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n editor ’ s note “School days, school days, dear old Golden Rule days.” I can still remember singing it when I was in kindergarten. Whether you have school-aged children or not, I think most of us associate September with all those nice “fresh start to a new year” feelings.

Many of us are looking for some fresh inspiration for our triedand-true routines. Our showcase home is stylishly organized, with a fantastic mudroom and family-focused design. If you carry your lunch to work each day or pack one for someone else, this edition’s Culinary Corner is the article for you! We’ve got several new recipes, specially designed to travel well.

Other homekeeping articles in this edition include advice about wood floor care and news about a few products that could make your handheld electronics easier to manage. We’ve got a few hints about taking care of your hard-working lawn tools and we’ll acquaint you with a few outdoor plants that might not be on your radar.

In the days before refrigeration, the fabled “R months” (September - December) meant “oyster time.” If you’ve ever struggled to find beauty in those gnarly aquatic bivalves, our article about antique oyster plate collections will definitely give you a whole new outlook.

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Cooking out is a staple of American life that can be counted on to bring together family, friends and community for a meal, camaraderie and memory making. Like most traditions, though, backyard dining has evolved over time…and it continues to do so, as outdoor cooking equipment has grown in both its functionality and its sophistication.

Just as charcoal pits once gave way to gas grills on wheels, a new breed of rugged but luxurious cookware is now making its way onto patios, decks and docks, injecting new life into the backyard cookout. These tools include Italian brick wood-fired pizza ovens, stand-alone smokers, Kamado grills and professional built-in gas grills outfitted with rotisserie motors, warming ovens and multiple side burners, along with all the requisite prep and cleanup necessities.

Now, if you believed that these high-end tools were staples in the architecturally designed and mason-installed outdoor kitchens of the rich and famous, you’d have been right—at least until about two years ago. It was then that prices on these appliances started to drop, making them more affordable for the larger population.

And just in time: According to the 2014 State of the Industry Report released by the American Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, Americans increasingly want to cook out not just during the summer months, but throughout the year, with Thanksgiving, New Year’s, Super Bowl Sunday and Easter among the most popular days for a feast cooked in the backyard. And nearly half of grill owners see their outdoor grilling area as a functional cooking area of their home. c vhomemaga zine .com

“We definitely see more and more people looking to cook, eat and entertain outside as much as possible, and as that trend has taken hold, manufacturers are coming out with professional-grade products that are in a wider range of price points,” explains Sarah Burns, showroom manager for Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. “So even if you don’t have a multi-million dollar home or a $60,000 budget, you can still have the professional outdoor grilling and entertaining experience.”

Think it Through

If your to-do list has always included a plan to do more outdoor entertaining, it might be tempting to run out and grab the latest smoker or pick up an upgrade to that five-year-old grill that takes too long to start and cooks unevenly.

Keep in mind, however, that professional outdoor equipment is an investment for the long haul. Unlike commodity products sold off the shelves of big box stores, professional grills and other outdoor cooking tools are built for the more serious outdoor chef, and built to last. They provide more innovative, reliable and high-quality cooking functionality and performance than lesser-priced grills, and use durable, outdoor-rated materials like stainless steel, cast brass and ceramic that come with lifetime warranties. For this reason, you should plan to put in as much research rigor and planning as you would when investing in any other major home appliance.

“Grills and smokers and other tools are not one-size-fits-all products,” says Mike Koon, appliance manager for Ferguson.

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hat kind of cook are you? With professional outdoor W equipment, no culinary style is off-limits, so allow yourself to dream beyond the typical backyard menu of hot dogs and barbecued ribs. Ask yourself: What kinds of dishes do I really like and want to serve? With today’s options, you can bake, fry, boil, broil, grill, blacken, smoke and rotisserie almost any kind of meat, fish, shellfish, vegetables, fruits, stews and even desserts—so take time to match your cooking preferences with outdoor appliance functionality.

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hat kind of entertainer are you? Do you routinely W host 100+ people or just your extended family and a few neighbors? With outdoor cooking equipment, size does matter, especially if you want to serve everyone at once rather than in shifts. For this reason, capacity and cook surface area should be key considerations when choosing any cooking appliance. Another factor: How often do you cook and when? This will help you decide whether to go with built-in or freestanding equipment that can be transported to other locations.

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hat’s the flow? Think through how your guests naturally W mingle in relation to your cooking and serving preferences, as well as your seating layout and the local elements (like wind patterns and shady spots in your backyard). What types of cooking do you plan on doing, and where and how will you prep and serve food? All of these questions are especially important if you’re leaning toward investing in a built-in grill, a pizza oven or permanent serving and cleaning stations.

The Grill’s the Thing

The grill has been—and always will be—the heart of the outdoor cooking experience. Thus, a decision to upgrade to a ceramic Kamado grill like the Big Green Egg or a professional gas grill pretty much guarantees you an ongoing return on your investment. The payoff? Great food for years to come.

Let’s start with the Kamado grill, which is based on the coaland wood-fired ovens and stoves used in Japan for the last few thousand years. Though relatively small in size, it will turn out some big flavors at your next outdoor celebration.

Priced anywhere from $500 to $4,000, these unique outdoor appliances are typically made from ceramic or natural stone materials, which allows chefs to achieve the very high and very low temperatures needed to both grill and smoke meats and vegetables. The Kamado grill brings real versatility and efficiency to the outdoor chef, providing an easy ability to whip up everything from breakfast and dinner entrees to appetizers and desserts. Its small, round form also means you can easily load it up into the SUV and take it on the road for beach parties and tailgating.

Though different Kamado grill products might look a lot alike, you’ll find variations among the growing options on the market.

The Big Green Egg is the most famous—and most popular— product available, thanks to its relatively low price, durability and range of sizes, including one large enough to cook an extratubby turkey at Thanksgiving. However, other manufacturers have recently chimed in with some real innovation. For instance, Primo now offers an oval-shaped Kamado grill with a dividable firebox that allows outdoor chefs to double up and perform both direct and indirect cooking. Other products stand out for unique materials, heavy-duty construction and some useful extras like side tables, electric starter systems, wheel carts and removable ash catchers.

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stand-alone model. An investment starts at around $2,500 and rises from there based on the cook surface and the number of burners involved, and how many other cooking functions and features you need.

You should buy as much grill as your budget allows, says Koon, but even if your budget is tight, you won’t go wrong if you stick with this product class. Just like choosing between a BMW and a Mercedes-Benz, you’re still going to get luxury value even if you even go with a model at the lower end of the price spectrum.

“Even the less expensive professional grills are going to give you a cooking performance and a durability that is way superior to any commodity grill,” explains Koon.

That’s because these grills allow you the ability to fire up, fine-tune and maintain your grill’s power as needed to deliver a perfectly-cooked and perfectly-timed meal. Heat zone separators allow you to isolate cooking zones so you can cook different foods at the same time without burning or undercooking your items. Temperatures can be turned down low enough to gently grill fruits and vegetables or high enough to sear a large roast and lock in its juices before switching to a slow roast.

And most high-end gas grills come with specialized briquettes, sometimes referred to as “flame-tamers,” that distribute heat evenly across the grill, improve safety and enhance food flavoring. “You can set your grill at a mediumlow temperature, grill 30 burgers at a time, and never get the first flame-up,” Koon says. “And your temperatures are very consistent, from one end to the other across the grill, so you don’t have hot spots and cold spots.”

