Local Non-Profits Welcome Donations, Time and Support
We are all too familiar with how challenging 2020 has been. If you’ve got your health, a job, a roof...
Author: Rory Rhodes
In Love with Leather | Unexpected Accents Offer Fresh Autumn Style
When you think of leather in home decor, do you envision a traditional study with dark, masculine...
Flexible Spaces | Tips to Make Your Home Fit Your Life
Our house is a study in flexible and evolving spaces. I’m writing from my bedroom office—my “boffice,”...
Design Through the Decades | Home Trends that Stand the Test of Time
The saying “everything old is new again” has been around for centuries. It’s true in many contexts,...
Mulch Matters | Protect and Prepare for the Next Growing Season
This is the time of year when I’m grateful to have a fresh layer of mulch in my garden beds. Not...
Design Conundrums | Designer Tips for Fixing Up Your Family Room
In every home there are bound to be certain design and decorating challenges. Who hasn’t tried rearranging...
Summer Suds | Roanoke’s Brew Scene is Bubbling
In recent years, Roanoke has been getting attention for our burgeoning beer scene. From local microbrews...
Go With The Flow | Permeable Hardscape Offers Eco-Friendly Outdoor Spaces
It’s hard to find a home without hardscape. Whether it’s a driveway, walkway, front porch, an entry...
Happiness, Scandinavian Style
Last winter, I began hearing a lot about the Danish concept of “hygge.” It has no exact English translation,...
The Art Of Espalier
If you’ve ever seen a beautifully-shaped tree growing flat against a wall, you’re looking at the...
