TEXT BY JASMINE BIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON H. BIBLE, SUSAN KALERGIS, CARRIE TURNER Who says a proper building must have studs and drywall? We met three business owners who decided that conventional building was a bore. Instead, they curated unique materials to create extraordinary places… PRO RE NATA The Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery in Crozet, VA, has been a…
TEXT BY JASMINE BIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON H. BIBLE, SUSAN KALERGIS, CARRIE TURNER There’s something special about staying in a boutique hotel room. A sense of ease comes over you, allowing you to instantly relax and be present in the moment. Imagine if you could replicate that same feeling in your own home. We visited the Graduate Hotel in…
TEXT BY JASMINE BIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON H. BIBLE, SUSAN KALERGIS, CARRIE TURNER Design inspiration can be found anywhere—from restaurants to hotels, design boutiques to the corner coffee shop. We visit three establishments with three different styles. Revel in the beauty of each of space, find an element you love, and replicate that in your…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it a great one! Is your home ready for a refresh? This stylish home in Asheville, North Carolina, built by Greencraft feels fresh and contemporary. Copy this look to enhance your curb appeal! HOUSE NUMBERS The simplest way to modernize your exterior is swapping out your house…
Summer soirées are right around the corner—what better way to brighten up your event than with a gorgeous cheese board? We asked food and home stylist, Meg Quinn of the popular Instagram feed @ainttooproudtomeg and website Ain’t Too Proud To Meg, to show us how to create the perfect rainbow-inspired cheese board. Follow along with her shopping list,…
The Agents and Brokers of Nest Realty possess decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge! Here’s what they have to say about the use of color in homes: 26% The percentage of Nesters who have knocked on a stranger’s door to ask about the exterior paint color for a client. (While 20% plead the fifth!) RENOVATE!…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Kimberly Murray Photography Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters are taking the Atlanta, GA, design market by storm. Their bold approach to design is exactly what hip homeowners are craving. The duo teamed up when they serendipitously crossed paths on a design project, and saw a kindred spirit in one another—they each possess a…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Bob Fortner Photography When Rima Nasser opened her design firm, TEW DESIGN STUDIO, she founded it on the principal that design should be fun, exciting, daring, and visually inspiring. Originally from Palestine, Nasser brings a unique worldly view to each project. With a natural propensity for color, texture, and spatial relationships, she honed…
We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Carrie Turner In our “Meet the Makers” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand…these makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this…