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an example, professional gas grills made by Lynx, a leading manufacturer, come standard with halogen grill-surface lights so you don’t have to bring out the flashlight to see your food; a “hot surface” ignition switch that relies on a hot element positioned directly above the burner port to ignite the burner quickly, easily and safely; and cast brass burners that maintain their cooking temperature even if a cold breeze suddenly kicks up.

From this foundation, power grillers can start to add specialized cooking capabilities. You can get extra burners, including those with a high-enough BTU output for cooking large pots of steamed crabs or wintertime stews. Many professional grills also come with a varying-sized smoker box, as well as ovens or fire-grilling drawers that enable you to bake bread, pizza and desserts such as cakes and cookies. Other options include an internal motorized rotisserie bar for slow-roasting chicken, flat surfaces for cooking scrambled eggs, pancakes and grilled vegetables, and warming racks that allow you to keep food hot and ready to serve while you mingle with guests.

Smokin’ Good!

The fine art of “smoking,” a slow-cooking process with its own unique flavoring, has become so popular that it’s really become a culture all to itself, according to Koon. “Some people nowadays like to smoke more than grill, so they are willing to invest more heavily in large-capacity, stand-alone smokers, which allow them to cook different cuts of meats, like briskets, shoulders, and loins,” he says. “You can get a smoke box within your professional grill, but if you are routinely cooking for large crowds of people and you’re trying to get large volumes of food out at the same time, then a stand-alone smoker is optimal.”

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Feeling more in the mood for pizza than smoked pork? You can still keep the party outside, thanks to a rekindled interest in baking with wood-fired outdoor pizza ovens.

Koon notes that he is working with a customer who recently imported a $20,000 brick-lined, real-deal pizza oven from Italy, but you don’t have to reach that deep into your wallet to enjoy an Old World, lawn-side pizza experience.

As backyard baking grows in popularity, “a lot of manufacturers are coming out with ovens that are smaller and more affordable but still have the brick lining and the high temperatures and functionality you get from the higher-end pizza ovens,” says Burns.

These ovens can be found for anywhere from $2,500 to $6,500. However, by relying on brick, ceramic or more modern alternative insulation materials, they can still achieve the very high hearth and dome temperatures needed to bake the perfect pizza—not to mention bread, roasts, fish, potatoes and vegetables. What’s more, the pizza oven’s ability to retain heat long after the pizza is done makes it a great source for cooking side orders of soups, stews and beans.

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You can enhance your outdoor cooking capabilities with piecemeal purchases based on your personal preferences and budgets. However, if you’ve long aspired to have a nicely designed, integrated outdoor kitchen, your dream has arrived… ready to assemble out of a box.

Lynx just introduced its new Sedona line of turnkey outdoor kitchens. These products are available in varying sizes, but they all feature a professional grill and an outdoor-rated refrigerator built into a freestanding island. The island comes in a choice of finishes and colors and includes a wraparound area large enough to be used for seating or serving areas. The product also features outdoor-rated electrical outlets and USB charging ports.

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“For less than $10,000 and less than half a day of installation time, you’ve got a functional outdoor kitchen that looks very custom and that can be fully enjoyed,” Burns says, noting that the product comes with all the required ventilation, lighting, plumbing, gas and electrical hookups.

This type of setup isn’t for everyone. Those who have specialized cooking preferences or entertain for large crowds will still look to other products, but for those who want to enjoy basic outdoor entertaining throughout the year, this outdoor kitchen in a box offers quite a lot of bang for the buck, says Burns. Moreover, because it’s actually installed into the basic infrastructure of the house, the price can be absorbed in an original mortgage or refinance.

“It really comes down to choice, and we’re seeing so much of it right now,” she says.

“The more people want to cook and entertain outdoors, the more they’re going to find high-quality products that meet their preferences and their budgets. There’s a little something available for everyone.”

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Antique Oyster Plates Collecting pearls for your china cabinet

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It’s autumn and we’re quickly heading into “the ‘R’ months,” that time of year when oysters are considered to be at their best. While oysters themselves are not known for their good looks, the plates they were once served upon are. And southerners from Alexandria to Savannah and all the way down to N’awlins just love displaying them in their china hutches and on their walls. They’re a throwback to genteel times—and they happen to look terrific mixed in with stylish, modern décor.

Much like the shellfish they once served, antique oyster plates are a delicacy. The heyday of the oyster plate was during the Victorian era, between 1810 and 1870.

When well-traveled American hostesses noted that oysters were a mainstay on menus abroad, they began serving them back home by the plateful. In fact, the oyster craze was so prolific that by World War I, oysters were so over-harvested that they threatened to become extinct. As the oyster trend began to wane, so too did the need for an oyster plate. c vhomemaga zine .com

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Most antique oyster plates, usually made of porcelain or pottery, feature several recessed wells and are beautifully handpainted with ocean-themed designs of sea creatures, often of the bi-valves themselves. A marked improvement on the saltines-and-shot glasses some folks serve from today!

Antique oyster plates can be found in a range of $75 to $500 per plate, sometimes more. Most favored by collectors is “majolica” pottery. Majolica is a type of glazed earthenware pottery, not a brand. It is usually brightly colored and features hand-painted, realistic scenes from nature. Majolica pottery’s origins come from Majorca, an island near Spain, but its style has been copied and reproduced in countries all over the world for hundreds of years. Common manufacturers of Victorian majolica include Minton, Wedgwood, Haviland, Limoges, Quimper and George Jones and Sons. For collectors, the most highly sought oyster plates come from France.

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feature a perfect circle of six oyster molds arranged in a ring with a space in the center for condiments. Kidney-shaped oyster plates refer to the shape of the plate itself, which is somewhat crescent-shaped. When the mollusk-holding depressions on an oyster plate are arranged in the piled-upon look of an oyster bed, this is called “the turkey” because, when viewed another way, the configuration resembles a turkey.

The depths of the indentations in oyster plates vary, indicating a specific style of service. Collectors can find very deep-welled plates that were designed for serving oysters over ice, plates with moderate indentations for serving oysters still in their half-shells, and plates with round depressions designed to serve shelled oysters and their liquid.

As with other kinds of collectibles, reproductions of antique oyster plates abound. Often, reproductions will have small holes on the backside so the oyster plate can be displayed on a wall. If an oyster plate is truly Victorian, it will be very lightweight and delicate, and therefore should not be hung because plate hangers can scratch and stress the fragile plate. A better display method for an antique oyster plate is on a wooden display stand or in a china hutch.

When purchasing an antique oyster plate, you’ll want to avoid buying one with chips or cracks. Some scratches in the glaze etched by the wear and tear of rough shells can be expected, but chips and cracks will decrease the investment and the décor value of an oyster plate. The most valuable oyster plates tend to be the ones with deep wells designed to serve pristine, shucked oysters. By the way, it’s also not advisable to eat on an antique oyster plate, not because of the risk of damage to the plate, but C e n t r a l V i r g i n i a h o m e F a l l 2 0 1 4

because most antique pottery glazes contained very high levels of lead!

Experienced and beginner collectors alike might want to purchase an oyster plate guidebook and get to know a reputable antiques dealer that specializes in collectible china and pottery. Guidebooks can educate collectors about markings and other details to help them better understand their plate’s origin and history, and indicate a little bit about their value. Of course, reputable antiques dealers can also verify the authenticity of a plate and are usually happy to share their expertise and love for such a unique collectible.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and as with other works of art, choose what appeals to you. Whether yours are chosen because of their color, shape, pattern or design, your collection of oyster plates will quite literally be an acquired taste.

We wish to thank Martha and John Layton and Cheryl Stone for allowing us to photograph their private collections of oyster plates.

