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Antiques
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MoonShine Jewelers
Sperryville's newest addition: Moon Shine Jewelers, showing one of a kind, and hand made fine jewelry with incredible precious stones, gold and platinum. Open Weekends. 11963 Lee Highway, Sperryville VA 22740 Facebook/moonshine jewelers
Peter Kramer Furniture
Designer/Craftsman Peter Kramer makes unique, new furniture the old-fashioned way. Open daily and by appointment. Call 540-675-3625 or visit peterkramer.com
Rainbow Market
This nonprofit market at Hearthstone School offers organic and natural groceries, supplements, gifts, bath products, essential oils and handmade items. Store hours: Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue. closed; Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. 540-987-9456 (11576 Lee Hwy., 2 miles west of Sperryville).
Ridge Line Designs
Jewelry designer Gina Irwin features her own handmade pieces in silver, gold and semiprecious stone as well as a unique selection of estate jewelry from antique to modern, and jewelry repairs as well. The shop in the Sperryville River District also focuses on vintage sterling silver necklaces and earrings, and offers mineral and fossil specimens that range from cabinet grade to "just for fun.” Located at 10 River Ln. 540-987-5056 or visit facebook. com/ridgelinedesigns
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center
Contractors, farmers and ranchers depend on the knowledgeable staff at the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center — aka the Rappahannock Farmer’s Coop. There’s plumbing, electrical supplies, fencing, livestock equipment and animal health supplies, seed, soil amendments, pet foods and supplies, and wild bird feed and feeders. The store hangs its hat on the quality livestock and horse feeds it sells
Antiques at Middle Street, 325 Middle St., Washington, adjacent to The Inn at Little Washington, this shop is a conglomeration of beautiful and interesting finds in the world of collectibles, including vintage furniture, porcelain (including Limoges and pieces from Czechoslovakia, Germany, Japan and England), Chinese artifacts and depression glass, primitives and clocks of all sizes. Open 10 to 6 Friday-Sunday and Monday holidays. Call 540-675-1103 or visit facebook.com/antiquesatmiddlestreet
Burke’s Antiques and Consignments, 4668 Sperryville Pike, Woodville. Collectibles, antiques and memorabilia from bygone days. Originally purchased by Mabel Burke’s family in 1945, the building was operated for almost 60 years as a country general store. Call 540987-8570.
Copper Fox Antiques, 7 River Ln., Sperryville. The longtime anchor to the River District, this shop has a vast array of antiques and consignment goods. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-8800 or visit copperfoxantiques.com or Copper Fox’s Facebook page.
Hazel River Arts & Antiques, 12625 Lee Hwy, Washington, VA 22747 (behind Mountainside Physical Therapy). More than 20 individual antiques dealers offer fine antique furniture, WWII memorabilia, primitives, your favorite vintage vinyl and everything in between. Come enjoy this unique new venue and “see what makes you smile.” Space for rent available; consignments taken by review. Call 540-987-8440, email hrartansantiques@gmail.com or visit hazelriverartandantiques.com
— all produced in a certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility in Culpeper. All corn, wheat and barley feeds are locally grown, and the only feeds to carry Virginia's Finest logo. Shop with the people who support the local agricultural community — no need to drive to a big box store when you can find it all close to home. 12645 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-987-8555, email mcannon@ cfcfarmhome.com or visit cfcfarmhome.com
Rappahannock Historical Society
Besides its small but engaging museum, the nonprofit Historical Society also has a gift shop that offers maps, books, memorabilia and local products. Open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 328 Gay St. Washington. Call 540-675-1163, email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org
R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery
Award-winning shop & gallery located in Historic Little Washington, VA. For 25 years, the Ballards have carried a wide array of unique gifts, home decor, French table linens, eclectic vintage, fine art and one-of-akind rugs. Location: 307 Main St., Washington, hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, closed Tuesday. Call 540-675-1411, or visit www.rhballard.com