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Mary Randolph Carter’s Junking Recommendations

Mary Randolph Carter is a collector extraordinaire, dubbed the Queen of Clutter for good reason. Famous for her discerning eye, she recommends the following for those who find inspiration among rarefied junk. Click here for more on Mary Randolph Carter’s cluttered kingdom.

by Madeline Mayhood

Brushstrokes of History

Exploring the subtlety of Elaine Tucker-Haviland’s brilliant transformations.

by Hope Cartwright

The New Art Novel

Bond & Grace marries scholarly context and fine art.

by Heather Bien

A peek into this funky, fresh home in Richmond

Instinctually Curated

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Minding container gardens for summer

There isn’t much that beats a beautifully planted container. On a porch, along a walkway, at an entrance, they’re unmatched for color, texture, plant variety, and all around interest. Last year, mine spilled, filled, and thrilled, lasting from April through October—more than six months of blooms. In two black cast iron urns, I planted yellow […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Pleasures of the Porch

Revealing the magic of screen porch living.

by Staff

How to outsmart closet overflow

What on earth can you do when your closet starts to overflow? Apparently a lot, according to Ana Djevenica, Interior Designer at Total Home Design & Remodeling in Springfield. Add an extra clothing rod: Doubling up clothing rods is a simple way to make the most of vertical closet space. Add more drawers and sliding […]

by Staff

How to decorate summer’s most nostalgic space

There are few summer pleasures more visceral than sitting on a screen porch as an afternoon rainstorm rolls in. They offer protection from the worst of the storm, and as the pitter-patter of the rain hits the warm ground outside, we’re ever thankful for our peaceful and protected position, perhaps curled up on a big, […]

by Heather Bien

Don’t miss these summer flower festivals in Virginia

If you’re as obsessed with flowers as much as we are, find an excuse to visit one of the many flower festivals this summer. For a head start, read on for four to consider: Summer Days Event Hope Flower Farm + Winery • Waterford • July 20–21 Explore the property’s fields of blooms, picnic areas, […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Renting vs. buying: which is the path to your dream home?

Owning a home is the quintessential American dream. And while it may seem like a no-brainer to take the plunge into home ownership once it’s financially feasible, the decision to buy versus rent warrants careful consideration. Renting: It offers flexibility and lower initial costs, as maintenance is typically covered and leases provide an easy exit […]

by Staff

Goats offer quiet, easy eco-friendly landscape cleanup

“Put away the power tools and herbicide, and hire herbivores,” says RVA Goats & Honey owner Kristi Orcutt. The Chesterfield-based farmer has been using a herd of about 75 goats to clear weeds, brush, and fast-growing invasive species like kudzu from public lands, businesses, schools, and yards since 2015. “It’s an effective, cost efficient, all […]

by Staff

Landscape Architects vs. Landscape Designers

What’s The Difference?

by Staff

The Inn at Foster Falls returns after 50 years

A Grand Dame of Wythe County

by Staff

Floyd County farm is a world-class sanctuary for honeybees

Famed master beekeeper and German gardening teacher Gunther Hauk and his wife, Vivian, moved to the Floyd County mountains to found a one-of-a-kind nonprofit apiary in 2009. Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary has since become a monument to sustainable farming and beekeeping. “Instead of focusing on how much honey we can get from the bees, we […]

by Staff

Historic Roanoke mansion and one-of-a-kind rec center gets a facelift

For nearly 60 years, people have gathered at the Historic Fishburn Mansion and estate in downtown Roanoke for daily activities like architectural tours, yoga, tai chi, card games, and painting parties. Businessman Junius B. Fishburn built the 42-room, Georgian-revival style home, now a Virginia Historic Landmark, in 1907 and left it to the city in […]

by Staff

A woodland utopia takes shape in the heart of Charlottesville

Renowned landscape architect Mikyoung Kim—who designed the Chicago Botanic Garden and won a Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in 2018—is working closely with Charlottesville officials and a local nonprofit to transform the northwest corner of the city’s McIntire Park into a 15-acre botanical oasis known as the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. The site […]

by Staff

Planting natives supports critters, bugs, and the food chain

The 411 on native plants

by Staff

Garden experts reveal their favorite plants

The ONE.

by Madeline Mayhood

Beach House Beauty

NoVa interior designer Erika Bonnell creates a sleek Sandbridge stunner.

by Meredith Lindemon

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June – July @ Art Works!

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July 15, 2025

“Earth to Table” Invitational Exhibition

Workhouse Arts Center

New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

by Hope Cartwright

Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia

Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]

by Hope Cartwright

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