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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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Did you know we have both a Greenway AND Blueway in Roanoke? We do!

But what do the colors mean anyway?

The Roanoke Greenway is the path that runs parallel to the Roanoke River (which is the Blueway). In the Blueway you can enjoy fishing, tubing, swimming and all things water.

The Roanoke Valley Greenway system has over 30 miles of space spanning all the way from Salem to Botetourt and is used for outdoor recreational activities like walking, biking, rollerblading and skateboarding.

Personally, I enjoy the walking part. You can see beautiful sites, talk with great friends, people watch or just get your time in exercising.

A group of friends and I were walking along the Greenway last week after stopping at Blue Cow Ice Cream

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Need to know where to get a great burger in Roanoke (or their Vinton location too)?

Farmburguesa!

Recently, I had lunch with my coworkers at Farmburguesa - a locally owned burger joint in Grandin Village. If you haven't been there yet, I recommend it soo highly!

Their options range from single patty burgers to QUADRUPLE patty burgers to even being able to make your burger a salad or swap your bun for tostones!

Normally, when I eat out and I choose a salad over a burger, I feel like I'm missing out. But not with these salads! The patty is so flavorful and I always have a happy and satisfied tummy after chowing down.

My favorite is the Columbiana which has crushed potato chips, pineapple, pink sauce, and onions mixed in with a burger patty, lettuce, tomato an...

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