Peonies | The Pinnacle of Spring Beauty
The fluffy, feathery blooms of the peony are one of the most familiar signs of spring. This old-fashioned perennial puts on a dramatic display reminiscent of a Victorian cottage garden ...
Elements of Style | Trends for Inviting Interior Design
Do you know your design style? Look around your space—does it reflect a deliberate plan, or is it something you ended up with through hand-me-downs, impulse buys and “temporary” purchases? ...
The State of Real Estate | Hot Seller’s Market in Roanoke Region Continues in 2022
The Roanoke Valley is an attractive place to live, with options ranging from bustling city areas to quiet suburbs. Roanoke has cemented itself as a regional healthcare hub by establishing ...
The Pursuit of Tranquility | Combining Traditional and Modern Aesthetics in a South Roanoke Home
Photography by Kathryn Feldmann When they arrived in 2019, Amanda Marko and her family scouted out a large brick Colonial in a prime neighborhood in Roanoke. The Markos loved the ...
Window Dressing | Create a Style Statement with Window Treatments
Window treatments, such as blinds, shades and curtains, provide privacy and light control, but also add softness, texture and personality to a room. Advances in automation (push a button, your ...
Sleep Hygiene | Healthy Habits for a Better Night’s Rest
According to a 2020 poll by the National Sleep Foundation, about half of Americans feel sleep deprived at least several days per week. Meanwhile, the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ...
Color Your World | What’s Trending In Paint Colors for 2022
What paint trends will tempt your eyeballs and tickle your fancy in the year to come? With nods to nature, nostalgia and coziness, the 2022 color palettes across major paint ...
The Winter Garden | A Chore Checklist Helps Create a Wonderland for All Seasons
Winter gardens come alive visually; as leaves fall and plants wither, the garden’s remaining shapes, textures and other features become clear and well defined. Additionally, landscapes viewed from inside your ...
