It all started with an Instagram picture

At the end of August on what I think was a Thursday evening the family was off doing their own thing.  I was taking full advantage of the last days of summer vacation and happily crocheting and listening to a pod cast.  I typically have my iPhone with me and check Instagram from time to time. I saw Tammy from T's daily treasures post on Instagram a picture of my local sewing and yarn store. I knew from her posts she was traveling but had no idea she would make it to my area.  I couldn't believe she was so close. I hated to ask if she wanted to meet.  I wasn't sure how much time she had and didn't want to encroach on any of her plans.  Of course I was secretly hoping we could meet. She was gracious enough to ask if I'd like to get together for coffee. I was thrilled!  I love reading her blog so the chance to talk with her in person was something I didn't want to miss.

Leesburg has a lovely historic down town area perfect for meeting a friend for coffee and to chat. A little bit of history, the Declaration of Independence was kept in Leesburg after Washington D.C. was burned by the British during the War of 1812.

We met at a quirky little coffee shop-restaurant that was once the town cobbler shop.  It has shoes and boots as decorations giving it a great eclectic feel.  

Talking with Tammy was so fun.  It was interesting to hear how she ended up in Kuwait and how long she has lived there.  I grew up in Arkansas and moved to Virginia when I was 27.  I'm a little in awe of all of her travels.

Of course no meeting of blog friends is complete without exchanging a few gifts.  The above goodies are the lovely things she gave to me.  I can honestly say I feel like I made out like a bandit!

I hope if she is returns to the area again she would be up for another coffee and chat.