Water is a source of Both life and comfort; it invokes all the senses with its natural delights. Because of these inherent qualities, there is nothing quite like a water source to enhance the landscape. Swimming pools are one way for homeowners to bring the aesthetics of water close at hand. And today’s pools are [...]
A brick pathway with a boxwood border leads visitors up the walk to a stylish Georgian entrance. Columns, shutters and antique English garden urns combine to make an elegant statement. This is the Gilkeson family’s home.
For Lizi and David Gilkeson, home and business are one. As owners of The French Thistle, a fabric, upholstery and [...]
For some of us wine is simply a drink to enjoy at dinner parties; for others, wine is a way of life. There are also plenty of folks in between. Regardless of your place on the wine lovers’ spectrum, it’s helpful to understand your options for collecting and storing this beverage. Who knows? This information [...]
Janice Davidson’s dream had always been to renovate a loft and live in downtown Roanoke. Her dream became a reality in May 2007 when she and her husband decided to renovate the top floor loft of the downtown location of Davidsons, their men’s clothier business. In less than a year, they were living their dream.
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Robin and Thomas Ranger loved their old house in Grandin Court in Roanoke, but they needed more room. So the couple put into motion a plan to find something to fit their family’s needs. The perfect house simply did not exist, but with a combination of determination, confidence, and knowledge about the professional help available [...]
This year’s Historic Garden Week in Virginia ended with a bang, with the final day of this statewide event culminating with tours in our own Roanoke area on April 25. Roanoke Valley and Mill Mountain Garden Clubs, both of which are members of the Garden Club of Virginia, team up each year to host the [...]
“I’ll be waiting for you in the shade of the old apple tree,” wrote Harry Williams in 1905. It is a song that evokes images of a peaceful setting for relaxing, enjoying the beauty of the surroundings and meeting that special someone. After all, gardens are not just for cultivating and displaying prized plantings; they [...]
By Patricia C Held
Celebrations seem to be a part of the history of Lochwood Hall. According to owner Tom Beach, there were costume parties, elaborate dinner parties, dances, and other fancy gatherings throughout its long and storied past. “They entertained a lot in this house. We meet people all the time who say that they [...]
