One Room, Two Ways We asked two interior design teams to turn an unused space into an ideal teens’s playroom. With a $3,000 budget, they each created a retreat for kiddos to play, create, hang out, and daydream. DESIGN NO 1: CIRCLE Design Studio, LLC JOHN T.H. DORLINI, CID, LEED BD+C AND THERESA A.C. DORLINI,…
Artwork has the potential to completely transform a space—inside or outside your home. Art can add depth, dimension, and personality to any room. An intriguing piece of art can also act as a window into the personality of its inhabitants. Whether it’s a piece collected during your travels, or art that has been passed down…
Artwork has the potential to completely transform a space—inside or outside your home. Art can add depth, dimension, and personality to any room. An intriguing piece of art can also act as a window into the personality of its inhabitants. Whether it’s a piece collected during your travels, or art that has been passed down…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we travel to Fredericksburg, Virginia to meet Chef Joy, a restauranteur. Steps away from the morning hustle on Caroline…
Warm yourself from the inside out with one of these craft libations. We live in a region with a bounty of beverage options to choose from. Whether you’re drawn to vines or barley, there’s a nearby distillery, brewery, or vineyard awaiting your arrival. VODKA & GIN The glistening silver and copper stills shine from the…
Traditions serve as a connection to the past—moments passed from generation to generation. While the years fly by in somewhat of a blur, seasonal traditions can help stitch our memories back together. Family customs serve as a connection to the past—moments passed from generation to generation. You won’t remember the tacky gift your great aunt gave you,…
The holidays implore all five of your senses. Awaken each with a visit to these home decor boutiques. Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite…
Winter Wonderland – Family Adventures Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite holiday traditions. We’ve assembled our cherished cold-weather activities that are sure to…
More than pretty pictures, art in our homes and in our communities carries importance. For centuries, art has been used to tell stories, evoke emotions, and document the social pulse of the era. Art can be found everywhere we look—in the structure of a tall building, in the craftsmanship of a table, or the delicate…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we travel to Crozet, Virginia to meet Sister Barbara and Sister Maria, Trappist Nuns and cheese makers. Sister Francis greets…