While designing a room, elements like paint, furniture, artwork and accessories may do the heavy lifting, but none of these careful selections matters without proper illumination. Lighting is a delicate art; too bright can feel cold and jarring, too dim…
While crisp mornings in stocking feet with hot chocolate on the stovetop, and a fire roaring nearby can make just about anyone feel content, you may still long for the lush greenery and fresh vegetables of summertime that are a…
Ah, summer. This is the season synonymous with trips to the beach, family gatherings and an ever-growing schedule of outdoor music festivals. Over the past 10 years, these festivals have morphed from single-day events into multi-day productions with countless performers,…
It’s no secret that the Roanoke Valley is a wonderful place to live. Its scenic mountain views, numerous outdoor activities and less hectic lifestyle has made this area a hotspot for younger generations just starting out, to retirees looking for…
There are many trends sweeping across the country which allow us to do our part to help preserve and protect the environment. Solar panels on our rooftops, bees in our backyards and rain barrels by our homes are growing in…
Gardening is an art form that has been around for centuries. Organizing a vast array of plants, trees and flowers into a dedicated garden is a delightful experience that is pleasing to the eye and beneficial to the environment. There…
There are few things more charming than walking into an antique store and seeing an array of porcelain serve ware in various prints, patterns and colors. This porcelain, collectively referred to as “china” because of the country of origin, has…
I don’t know why it took me 42 years to realize that I was a runner, but it did. Like many of us, I was busy with life, and it left little time for me. However, life has a way…
