Victoria Elliott

Scenes from this holiday season 🎄 Grateful for what stayed, what changed for the better, and what taught me to how grow.

A little photo dump from the months I’ve been too busy living to post. It’s strange how healing sneaks up on you. Between July and now, I’ve been outside more. I’ve laughed more. I’ve found comfort in small things — berry-stained hands, live music, familiar faces. I didn’t realize how much I needed this stretch of time: the friends, the music, the small adventures that brought me back to myself. Healing doesn’t look like staying still. Sometimes it looks like laughter, motion, sunlight, and a camera roll full of reminders that life keeps going. And so do I.

Happy 4th of July from the United States of What the Actual Hell 🇺🇸✨ While the country’s being gutted by fascists and fearmongers, we chose to celebrate a little differently: by raising $2,550 for the Nationalities Service Center, supporting refugees and immigrants in Philly. Because when systems fail, community steps up. Because freedom means nothing if it’s only for some. Because care is revolutionary. Thank you to all who came out to this year’s Louisiana Seafood Boil, hosted June 7th on behalf of @nscphila with help from @fletcherstreeturbanridingclub

All our great works, our monuments, our histories— and yet what holds us here, what keeps us breathing, is the quiet persistence of six inches of soil and the grace of rain. It is enough, isn’t it? To watch the trees stretch toward the light without hesitation. To see the rivers spill over stone, unconcerned with where they are going. The world does not ask permission to be— it simply is. Spring reminds me of this. That there is no need to hurry. That transformation is not loud, but steady. That we, too, are unfolding. bell hooks said true community is not about taking space, but making it. I think of this when I sit at a table filled with friends, when I hear my name called with love. To build a place where belonging grows— what an act of defiance. What an act of care. Yes, the world is frightening. Grants are silenced for speaking truth. Friends lose jobs for daring to be. People we love make choices that break our hearts. It would be easy to let despair settle in, like stone. But I have seen the way a seed cracks open and still becomes a tree. I have seen the way morning light insists on spilling over the dark horizon. I have seen the way love, once planted, refuses to be uprooted. So I will believe in this magic. Merry Spring.

My city wrote the playbook on celebratory chaos. Go Birds. 🦅🍾🔥 #SuperBowlChamps #flyeaglesfly

Happy Holidays! Featuring a little holiday magic, wonderfully cozy moments, and all the charming moments in between. 🎄Grateful for the memories, friends and family, and warm cups of mulled wine. 1. Summer (my beautiful Momma) and I in front of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia 2. Summer trying a vodka redbull for the first time 3. Dad taking his shot 4 & 5. Parker and I at the Cheng’s annual holiday party 6. Adventures in Heroscape 7 & 8. A lecture on infamous Christmas monsters at Philadelphia’s Profs and Pints 9. Ornament making in NJ, featuring too much glue 10. Elf: the musical - pure holiday joy 11. Assorted Christmas shots 12. Mimi and her new puppy, Bailey 13. A new shiny Philadelphia ornament finds its rightful place in Texas 14. Suzie’s dogs embracing the Christmas spirit.

Watching Tiara and Chris say ‘I do’ was such a joy—two people so clearly made for each other. 🫶 Between the heartfelt ceremony that celebrated tradition and a wedding party the size of a small army, it was impossible not to feel the love in that space. From bringing in family for beautiful Filipino traditions to making sure their beloved pets were part of the day, Tiara and Chris don’t just share love—they show it in everything they do. One of the kindest, most amazing people I know, and a hubby who balances her sparkle perfectly with steady, quietly hilarious charm. Together, you’re unstoppable. Wishing these two both all the love and happiness in the world as you embark on this next chapter. 🥂 Hope your honeymoon is as dreamy as your wedding day! 💕

October is my favorite month. Every year it reminds me that life is a magical tapestry woven from laughter, mystery, and soul-stirring moments. This year has been a journey through unexpected spells of joy and grief, gathering with kindred spirits, and finding magic in the everyday. Thankful for friends who feel like family, the nights that turn into early morning stories, and the moments of quiet introspection that ground us. Here’s to the witchy energy and depth that weaves us all together. ✨ October dump: 1. Apple Cider Sangria as I introduce more people to Over the Garden Wall 2. Wedding fit 3. Halloween Nights entry 4. Mid-Haunted house photo. This is before I got embarrassingly lost in a maze due to confusion between left vs right. 5. Wednesday Addams fit 6. Party snapshot 7. Casey being a star 8. Chris’ Birthday Bash 9. Obligatory shot of a very special Birthday Boy 10. Pumpkin Succulent crafting 11. Results from a spooky Bob Ross Painting night 12. Cutesy public radio in Takoma 13. Creepy doll at Nightmare before Tinseltown 14. Spooky neighborhood ghost 15. Neon Rita Repulsa

Photo dump of a very DC Brat/Demure weekend. Scream singing pop girly feelings and holding each other with the same soft tenderness of moss cradling the stone. Grateful for friends who bring out the fun and creativity in life’s little moments. 💖🦄

Had an unforgettable trip to NYC for the @tribeca Film Festival! 🎬 Thrilled to share that a film I had the honor of working on with an incredibly talented team was selected for Tribeca narrative competition and has been receiving amazing feedback. I am beyond grateful for this experience, from filming to the premiere. 🌟 Huge thanks to everyone who made this journey possible. Keep an eye out for the incredible people involved in this movie – they’re going places! #Tribeca2024 #FilmFestival #NYC #Grateful #TeamWork #PremiereNight #Filmmaking

🎉 Clam-mazing news, everyone! 🎉 We hit our $2,000 goal for the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club fundraiser! 🐴 Thanks to our amazing friends, family, and corporate superheroes, we can now get a hay lift for our horses in their new digs! 🌾 For over a century, the Fletcher Street Riding Club has been keeping the spirit of black cowboys and horsemanship alive in North Philly. Our awesome horsemen teach local kids how to care for horses, encouraging academic excellence and giving them fun, outdoor activities. 📚🌟 Big shoutout to everyone who donated and supported us! Your generosity keeps us galloping forward, even when the trail gets tough. 💪 📸 Photos courtesy of the wonderful Lucy @brunettebullet 🐎✨ #FletcherStreetUrbanRidingClub #PhillyCowboys #FundraisingSuccess #HorseLove #CommunitySupport

🐔🎉 Join us for a clucking good time at our fundraiser for Fletcher St Urban Riding Club! We’re raising funds for a hay pulley system, and you won’t want to miss our hilarious chicken shit bingo event. Mark your calendars for Saturday June 1st and let’s make a difference together! #FletcherStFundraiser #chickenshitbingo