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit the Westin Alexandria for the annual warehouse sale! This sale is running this Saturday, February 3rd from 9am – 4pm and is a free event. Dozens of Alexandria shops will be there selling fabulous merchandise at deep discounts ranging from 60-80% off. While fibre space won’t […]
Week Wound Up – Friday, January 19th
Greetings from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this frigid week, as well as upcoming classes and events. Just Landed! Hazel Knits Cadence Sweater Weather pin by Byron McKoy iLovehandles custom orange leather wrist ruler LOVaFUR faux fur pompoms Latvian Mittens by Lizbeth Upitis Tuck Stitches and Leafy Brioche by Nancy Marchant […]
Halloween Happenings in Old Town
Fall has finally arrived and do you know what that means? Halloween! October 31st is rapidly approaching, so it’s time to start planning out your Halloween plans here in the OT. There are SO many fun things coming up, including some fun things for the human and furry children, and it was impossible to pick […]
The story of Old Town’s Black Friday Sales
Those of you who were standing in line for our big Black Friday sale in 2009 know very well how we ended up with a city-wide Black Friday promotion for little o’ Alexandria. But if you don’t, here’s a bit behind this very unique experience. I love the day after Thanksgiving. When I was in […]