Posts from June 2023

One of the simplest ways you can instantly change the ambiance of your home is by doing a home decor refresh. Not only is interior decorating a satisfying creative outlet, but it enables you to showcase your personality and style through your living space.

Here are some of this year's most popular home decor trends and where in Roanoke you can source products to bring the trend to life in your own home…

Bold Color

Color has established itself as a major trend for 2023, whether it be bright pops, moody, or saturated color. For a DIY option, try painting a piece of furniture in a bold color.

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We've all seen the decorative signs in homes …

• Lake life is the Best Life
• The Lake is My Happy Place
• If you're lucky enough to have a house at the lake, you're lucky enough.

Sure, my husband, daughter, and I vacationed for many years at Smith Mountain Lake and we thoroughly loved the long boat rides, the glassy early morning water that reflected the sky and trees, the creaking sound of the dock slowly rising and falling as a boat went speeding by,
the sunrises over the mountain and the sunsets at the end of a fun-filled day. However, what I could not totally appreciate until we moved here full time was the sense of belonging that my husband and I would experience almo...

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I am an animal lover. In fact, the real reason I decided to move across the county to Roanoke in the first place was to fulfill my dream to start an animal rescue specifically designed to work with "misunderstood" animal breeds.

What's a Misunderstood Breed? Firstly, one that gets a bad rap based on the media (think pit bulls). Secondly, ones that are portrayed in television and film, often highly trained (think Belgian Malinois, which we have two of).

• What ended up happening next?

We bought a farm! A beautiful little slice of safety and sanity for my family and our animal friends.

• What type of animals do we have?

Donkeys, pigs, goats, mini horses, a Haflinger, dogs and cats. (I did NOT see that coming!) It was a wild ride at first, but sometimes the best plans take you slightly off course. Embrace it!

If you ar...

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