Friday, February 3, 2012

Greenbrier Pit Stops

On our way to the Greenbrier last month, we stopped at the Leesburg Outlets. Visiting the Vineyard Vines Outlet was a must.

There were racks of color coordinated ties...

and they also had a lot of pieces from the Kentucky Derby Collection. My favorite print was the patchwork pattern that lined the blazers.

I found the Derby scarf that sold out online last year...boy did those shopping gods really step it up with the scarf that got away!

After the outlets we stopped at Lightfoot for lunch. Lightfoot isn't your typical space for a restaurant because it use to be a bank and the bar actually surrounds a safe. We thoroughly enjoyed the Zucchini Fries & Feta Dipping Sauce as well as the French Onion Soup that was topped with Gruyere, Goat Cheese and Truffle Oil.

The winner of the Silk Knot Earrings is Short Blonde...Happy early Valentine's Day!

25 comments:

Amy @ Forever 29 said...

I don't know how I missed that you went to The Greenbrier! We are going in April on our way back from a trip to Kentucky! I'd love to hear any recommendations on things to do there. We are planning on taking the skeet shooting class which I am soooo excited about!

Sadly, our route will not take us near the outlets...those were some great finds!

I Do Declare said...

I love Leesburg! I'm so overdue a visit out that way!

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

Stay tuned for more on the Greenbrier next week...we focused mainly on relaxing and eating! TGIF

TWA said...

Erin, who makes the quilted jacket you are wearing in the picture? I have been looking to replace my old one and yours looks like exactly what I have been looking for!

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

It’s Barbour! xx

j.mosby said...

EAS, is Lightfoot in Leesburg is that the restaurant, that was an old bank? They placed bar next to the old vault great doors very neat! Come to Middleburg this Spring!

Shorely Chic said...

forget VV that lunch!!! But your VV picks are very cute :)

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

Yep, that’s the restaurant...I do need to plan a day trip to Middleburg! xx

Whitney and the Preppy Puppies said...

I love Lightfoot! My husbands dad and stepmother lived in Leesburg for many years and we had many meals at Lightfoot. They have wonderful desserts. Their gift cards are actually little gold coins that have a stamp of the building on them. Very neat looking!

Unknown said...

Good morning from L.A.!

I love your pictures from trips. They're always colorful, bright, and delicious! i'm totally craving some french onion soup now, too. Thank goodness it's one of Husband's specialties. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your weekend ahead!

Warmly,

Elizabeth

Lindsay // Vineyard Loveknots said...

Did you read the article about the Greenbrier in Matchbook? Weren't the photos beautiful!!
Score at the outlet! Sadly I haven't found anything at the Woodbury Commons outlet in awhile.

JulesTX said...

The shopping gods certainly were smiling down on you with that gorgeous scarf !

Dee Stephens said...

Yes, the Leesburg outlet is like nothing I have seen before. AWESOME!

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

I did see the piece in Matchbook and emailed it to a friend that’s taking a textiles class...gorgeous photos. I SO miss trips to Woodberry Commons! xx

Matters of Style said...

Love Leesburg, so much less depressing than other outlets!

Knot Just Nautical said...

That food looks delicious! I am glad I've never come across a VV outlet, i would be doing a lot more damage than a scarf :-) I was wearing my Barbour today too!! xx

Alexandra Bee Blog said...

I snagged the most adorable pink corduroy skirt at the VV Outlet in Leesburg this past fall--I want to go back! I also think that soup sounds delicious, anything with truffle oil is good in my book!

Kerr said...

I would love some thing from their derby collection. Great find!

Beth Dunn said...

LOVE your scarf, so pretty!
xoxo
SC

Portuguese Prepster said...

I haven't been to the Leesburg outlets in such a long time! I love the Middleburg and Leesburg area-I'll have to try that restaurant!

Whitney from Washington said...

Oh, I LOVE the Leesburg outlets! The addition of VV to the other wonderful shops was such a nice surprise! :)

April of Smidge Of This said...

I've always wanted to corrall the girlfriends together for a Greenbrier trip. Your pictures make it look so fun - time for me to start planning!

Glitterista said...

My Nana is in Leesburg and we always go to Lightfoot when I visit along with the Lilly store Persnickety Palm and the outlets. Great scarf find! :)

Anonymous said...

are the ties much cheaper @ outlet??

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

I want to say the ties were $45...you can always give them a ring!