What else you NEED to KNOW. By: Leanne Brittain Owning a home comes with a lot of perks, such as getting to cutesy it up with all the latest trends, planting beautiful tulips in the spring, along with more serious topics like the deduction for your mortgage interest and property taxes. Buying a home is…
Demystifying the art of floral arranging with The Flower Guy Bron Text by JASMINE BIBLE + Photography by TOM DALY When you need jaw-droppingly stunning florals, there’s only one place to go: The Flower Guy Bron. From lavish multi-day weddings to intimate events, Bron Hansboro has become the go-to floral designer for Virginia and beyond.…
KEEP YOUR PETS COZY ALL SEASON While we’re busy cozying up our nests, we can’t forget about our pets—they deserve to be cozy, too! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite items for the fur babies in our lives. Ridiculously chic? Perhaps…but we couldn’t resist! Scroll down to see some of our very own beloved…
A rental property in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, gets an understated upgrade. Text by JASMINE BIBLE + Photography by ELLIS CREEK PHOTOGRAPHY Waves crashing and sand between your toes may not be what your mind immediately conjures when you think of winter…but a seaside escape can be unexpectedly cozy if done the right way. When…
A former storefront gets a refresh You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it count! A former storefront in the Brooklyn Arts District of Wilmington, North Carolina, is reminiscent of the creole cottages found in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It’s now bursting with personality thanks to the use of bold…
Ways to improve the insulation in your home by Tom Seabrook What do letters and your home have in common? They both have envelopes! Just like a folded piece of paper protects your correspondence, your home’s thermal building envelope protects you from the weather outside. The envelope—the exterior “shell” of walls, foundation, roof, doors, and…
We asked the agents and Brokers of Nest Realty to share their preferences on keeping their homes cozy year round. SNUGGLE UP Where is the coziest spot in your home? For 48% of our Nesters, it’s the couch. 35% voted for their beds, while 16% prefer their reading nook or sunroom. CUPPA? In the mornings,…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Nick Sorenson DESIGNER Jenny Slingerland FIRM Black Ink Interiors LOCATION Phoenix, AZ INSTAGRAM @black.ink.interiors WEBSITE blackinkinteriors.com What do feng shui, the desert, modern architecture, and cowgirl boots have in common? This was the riddle interior designer Jenny Slingerland of Black Ink Interiors needed to solve. Her client, a cowgirl at heart, had recently…
A Buyer Broker Agreement makes your relationship with your agent official. It outlines the services an agent will provide as you search for a home—in essence it’s an employment contract between you and your agent. Before signing and “hiring” an agent, you can ask questions and discuss your expectations, so you don’t have any surprises.…
by Taylor Titus Soft textiles and nubby fabrics steal our hearts this season. You can bring cabin vibes into your home, no matter your geographic location. Add heavily textured fabrics like boucle, linen, and cashmere to instantly warm up your nest. ACCENT CHAIR Ovie 27” Fabric Chair in Blanc Boucle, $798 kardiel.com LINEN SHEETS Heathered…
