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Downton Abbey A New Era is Cozy and Warm

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I’ve seen Downton Abbey: A New Era referred to as a gem and I have to agree. It’s a cozy film that takes us back to the world of the Crawley’s and their manor and all of the people that live and work there. I’ll say upfront I enjoyed it a lot, but then I’m already a huge fan. Through 6 tv seasons and one previous film, we’ve had the chance to follow the stories of the upper-crust family and their downstairs staff. The whole story began with the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and brings us to the present in the 1920s. In this movie’s premise, there are two major plotlines. But, first, the movie opens with a bit of a goofy yet sentimental preamble by Arthur Moseley – butler-turned-schoolteacher who catches us up to the present day by directly addressing the audience. So something new for the…

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Vintage Market Days Greater Atlanta

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Following up on our earlier post about Vintage Market Days of Greater Atlanta, we visited the Gwinnett Fairgrounds to see what it was all about. The market will be going on for two more days – Saturday, May 14th, and Sunday, May 15th, so you have plenty of time to make it out there to see what they have to offer. We’re including a pictorial essay of what we found. The vendors were all as nice as could be and willing to answer any questions we had. Rings made of typewriter keys that are adjustable for any ring size. RIngs made from silver cutlery. One vendor we had the pleasure of meeting was Paula Brown who sells repurposed military uniforms as accessories for dogs. Serving Once More takes uniforms worn by service men and women and turns them into bandanas, collar covers, bows, and bow ties for your doggo. And,…

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Georgia Events to Look Forward to May 13th to 15th

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Spring is in the air in Georgia and there are plenty of events to enjoy in the warm weather. Two are happening this weekend May 13th through 15th. Vintage Market Days of Greater Atlanta and the May Artist Market at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville. We have details on both. Vintage Market Days of Greater Atlanta Looking for all things vintage right under your fingertips? This 3-day market is coming to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds with lots of things to offer. “Vintage Market Days® returns to Gwinnett County for our 2022 Spring Market, “You Are My Sunshine”, May 13-15, 2022 at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds! Vintage Market Days® of Greater Atlanta is an upscale vintage & vintage inspired indoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. We hand select the best vendors, both local and from…

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Happy Birthday to the Real Alice in Wonderland!

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Happy 170th Birthday to Alice Liddell – the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland! Interesting that the story’s image of Alice is a matter of dispute. Obviously, it is not the illustration of the original Alice. Carroll sent a photograph of another child friend, Mary Hilton Badcock to the book’s illustrator, but whether or not the artist actually used it is cloudy. A letter Carroll wrote suggests the illustrator did not. Either way Alice Liddell had a life of adventure and helped to establish stories we know and love. You can read more about her life here and the illustration of the story in this article. Alice Liddell (right) with her sisters circa 1859, photographed by Lewis Carroll Liddell aged 7, photographed by Lewis Carroll in 1860

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Illumine at Oakland Cemetery in 2022

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Illumine the annual art event at Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery has wrapped for 2022. Illumine is an art installation held in the Victorian garden park once a year to bring awareness to the beauty of the grounds and its history to the city. This year’s center leaned more towards education versus art exhibits, but it was still worth the walk in the evening among the cemetery residents. We’ve included a pictorial essay of our visit and hope you enjoy it. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. The evening started off at dusk with the eerie spectacle of large balloons lighting your path. History of the indigenous peoples at Oakland long before it was a cemetery. Maynard Jackson’s obelisk. First African…

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