Absolute Oasis
CREATING A HOME WELLNESS SPACE One of the lingering effects of COVID-19 is how we have adapted our homes to accommodate so many aspects of our lives. From home offices ...
One-Pot Wonders | Delicious Dinners with Less Cleanup
You may be thinking that “one-pot wonders” are your basic recipes with the standard chicken, cheese and rice combination. Don’t get me wrong, I love a reliable, like-your-Grandma-made recipe, but ...
Pack with Purpose | Choosing the Right Luggage
We’re on the move again! We’re traveling domestically and internationally, so we need to be sure our luggage is in good working order. Toting the right type of bag to ...
A Breath of Fresh Air
If you’re like me, by the time the calendar rolls around to March, you’re ready for an excursion. Our great Commonwealth of Virginia can have relatively mild weather, but snow ...
Take a Tour of Barn Quilts | A Celebration of Americana
Joining the ranks of “Americana” staples like apple pie, blue jeans, and the bald eagle, barn quilts have reclaimed an important spot in sentimentality. While quilt designs first appeared on ...
Cheers to Holiday Entertaining! | Try a New Recipe, Make Guests Feel Welcome — and Don’t Forget to Plan Ahead
The holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to gather friends, family, and romantic partners to enjoy great meals — be they formal sit-down affairs or casual dining around a kitchen counter ...
Be a Cookie Swap Hero | Beyond the Peanut Butter Blossom
It’s cookie baking season y’all! Get out those aprons, here comes some cookie inspiration. No matter what your age, who can resist a cookie? When winter rolls near, we all ...
How Smart Is Your Home? | What Gadgets Can Do for You
A vacuum that runs itself? A refrigerator that lets you know you’re out of milk? As appliances are increasingly made with microprocessors, they are also making our lives more efficient, ...
