At home with…Leslie Burns
Two of interior designer Leslie Burns’ passions put a personal stamp on her work: fine art and travel. Having visited more than 20 different countries and worked as a fine […]
Inside the outside: Through landscape, Gregg Bleam defines “Southern modernism”
The best of both worlds. That’s maybe the easiest way to describe Gregg Bleam’s interest in landscape architecture. Bleam had always loved architecture, but it wasn’t until college, where he […]
Bucolic beauty: Verulam Farm aims to be the setting for memories
Among this year’s offerings during Historic Garden Week, a local star will be Verulam Farm. The Ivy estate has been an Albemarle mainstay for nearly 80 years, and these days […]
Historic Garden Week 2015
If you walk along the serpentine brick walls by the Pavilion Gardens on the grounds of the University of Virginia, you will see a plaque commemorating the restoration work of […]
Small yard, big impact
While some people live on country estates with ample acreage, many people these days have less-than-spacious yards—especially in condominium or townhouse communities. “There are challenges in having a small yard,” […]
Extra living space: outdoor rooms
Since spring is busting out all around central Virginia, it’s a perfect time to consider upgrades to outdoor living space. An ideal project might be a deck addition or a […]
Getting the lowdown on low-down mortgages
The resurgence of low-down financing seems dangerous on the surface. However, since the 2008 recession, things have drastically changed, including requirements regarding down payments. What’s different this time? According to […]
The BRHBA Home and Garden Festival
As Executive Vice-President of the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association (BRHBA), Kristin O’Connell Sorokti might be expected to think that Central Virginia is “a very, very good place” for homebuilders […]
Being sure the price is right
Experienced REALTORS® will tell you it’s critical to price a property appropriately from the get-go. Research shows overpricing a home and then dropping the price several times often leads to […]
Your new favorite dessert: Banana pudding at PastureQ
Hey, puddin’ The banana pudding at PastureQ masquerades as a crème brûlée, with rich banana custard under slices of sweet, perfectly burnt bananas. That’s what we call Southern comfort.