Favorite Things

Plantation Shutters Offer Timeless Appeal

May 31st, 2010 | By Amy Trent | Category: Favorite Things

Anyone can welcome sunshine into their home, but not everyone can do it with style. That requires plantation shutters.

Always present in the decadent plantation homes of the South, plantation shutters are a statement piece. Using them throughout the house not only complements windows but brings continuity to a home.
“The appeal is that it’s window [...]



Picture-Perfect Frames

Feb 28th, 2010 | By Jennifer L Prince | Category: Favorite Things

As a mother of three who loves to travel, I have countless photos to remind me of my loved ones and journeys. The problem is that those photos are either stashed away in boxes, stored on my computer, or languishing on photo websites. Though it’s easy to maintain our digital holding ground in this technological [...]



Nov 14th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Favorite Things

The best part about being the publishers of Central Virginia HOME is watching and hearing about how the publication is positively impacting our area. With each issue, we have conversations and receive emails detailing how HOME has connected businesses who advertise with us to homeowners who reference us. These success stories inspire us every day, [...]



A New Place to Shop

Aug 31st, 2009 | By admin | Category: Favorite Things

I’ve found a great new place to shop for my home. It’s close and convenient, and the bargains are fabulous. Where is this new “It” store, you ask? It’s my own home. Making the most of what we have certainly makes good sense in this economic climate, but I say this philosophy makes good sense [...]



QUICK SWITCH Lighten Your Look With Slipcovers

Jun 2nd, 2009 | By Jennifer L Prince | Category: Favorite Things

Now that summer is here, all it takes is a little imagination and inspiration to transform your residence into a place that leaves the cold weather behind and welcomes the warmer weather’s bright sunny viewpoint into your home.



Great gardening gear for spring

Mar 15th, 2009 | By Alison Cox | Category: Favorite Things

For some of us, the arrival of spring means one thing: Gardening season is here! As elemental as breathing, the simple act of turning over
sleepy soil, planting seeds and lovingly maintaining your section of earth that will eventually bear flowers or vegetables renews us year after year. Lucky for the gardener, each season brings new [...]