The plates from Black Horse Manor Antiques are available for purchase, should you decide to start your own collection.

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Hardwood Floor Rehabilitation

BY Co ry M o rga n

Hardwood floors are generally desired for their durability and timeless look which complements almost any home.

Over time, however, these hardwood floors will inevitably become scuffed and worn, especially in places with high foot traffic or where furniture rubs against them. The good news is that hardwood floorboards can usually undergo some sort of rehabilitation that does not require full replacement. However, it can be a tough decision process; how do you know when it’s appropriate to delve into these procedures, and where do you start?

Know the Condition of Your Floor

Before undertaking any sort of floor rehab project, it is important to fully understand the condition of your floorboards and the extent of any damage or general wearand-tear. You do not want to completely strip your hardwood and engage in a lengthy (and likely pricey) escapade when all that is required is a nice refinishing. At the other end of the spectrum, skipping the replacement of damaged boards that could compromise the structural integrity of a home is dangerous. The simplest form of floor recuperation is just a rebuffing of the finish; this is practical when your flooring has only experienced light mars in the finish and no damage to the wood. The more common form of rehabilitation involves sanding down to 3 2

the bare wood, fixing cracks and holes, reapplying a stain, and then reapplying multiple coats of finish. In more rare and extreme cases, you may need to completely remove the floorboards and start over. Regardless of the condition in which you find your hardwood floors today, a knowledge of how to rehabilitate them at various points in their lifecycle is useful for any homeowner.

Deciding when and to what extent you need to rehab your hardwood floors is often a personal aesthetic preference.

However, it is generally recommended to go through a refinishing process if your boards are cracking or showing through your finish. If your floorboards are much older or have experienced trauma such as water damage, you may need to completely pull up your boards

and start from scratch. You will want to seek the help of a flooring specialist when considering whether full replacement is right for your home. If you have experienced water damage, you should check your floorboards for moisture.

Experts say that the normal moisture content of hardwood floors is about 8 to 12 percent, but if they are saturated beyond that, you may need to pull up the damaged floorboards, replace them, and then proceed with the entire refinishing and sanding process.

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flooring, and you may end up doing more harm than good. A professional will also help determine exactly what needs to be done and what type of sander should be used for your wood species. Depending on the size of the project, it will likely take a professional anywhere from two days to a week to complete.

This means that the project could be a large disruption to your family, particularly if the floor undergoing rehabilitation is in a commonly-used area. In certain situations, it may be best to move your family out of the home for a few days.

In recent years, innovations in sanding techniques have made the job less messy and disruptive. Technology has resulted in a relatively new sanding system that captures about 95 percent of the dust particulates created from sanding hardwood. This makes cleanup easier and also shortens downtime between coats of finish.

If you require only a rebuffing of your topcoat, this could be a do-it-yourself project. You can rent a buffer and buy approximately one gallon of polyurethane floor finish per 400 to 500 square feet of flooring. Keep in mind that if your floor has been waxed, you need to strip off any of this residue using wax stripper or mineral spirits before buffing; otherwise, the new finish will not adhere properly.

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There are alternatives to the traditional refinishing of hardwood floors. One technique gaining popularity is liquid refinishing.

Though this is not a recommended route for extremely worn or damaged floors, liquid refinishing is inexpensive and less disruptive than other methods. And, since there is no sanding involved in the process, you can probably do it yourself. You begin this process by choosing a liquid refinisher product, which is basically a combination of solvents specifically designed to dissolve finishes. Because these products can be highly toxic, take caution by ensuring the room where you are working is adequately ventilated, and wear protective gloves and a mask.

Pour the liquid refinisher in a metal pan and use a synthetic pad to scrub away and dissolve your old finish, wiping up any excess liquids after dissolving is complete. Once the old finish has been removed, you can make minor repairs to your floor using wood filler putty. You will then need to smooth these repairs using a hand sanding block with medium-grit sandpaper (100 to 120 grit), vacuuming thoroughly afterwards. Finally, apply your stain, followed by a coat or two of clear finish made specifically for hardwood flooring. c vhomemaga zine .com

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Regaining Your Look

In the end, you want your hardwood floors to be aesthetically pleasing while also unifying your living space and completing the image of your home. This means that the stain, sheen and finish are all important factors in achieving the right look for your floors. In particular, the sheen, or gloss level, can be divided into three main categories: satin, semi-gloss and gloss. Satin gives a more traditional and natural appearance to your boards, while gloss adds a glass-like reflection and is a premium choice for a lustrous finish. Remember that stains will darken over time and the gloss level can affect the coloring as well. When deciding on a finish, be sure to choose finishes specially formulated for floors; furniture finishes are not durable enough for flooring.

Professional floor installers stress the importance of running test strips on your floorboards after you have picked out a stain color and gloss level. Seeing a small sample of the end result in your own home is critical; that beautiful finish you saw at your neighbor’s house might look completely different when paired with your floorboards, since all wood takes colors differently depending on age and species. Always take your time when it comes to deciding on stains and finishes; you don’t want to rush into something you’ll be looking at and living with daily.

After you’ve brought your floors back to their glory, you should implement a few preventive measures to slow the aging and scuffing of your floor. Take caution when moving furniture, and use furniture pads created for use on hardwood. Inspect the legs on all chairs, couches and tables to ensure there are no sharp edges. Purchasing a quality floor mat to go under desk chairs is also a good idea.

Most importantly, always remember to appreciate the beauty that a well-cared-for hardwood floor can bring to a home.

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Unique Beauties

Five Uncommon Plants for Your Garden

By N o el l e M i l a m

To the true gardener, compliments are like rain and sunshine. We need them. They keep us going, and growing, and trying new things. And there’s no better way to evince those coveted gushes than with something unexpected shining demurely from a garden bed or leaping out of a container with dramatic flair.

Fall is the perfect time to evaluate a corner of the patio, porch or yard planted with old standbys to see if it might benefit from one of these lovely divas: uncommon standout plants that thrive in our area. Some plants are available now and will benefit from a fall planting to give them time to get established. Others may need a special growing environment, and fall’s cooler temperatures provide an opportune time for you to prepare the site for its new inhabitant. At the very least, as the growing season wanes, fall is a great time to make notes about what worked well this past year and what didn’t, determine what changes you’d like to make while it’s still fresh in your mind, and make a “wish list” for next year. Even established gardens can benefit from a little something new that will add visual interest or update a boring bed or monotonous hedge.

Here, we’ve chosen five unusual plants with a little something extra. They’re all visual treats, but each also offers a hidden bonus: whether it be pest control, or intoxicating fragrance, or a cut flower that works equally in fresh or dried arrangements, you just might find your next garden star right here.

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Given the historical significance of tobacco to Virginia history, this night-blooming beauty is definitely one to investigate.

Woodland tobacco is a clumping annual that grows 4 to 5 feet tall, with distinctive lime green foliage and delicate trumpet-shaped blossoms whose fragrance has been likened to buttercream frosting and jasmine. They are outstanding border plants, and make a lovely background in a sunny flowerbed where their height and spread helps fill in bare spots and their blossoms can be appreciated. Keep in mind that woodland tobacco is hearty and self-seeding, so if you like to be in charge of where the next crop goes, you’ll need to deadhead spent flowers. An added bonus? The sticky substance that woodland tobacco exudes when cut attracts and traps many garden pests such as aphids or whiteflies.

Sea Holly (Eryngium)

Sea holly is a showy must-try for gardeners who love a vibrant blue specimen in their gardens. Sea holly grows 3 to 4 feet tall with spiny, decorative bracts and large, egg-shaped blooms, most commonly in blue but also sometimes in white. These flowers are beautiful in fresh arrangements but are also gorgeous dried.

