Your simple guide to choosing the proper onion for every instance. You’ve unpacked your new kitchen, you just made a massive haul at the local farmer’s market, and you’ve got in-laws on the way for dinner. The pressure is real. But now you’re standing there, admiring the myriad of different onions, wondering— what are all…
Welcome to the Charlottesville 2022 Mid-Year Market Report. So far, 2022 has been another remarkable year in Central Virginia real estate. We’ve all read stories about low inventory in the market, the speed with which homes are going under contract, and overall competition for buyers throughout the state and the country. In the Charlottesville MSA,…
An eco-conscious alternative to lawn care Is artificial grass the right answer for your home? Green grass may feel classically all-American, but is it really the best choice for modern day yards? Is artificial grass, or Astroturf, a viable alternative? Beyond the beautiful, manicured, year-round appeal it has on the surface, we wanted the details.…
Why backyard beekeeping may be the future of the planet. If you’ve followed headlines on environmental issues at all, you’ve seen this fact pop up at least once: bees are in danger. Honey bee populations have long suffered the effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a situation that stems predominantly from pesticide use, invasive species…
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…
If you thought navigating the ins and outs of an HOA, and its associated costs and benefits, was just for condo buyers, think again. HOA stands for Homeowners Association: an organization responsible for managing some of the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of a tight-knit living community. It takes a coordinated effort to care for a…
Our in-house experts weigh in on how to make your dining room sustainably stylish! Choosing sustainable pieces for your home doesn’t require you to skimp on style. These environmentally conscious items paired together create an organic and inviting dining room. DINING CHAIRS As seen in our featured image above, these gorgeous dining…
Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to your living space. So how much space is worth the price, and what are the tradeoffs? As we know, your “stuff” will continue to expand to fill your space. And the time and money you’ll invest in cleaning, maintenance, heating, and cooling also correspond directly to…
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…