Monday, June 24, 2019

MORE FROM MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

I will have to do another post on Middleburg sometime.  We will be going there again as it's a lovely little town, one that we have been to many, many times in the 29 years that we have lived in our present home.

Above shows Scruffy's Ice Cream Parlor.  I borrowed these photos from on line.  In the top photo the parlor is on the left hand side, and below the building is in the middle.  It also gives you a good idea of what the street looks like.  Dorothy, Pat, Gregg and I were passing by and it was suggested we get an ice-cream.  Great idea!
There is a thrift shop attached to the side, but unfortunately it was closed.  
The dog I showed you yesterday is still on duty, offering a drink with a sweet message for anyone who has adopted/rescued a four-legged friend. 
As we enter the store you are greeted with the faces of animal photos which cover all the walls.
There is also animal adoption information on display.  I enjoyed looking at all the wooden animals hanging from the ceiling.
I enjoyed our visit very much.  The shop sells Hershey Ice-Cream in 16 flavors.  I enjoyed my delicious scoop of Butter Pecan.  I read online and it is important to note that I didn't test this out myself so I really don't know, but it said that this is a cash only place, no credit cards unless it comes from a local bank, no out-of-town checks are accepted.  There is an ATM next door at the Sona Bank, and at Safeway down the road.  All that aside it is a great place to visit and I look forward to going back.  
On one of the walls is an artist's illustration of the front of the shop. 
I cropped the ceiling fixture as I liked the look of it.  It fits in nicely with its surroundings...
and it definitely fits in with my whimsical side...
and best of all?  
It not only serves delicious ice-cream, but they share the love of animals with their customers.  I will gladly make sure I have cash in pocket the next time we visit.  Hopefully the thrift shop will be open as I would like to take a look around.





30 comments:

  1. Wow, this place is awesome! What could ever be better than an ice-cream Parlour AND Thrift Shop?? I love thrifting, and spend a good deal of time ding it! Almost all of my clothes come from Goodwill. But back to the shop, how wonderful that they have a heart of gold for animals! I love the hanging ones, and the cute dog butler. The flowery chandelier is gorgeous and whimsical. Their stained glass window is gorgeous. I am determined now to go here this summer!!!! Maybe we could even meet there.

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    1. Glad you liked the look of this place Ginny and I would love to meet up there. That would be great!

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  2. This is such a fun place to explore. I would love to try the ice cream.

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  3. I am not an icecream fan (one scoop a year is plenty) but I could/would spend a very happy time just looking around. And applauding their focus on animal welfare.

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  4. Um lugar muito interessante de que gostei de ver, aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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    1. Obrigado, e uma boa semana para você também :)

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  5. Scruffy's Ice Cream Parlour would be a must visit for me.

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  6. Hello, the ice cream parlour is cute. Looks like a fun place, I like the decor. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

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    1. Thank you Eileen, so glad you enjoyed. You have a great day and week also :)

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  7. I love that little house they are using for icecream shop, love when fish fly, love when cats fly, love the artist drawing. LOTS TO LOVE on that street.

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  8. Hi Denise,
    You really do find the most extraodinary places to visit and I love ice cream.
    Also the light fitting is so different,and all the animals, wonderful.
    All the best,
    John

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    1. Thank you John and all the best to you too :)

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  9. Love the buildings and the ice cream would go down well here at present. Have a good week, Diane

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    1. Hi Diane, nothing like it on a hot day :) You have a good week too.

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  10. I can eat ice cream any time, any place! I hope the thrift store is open next time you go, too. I want to hear what they have.

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    1. Me too Rose: I'll be sure to write about the thrift shop when I find it open.

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  11. What a quaint shop with quaint ideas about money. Love the flying pig.

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    1. Thanks Diane, and a favorite saying of mine so I loved that flying pig also :)

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  12. You did present another lively post about our first visit to this charming town, Denise. You captured everything we saw there so well. And, if you return, do ket us all know about the thrift store😉

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    1. Thank you Dorothy, so glad you enjoyed it. Such a fun time with you and Pat :) I will definitely let you know about the thrift store.

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