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How to Prep Your Home for the Holidays

The holidays are officially in full swing! Is your home properly prepped for the season? If you’re in need of a little holiday homeowner maintenance, here’s your checklist to get the momentum going! Clean Out the Fireplace As the temperatures in Charlottesville, Virginia get cooler and the potential for winter weather and freezing conditions creep in closer to the holidays,


Hiking in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville

Step up I once read something saying that if you’re lucky enough to live in the mountains, then you’re lucky enough. I agree and I find it a shame I don’t explore the mountains I live within 15 minutes of. So this year, I asked my kids to take me hiking for Mother’s Day—both as a way to spend more


Winning Your Own Super Bowl

Are you hosting a Super Bowl Party this February? Creating a space that will offer plenty of comfortable seating, yummy snacks, and an overall fun environment for your guest are all great ways to ensure your Super Bowl party is a success! Here are some ideas we recommend to Win Your Own Super Bowl, and they’re easy enough to have


5 Simple Tricks for Holiday Hosting

It’s that time of year! One of the best things about the holiday season is being able to gather with friends and family and celebrate with the people you love the most. As you plan to welcome guests over to your home to exchange gifts and celebrate the season, you may also consider preparing a meal for everyone in your


Best Places for Pumpkin Picking Near Charlottesville

Charlottesville, Virginia comes alive in the fall. Deciduous trees erupt into a symphony of auburn hues, summertime heat descends into a cool breeze, and farms open their orchards and patches for annual apple and pumpkin picking. Whether you’re new to the Central Virginia area or a local ready to discover new fall festivities, our Best Places for Pumpkin Picking Near