They are very drought-tolerant and do best when seeds are sown directly into well-drained soil. With spiky, undulating leaves, sea holly resembles an underwater creature and lends graceful movement to flower beds where it grows well as a companion planting with yarrow, artemesia and daylilies. In Elizabethan times, it was prized as an aphrodisiac, but more recently, and perhaps far more exciting to avid gardeners: it’s a deer repellant.

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New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax)

The name “Phormium” comes from the Greek word for basket, so named for the fibers used in its native New Zealand to create woven baskets, rope and other intricate artwork. New Zealand flax is a showstopper in the garden, with its sword-like linear leaves growing anywhere from 3 to 9 feet tall in firework colors of red, orange, yellow, green and purple, and blossoms that are a favorite of hummingbirds. Use it sparingly as a focal point, or as a stunning mass planting. A deciduous perennial in Virginia, flax prefers a slightly warmer climate, and most will die back each winter in our area if they are planted in the ground and well protected by mulching, springing right back up the following year. Flax also does beautifully in containers buried up to the rim in the garden during the warmer months and then dug out, hosed off, and brought indoors for the winter months.

Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus)

The fringe tree, also sometimes known as old man’s beard, is perfect for landscapes where a large shrub or small tree is needed, such as on patios, in small yards, and under power lines.

These graceful growers tend to grow slowly and symmetrically, with their height approximately equal to their width—usually around 12 feet. They flower each spring in clusters of glossy ethereal blossoms so light and tiny they resemble cotton candy from a distance, and with their green foliage they look stunning against any dark background: fences, foundations, or even a high dark-green hedge. Fringe trees are dioecious, which means that there are male and female flowers on separate plants. Though both male and female varieties flower, the male is slightly

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showier, with larger petals, but the female will actually produce attractive but non-edible fruit if a male is nearby. Fringe trees are adaptable, but prefer moist, well-drained soil in a sunny spot that gets some degree of afternoon shade.

Daphne (Daphne Odora)

Daphne may be your camellias’ new best friend. At 2 to 4 feet tall, it is a perfect complement when planted in front of taller camellias. A tight-mounding evergreen shrub, daphne is renowned for the heavenly scent of its flowers that bloom from late January until mid-March. And while camellias have little or no scent, daphne smells, well, divine. Its foliage can be variegated or solid green and is surprisingly drought-resistant, and works equally well in containers, groupings, or as a solo planting. Daphne makes a lovely foundation plant as well.

Though it sometimes gets a bit of a bad name for being finicky, experienced gardeners stress that cultivating daphne is worth it.

Give daphne its best chance to please you by picking your site carefully, controlling water, and ensuring good drainage. Once established it doesn’t like to be moved, so take your time finding just the right place for this fragrant beauty, and enjoy its early blooms even when spring still feels weeks away.

So as you start to put your garden to rest after summer, take a few moments to evaluate the past season. What worked well, and what didn’t? What will you move or dig up and replace?

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BENCHES Front and Center

By K r ist en B o n d u ra n t

Modern homeowners ask a lot from our furnishings. We want style, comfort and functionality all in one. Oh, and versatility is important too—because we like to have options. We don’t want to be tied down to a piece that can only deliver one thing in one room. We don’t mean to sound fickle or demanding, but we just can’t help ourselves, since we are inspired daily by everything from magazines (ahem) to television shows to Pinterest.

Perhaps the most versatile piece imaginable, one that can find a place almost anywhere in any home, is the bench. This humble piece dates back many centuries as one of the earliest, most primitive pieces of furniture. The bench was the common form of seating back in the days when chairs were reserved for nobility and other people of status. Really just a stool but crafted to seat more than one occupant, the earliest bench was a simple plank supported by solid ends, but over time became more elaborate, with turned legs and other decorative embellishments, sometimes even with side and back support.

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Today’s benches have evolved into pieces that are part workhorse, part style statement. No matter what design styles have evolved over the years, a bench is likely a part of the oeuvre, and just about any look is available now in our eclectic design world.

There’s a look for every taste: French country/shabby chic benches feature rubbed finishes and carved florettes and other embellishments; arts and crafts benches are minimalist and linear with a rustic twist; midcentury modern pieces will feature boxy tops and sleek legs, often incorporating leather and metal. Bench seats can be made of hand-woven rush or cane, upholstered with textiles or needlepoint designs, animal hides and fur...if you can create with it, there’s probably a bench made of it.

A bench can be many things: it can be a surface providing display or storage space, it can provide flexible seating, or it can be used as a way to balance out an empty wall or fill a gap in your furnishings wardrobe. And while a chair is a commitment (it’s really just for sitting), a bench can assume whatever responsibility it needs to for the task at hand. Here we look at the many ways your home will benefit from this centuries-old piece.

A Place to Sit, to Store

What’s the first thing we do when friends come over? Offer them a refreshment and a place to sit. We are forever looking for somewhere to sit down. And benches provide flexible seating that chairs just can’t provide. While chairs are primarily designed for one occupant, benches can accommodate as many as will fit—depending upon the level of familiarity your guests have with one another. Something about a bench just says cozy up, all are welcome.

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Families, particularly those with young children, may enjoy a bench at the kitchen table where “the more the merrier” rings true. Kids in particular won’t mind the absence of back support— probably because they won’t be at the table very long regardless of what seating you provide—and will enjoy the novelty of piling in for family supper with the cousins. Benches also make game night easier!

If you want to work in a bench at your kitchen or dining table, keep in mind that backless seating is easier for youngsters who won’t think twice about back support or climbing in and out of seating with three of four people lined up on it. Some may say that benches at the table are a little like high heels—they look fabulous but you don’t want to wear them for too long. For this reason, and for visual balance, keep a few proper chairs in the mix, but do consider mixing and matching. Incorporate a bench on one side and chairs around the rest of the table, or benches on either long side with his and hers hostess chairs at the ends.

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upholstered in snazzy vinyl textile (Kravet makes spectacular lines of faux leathers and performance fabrics, for example), or a washable slipcover to manage spills. If you are adding a bench in a wood finish that’s different from your existing table and chairs, consider painting it a fun color to make the mismatch more intentional.

The options for paint finishes today are as extensive as the items ready for painting.

Benches have a place in the dining room too. Particularly in a dining room with a view, there is something to be said for the clear line of vision unhampered by chair backs. Again, keep in mind that adults may want to relax a bit more, so consider a settle-style bench here for a comfort. (A settle is a bench that has evolved to include a back, but isn’t a proper couch.) Just make sure that the dimensions of the bench allow it to be tucked under the table legs.

While an upholstered chair is a commitment in the design plan of a room, a bench can be moved and restyled on a whim. If you need to pull chairs in for a committee meeting in your family room, you can count on accommodating more than one person on a generously sized 4 4

bench. A bench can also do double-duty as a coffee table—if it’s upholstered, a sturdy, stylish tray can provide the surface you need to place your drink. A smaller bench can also serve as a side table, styled the same way as a coffee table. If your family living space is a great room, a bench can also be a nice way to divide the room into conversation areas. A small bench in front of the fireplace makes a pretty scene and can easily be moved out of the way when a fire is blazing.

Don’t forget your piano bench! If you are lucky enough to have a piano, use the bench as an opportunity to add a little flair to your space. Have a slipcover made to introduce that fun new fabric you’ve been eyeing, rather than wait until you can reupholster your favorite chairs or get new draperies.

