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Strawberry season

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Victoria

I have no excuse for not posting since February. I’ve had a painting block since early March that I don’t attribute to returning to a (wonderful) full-time job. Although it means that I could once again buy a $60 tube … Continue reading →

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Decatur Garden Tour

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Victoria

I volunteered a few hours of my time at the Decatur Garden Tour last weekend, specifically at a garden with pool and beautifully cared for antique roses. Pat Maddux, owner and gracious hostess, spent the entire shift with us volunteers. … Continue reading →

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Tier IV and new paintings

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Victoria

My neighborhood is finally gentrifying. A white barred owl sat in my street the other night as I pulled into the driveway and I realized she’d probably been displaced by all the tree removal behind my back 40. My property … Continue reading →

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Avondale Holiday Tour of Homes

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Victoria

Avondale Estates has a holiday tour of homes every year. Before my hostess hours began on Sunday afternoon at one of the homes, I shot a few photos. This was my first year as volunteer member of the sponsoring Avondale … Continue reading →

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Decatur Spring Garden Tour, Sunday

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Victoria

Continuing my photo essay on the Decatur Garden Tour, here are Sunday’s finds. I volunteered in a lovely garden and my shift partner coincidentally lived in my neighborhood; we spent a very enjoyable afternoon chatting and welcoming visitors. The time … Continue reading →

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Decatur Spring Garden Tour, Saturday

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Victoria

It was the perfect spring weekend for attending the Decatur Garden Tour, an annual event in its 23rd year. The ticket included both days and a saturday evening twilight tour and entertainment at Rose Hill Garden. On saturday and sunday … Continue reading →

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Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Victoria

It’s not often that one finds a space as grand as the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in such an out of the way location. Watkinsville is a town, village really, twenty minutes south of Athens and an hour or so … Continue reading →

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The greening of Atlanta and my new/old house

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Victoria

Atlanta has remained one of the greenest cities I’ve either visited or lived in. Amazing, considering how little rain the region gets. It’s been a solid +90 degrees daily since I landed here three weeks ago. Evenings are at least … Continue reading →

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