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A special event, a virtual coffee house. I’ll be the one wearing a pink carnation waving at you.

It’s funny how coincidence works. One of my favorite blogs disappeared a year ago and, searching for it, I came to another blogger’s site, and that blogger has now become my friend. She is the sweet, gentle-hearted Vicki of 2bagsfull. She is hosting this lovely blog hop.

GrowYourBlog2013Hi everyone, my name is Veronica, which you probably already know by the name of my blog. Just today someone asked me how does one come up with a good blog name and I had to say that I honestly never thought about it.

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Several years ago my daughter Kerstin designed and drew this symbol as a brand for me and I’ve loved and used it ever since, so it’s Veronica Roth here, or just V, because who can be bothered with a four syllable name anyway.

Speaking of children, I have three: Jonathan, Kerstin and Chloe. They are grown and over the years they’ve multiplied and now I seem to have seven and so now we must include Kerstie’s Adam, Chloe’s Bryson, and the new babies in the family: Ever and Isla (usually called Binky and Bunny). Somehow they are always getting in front of my camera.

Oh, cameras, yes, I seem to have a collection of them and that’s a good thing because I take a lot of photos, a LOT of photos. Really A LOT, A TON of photos.
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Some you will not see because they are proprietary to magazines or for sale thru stock agencies but you’ll see loads on these pages. The photos on these pages are for you. And I mean for YOU. Use them, copy them, find inspiration with them, say thank you, have fun. They describe everyday moments … my everyday moments … a common magic.

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I also muck about with paints.
I love to paint in oils on large canvases…

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…but I’ll paint, draw, muck about on just about anything with any medium. Old maps, sheet music, book jackets, the sawn off end of this year’s Christmas tree …you get the picture.

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I write. On these pages you’ll find free verse poetry under the “I’m not as green as I’m cabbage looking” tag, in real life you’ll find magazine and on-line articles.

I’m all over the place usually, but mostly either in my home in the city: Vancouver, BC, Canada or my home in the country: the village of Northmoor, Oxfordshire, England. (where I drive really fast on the wrong side of the road)

And, as it says on my bio, I’m completely hopeless at planning anything and so have no idea what the future will bring. Right now this site is a wonderful creative outlet for me and I love, LOVE and cherish the friends I’ve met thru it. I hope you will say hello and leave your site addy so I can come visit and get to know you and I hope you will take the time to get to know me.

Oh, there are cats. Vancouver cats Morgan and Milo and British cat Theo. They’re the little heartbeats at my feet.
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Comments: 65

  • January 19, 2013
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    Found your site through the Grow Your Blog Party and your work is just beautiful! Love the idea of the “Vanitas”

  • January 19, 2013
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    So nice to meet you! I love your photography!!

    Tiffany
    http://www.pinkfaithtoday.blogspot.com

  • January 19, 2013
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    Beautiful, just beautiful. Love, love, love the painting. Have a lovely day, V.

  • January 19, 2013
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    I love closeups and your photos made my heart sing. Thanks for visiting me earlier. I will stop by again for a visit.

  • January 19, 2013
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    What a fabulous description of you V! I love the grandbabies names (even the nicknames!) and your art — all of it photographic and visual is stunning. I love your style and your wit — and that you drive really fast on the “wrong” side of the road when in England! Great to know more about you!

  • January 19, 2013
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    Oh Veronica (beautiful name!), I love your photos, especially the frosty one – I used to take so many winter photos, but since I’ve moved to California from cold Germany I only get a chance to do this if we either go into the mountains (Sierra Nevada) or to some part of the country that has snow. Sigh. Anyway, your photos are beautiful as well as your art. And you live in Vancouver, BC – a place we love, especially my daughter who want to study at UBC when the time comes (still three more years of high school first). I’m glad I discovered your blog!

  • January 19, 2013
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    Hi! I hopped here via the GYB list. Loving the pics, specially the one with the weeds poking up out of the ice – very atmospheric!

    I don’t have a fancy camera but I always have my phone in my pocket and I love snapping unusual things on walks or in the garden. 😉

    Regards, SueH http://knittingassassin.blogspot.co.uk/

  • January 19, 2013
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    such beautiful photographs and artwork. I shall have to follow purely to delight my eyes

  • January 19, 2013
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    Hi, I’m visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. I think your blog title is great, and you art, photos, and cats are beautiful.

  • January 19, 2013
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    Hi Veronica. Your cats are beautiful! And I LOVE that you painted on the cut off end of your Christmas tree! Thank you for joining this party. I will be returning many times in the future.
    ~Elizabeth

  • Pam

    January 19, 2013
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    I am also participating in the blog party and I am so glad to find your blog! I take TONS of photos too and yours are really quite lovely! I’ll be back to see more soon, you really have talent!

  • Lou Anne

    January 19, 2013
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    Hi Veronica! It was lovely to read your comments on my blog. I’m so glad you will be following. I think your work is beautiful and I’ll follow yours too. One more thing-we both love cats. It’s great to meet a new artist friend.

