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Barkitecture: The Garden Trend That’s Gone to the Dogs

Move over, minimalist patios—barkitecture is here, and it’s transforming outdoor spaces into canine paradises without sacrificing style. Leading the pack? Legendary British gardening guru Monty Don, who made history at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show with the first-ever dog-inclusive garden design. On this side of the pond, Trista Imrich from Wild Works of Whimsy […]

by Madeline Mayhood

UVA Emphasizes the Benefits of Growing Your Own Food

At UVA’s community garden on McCormick and Alderman roads, students are growing more than just food—they’re cultivating better health. The verdant plot bursts nearly year-round with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, beets, fresh herbs, and flowers for bouquets, but experts say the benefits extend far beyond the harvest. Growing your own food boosts physical activity and improves […]

by Madeline Mayhood

One Richmond Kitchen’s Unbelievable Transformation

Amy Parker and Barb Neligan never imagined their forever home would be in Richmond. But after 30-plus years in Nashville, a move to River City’s slower pace and proximity to family proved irresistible. The switch from traditional homes and Tudors to a contemporary space with soaring ceilings and multiple skylights was dramatic. “It was just […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Haven Among the Horses

When a home is surrounded by beautiful views and an inherent sense of place, how do you create a space that feels personal and interesting on its own? How do you untether it from the expected? That was the challenge put in front of Richmond interior designer Sara Hillery, principal designer of Sara Hillery Interior […]

by Heather Bien

Discover the Bee Cities of Virginia

Heidi James thought she had nature figured out. Growing up on a horse farm in the snowy countryside of central Michigan, she rode every day through fields and woods, learned to identify trees from her preservation-minded parents, and spent holidays in Virginia at the family’s 1750 farmhouse in Middleburg. If anyone was in tune with […]

by Paula Peters Chambers

Wellness Yards Enhance Property Values

The American backyard is getting a wellness makeover. Homeowners are ditching the lawn-and-grill setup for personal retreat spaces that boast plunge pools, saunas, meditation nooks, even designated outdoor spaces for yoga. “We’re definitely seeing a shift toward integrating wellness features into our clients’ landscape projects,” says Matthew Stowall, a landscape architect at Surrounds in Sterling, […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Gilded Lily Designs: Brit Trible’s Container Couture

When Brit Trible’s best friend told her she was “gilding the lily,” she knew she’d found her calling—and her business name. The phrase, meaning to take something naturally beautiful and make it extraordinary, perfectly captured what Trible does for homes throughout Richmond and Charlottesville. In 2024, Trible was working as an occupational therapist, building meaningful […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Restoring a Historic Dairy Barn into a Modern Country Home in Hamilton

For over a decade, Sheila Heinze lived in a big house at the end of a cul-de-sac in Leesburg. She built a vibrant life in town, but there was always a pull toward the country. As her nest emptied out, she looked westward, searching across Virginia for the right piece of land to start her […]

by Heather Bien

15 Colorful Bulbs to Plant for a Showstopping Garden

When the topic of bulbs pops up, don’t stop at tulips and daffodils. A vibrant world of warm-season bulbs awaits—perfect for planting in spring to deliver stunning blooms throughout summer and fall. While we commonly call them “bulbs,” many of these showstoppers—including dahlias, crocosmias, and callas—are actually tubers, rhizomes, or corms. These dramatic performers bring […]

by Madeline Mayhood

The Stars of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week 2026

Sure, nearly 130 of Virginia’s most stunning private homes and gardens open their gates each spring for Historic Garden Week, the biggest and oldest house and garden tour in the country. Yes, 29 tours across eight days raise funds to preserve historic landscapes statewide. But in addition to the gorgeous homes and gardens on each […]

by Madeline Mayhood

A Look Inside a Richmond’s Cary Street Tudor Home

It’s hard to imagine Richmond as prime real estate for a hunting lodge, but, in the 1880s, when the sprawling Tudor that graces the west end of Cary Street Road was constructed, that’s exactly what it was. The six-bedroom lodge was built among lush gardens originally designed by landscape architect Charles Gillette. Many Richmonders know […]

