Fall is here, and that means the whirlwind of holidays is about to begin. If hosting dinner parties and holiday events makes your heart happy, here are some things you may consider when purchasing your next home. BUTLER’S PANTRY Every hosts’ dream…a space to store larger serving platters and glassware, prep food, and even keep dishes…
Use exterior surroundings to inspire your interior decor We’ve taken three inspiration images from around our Nest locations and created a mood board based on each. Some of our selections are budget savvy, some are splurge-worthy. Find what speaks to you and your personal style. Utilize the natural beauty or classic architecture that surrounds you…
The nutritional and social importance of sustainable local food sources. Text by JASMINE BIBLE + Photography by FRONTLINE FARMING You may or may not have heard of urban agriculture (also commonly referred to as urban farming and urban gardening) but what is it really? In its simplest form, urban agriculture is fresh food access for…
Seamlessly blending interior and exterior living spaces TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Ryan Theede Photography “Mountain doesn’t have to scream rustic lodge,” quips Jill Jones, Senior Interior Designer at ID.ology Interiors & Design in Asheville, NC. When clients from Charleston, SC, approached Jones to help with the finish selection and design of their new construction home in…
We asked the agents and Brokers of Nest Realty to share a bit about their own landscaping and eco-conscious efforts. Do you agree with our flock? How does your garden grow? LAWN MAKEUP 60% of our Nesters have a yard with just grass, with 19% adding in more robust landscaping, native grasses, and other eco-conscious efforts. 5%…
A Contemporary Coastal Approach… TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Dustin Peck Photography When the views and the landscaping are this exquisite…how does one decorate the inside? The owners of this home in Wilmington, NC, once again turned to Sally Williams of Colorful Concepts Interior Design, to bring their vision to life. DESIGNER Sally Williams FIRM Colorful Concepts…
How can you employ environmentally friendly landscaping practices to save time, money, and resources? Environmentally friendly landscaping, also known as “green” or “sustainable” landscaping, is a way of creating and maintaining your land, no matter the size, to save time, money, and valuable natural resources, while simultaneously being kind to the earth. Traditional landscaping methods…
How much should I invest in my landscaping? You’ve heard by now that even simple acts like sprinkling wood chips neatly around your existing outdoor landscaping can add instant value and curb appeal to your home, especially when you are in the process of listing and selling your home. But what if you’re planning on…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it count! This Waynesboro, VA, charmer makes the perfect first impression. It’s warm, welcoming, balanced, and oozing with character. Copy the look of this classic Cape Cod to enhance your curb appeal! COLOR PALETTE White and black is a classic color combination that’s hard to…
Last week we discussed buying an older home with character, but what does that mean? Let’s take a refresher on the most common architectural styles you’ll find in homes throughout the U.S. Colonial Colonials are one of the most common homes styles in the country, especially in the Northeast, where they first found traction in…