  • January 19, 2013
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    Those VS initials are truly amazing! You might enjoy some of the blog photo challenges – you have some great images.

    Popped in from from the Grow Your Blog hop.

    Give me a visit some time ~
    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

  • January 19, 2013
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    what wonderful pictures

  • January 19, 2013
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    Great photos and sense of style!

  • January 20, 2013
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    Hi Veronica – I’ve just spent 20 minutes lost in your blog, admiring your photos, your art work, your way with words…and enjoying myself thoroughly! Thank you to Vicki for her inspirational GYB Party through which I have met you. I look forward to returning many times to see what you’ve been up to. Your English home is in a lovely part of the country (I used to live in Milton Keynes – less beautiful but not too far away from the country!) and it’s a joy to see your photos.

  • January 20, 2013
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    Good morning, Veronica! My heavens….. I adore your blog! Your wonderful talents leap out of the screen and tickle me pink! Seriously. Love it! I so look forward to getting to know you better and am so grateful to have met you through the blog party! If you get a chance I would love to have you drop by mine and stay a bit. We will have such fun becoming friends!! I didn’t see a follow button but will check again to make sure I didn’t miss anything. For sure I will bookmark your page and come back many more times!

  • January 20, 2013
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    Hey Veronica!!! Thank you for visiting my blog. You are so creative. I’ll be sure to come back and visit again!

    -Jade http://www.muffinteahouse.com

  • January 20, 2013
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    Love looking at your blog so far! I wish I could have the talent to draw, I’m lucky if I get a stick figure to look good! I’m looking forward to getting to know you.

  • January 20, 2013
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    Hi Veronica,

    So nice to meet you!

    I love the brand that your daughter designed for you…really lovely as are all of your photos.

    I want to thank you for visiting with me and for leaving a comment. I have my giveaway details posted now if you’d like to take a peek. I don’t think I had it posted yet when you visited. Your comment already has you entered for it.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Steph ?

  • January 21, 2013
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    Hi Veronica, I found you through the GYB party. Your blog is fabulous, your photos are beautiful. I look forward to following your adventures over the coming months

  • January 21, 2013
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    I love your logo! What your daughter can do with the ‘E’ and ‘Z’ – just wondering… You have a lovely blog. I’m new follower and ‘Grow Your Blog’ participant. Have fun in at the party!
    Evalina, This and that…

  • January 22, 2013
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    I just found your blog through the party and am excited to follow along with you! Outstanding blog and your photos are beautiful!!!

  • January 22, 2013
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    Hi Veronica! You certainly know how to throw a lovely party 🙂 Cats as little heartbeats at your feet make my heart melt, and my lips curve into my “how lovely and clever” smile

  • January 22, 2013
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    Lovely blog Veronica! Your lovely heart and soul comes out!Thank you for coming by my blog..I love your work and look forward to sharing many posts with you!

  • Jay

    January 22, 2013
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    What a great idea the blog party has been!! I am so glad you were able to overcome your dislike of San Francisco as it is one of my most favorite cities in the good ol’ USA! Love your blog!! Come see me sometime!

  • January 22, 2013
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    Your blog is like a breath of fresh air to me! Thankyou for your individuality.

  • January 23, 2013
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    Your work is amazing! Keep creating!

  • January 24, 2013
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    what a lovely post….your artwork and photography artwork is amazing. I am always touched by people who are so gifted artistically. Enjoy your adventure!
    I have a giveaway so pop by please!

  • January 24, 2013
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    Hi Veronica! Your photos are fantastic! You have a great eye for “seeing” what others could miss. Loved visiting your blog and will follow when I am done here. Your photos are inspiring! Dianna

  • January 24, 2013
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    Hello Veronica – I am wading through the blog hop – it will take ages – lovely to see you visit me. I like your art work and especially the different surfaces you use! silk is restrictive to paint on as you can’t get a whole lot of detail with the outliner and I am dabbling in watercolour which allows much more scope. I do like the idea of painting on top of writing/poetry and you have given me some inspiration so thankyou. Will be visiting regularly to see what you’re up to. Betty (the wood fairy)

  • January 24, 2013
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    thank you for your comments on my blog – wow I am awed by your talents – love, love, love that fish painting 😉

  • January 26, 2013
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    Your blog is very friendly and very pretty with all the gorgeous photos. You are talented, no doubt about that, and it’s very nice to meet you!

  • January 27, 2013
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    Nice to meet you Veronica! I’m not in the blog (saw it too late) but I am visiting each blog and discovering so many things. I was so attracted to your BOOK room! I like how you draw on pages from everywhere! Love your pictures and only dream of taking beautiful ones!

  • January 30, 2013
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    Stopping by from the GYB party. I enjoyed reading your blog, and found your photos quite interesting too.

    ~ Sherrie (Bird Lady)

    http://www.birdladyblog.blogspot.com

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