More than pretty pictures, art in our homes and in our communities carries importance. For centuries, art has been used to tell stories, evoke emotions, and document the social pulse of the era. Art can be found everywhere we look—in the structure of a tall building, in the craftsmanship of a table, or the delicate…
Blissful summer itineraries to spark your travel bug. We’ve created an ideal one-day schedule for five of our favorite towns (Asheville, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, New River Valley, Wilmington) . From dawn till dusk, we’ve got every minute mapped out. You’ll get to the heart of each town and discover what makes them special. Some lineups are…
Blissful summer itineraries to spark your travel bug. We’ve created an ideal one-day schedule for five of our favorite towns (Asheville, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, New River Valley, Wilmington) . From dawn till dusk, we’ve got every minute mapped out. You’ll get to the heart of each town and discover what makes them special. Some lineups are…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we travel to Crozet, Virginia to meet Sister Barbara and Sister Maria, Trappist Nuns and cheese makers. Sister Francis greets…
WINTER WONDERLAND – Best Slice of Apple Pie Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite holiday traditions…like a slice of hot apple pie. We…
November is here, bringing festive music, holiday spirit… and cold weather! Here are some tips and tricks on how to winterize your home and protect it during Mother Nature’s colder months. By following some of these tips, you’ll save energy and stay a little warmer this winter. 1. Dodge the Draft Cold air can sneak through…
Through Pride of Ownership, Valuable Life Lessons Are Learned By Nancy Massey My very first memory of yard work is of crawling on my hands and knees with a pair of yard scissors in hand, cutting the grass that grew along the chain link fence in my backyard. This was well before the prized invention…
It’s the “Know Before You Own” rule, and it’s changing the mortgage process. We asked Mike Bitrick, Vice President at First Heritage Mortgage to better explain the changes. TRID, or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure, which is also known as the “Know Before You Owe” rule will change the mortgage process by altering some standard loan forms and practices.…
Your walking guide to Asheville’s downtown breweries Ahhh, Asheville, the land of plenty! When you’re ready to wet your whistle, there’s no better place to go than Asheville, North Carolina. We’ve created a roadmap of the eight breweries that are located in the heart of downtown! Click here to view the roadmap. Then grab some friends and…
Your Game Day Plan! When it comes to football tailgate parties, no one does it quite like the fans at Virginia Tech. We asked our favorite Hokies for their game day plan… Prep Make your party more enjoyable by preparing the food earlier in the day. Have sandwiches wrapped, veggies chopped, and dips ready to…