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The bedroom—whether it’s the master suite, the guest room, or a child’s room—is another perfect spot for a bench. At the foot of the bed in the master suite, a bench can serve as a footboard, balancing the look of a headboard-only bedding arrangement, while providing

another place to add a touch of softness and comfort. Make sure the bench is proportionally scaled to the bed; a bench that’s too short for a king bed, for example, will be lost; one that’s too long for queen will protrude in unsightly and possibly painful ways (if you stub your toe when you stumble out of bed, for example). Here it serves as a place to sit while you dress, or can act as a bedside table, holding books and a throw. Drape a sheepskin and arrange your prettiest coffee table books for a stylish tableau.

If you’re going for drama and comfort, consider a boudoir bench, with upholstered, curved sides, either at the end of your bed or along the wall near a closet to provide another dressing area or place to relax.

In the guest room, a bench at the foot of the bed or even against a wall functions as a luggage rack, a place to sit, and a surface for reading material, a welcome basket full of toiletries or snacks for your guests, or extra blankets. In a child’s bedroom, a bench at the foot of the bed can hold the stuffed animal menagerie.

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with a lidded storage bench (just be sure it includes safety features, like ventilation and a slow-close lid). During playdates the bench will become a doll bed, a stage, a desk...whatever the children dream up that day. If your child’s room has twin beds, consider small, matching benches at the end of each for a symmetrical, balanced look.

Bathrooms too can play host to a bench. In the kids’ bathroom, you can sit on the bench while bathing the little ones; in the powder room it becomes a place for your guests to set their things while they freshen up.

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If you are a treasure hunter, then estate sales, thrift stores and even yard sales may turn up an old bench on which you can work your DIY wonders. With paint, a glue or staple gun and some fabric, tacks to mimic nailhead upholstery, and a few yards of trim, you can create your own designer look. You can find lots of bench DIY upgrade projects online. The “X Bench”—so named for the X shape made by the legs—is a popular part of our design repertoire right now, possibly because it is crafted in so many different looks: completely upholstered, wooden legs with an upholstered top, embellished with hardware and trim...there’s a look for every room and they are often easy to find inexpensively “off the shelf.”

You can make this ubiquitous trend your own by painting its wooden legs an unexpected color, making a slipcover for the seat, or reupholstering in custom fabric. Add an extra layer of foam to the seat for a more luxe look. These benches look great in singles or pairs in so many spots in your home: tucked under a console in your foyer or family room, at the foot of any bed (in pairs for C e n t r a l V i r g i n i a h o m e F a l l 2 0 1 4

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anything larger than a twin bed), or even in the bath or powder room as a vanity bench.

If rustic chic is your thing, consider incorporating a vintage church pew— these relics work well in a mudroom, foyer or other empty hallway; their long and narrow seat also provides useful space both on and underneath for baskets, adding a touch of history, visual interest and a conversation piece to boot.

If you are into a more glamorous look, do a quick internet search and check out fabulous pieces from design greats like Kelly Wearstler (she makes a scrumptious ruched leather piece) and Jonathan Adler (see his fluffy Mongolian-sheepskintopped confection) for inspiration. Legs made of Lucite, metallics in all finishes and intricately shaped like Greek keys… the market for a snazzy bench has never been richer.

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Two years ago, Joe and Jessica Hodges and their children became the seventh generation to live on their family farm in Evington. The property encompasses 600 acres, with grandparents, aunts, cousins and sisters all sharing the homestead. Joe and Jessica have carved out 75 of these historic acres for the home of their dreams.

Joe and Jessica were high school sweethearts. After marrying, putting Joe through medical school, and starting a family, the couple looked ahead to the culmination of their ultimate desire: a home on the family farm.

The drive down a secluded wooded road foretells something special ahead. And sure enough, waiting at the end is a charming country farmhouse beckoning visitors to come and sit on its fieldstone front porch. Rockers of every size and an inviting hammock in a nearby tree entice visitors to partake in the peaceful setting. c vhomemaga zine .com

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few years ago, while the couple was residing in another home locally, they visited the family farm. Joe and Jessica were trying to make the decision: was this the time to build? “We knew if we built, this would be our forever home,” says Jessica. She felt strongly that their family needed the stability of a forever home.

She describes walking over a parcel of the land, complete with an old shack and mining roads, where the couple thought they might build. As the family explored, Jessica began to collect pieces of rock and moss. At the time, she mused, “Wouldn’t it be neat if we found a bird’s nest?” Within a few moments, directly in front of their next step, they found one.

Was this a sign? Jessica was not sure. But she collected all of her treasures, including the nest, and brought them home.

“Every time I looked at them, I said a prayer and asked God to bless our decision,” she says.

Once the decision was made, the Hodges chose Zach Baldridge of True Custom, Inc. to build their home, valuing his expertise in custom work. Working with a custom builder affords the opportunity to design a home with very specific details, and Baldridge was very attentive to the couple’s needs and wants. Joe points out, “I am at a disadvantage because I am so tall [6’9”], taller than some doorways. If we built our forever home, I wanted a home where I wouldn’t hit my head.”

As an art major, Baldridge brings to home construction an artist’s eye, and looks at the homes he builds as pieces of artwork.

His background provided for great synergy working with the Hodges. When Jessica showed him pages torn from magazines with examples of what she had in mind, Baldridge could tell

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Character was also an important element to the style of the house. “I wanted it to look like it had been here forever, but function like a new home,” says Jessica. Baldridge’s artistic vision combined with his knowledge of construction enabled the couple to fulfill their expectations.

While the Hodges entrusted the exterior design of the home to Baldridge, they certainly had a clear vision for its interior. They wanted a big open space for their four children. They did not need a decorator to achieve the look they wanted since Jessica has a decorator’s eye.

“I love things that are simple, beautiful and orderly,” she says. Their entire home reflects this image.

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very doors that Joe Hodges’ grandmother had walked through every day while attending grammar school. After removing what Jessica described as “5,000 coats of paint” and fitting these doors with hardware, tempered glass and renovated door closers, the result is a remarkable entrance.

The house was built around these double doors. They lead to a hall with shiplap board walls painted white. This starkly contrasts with the almost-black tobacco-stained hardwood floors, creating an aged effect. “I want people to come in and not know if the house is old or new. To me that is the best compliment,” says Jessica.

A large chandelier hangs in the entry hall, extending from the second-story level. Very fragile, it somehow survived bouncing off a pickup truck in transit to the house. According to Jessica, the box and protective Styrofoam shattered, but remarkably the light remained intact.

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The central living area with its open floor plan and coffered ceiling is grand in its simplicity. A large and cozy leather sofa faces an unusual coffee table. Created by Joe, the table in its original form was an old factory cart with bright red wheels that Jessica rescued from downtown Lynchburg. Joe added boards to make it taller, accommodating his height. Other than making it larger, little was altered on the piece. Jessica enjoys this kind of thrill-of-the-hunt and relishes repurposing inexpensive treasures.

Their home is simply decorated, lacking the knick-knacks, books and other trappings typical of many family homes. “I wanted the house to stand out more than the stuff. I have four kids and I don’t have time to dust. I like things minimal. I hate clutter,” Jessica explains. The exception is her collections. “I do collect things, and right now it is boxes.” So, an assortment of interesting old boxes is stacked around the fireplace. One C e n t r a l V i r g i n i a h o m e F a l l 2 0 1 4

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collection that will always remain in place is the tiny grouping of stones, moss and the bird’s nest that Jessica found that momentous day when they first explored the property. These treasures are on display in a glass box on the mantel.

