By April M Barney
“The Santas used to be packed up after Christmas, but we are so fond of them that we now leave them out all year long. They remind me of Christmas and all the reasons for the happiness of the season.” —Misty Walker
“I like to think that our home reflects us and the [...]
Need a special gift? Look no further than your own backyard. The Lynchburg area has some of the finest
shopping around.
for the special women in your life
Marco Bicego Confetti Rings are exceptional enough to make a statement yet personal enough to wear every day. Youthful, effortless sophistication and contemporary seduction are manifested through precise, old world [...]
By Sarah Burton
“In order to determine the best placement for decorative accents, consider all the architectural elements your home has to offer.” -Kerry Giles
“If you’re like me and you don’t have any training, put together things you like. Normally, inspiration just happens for me during this process, and I can add my own touches and [...]
Lucy Cook, founder and co-owner of Magnolia Foods, learns the art of cookie baking—which comes in particularly handy around the holidays— from Amherst local Mary Hansen.
Look Who’s Cooking in Central Virginia:
Mary Hansen
Cookie Baker Extraordinaire
By Lucy Cook
Mary Hansen is a woman on the run! As the regional council director for the “Girls on the Run” program, [...]
by Patricia C Held
There is nothing like an evergreen to provide year-round interest, color and texture in a garden. Loyal, steadfast and true, the evergreen can be “the backbone of your landscaping,” says Martha Dudley, retail manager at Rainfrost Nursery in Forest. When nothing else is green in the winter, they provide lush foliage that [...]
