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The Journey Toward the Better Place
Migration — whether of birds gliding across continents or butterflies fluttering thousands of miles guided by invisible winds — is one of nature’s most poetic movements. It is not simply escape; it is purpose. These creatures move not because what they leave behind is unworthy, but because life calls them forward to what lies ahead. There’s a quiet wisdom in that rhythm — to trust the unseen, to follow instinct, to endure the trials of distance and change for the promise of r

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The Ephemeral Bloom: A Chalk Artist’s Journey
The Ephemeral Bloom: A Chalk Artist’s Journey

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Jul 232 min read


Following the Line of Light: The Artist’s Intuitive Balance
Artist's Intuitive Balance - Creative process and artistic discoveries.

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Jul 231 min read


Whispers of a Dandelion
A poetic expression inspired by nature's structure, beauty and resilience.

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Jun 272 min read


Blue Magnolias for Coach Ken
In honor of Coach Ken Dicesare, we spent the past month handcrafting over four hundred Blue Magnolias—a tribute as unique and deeply rooted as the legacy he leaves behind.

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May 51 min read


Happy 15th Anniversary ALine Architecture
ALine Architecture 15th Anniversary Celebration

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Jun 19, 20242 min read


Chalkful of Flower
The delightful "Chalkful of Flowers" event took place at the Mount Vernon Plaza Parklet in Alexandria, sponsored by SFDC. The event was...
Donald Manka
May 24, 20231 min read


Public Art & Richmond Artway
Public art is a form of artistic expression through the art of different media, placed in public space, accessible to all, and developed...
Anila Angjeli, AIA, LEED AP
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Architecture Delight for All Senses
How can we create architecture that is a delight for all senses, beautiful and rediscovered each time? Such architecture is about the...

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Jan 26, 20233 min read


Milway Meadows Pumpkin
Happy Halloween! Every year, a lively Halloween party parade takes place in our neighborhood. Everyone, cheerful in their favorite...
Anila Angjeli, AIA, LEED AP
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Tulipop - Chalk Art Walk
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Artists transformed sidewalks and parking lots throughout Old Town North, Alexandria by bringing...
Anila Angjeli, AIA, LEED AP
Oct 17, 20222 min read


Chalk Walk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHALK WALK Saturday, October 15 in Old Town North Contact Pat Miller at pmiller1806@comcast.net On Saturday,...

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Oct 12, 20221 min read


City of Roses
I recently visited the city of Portland, Oregon. I had heard about this city for its multi-color culture, art, parks, neighborhoods, and...
Anila Angjeli, AIA, LEED AP
Jun 30, 20222 min read


Why Art?
Art is everywhere around us, from the water bottles on our desks to the flowers growing in our gardens. It is hard to define art in more...
Isabel Parkins
Jun 24, 20212 min read


Sunflower Burst - Earth Day!
Join us this Earth Day (April 22) to celebrate our connections to each other and embrace sustainability by creating and displaying our...

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Apr 12, 20211 min read
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