Get Your Home Summer Ready Summertime is officially here, and we’re daydreaming of afternoons spent in the garden, and evenings entertaining al fresco. It’s not too late to get your yard, garden, and outdoor spaces ready. Here are five simple prep steps: 1. Great Soil The key to a thriving flower garden? Nutrient rich soil. It would be silly…
Common gardening myths, debunked! Gardening is one of the oldest and most fulfilling hobbies around, so it’s not surprising that myths have sprung up about tips and hacks people use to flex their green thumbs. Whether you have an extensive outdoor garden or just a few indoor potted plants keeping you company, here’s the truth…
Friends of Nest, We are outraged. The murder of George Floyd has opened deep wounds, and the pain and anger of generations has poured out across communities. Nest Realty stands with the black community against racial injustice, and the hatred that feeds it. We strive to be inclusive and respectful. Open hearts and minds lead…
Did you love the plant stand from the latest cover of NEST Magazine? Ready to make your own? Follow along with Graeme’s cut list and instructions! (Click here for a printable PDF) SUPPLIES (8) 1” x 3” x 8’ pine boards (actual ¾” x 2 ½ ” x 8’) (2) 1” x 12” x 8’ pine boards…
Your outdoor gardening essentials! Check out some of our favorite tools for outdoor gardening. Is there one we’ve missed? We’d love to hear about your go-to tools in the comments! GARDEN TROWEL Hand-forged by a century-old Dutch family business, this multipurpose garden tool will last a lifetime. And let’s be honest…it’s adorable. Heart-Shaped Garden Trowel, $49, uncommongoods.com HARVEST BASKET Handmade…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Chelsea Lane Photography When you love your neighborhood, but your house is less than inspiring, what can you do? For an Asheville, NC, family of four, the answer was hiring interior designer Liz Hackett of Liz Hackett Interiors to completely reimagine the space. With years of interior design experience and a deep understanding…
Exciting Innovations, Cooperation, and Evolutions Through a Pandemic Jonathan, Keith, and Jim welcomed Vanessa Bergmark with Red Oak Realty for a discussion about real estate during sheltering in place, cooperating with competitors during and after a pandemic, and innovating and changing behaviors. You can listen to this podcast here, and subscribe to the podcast here. Highlights of the…
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…
Recipes from the Region’s Top Chefs Looking for new recipes to add to the mix? Let’s look back at some of our favorite recipes from the region’s top chefs, as originally shared in the Fall 2018 issue of NEST Magazine. Don’t feel like cooking? Some of these amazing restaurants are offering curbside pick up. We’ve added…
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…