Illuminate Fairfax is a holistic festival with free workshops, hosted in the Fairfax, Virginia area. There will be the opportunity to enjoy the finest of local holistic wellness practitioners, products and amazing artisans of all kinds. You can shop, sample and delight your senses. Continue reading
Five parks in Fairfax County, Virginia featured First Hike events to welcome the new year. Huntley Meadows, a park popular with families, birders and wildlife photographers, also featured these events. “It’s a beautiful day, the first day of the year,” Fairfax County Supervisor Dan Storck, who led the hike at Huntley Meadows, said noting the mild temperatures and bright sunshine as he led a group along the boardwalk. Continue reading
As winter fast approaches, we find ourselves drawing closer to the fires. The warmth of family and friends feed our spirits, as the food from the ovens feeds our bodies. The kitchen is our refuge from these cold, dark days outside, as winter swirls about, waiting to nip at our noses and freeze our toes.
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26th Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market will be held at Dulles Expo Center - South Hall, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA from 8 to 10 November. It’s Northern Virginia’s grand opening celebration of the holiday season! This spectacular, award-winning holiday show features more than 250 fine artisans from more than 20 states. Artisans offer a diverse selection of fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, photography, fiber arts, vintage re-creations as well as thousands of one-of-kind Christmas collectibles. Continue reading
Three students of the Fairfax County Public Schools were given awards in the art contest of the National PTA Reflections. On June 22, these awards were announced at the National PTA Convention and Expo in Columbus, Ohio. The contest was based on a theme named "Heroes Around Me" this year. Continue reading
The annual Spring Art Fest 2019 was held on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 2019 in Great Falls. This event was sponsored by Great Falls Studio. Some 24 artists put their work on display during the Spring Art Fest 2019. the event included eight artists showing at the Great Falls Village Centre, 10 at the Grange and six at the Old School House – three of whom have never shown before. The art was portrayed using different media including painting, pottery, photography, printing, woodcarving, jewelry, weaving, and fabric.
Many residences at the Watergate are hidden from street view in this paintingContinue reading
A zoomed in close up on ducks in the Potomac River
I like to film locations near the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. For example, the waterfront is scenic. I like to see through the camera the rippling water and the distant lands. An advantage to filming near the Potomac River is the peacefulness.
Additionally nearby amenities can create for a good clip. I like to shoot the trail and capture the image of modern day America, as seen from a bipod stabilizing the camera. Showcasing the liveliness of people and the civilization is fun. Also, Real Estate can be easier to show the uniformity of a tract.
Next I proceed to walk and explore the expanse while keeping ready the camera for an opportunity. This could be a well kept neighborhood, such as Belle View. Then the area is traversed to see the Real Estate, amenities, geography, and so on. The more shots captured, the better luck at a video with replay value.
Combining a series of short clips into a short video is relaxing. In hindsight, say years later, it can be amazing to see what once was and what is the current view of the land, as of today. Rewatching a video can help to understand what might have been missed on the first walk through. A published video is nice to watch.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
The Torpedo Factory is one of the largest Art Centers in The United States
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria
Featuring 6 grand galleries, more than 80 studios, 2 workshops and the Alexandria Archeology Museum, The Torpedo Factory Art Center can be found in Old Town Alexandria, near Union and kings Street and the Potomac River.
Over 160 artists produce and showcase their original work in the Art Canter. One can also shop excellent quality and unique artworks, such as Paintings, Print Making, Jewelry, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Sculpture and Photography. The Art League School teaches children ages 5 years and above, as well as those at least 18 years of age for adult classes.
6 Grand Galleries of the The Torpedo Factory Art Center are are made up of :
The Art League Gallery
The Target Gallery
Enamelists Gallery
Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery
Multiple Exposures Gallery for photographs
Scope Gallery for ceramics
Residents of Old Town Alexandria in North Virginia (which is the most sought after real estate) have access to The Torpedo Factory Art Center, The Lyceum and other shops and restaurants, all connected by King St. Trolley to the Washington Metro. Luxury condos surrounded by a central courtyard can be found at the Torpedo Factory Condominium Complex just right across the The Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Walk the Potomac and marina at the Torpedo Factory
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
Alexandria Waterfront
A gentlemen draws a caricature of a lady at the waterfront
Move cars away from front and / or rear of house and close garage doors.
Move trash cans and recycling bins inside or away from house.
Living room
Remove newspapers from driveway and sweep leaves.
Open deck furniture umbrellas, remove grill covers and put any deck cushions on furniture.
Hide toys and sporting equipment in garage or storage containers.
Interior of House
Turn on all interior lights and open all blinds. Make sure any burned out light bulbs have been replaced.
Clean vertical surfaces that reflect light such as mirrors, refrigerators, windows, television screens, etc.
Hide all pet beds, toys, bowls, etc. in a closet or storage container.
Remove items other than non-religious framed art or decor hanging from walls.
Keep in mind that items being moved from room to room will show in photos of other rooms, so please hide items in closets and / or storage areas that will not be photographed
Kitchen
Clear off countertops
Remove hanging dish towels and small area rugs.
Hide garbage can along with pet food bowls, mats and other items.
Bedroom
Make beds and be sure the mattress or any objects under the bed are not showing
Hide all personal items such as books, phones, remotes, etc. (Tip: You can hide them under the pillows!)
We suggest that personalized decor be removed from children's rooms so their names and pictures don't show in the photos which will go on the internet.
Foyer
Make it look as large as p0ssible by removing shoes, coats, throw rugs, etc.
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Dining Areas
If dining area is small, remove extra leaves from tables to make the room look larger.
Show off the woodwork on the table by removing protector, tablecloths or placemats.
Remove extra dining chairs from the room so it doesn't look overcrowded and smaller than it really is.
Living Areas
Keep the floors as clear as possible to emphasize the beauty of any wood floors
Make sure all televisions and computer monitors are turned off, and if portable hide from view
Clear surfaces such as end tables and coffee tables of items that are not decorative, and hide all magazines, books, remotes, tissue boxes, etc.
Bathrooms / Powder Rooms
Wash all mirrors. Even the smallest splatter mark is magnified in photos.
Hide the trash can, toilet brush, bathmats and plunger.
Remove family bath and hand towels. (Tip: Don't forget to remove the robe hanging on the back of the door.) You can keep a clean decorative / nice towels hung neatly.
Remove All toiletries from the counter and the shower/tub area, such as shampoo bottles, razors, toothbrushes, etc.
Make sure the toilet paper roll isn't empty or hanging down off the roll.
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