Looking to brighten up your home with some original art? If so, check out Nepenthe Gallery, a fantastic new neighborhood art gallery and framing shop conveniently located in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center. Nepenthe became part of our local landscape in March and has become a mecca for community art lovers, neighbors, and friends. It’s a great location to purchase, view, and … [Read more...] about Hollin Hall’s Nepenthe Gallery is a Local Gem Alexandria, Va.-based Gallery Offers Brings Art Home
Home and Lifestyle
Monarch Motivation Dive deep into the fun and rewarding benefits of a butterfly garden.
For the past several years, I have devoted space in my garden for a monarch butterfly habitat and have raised and released butterflies at the end of each summer. I learned quickly that rearing these glorious creatures is not for the faint of heart; it’s work and sometimes heartbreaking as caterpillars frequently fall victim to pests, disease, or injury. But when you get to see … [Read more...] about Monarch Motivation Dive deep into the fun and rewarding benefits of a butterfly garden.
Bypass the Box Office With Your Own Home Theater I turned my basement into a wonderful movie room, and you can too!
Did the shutdown leave you hankering for a trip to the movies? You remember, that bygone era where you could see each other’s entire face, grab some popcorn, and get lost in an adventure, drama, or comedy for a short period of time. Well, my wife and I sure wanted that kind of freedom. So, while swimming in the uncertainty of the shutdown, I decided to do something about it … [Read more...] about Bypass the Box Office With Your Own Home Theater I turned my basement into a wonderful movie room, and you can too!
Bathroom Remodel for Under $2,000? Yes You Can!
Ugly bathrooms with old, outdated tile, dirty grout, and old fixtures can become a roadblock to selling a home quickly and for a great price. So many people “invest” in a bathroom upgrade with the hope of recouping the costs when they sell the home. Yet if you are not careful, that "investment" may cost more than it pays. But it's possible to make money on a bathroom rehab … [Read more...] about Bathroom Remodel for Under $2,000? Yes You Can!
Recommended Plants for the Wildlife Garden
One of the best parts about home ownership is having the opportunity to create wildlife-friendly spaces. If you own a condo, that might mean planting some flower pots to feed butterflies, and if you own land, you can create your very own private wildlife sanctuary. You can see photos of mine on Flickr. That’s what I have done with my yard. When I first moved in, the grass … [Read more...] about Recommended Plants for the Wildlife Garden
