With spring in swing and summer on the horizon, it’s time to think about what you’re going to do to spruce up your outdoor space. We asked professionals from several local nurseries and landscaping companies to tell us about their favorite plants, since they have so much experience working with a variety of elements. Thanks [...]
This year the Garden Club of Virginia celebrates 80 years of Historic Garden Week, a spectacular statewide event referred to as “America’s Largest Open House.” This year’s local tour, sponsored by The Roanoke Valley Garden Club and The Mill Mountain Garden Club, will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring beautifully [...]
Eight beautiful homes on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake will open their doors to visitors during the 22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, to be held Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7. Tour participants will enjoy access to remarkable homes featuring unique architectural designs, creative interior decorating, spectacular scenic views, unusual [...]
We all know that paint is one of the quickest, easiest and most economical ways to transform our interior spaces. But the choices, oh the choices! Picking a color from the endless array of chips and bulky fan decks can send even the most decisive homeowner into a swivet. Too light? Too dark? Too yellow [...]
Potters Guild to Host Show and Sale The Blue Ridge Potters Guild will hold its 13th Annual Show and Sale October 19 – 21 at Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke. The show and sale is the largest all-pottery show in Virginia and features functional and decorative works of art. This year, over 70 potters [...]
When considering countertops for your home, you have many options. To help guide your choices, it is important to understand some of the myths and truths surrounding the use of granite. Myths Granite is a high-maintenance stone. Granite easily stains. You cannot cut on granite or it will scratch. Granite can be damaged by citric [...]
Little Gallery Celebrates 25th Anniversary The Little Gallery on Smith Mountain Lake will celebrate its 25th anniversary during the month of June with a very special “Visions of Smith Mountain Lake” art show. A reception will be held on Saturday, June 9 with artists L. Diane Johnson, David Heath and Charles Nivens on hand to demonstrate [...]
Home and Garden Show Offers Something For Everyone Join Roanoke Valley HOME for all the best in home and garden improvement, design and more at the Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show, to be held January 13-15 at the Roanoke Civic Center. This fun-filled, information-packed event offers something for everyone! Enjoy one-stop-shopping: Check out incredible gardens, [...]
Ever watch those TV design shows and wonder how to replicate the look in your own home? It’s easy to incorporate designer tricks into your space, no matter the style or existing décor. Focus on adding layers of color and texture, and notice how hues flow from room to room to create a cohesive design. [...]
Lake Home Tour Benefits Great Causes The 21st Annual Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, scheduled for Columbus Day weekend October 7 – 9, is a great opportunity to visit homes on different parts of the lake, gleaning ideas for building that dream home or renovating a dated lake property. The tour features eight waterfront [...]
