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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Photo: James River Media Summer evenings edition Back in the 1980s, I spent my summer camp days eagerly swapping and reading “Choose Your Own Adventure” books. With every turn of ...

PEACHES

Photo: James River Media The jewel of summer Nothing says summer quite like biting into a peach so perfectly ripe and luscious that the sweet juice runs down your hands ...

ROOTED IN HISTORY, BUILT FOR TOMORROW

Photography by Michael Patch  Beautiful Spout Spring homestead is a dream come true Dana and Craig Ranson, both natives of Virginia, dreamed of building a retirement home where their children ...

SUMMER SURVIVORS

Drought-resistant plants Why do some plants thrive during prolonged hot weather while others wilt, turn brown and barely bloom? The answer to this question lies in choosing the right drought-resistant ...

WALLPAPER’S RENAISSANCE

Photo: James River Media Palettes & patterns with panache  With a storied history spanning centuries, wallpaper is experiencing a renaissance in interior design. Even the avante garde Rhode Island School ...

FARM SWEET FARM

Try Strawberry Picking at an Area Farm this Season Starting in late April or early May in Virginia, you’re almost guaranteed the opportunity to savor one of the produce world’s ...

DOS & DON’TS OF DONATING

What to do with good stuff you no longer want or need It’s a good problem to have: too much stuff. Decluttering not only clears your space but also offers ...

COZY COTTAGE

Photography by Michael Patch A home inspired by faith & the city of love Led to Lynchburg by job openings and a desire to share their faith, Toni and ...