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 »
Do Downtown for the Holidays
Our Favorite Roanoke Winter Events There is no more magical place than Roanoke during the holiday season (in our humble opinion). There’s so much to do and see around town, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to begin. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some of our favorite wintertime events, More »
Give the Gift of Good Taste
DIY Holiday Gifts People Actually Want to Receive November has finally arrived—and the holiday season along with it. How many parties, get-togethers, and family soirees will you attend over the next couple months? How many people are on your holiday shopping list…? This season can get expensive, and if you More »
The Haunted Hills of Roanoke Valley
Our Favorite Ghost Stories from Roanoke and Beyond It should come as no surprise that Virginia—with all its centuries of history—might have its fair share of ghosts. From skirmishes between native American tribes, to skirmishes between native Americans and colonists, to hundreds of Civil War battles, Virginia’s soil is soaked More »