For the front hall, Jessica asked her cabinetmaker John Blair, who at the time was with Grayson Ferguson Woodworking and is now with Blair Custom Woodworking, to construct a large sliding barn door. This opens into an enormous closet where guests can store their coats, bags and luggage. Large enough to allow visiting families to pack away all of the baggage they may cart on long trips, the closet is ideal for keeping clutter at bay.

A huge cupboard engulfs one wall in the dining area, made of old wood and pieces from other cabinets. It is big, heavy, and appears to be ancient. Jessica discovered the piece at Greenfront in Farmville long before their home was completed. Luckily, Blair, who was working on other built-in cabinetry in the home at the time, generously agreed to store the piece while the house was being built. According to Jessica, it cost her C e n t r a l V i r g i n i a h o m e F a l l 2 0 1 4

several lunches and a large final meal to have the workers store it and finally move this bulky cabinet in to place. And once positioned, it was there to stay.

Situated in one corner of the dining room is an oversized chair that was custom made overseas and accommodates Joe’s height. Created using the side of a wagon, pieces of a plow, an ox yoke and various other small items, the chair was a special Christmas gift. The dining table is another masterpiece of construction— an enormous farm table created from reclaimed wood.

The view from the dining area windows includes a lovely grove of old oak trees. “We built our house here for these trees,” says Joe. The Hodges plan to extend the backyard past this grove and on to a small creek, creating a more extensive garden area.

The sunroom adjoins the dining area.

It was originally created as a quiet place to curl up with a good book, but for now is has been repurposed as a baby’s play area, a great place to keep the baby safe while he plays and Jessica works around the house.

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Simple and expansive, the kitchen is designed to be useful for the family. A huge center island enables everyone to gather around for light meals, snacks and projects. Originally, Jessica considered white cabinets, but chose a naturally stained walnut, rationalizing that this look might be more timeless for a forever house. A huge double-unit refrigerator affords enough space for the needs of this family of six. However, for Jessica, one of the highlights of the kitchen is her pantry. “It is like my own grocery store!” she exclaims. “Where we live, you just can’t order pizza.

Everything is a drive.” Another kitchen dazzler is the lighting: jadeite chandeliers. “They added the wow factor the kitchen needed,” she says.

One of her proudest achievements is a room in back of the kitchen hallway. “I love this room,” says Jessica of her custom mudroom. She told her builder, “I need a room—not a closet. I want this to be the hardest working room in the house where all of the junk goes. I want a space for everyone and for everything to have a place.”

Walls are lined with lockers and drawers, each labeled with an antique wooden shoe form to identify every family member’s own locker and drawer. Here everyone can store their stuff.

There is plenty of room for shoes, coats and backpacks. Even the family dogs have their own personal drawers where their food

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The master bedroom is another room that is flawless in its simplicity. Large windows are part of the home’s design, and in this room they really seem to manifest themselves, creating an open and expansive air. A bed bedecked with pillows, an antique hutch and a few chairs add to the uncomplicated atmosphere.

White shiplap walls and marble in the master bath are timeless and a perfect choice for this bedroom suite.

A small workout area, an extra bedroom, and a basement theater are housed on the lower level. “We wanted a place where our children can bring their friends. We designed the basement as a place for everyone to gather,” explains Jessica. One of the highlights on this level is a tiny room accessible only on hands and knees. Designed exclusively for their young daughter, this charming little hideaway boasts a tiny chandelier and creates a little girl’s ideal playroom.

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The children’s bedroom suites are all on the second floor. Jessica explains that since this is their forever house, the bedrooms are designed to accommodate the children now and when they return as adults with their spouses and children. Every bedroom has not only a private bath but its own individual loft, ideal for play or an extra sleeping area. Jessica quips, “That way my children’s spouses are all going to love me.” Based on the child’s personality, likes and dislikes, each suite is customized for the individual, and on each entry door an iron silhouette of the youngster identifies the room.

Jessica and Joe could not be more pleased with their home and its design. “I want the architecture of the house to speak for itself,” says Jessica. Simplicity, beauty and order are important to Jessica, and clearly this house has it all. It is a realization of the couple’s dream together.

As time goes on and their children grow, there will be lots of changes to the home. “Our house will evolve. Hopefully our kids will have memories of making this house their own,” says Jessica.

No matter how things are altered, one thing is for certain: The Hodges’ home will always maintain its simplicity and order, which makes it such a beautiful dwelling.

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Mobile phones, tablets and computers are all a part of our lives, and they deserve a prime parking spot. But how many times have you come home to recharge your devices while they’re barely hanging on to the last power bar only to find that all the easy-to-reach receptacles are already occupied, forcing you to surrender to a less convenient area...like behind the sofa or by your bathroom sink? We can help you incorporate a dedicated charging spot into your home design so the Battle for Battery Power can be over, and you can take charge of your charging.

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It’s what your mother always told you: a place for everything and everything in its place. Deciding upon your devices’ resting place should be the first step. Many people choose the foyer, where you most likely hang your coat and drop your keys and mail. If you enter a back door, it may be a laundry room or mudroom that becomes the drop-off point. Other people choose the kitchen —the most obvious family-gathering spot—and some choose bedside for easy retrieval during the night. If you are like many people who have said goodbye to landlines and become a sole cell user, you will want to think about the most convenient place to retrieve calls while at home.

The kitchen provides perhaps the most flexibility, with so many cabinets and drawers to neatly tuck devices away.

Some people have chosen a shelf in their pantry. You can place a simple wooden cube shelf (available at almost any home decorating or big box store) on a pantry shelf or inside a cabinet to create an instant cubby for your own device, provided it is close to an electrical outlet. If you have a built-in desk in your kitchen, a charging box or drawer could be the best solution for hiding cords.

If your techno-spot of choice is the foyer or mudroom, pick a shelf, create cubbies, or, if there is limited room, turn a nightstand or small chest of drawers into an attractive station that serves this purpose. Drill a hole in the back of the piece through which you can thread a power cord to plug into a nearby outlet. Consider adding drawer liners made of velvet or other material with some “grab” to prevent your devices from sliding around when you open and close the drawer. Search yard sales c vhomemaga zine .com

and thrift stores and you may find one you can refurbish to fit your décor perfectly.

If you are building a new home or planning a remodel, consider working a charging spot into your design, taking into account the needs of everyone in your family. Choose designated spots for all family members. If several people use one spot to charge everything, use name labels for each connection.

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Cord clutter is a nonstop problem for anyone with more than one device. Even if you are lucky to find an empty outlet, keeping cords wrapped up nicely so they aren’t hanging over a counter’s edge or sprawling across your canisters and appliances is difficult. There are many products on the market today to help you tidy up the mess—or at least hide it.

Containers made specifically for charging devices are widely available, from simple desktop boxes made of paperboard or faux leather with holes for cords, to mahogany valets with tiny, shiny, drawer pulls. In most of them, you can place your chargers in a lower, hidden area of the box, with the cords running through small holes and the devices docked on top. These stations only require one power cord to your wall outlet; basic, inexpensive models start as low as $20 and run up to several hundred dollars.

