Ally Kirkpatrick

Welcome to my corner of the internet, where we explore the beautiful, messy reality of building a creative life. I'm Ally Kirkpatrick - founder of Old Town Books, a thriving independent bookstore in Alexandria, Virginia, and the dreamer behind Fabled Ice Cream, my new storytelling-inspired scoop shop.

Here, you'll find a blend of business vlogs, creative diary entries, and honest conversations about entrepreneurship, small business ownership, and making big ideas real. I'm here to share the behind-the-scenes of building a bookstore, launching an ice cream business, navigating work-life balance, and even the process of writing my first book.

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