If you know Brooke Lombardi, there’s no doubt you adore her. And if you don’t know her, there is a very good chance you recognize her as the super cute woman leading a dog (or a few!) on strolls through Old Town as part of her popular dog-walking business. A soulful and wise mommy, Brooke is super dedicated to her two young boys. The boys are avid swimmers, which is great for Brooke, who has recently taken up Masters swimming herself!
How do you spend your time? With my two boys, at the swimming pool, with family, running, baking, and of course with the many dog friends that I have in Old Town
Neighborhood: Old Town Alexandria
How long have you lived in Alexandria: My whole life
What is your hometown? Alexandria
What brought you to Alexandria? I grew up in Hollin Hills down the parkway, then moved to Old Town after college
What would surprise people about you? I’m more introverted than people think
You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Psychic powers
Favorite cocktail: Spiked Arnold Palmer or Tito’s and soda
Last book read or movie seen: Last book is The Light We Lost and last movie was Alpha
Guilty Pleasure: Dolly Sin Chocolate Cake
Phrase you overuse: Torture chamber
Facebook or Instagram? Both for different reasons
Latest binge-watch: Outlander
Bucket list travel destination: Greece
If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Coffee
Define your style in three words or less: Flow-y or Bohemian
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Big earrings
Favorite trend ever: Hair curlers
Favorite current trend: High top shoes
Beauty product you can’t live without: Mascara
Favorite fragrance: Au naturale
Heels or flats? Heels, unless I’m walking dogs!
Favorite room in your home: Living room
Antiques, modern, or a mix? A mix
Last item bought for your home: A basket from Holland
Next planned purchase: A piece of art from my favorite artist
Favorite way to entertain: At my house! I have a high threshold for chaos and love to plan a party.
Clutter-free or well lived-in? Both, depending on the room or day
Wallpaper — yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Yes!
Your go-to work-out: Running, Pilates/yoga, and most recently Masters swimming (only one day a week for now 😉)
Most fun way to exercise: Running while rocking out with my headphones on the highest volume
Group exercise or solo: Solo
Fitness goal: To try SoulCycle with a bunch of friends
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Kickboxing
Proudest fitness achievement: Getting into running after years of saying that I hated it
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Jones Point or sitting in the gardens at the end of Lee street
Last purchase in Alexandria: South Block smoothie
Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Society Fair for coffee, Brabo Tasting Room for happy hour or date night
Favorite charity: Animal Welfare League
Favorite annual Alexandria event: Alexandria’s birthday, the weekend after July 4th
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