If you can spare a kitchen drawer, you can make your own docking station by hiding a power strip in the drawer and either running it behind the cabinets to a nearby outlet or making a hole for the cord in your countertop, if possible. You can also make your own countertop charging station from a photo box or decorative box from any arts and crafts store. Cut a small hole in 63

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Freeing up your wall outlets for other everyday electrical uses, like your laptop computer, CD/radio, or even the slow cooker if you find yourself charging things in the kitchen, can be even easier with new USB-port outlets on the market today. Outlets can now be purchased with combinations of USB ports and standard plugs to replace your old outlets for as little as $20 to $30. You can charge your device directly from a USB port in the wall and cut out the need for a bulky adapter while also freeing up standard plugs for other appliances and devices. The faceplates are the same size, or slightly larger, than the standard electrical faceplate, and many have an LED light that will illuminate when the USB is in use.

Misty Hook, co-owner of Wired Up Electrical in Lynchburg, says there are many different models of outlets that integrate USB ports. She says her company has installed these new electrical outlets with USB ports into all manner of cabinetry, from the kitchen to the bathroom to the office.

“The convenience factor with a USB port outlet is you don’t have to have the transformer [AC adapter] sticking out from the wall,” she says.

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homeowners are “afraid to get that far into it,” according to Hook, and wisely don’t want to take the risk of dealing with voltage. These new outlets are also a bit bigger/deeper, and old homes may need larger junction boxes installed in the wall to hold them, possibly requiring some drywall cutting and patching.

She recommends calling in the pros to handle this home improvement task.

Hook says that one of the most popular places homeowners want to incorporate USBs is in their home offices. People want to work at a computer, pay bills, set the family’s schedule or browse social media between multiple devices while not sacrificing any battery power.

Forging Ahead

The latest charging products on the market may have more of us tossing those cords altogether. Wireless charging pads, or mats, that use “inductive charging” (passing the energy on through an electromagnetic field), have entered the industry. Some are made for multiple devices and can be found in retail stores or through your wireless carrier. Besides the convenience of drop-and-go, you no longer have to worry about wear and tear on your device’s charging socket that can often break and render it unusable. You do, however, interrupt charging when you have to move your device—for example, to pick it up quickly for a call—and the mats may not be as efficient as direct connections to electrical outlets, so it is unpredictable if this new technology will be the end-all.

Now that you have some options, it is time to assemble your troops and plan your strategy for conquering the cords. Make “neat and tidy” your battle cry.

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When it comes to creating a style for our interiors, how lucky we are to have a world marketplace and a rich global history from which to draw our inspiration. These days, most homeowners seem to prefer an eclectic aesthetic—mixing and matching pieces and patterns from many cultures and traditions to create their own personal and delightful style.

Asian influences seem to never go out of fashion. It’s a collective term that means different things to different people. Is it shiny, lacquered red or black furniture with brass hardware? Bamboo details on a side chair or around a mirror’s frame? You might associate colored porcelain jars and hand-painted garden stools with the style, while someone else thinks of natural colors and natural materials like straw and stone.

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There’s a lovely practicality to Far East-inspired furnishings. A screen can be an arty backdrop, anchoring a seating area. Or, it can divide a large space, provide a bit of privacy or even hide an unsightly radiator. A garden stool can hold a drink by your favorite chair or a stack of fluffy towels outside the shower. And a bamboo-trimmed dresser can do double-duty as a bedside table and storage for your clothes.

Let’s look at a few hallmarks of Asian style and focus on two favorite looks—one that draws its inspiration from China, and one that calls upon serene Japanese influences for its design.

Chinoiserie (“shen-wha-zree”)

Chinoiserie is colorful, fantastical and playful. Generally speaking, items with a Chinese influence feature gilt and bamboo details. Some might even portray bizarre animals like fire-breathing dragons, spooky guard dogs or monkeys dressed in human clothing.

Here’s the catch: chinoiserie doesn’t come from China at all.

Rather, it is an Asian-inspired, but completely western, invention.

Its name, in French, means “Chinese-esque.” Throughout the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries, wealthy Europeans decorated their homes with chinoiserie wallpapers, fabrics, ceramics, furniture—even pagoda-roofed garden follies. They just couldn’t get enough of it!

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complete with bamboo trim details and that telltale fretwork known as Chinese Chippendale woodwork.

Chinoiserie remains popular and is frequently seen on patterns in our dinnerware, blue-and-white ginger jar collections and even the bamboo-style legs on our brass bar carts. Just remember that too much whimsy can become tiresome and lose its effect, so mix chinoiserie into your décor in small doses.

Japonica

Whereas chinoiserie is bright and bold, japonica is understated— drawing inspiration from nature. Cherry blossoms. Pale and neutral colors like tan, grey and green. Stone, water and wood are also associated with the look. A Japanese-inspired interior décor places a premium on the ideas of calm, simplicity and harmony. It is a clean, contemporary look that evokes the serene feeling of a spa.

Of course, there is some crossover between these two Asian looks. For example, bamboo is a motif common to both styles.

Today, japonica is most often expressed in our homes through jute rugs, nature-themed artwork in muted tones of grey, and intentionally uncovered windows that provide unobstructed views and abundant light to stream into our spaces.

Don’t feel pressured to translate the look literally, but rather, incorporate the essence of it. Translucent paper screens called shoji (“show-gee”), a traditional Japanese architectural element, might be interpreted in your home through a paper lantern-style chandelier. Our interior paint color choices blend better into nature when we choose that ever-popular grey-beige hybrid known as “greige” or a creamy white over one that is stark.

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Another soothing way to add a touch of East meets West in your home is to install a tabletop water fountain or a painting that depicts a watery scene.

Use ornamental grasses and horsetail in lieu of show-offy flowers in your sleek, minimalist floral arrangements and add smooth river stones to the vase. Set your dining table with bamboo or straw tatami (“ta-ta-mee”) placemats and runners to add quiet texture and serenity at mealtime.

Remember, japonica is not just a look but also a lifestyle. If you’d like to add more zen to your home, just strip your space down to the essentials and arrange what remains in an open, flowing manner.

So much of the Asian style aesthetic has to do with simplicity and balance— it’s a visual breath of fresh air in any home. Try adding a little yin-yang to your favorite room by pairing a touch of whimsy balanced with a spa-like natural element, and see if you can enlighten your state of mind every time you walk in the room. At any rate, it’s sure to make you smile!

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Leftovers Banh Mi (makes two sandwiches)

There are all kinds of reasons why packing your lunch is a good idea: it’s cheaper than eating out, you can control calories and ingredients, and the menu choices are limited only to your imagination and personal pantry stock—not the same old cafeteria or restaurant menus. Before I owned a restaurant (and made a living off of people eating my food for lunch), I did have a string of office jobs, and had to go through the daily decision of what was for lunch, so I feel your pain.

This recipe can be adapted; substitute lettuce and some cellophane noodles for the bread and it could be a delicious salad, or lettuce wraps. For a packed lunch, assemble sandwich without the carrot and daikon mixture, then add right before serving.

1 carrot, shredded 1 daikon, shredded 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce pinch of crushed red pepper (optional) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 scallion, chopped

If you take lunch every day to work—or even if you are eating at home or packing lunches for the younger set in your house—there’s a good chance you’re in a rut. Lunch often gets the brush-off, playing second fiddle to that power-up breakfast or the carefully planned supper that brings everyone together and wraps up a busy day. And just like supper, it’s important to plan ahead for a satisfying lunch. Face it: your hurried self is not going to come up with a plan at 7 a.m. – especially if your coffee hasn’t kicked in yet!

1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (or to taste)

Lunch is a great time to use leftovers, and you can avoid the samemeal-all-over-again drudgery by reusing the food in a different way.

Try leftover pork roast in the Bahn Mi Sandwich (recipe follows). Use lentils from one night, roasted squash from another, add fresh spinach and goat cheese, and you’ve got a delicious salad. Don’t forget that leftover cheese and salami from the weekend get-together: serve it with a little French bread and some pickles for a Ploughman’s lunch. And for those times when the leftovers cannot be reworked, skip a day so you don’t get palate fatigue.

