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This past Monday afternoon, I was fortunate enough to attend a small gathering hosted by Rebecca Gallop (A Daily Something – you should know this by now) and Rebekah Knable, two talented event host/stylists in Northern Virginia.
The idea was born of Rebekah’s upbringing in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, where foods like ham & biscuits and Brunswick Stew were served to hungry loved ones after Sunday Church or on a random Tuesday afternoon.
Dinner was hosted at Rebecca’s adorable farmhouse where I arrived early to an open door and a kitchen full of hard-working cooks and amazing smells. Rebecca (a third Rebecca/kah – Rebecca L, one of Rebecca G’s interns. Try to keep up.) was finishing up with the sweet potato pound cake, while intern Anna started snapping pictures of the beautifully laid table. I took my own photos (because I can’t resist bringing my camera along when Rebecca (G) hostesses an event), but I can’t wait to see the ones Anna got. Because oh yeah, they are going to be featured in Verily Magazine. (Update: Posts now up on Verilymag.com and A Daily Something)
Needless to say, as the afternoon turned into evening and long after the food was eaten, the wine and the conversation kept flowing. A group of creative women of various ages who come from different parts of the country have found themselves in Northern Virginia, and it was anything from mutual friends to Instagram that brought us all together.
I was personally touched by receiving an invite to this small gathering, and while basking in the glow of candlelight and new friendships that evening, I thought about how blessed I am to be a part of such a creative local community.
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I make whimsical art for color-lovers and California dreamers. I'm based in Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. where there are most decidedly no palm trees in sight.