Winter Weekend Sale in Middleburg

Winter Weekend Sale in Middleburg

Photos by Donna Strama

Mark Metzger of Highcliffe Clothiers.

Kaylynn Bauerle was on the sidewalk at the Play Room.

Lieutenant Shaun D. Jones is Middleburg’s new Chief of Police, effective May 1, replacing retiring Chief A.J. Panebianco.

Thomas Lloyd and Bryan Huffman are making the rounds signing copies of their book “Bunny Mellon Style,”starting first on Worth Ave in Palm Beach at Casa Branca in March. And you can catch them on April 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. as a part of the Virginia Historic Garden event. This will be co-hosted with The Woman’s Club at the Bolling-Haxall House in Richmond. And, p.s. Thomas is the grandson of Bunny and interior designer Bryan was a close friend of hers. Tickets: $40 tinyurl.com/bunnymellonevent

Emily Southgate spoke at the Middleburg Library about her book, “South Africa: The Landscape Beyond the Animals,” here with photographer Donna Strama.

Photo by Laura Ogelman

Frances Green, Eva Smithwick and Liz Williams celebrated Mardi Gras at the Sunny Bank Dairy Barn.

Photo by nancymilburnkleckphotography

Betsee Parker with hostess Mimi Abel-Smith and Jacqueline Mars for a gathering in support of Fauna & Flora International at Hickory House. The international conservation charity is devoted to guarding wildlife and habitats. Edward van Cutsem and wife Lady Tamara Grosvenor were among the guests. (He is Mimi’s godson). In related news, Betsee Parker has been honored as the Conservationist of the Year by the Virginia Land Trust. And, the Piedmont Heritage Association also named her Conservationist of the Year.

Photo by Judith Ayres Burke