Hummingbird Hospitality | Welcoming Nature’s Littlest Angels
The hummingbird may be the tiniest bird in the world, but it often draws the most attention. Its...
Author: Mitzi Bible
Sound Off to Spring | The Comely Daffodil is the Season’s Trumpeter
Every year, even before the calendar signals the spring equinox, I look out into my backyard and...
Design, Defined | Craftsman Style
A study of home design often turns into a history, philosophy, and sociology lesson all in one. The...
Unusual Blooms | Unique Spring Bulbs Take Their Cues from the Classics
If you like spring flowers, now is the perfect time to think about planting bulbs. When you envision...
Out & About | Make Retirement Count with Meaningful Activities
“YOU’RE ONLY AS OLD AS YOU FEEL.” This “age-old” adage seems to be the unofficial motto of people...
Dogwoods | Virginia’s Springtime Specialty
A single dogwood bloom was the design for the troop crest on my Junior Girl Scout vest, and I wore...
The Making Of A Modern Kitchen | How Early 20th Century Science Played a Role in Today’s Design
A wave of inventions brought many time-saving appliances to homes in the early 20th century. Electricity...
Noel Au Natural | Bring Colonial Williamsburg Style To Your Holiday Decorating
When you tour Colonial Williamsburg during the holidays, you’ll see the town’s signature Christmas...
Plot Your Perfect Potting Spot | Create A Stylish, Practical Workbench For Your Garden Tools
There’s nothing that kills the joy of gardening more than back pain. While you’re out in the fresh...
The Secret’s in the Soil | Take the Guesswork out of Gardening by Doing a Soil Test
When you head to the local lawn and garden center to find a cure for your under-performing yard or...