Who Says We’re Too Old to Carve Pumpkins?

Roanoke Pumpkin Season: A Guide for All Ages Remember being a kid sometime around the 31st of October, sprawled out across the front porch, covered in pumpkin guts while you struggled to get a too-big-for-you knife through the side of a pumpkin to make the perfect triangle eye? Some of More »
Work. Life. Balance.

We’ve all been there: those days, weeks, months and even years where the lines between work and life blur into oblivion, and you seem to be caught in a vicious cycle of emails, deadlines, work and personal obligations with seemingly no chance to catch up and breathe. What is the More »
Get Out and Walk!

Downtown Roanoke Destination Strolls That Will Keep You Motivated to Move One of the nicest things about living in Gramercy Row is the ability to easily walk to so many places. The benefits of walking are numerous and attractive. By walking just 30 minutes a day, you can ramp up More »
Create a Bedroom Retreat

Reading, working, relaxing, television watching, and oh yes…even sleeping; we spend about ⅓ of our lives in the bedroom. It’s a multitasking space, for sure, but by including a few key essentials, you can make it a retreat that you’ll look forward to entering at the end of each day. More »
Be the Host (or Hostess) with the Most (or Mostest)

Summer Entertaining in Roanoke Made Easy Summer is upon us, and one of the best things about this season is relaxing with friends. The longer days and sultry nights lend themselves well to evening entertaining, but who wants to spend a lot of time in a hot kitchen? Entertain with More »
Ready for Roanoke’s 50th Annual Festival in the Park?

Tips for Making the Most of Your Festival Experience Roanoke’s 50th Annual Festival in the Park is coming up this month: May 25th-27th. This three day, can’t-miss favorite for residents and visitors, alike, hosts a plethora of fun things to do for all ages. Whether you’re heading to Elmwood Park More »
Art Made Easy

Are you wishing to add instant energy and sophistication to your home? Are your walls begging for a little drama and color? Original art is one of the easiest and most fulfilling ways to bring a space to life. Follow these easy steps for starting or adding to your art More »
Decorate on a Dime

There’s no better way to make a house (or an apartment) feel like a home than to add some personal touches. Moving into a new home already costs quite a bit of money, though, and when it comes to decorating…well, it can get downright pricey. So, save your money for More »
Blue Ridge is for Lovers

Romantic Weekend Getaways in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains It’s February, and love is in the air! We may be biased, but we’re pretty sure there’s no more romantic place in the US than our very own Blue Ridge Mountains. This year, skip the chocolates and flowers, and give your Valentine More »
Get Fit and Fab in the Comfort of Your Own Home

Apartment-Friendly Exercises That Won’t Annoy the Neighbors Year after year, the top two or three most common New Year’s Resolutions fall into the “get fit” category: lose weight, go to the gym, eat less, exercise more. It’s no secret that working out is one of the most important things you More »