Monday, March 17th, 2014
We’re all interested in the future – we want to know what’s next, what to expect, what to capitalize on. We all want an edge, an advantage. That’s probably why fortune tellers have been able to make a living for all of recorded time. It’s human nature to want to be able to see into
Monday, March 17th, 2014
Coloring never goes out of style or falls out of favor. You just trade up from a crayon to a paint roller, from a page to a wall. Color promotes emotional characteristics as well as perceived space,...
Monday, January 13th, 2014
They say that dogs sometimes look like their masters. Ogden, 6, is a well-mannered, multi-tone shades of gray Aussiedoodle owned and cherished by Justin and Nicole Boyle of Blacksburg. They don’t look anything like him or vice...
Friday, November 15th, 2013
The Trout home in the mountains of Giles County does not really need to be decorated for Christmas. The home and garage are crispy white. The roofs are fire engine red tin. Some of the trees bear...
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Kay Carver is a good sport. Fifteen years ago, her husband, Randy, walked into their Indiana home and said “what would you think about moving south and starting a business?” Both of them were close to 50...
Monday, May 20th, 2013
In its 18th year as a Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library fundraiser and fantastic opportunity to wander through spectacular, local gardens, the Friendly Garden Tour has expanded this year to include both Blacksburg and Christiansburg. “An exciting addition is...
Monday, March 18th, 2013
Log homes are rooted in American history, and it’s not likely that the rustic appeal will fade for centuries. The 9th U.S. President, William Henry Harrison, ran as the “log cabin candidate” in the 1840 election, partly...
Sunday, January 13th, 2013
Happiness, energy and motivation can be attributed to our home environment – whether we are in our forever house or just passing through – like at college. These elements of lifestyle were addressed a year ago at...
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
If you look out the front door, you’ll be awestruck by the view ~ the New River meandering below rolling pastures of tall grasses waving in the breeze and lush, green hillsides beyond. If you’re on the...
Friday, December 14th, 2012
By Sophie Karatsikis | Photos by Laura’s Focus Photography It’s a true labor of love. The halls are decked; the lights are strung up on the tree with care; and Santa’s sleigh is parked on the...