HOME & GARDEN
Story & Photos By Jina Armstrong The minute March 1st comes, me and my sister hit the garden stores for something that is Alive fresh and colorful I was excited about this issue because I love to redo and freshen up my front door space when spring shows up. After all, this is the first…
Story & Photos By Living Right Designs There are several considerations to take into account when someone is debating on whether to remodel or refresh their entire home or one room. Remodeling is a far more involved project than a refresh. A remodel involves changing the footprint and moving walls of a home to better…
STORY BY SUSAN KIRK HUNTER & THE CHAUTAUQUA PRESERVATION SOCIETY Beginning of Chautauqua The Chautauqua movement began at Lake Chautauqua, New York in 1874 as a summer retreat for the training of Sunday School teachers. It immediately included academic subjects, music, art, humanities, and physical education and it established itself as a national forum…
STORY & PHOTOS BY JINA ARMSTRONG After the new year begins, the first thing on my mind is getting ready to start my garden. Some may think spring is the busiest time in a garden, but that isn’t the case; winter is the time when all the planning, gathering, purchasing, and preparing take place.…
BY KATE DUCKWORTH, INTERIOR DESIGNER With springtime upon us, many of us find ourselves motivated to freshen up our homes. What better way than to incorporate houseplants into your decor? Plants have many benefits to your health and well-being. Well known to purify the air, they have other lesser known benefits. Along with reducing anxiety…
STORY & PHOTOS BY LIVING RIGHT DESIGNS Pantone is the standard language for colors. It is a Matching System and is the standardization system that assists in color matching and identification. It is comprised of 1,867 solid colors. People in different locations can refer to the same color by knowing only the number that identifies…
Fresh Florals + Cakes STORY & PHOTOS BY ANGEL SCHIFFER As the daughter and granddaughter of florists incorporating fresh blooms into baked goods has always been a natural fit for me. I’m inspired by the work that the generations before me did and have found a way to embody my family’s legacy, or what my…
The homebuying process, while exciting, involves big decisions and can have its share of challenges if not adequately prepared. Even the most prepared are likely to face adversity as each transaction can bring a unique set of challenges. It’s very important to work with an experienced realtor to guide you through each step of the…
