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Project Renovation: Legendary Building Transformed for Family Life

Needing more space for their family but wanting to stay in town, Stacey and Zach Owen house-hunted for several years before they discovered “Farmington.” What was once an apartment building ...
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The Keeping Room: Old-Fashioned Concept, Modern-Day Comfort

Recently a friend gave me a tour of her new custom-built home. “And here’s the keeping room,” she said, gesturing to a cozy, window-filled nook off the kitchen. Before I could ...
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The Garden Shed: Meet the Garage’s Sophisticated Cousin

Several years ago, after driving over the weed whacker as I pulled my car into the garage, flinging the door open smack into the lawnmower, and tripping over a bike on my ...
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Farm to Fork: A Bounty of Local Food Options

So much of our home life flourishes as a result of what takes place at the dinner table—at least in my house it does. Mealtime together serves many great ends: ...
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Lakeside Living at its Finest

When Polly and Doug Fikse faced an empty nest, they did not downsize; they expanded. “When we built this house, we built it for the kids and grandkids,” explains Doug ...
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Accent Tables: Accessorize with Style

Okay, I will admit this in print: I have a shoe obsession. I know, I know—it is a common thing among women, so I am counting on at least some ...
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Garden Day Blooms

Roanoke College President’s Residence An eye-popping border of yellow and white pansies and tulips defines the lines of the stately Georgian Revival residence of Roanoke College President Michael Creed Maxey ...
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Home Libraries: Creating the Perfect Reading Spot

Just up the road in Charlottesville, Thomas Jefferson’s “book room” at Monticello epitomizes what many think of when considering a home library. Located in his private suite of rooms, Jefferson’s personal ...
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