Williamsburg’s Best Car Washes

My timing is predictable when it comes to getting my car washed—always before it rains, and now, before a nor’easter named Sandy.  On Friday I was on the Route 5 side of town with 45 minutes between appointments, so I pulled into the new Mega Auto Spa. I enjoyed the excellent service and the chance to stay in the car as it goes through the wash (watching the suds and brushes is still a cheap thrill to me!)

You can choose your own options at the automated drive-through payment teller, but the helpful attendant did it for me. Then he guided me to the  wash tunnel entrance, unscrewed my car’s attenna and instructed me to put the gear in neutral, keep my foot off the breaks, and hands off the steering wheel. After the suds, rinse, wax and dry in the tunnel, I pulled inside the clean and spacious detailing bay. The waiting room was very comfortable and I enjoyed chatting with a new friend from the college while we watched our cars get detailed. $24 and 30 minutes well spent!

If the Mega Auto Wash and Spa isn’t convenient, then my old favorite is the Buggy Bathe on Richmond Road. We’ve got two great options for sparkling vehicles as we cruise the streets of Williamsburg.

Gorgeous Flowers and Plants at Cooke’s Gardens

My yard looks so much better after a trip to Cooke’s Gardens on Saturday (and a lot of troweling, planting, and watering on Sunday). Whatever you need to make your outdoor living space more appealing, they’ve got it: flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, fountains, spas, Weber grills, furniture, hardscape materials, mulch, and landscape designers to help you with a plan. The staff at Cooke’s is very friendly and knowledgeable, which means that I learn something every time I go. I’ve gotten my gardening supplies there for years, but in the interest of full disclosure, my company made them a new web site this year – thus, this is not a totally unbiased recommendation, but I think you’ll agree with me once you pay them a visit

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New Williamsburg Wedding Guide

I was thrilled this week to get my advance copy of The Williamsburg Wedding Guide, published by Three Dog Ink. I had the privilege of writing three articles for the publication last fall. This beautiful and useful magazine will be at news stands, bookstores, coffee houses, salons, and upscale clothing stores very soon. Be sure to pick up your free copy for the best advice on venues, photographers, caterers, planners, salons, fashion, and more. There’s even an article on the first colonial wedding (hint: it was not Pocahontas and John Rolfe!)

De-stress at Two Williamsburg Salons

I love Christmas, but I confess I get a bit overwrought trying to take advantage of all the activities this time of year. So, last Saturday I splurged on a wonderful stress reliever at European Beauty Concepts in the Williamsburg Shopping Center. I booked a facial with my favorite aesthetician Kayci. … Continue Reading