A Good Excuse to Go In To Town

We lived on Capitol Hill for thirteen years and moved to Virginia four more months ago. Our new home is only ten miles from DC. So we always take the opportunity to visit the old neighborhood for certain things - medical, dental, and hair appointments. The first two I can do without, but the hair cut is essential! So after our typical morning walk, we went out for breakfast in our neighborhood at Simply Fresh, then drove in to town. Of course, the GW Parkway was closed off so we had to take an alternate route which is why we always leave plenty of time to get there. Because time allowed, we needed orchid and plant food so we first stopped at Gingko Gardens to pick some up. Then it was on to Michael Anthony Salon where it’s always such a great experience. Parking is always a pain, but the walk to the shop was pleasant - purple doors, kids playing in the water, and birdhouses. On the way home we always stop in the old neighborhood to check on the house we lived in for so many years. The huge tree on the west side was finally taken down. The traffic was the usual congestion on the way back which reminded us again why we needed a break from the city. It feels weird being in the old neighborhood, but so very familiar. It’s a nice feeling. 

Gingko Gardens Hunt for a Plant Table

We are on the lookout for a patina plant or console table. We checked American Plant on Saturday, but it was so crowded we couldn’t wait to get out. Since then I’ve been scouring the internet for options and am hard pressed to find what we are looking for that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. So today we took a ride to the city for my husband’s annual doctor appointment and stopped by at Gingko Gardens first. They always have really interesting items and we’ve gotten several things from them in the past including a metal wall vase that we use all the time. We were met at the front by some very loud sparrows protecting their nests above the shop in the garden sign hanging above the front door. We saw a lot of pots and plants we would love to put on the plant table. But we couldn’t find a plant table. We asked the proprietor and he didn’t have any ideas about where else to look. I’ve been thinking about potting tables, metal racks, and a whole host of other options - furniture stores, hardware shops, garden places. We may end up with a custom made unit that meets our exact requirements. Until then there are a few other places to check. Maybe we will have some luck?