Decorating With Portrait Photography: Displaying the Memories of a Lifetime March 31, 2015 Laurel Feinman The happiest homes seem to be filled with meaningful personal treasures—hand-selected for display,... Continue reading
Fantasy Islands: The Tide has Changed on the Function and Form of Kitchen Islands January 31, 2015 Laurel Feinman “Island.” Close your eyes and the mere mention of it calls to mind the image of a luxurious expanse,... Continue reading
Antique Oyster Plates: Collecting Pearls for your China Cabinet August 31, 2014 Laurel Feinman It’s autumn and we’re quickly heading into “the ‘R’ months,” that time of year when oysters are considered... Continue reading
Get in a Lather: For an Outdoor Shower May 30, 2014 Laurel Feinman Anyone who has ever rented a beach house knows that bathing outdoors turns a mundane daily ritual... Continue reading
Small Space, Big Style: Stategies for Making the Most of Any Small Space May 30, 2014 Laurel Feinman Every home has one, and yours does too: that small space you’ve never quite known how to handle. Deep... Continue reading
Shine On February 28, 2014 Laurel Feinman Whether your home is filled with heirloom antiques or hand-me-downs, any style of décor can pull off... Continue reading
Cutting Edge With the Grain Craftsman Style: How to Spot Elements of it in Your Home Today February 28, 2014 Laurel Feinman I don’t know about you, but I am “over” clutter. Do I really need that drawer full of gadgets when... Continue reading
Are You Ready for Some Football? How to Watch Playoff Games in Style November 14, 2013 Laurel Feinman Set to tabletop height, the walnut butcher-block island offers a handsome perch for a tailgate buffet... Continue reading
Getting Up and Down: Roanoke Valley’s Newest Private Golf Community is Out of the Rough September 1, 2013 Laurel Feinman In 2008, with its grand opening still a year away, Ballyhack was set to become one of the East Coast’s... Continue reading
Maintenance Matters: Tips for Cleaning the Machines that Keep Us Clean November 14, 2012 Laurel Feinman As contrary as it sounds, the machines that help keep us clean need to take a bath from time to time,... Continue reading