by Heather Bien

Virginia Beach’s Go-To Stores for Gifts and Registries

Whether opening a gift registry or browsing for a memorable hostess gift, Virginia Beach shoppers have top options when it comes to that search for something special. Black Tie Beach is a family-owned boutique specializing in luxury goods with an elegant coastal flair. Its carefully curated selection includes everything from high-end glassware and table linens […]

by Erica Jackson Curran

Drawer Organization Hacks for a Neat Home

We need to talk about that drawer. You know the one. That seemingly innocent kitchen drawer that’s become the Bermuda Triangle of your home—where pens go to die, where Scotch tape tangles with rubber bands, and where you’re pretty sure there’s a screwdriver hiding under 17 Post-It note pads. We feed these drawers like hungry […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Meet the Mary Poppins of Professional Organizing

Wendy Arundel and I were fast friends in college—two Virginia girls who’d found each other in the vast New England wilderness. Both graduates of all-girls’ schools, both Southerners navigating a very different world, we gravitated toward each other with the magnetic pull of kindred spirits. I marveled at her dorm rooms in college. They were […]

by Madeline Mayhood

The 2025 Southern Living Idea House Shines in Keswick

“It expands and contracts, adding a great sense of anticipation,” explains Eugene Ryang, co-founding principal and design director at Waterstreet Studio, perfectly capturing the magic of arriving at the Southern Living Idea House in Keswick—a journey that’s as captivating as the destination itself. Ryang leads the landscape architecture team behind this remarkable property’s outdoor vision. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

How Lucketts Store Owner Made a Withering Mansion Home

The first time Suzanne Eblen walked up to the 1799 mansion that would become her French-inspired retreat in the country, it was Mother’s Day. That morning, a friend showed up at her house, coffee in hand, and directed her to get in the car. There was an old house in Bluemont they needed to see, […]

by Heather Bien

The Incredible World of Charlotte Moss

In the world of interior design, few names command the respect and recognition of Charlotte Moss. Born and raised in Richmond, Moss grew up steeped in traditions that would later infuse her work with what has become known as “Southern warmth and hospitality.” Her childhood was filled with family gatherings at her grandmother’s house, where […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Step into an Alexandria Home Where Blues Rule

Growing up on a farm in rural North Dakota, Christine Gunderson was surrounded by never-ending blue skies. “Blue reminds me of that sky. It reminds me of home.” That blue inspired Gunderson for decades. When she and her family began a custom build project with Robert Ransom, owner of The Ransom Co. in Alexandria, and […]

by Heather Bien

Discover The Hermitage Museum & Gardens in Norfolk

By the Lafayette River in Norfolk lies an Elysian museum and garden surrounded by water, trees, and curated gardens: The Hermitage. “The Hermitage embodies an ethos centered on art, nature, and community; we offer a unique combination of historic preservation, artistic engagement, and environmental stewardship,” says Ashleigh Maggard, the museum’s development director. It all started […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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Buc-ee’s Opens Its First Virginia Location

If you happened to be standing near the I-81 exit for Mt. Crawford in the early morning hours of this past June 30, you’d have witnessed a spectacle. Shoppers flooded into the parking lot and shuffled into block-long lines in hopes of being among the first through the doors of Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s travel station. […]

by Eric J. Wallace

Norfolk Harborfest Returns for Its 50th Anniversary

From June 19–21, Downtown Norfolk welcomes a fleet of over 60 international and U.S. tall ships to celebrate VA250. “Harborfest celebrates the rich maritime and naval heritage that defines Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region,” says Jordan Lett, marketing director of Norfolk Festevents. “With something happening throughout the waterfront each day, Harborfest offers an immersive […]

by Abby Borgeson

U.S. News & World Report Names This Virginia School as One of The Best in The Nation

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology’s streak of hard-hitting accolades continues this year with a glowing review from U.S. News & World Report. The outlet recently crowned it the top high school in Virginia—and fifth best in the nation—for 2026. The ranking praised the Fairfax-based magnet school’s STEM-focused curriculum that builds toward a […]

by Eric J. Wallace

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