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Stephanie Elms

@stephelms.bsky.social
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Book lover, Va Tech & Marching Virginians alum (Go Hokies!), YIMBYs of NoVa📍Del Ray, Alexandria | she/her Note: If we don’t have a prior relationship or a current connection, please don’t feel like you need to follow or share!

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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 1h
You know, you are going to wear yourself out with all this dancing and badmintoning.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 1h
Absolutely. When I tell folks I’m on BlueSky & say what a great place it is, I do feel like I have to caveat it & mention that ALX Skeets is what makes it so good. I am curious though if they try to explain Next Door…which is local but um, not great.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 12h
Sunflowers 🌻
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 15h
They also just moved a little while ago. Haven’t been to the new place yet which means this is not looking good for me…
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 15h
Can’t tell you how happy I am to be back in layers!
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I’ve had my number for 15+ years and I regularly get spam calls & texts asking for Antonio.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hang in there. ❤️
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yeah…I’m worried. I fell for a cool patchwork coat, company sounded/looked legit. It’s coming from China. I’m still holding out hope…
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Not the first time I’ve wished that I could relax like Gansey.
A B&W chonky panda cat relaxes in an open window sill. His head is resting delicately on one paw and the other paw is carelessly hanging down. Sun & trees can be seen through the window.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Aw. Congrats to you two!
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Too soon
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I realized this with my oldest when I was reading a kids magazine to my son on the couch while she played her video game and she was completely paying attention to both & able to have a conversation about what I was reading. She also regularly devoured audiobooks while playing on her gameboy.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You are such a nice young man, Alex.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
My understanding is that the Rosemont G&B is not the same ownership as the Old Town G&B any more. It’s technically the Cellar now?
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This. Definitely.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You make me wish I liked cooking. 😋
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Did anyone else make it?
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You did find one! And it’s adorable. ☕️
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Me too!
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ask & ye shall receive! Pottery, art prints & a bird sculpture made out of silverware. Miss you! bsky.app/profile/step...
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
So good!
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The question is whether you found what you went for?
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Book 2 of The Arc of a Scythe. Ends with a huge cliff hanger. Interesting world that has transcended death thanks to a sentient all-knowing AI. Scythes are needed to randomly (& humanely) cull people. But what happens if Scythes start enjoying what they do? Curious where this series is going next.
Ebook cover of Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman sits in a colorful quilt.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Obligatory Art on the Avenue haul photo. Apparently birds & flowers were the theme for me this year. Not bad for a condensed trip (only made it from ~ Randolph to Oxford but yay to my back for holding out!) And dinner is taken care of (thanks Spice Kraft!). Especially loved bumping into folks!
- Framed blue bird made out of vintage stamps 

- Pottery bowl (my weakness!) with a greenish-yellow band at the bottom & painted line flowers

- Pen & ink print - close up of 1/2 a sunflower head

- a metal bird sculpture made up of up cycled silverware (to keep the one I hit last year company in the garden).
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oh my!
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Unfortunately people are going to people. And there are a lot of peoples out there today! [hunger games salute.gif]
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Especially appreciated because I threw my back out on Thursday & I’m still not fully functional (but much better than yesterday).
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The feeling when you finish Book 2 in a series that has a HUGE cliffhanger & you go to Libby and Book 3 is AVAILABLE TO CHECK OUT! 📚
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Another rec for Aziz. I’ve used him both here in ALX & my old place in Annandale.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Aw. I hope he’s resting happily at home. These are the times when you really wish you could explain to them what’s going on & why it’s important.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My front porch was the worst - always sounded like it was being attacked. It was so loud!
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Oh! I remember those years at my old house. Had 13 mature oak trees & it could get crazy at times.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Well now I’m fully invested in how this turns out. Poor pup.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Makes sense. Hypergoat is my fav (people, shop vibe & coffee) but I don’t go too often because it’s not an easy walk for me. Swings is where I currently buy my beans because it’s not a terrible walk. Gustaves is my “let’s meet here” shop because it’s so close & the coffee’s not bad.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I wouldn’t want to live in a neighborhood completely made up of houses that are 4ft from their neighbors w/ a 3ft backyard but I’m so glad that my house (on a very substandard lot) was an option bec it is perfect for me. And it absolutely adds to the character of the neighborhood (it’s adorable!)
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A good example of this is Del Ray. I’d argue that it’s “character” is not only the cute early 1900s bungalows & midcentury townhouses but the variety of houses which also includes multi & single family homes from the 60s up to today. The housing diversity is what adds to its charm.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Every time I try, they come off before morning.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Poor baby.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My youngest was at University of Vermont during the pandemic. Scott’s Covid updates with Dr. Mark Levine were a huge comfort (more than Nothram’s here in Virginia.) Vermont politics is fascinating.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yes! Hypergoat is my fav (though Swings is up there too). Can’t wait for Hypergoat to open in Del Ray. Then all will be well in the world.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I do like it (and I would love an edit button!)
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Really curious what the folks voting for St. Elmo’s are drinking. I go like it but definitely not for coffee.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yup. My youngest & I used joke about that. Same for finding a therapist or coach to help.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I wouldn’t complain.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
OMG
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Was looking for motivation to be more intentional about protecting my attention. Was surprisingly philosophical (positive) and historical. Lots to chew on.
Ebook cover of The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes sits on a colorful quilt.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Oh! I got out of the habit of going when they transitioned & then forgot to go back. Thanks for the reminder.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Shhh…I missed the pool. But I am map challenged.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This former homeschool parent agrees! We need strong investments in our public schools.
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Stephanie Elms @stephelms.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
But is it really?
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