There are many ways to make lunch at your desk or in the lunchroom seem more enjoyable. Bring a plate and a real fork from home; you may have to wash it later, but it will feel more like a meal and less like a hurried snack. Vary textures and flavors of your meal; be sure to add something crunchy to your salad or something spicy to your sandwich. Make it special by putting in a little more effort, like making your own salad dressings and flavored spreads, to punch up your menu.

When time allows, don’t forget to leave your desk and get a little fresh air!

And for those eating “al desko,” don’t forget office etiquette: Avoid strong smells like tuna and garlic if your co-workers are sensitive to smells, or your desk is near the reception area. Think about drips— no one wants to spend the afternoon with vinaigrette drizzled on their pants! And of course, clean up after yourself and leave the office microwave and kitchen spotless – unless your Mama really does work with you!

Toast bread, then spread with Sriracha mayo. Add protein, cucumber slice and cilantro leaves. Lightly drain pickled vegetables and pile on top before serving.

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2 6-inch pieces of good baguette About 8 ounces leftover cooked protein (tofu, pork, chicken or turkey) 1/2 cucumber, made into two 1/3-inch-thick lengthwise slices 2 sprigs cilantro In a small container with a tight lid, combine the first six ingredients (carrot through red pepper). Shake to combine and set aside, shaking every once in a while until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside for an hour or refrigerate overnight. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, scallion and Sriracha.

Salade Nicoise (serves one) In a dinner plate-sized container, make small groups of each ingredient, then add dressing when you’re ready to eat.

Add or substitute other ingredients as available; some ideas include crumbled bacon, diced chicken, avocados, cheese … the sky’s the limit!

Lettuce 3-4 ounces leftover salmon (or tuna packed in olive oil) 1/2 cup blanched green beans 1 hard boiled egg, halved Small olives Cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup leftover roasted new potatoes Dijon vinaigrette (recipe follows) Line a plate with lettuce. Arrange the next 6 ingredients in small groups on top of the lettuce. Drizzle with dressing.

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Tomato Jam (makes 2 cups) This will perk up a burger at home, or can be a nice addition to chicken salad or a ham and cheese sandwich at your desk.

2 large tomatoes ½ cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon each fresh chopped basil and tarragon Cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze out most of the seeds. Core and chop tomatoes. Place tomatoes along with the rest of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Add 1/3 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until thick and jam-like, about 45 minutes to an hour. Cool, then refrigerate.

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Dijon Vinaigrette (makes 1 cup) It is easy to make your own dressing, and it elevates your salad quite a few steps. This is a very basic dressing that can be enhanced by adding chopped tarragon or other herbs.

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¾ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, shake all ingredients together. Refrigerate until needed.

Parmesan Mayo (makes 1 cup) This is a great addition to a sandwich (think chicken, bacon and tomato), or can be the sauce for a potato salad with lots of fresh arugula. Put a dollop on top of your asparagus, or thin with lemon juice for a bright Caesar-type dressing.

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1 small clove garlic, minced ¾ cup mayonnaise ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced parsley Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until needed.

Pickled Red Onions (makes 1 cup) Use these onions to add a kick to a sandwich made with leftover steak, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. Top leftover barbecue with pickled onions, or add them to tacos made with leftover roasted chicken, avocado and shredded cheese. The pickling takes the smell out of the onion, which makes them acceptable for work!

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CRAFTSMAN STYLE TODAY How to spot elements of it in your home

BY Lau r el F ei n m a n

I don’t know about you, but I am “over” clutter. Do I really need that drawer full of gadgets when one great paring knife will do? Can’t you see yourself getting more work done at a sleek desk where the printer and other computer gear is hidden away in a nearby cabinet, thanks to wireless technology? These days, I’m all about mudrooms and kitchens with tons of built-in storage.

Turns out, this clean aesthetic I yearn for is actually rooted in a historical movement that has influenced and continues to influence several generations of home design: the American Arts and Crafts movement.

Difficult to define, both in era and in style, the American Arts and Crafts movement (1895-ish to 1930-ish) gave itself permission to have many different outward expressions. It was actually more of a design for living than a singular architectural style, and examples of it are prevalent throughout our city’s older neighborhoods.

At the same time that the Arts and Crafts style was coming on the scene, many Americans had an underlying fear that the machinery of the Industrial Revolution threatened to strip the world bare of its creativity. Critics of the movement snubbed mass-produced “art objects,” lithographs of famous works of art, and “suits” of furniture and said they were the products of an unimaginative people.

(Well, pardon me for loving Pottery Barn!)

So Arts and Crafts, in a way, represents an aesthetic we’re seeing a renaissance in today with our renewed obsession with all things handcrafted and artisanal. In short, the Arts and Crafts movement was about being good stewards of our homes and environment, and living well with fewer—but better—things.

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Spreading the Word

The turn of the 19th century brought massive social and economic reforms.

In every way, Americans were craving change. As their work and home lives began to improve, a strong middle class emerged and grew so quickly it eventually became the most influential group of consumers and remains so to this day.

In April 1897, the American Arts and Crafts Exhibition featured over 1000 handmade objects created by 160 different craftsmen (half of whom were women). The exhibition focused on the relationship between artists and engineers—where form meets function.

It was a groundbreaking event that presented an entirely new aesthetic—and it garnered a lot of attention. It makes me think about the excitement that occurs every time Apple releases a new iProduct, or the way engineer Jim Dyson has become a superstar because Target commercials advertise his design and engineering innovations in his “superior household appliances.”

The new middle class wanted a practical, everyday lifestyle and the kinds of useful things that would enhance it.

Just like today, magazines played a tremendous role in inspiring homeowners to create their own gracious homes through pages of advice and beautiful illustrations. Between 1906 and 1940, thousands of American homes were built according to plans sold by mail order companies such as Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward and through magazines like House Beautiful and Ladies’ Home Journal, making the world of architecture and design accessible to the exploding middle class of Americans.

Don’t you dog-ear magazines, saving pictures and ideas for your future home projects? (We certainly hope you do!)

In fact, the Arts and Crafts movement’s nickname came from a popular home magazine, The Craftsman, founded by designer and furniture maker Gustav Stickley. Stickley believed that mass-produced furniture was poorly constructed and overly adorned. His designs were governed by clean lines and quality materials and were influenced

by Asian motifs. His ideas obviously resonated very well, because his furniture continues to be an iconic fan

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favorite found in television rooms and lake houses to this day. The Craftsman featured original home and furniture plans fashioning a fresh, new style that reached its zenith with the bungalow— that quintessential Arts and Crafts architectural form characterized by broad overhanging eaves, articulated woodwork and an open floor plan. Perhaps as a reaction to the prissy Victorians, Stickley’s pattern books illustrated America’s desire for a simpler lifestyle in a wood, bricks and mortar kind of way.

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The previous era’s Victorian home featured a complex façade of two-storied bays, an assortment of gables and turrets, wraparound porches and a lot of bric-abrac cluttering its interior. Typically, a Victorian home had a back wing with a separate entrance that housed the kitchen and pantries on the first floor and the servants’ quarters up above. Fitted with inferior-quality woodwork and hardware and noticeably smaller bedrooms with lower ceiling heights, the Victorian kitchen and servants’ wing embodied the aristocratic class distinctions of the C e n t r a l V i r g i n i a h o m e F a l l 2 0 1 4

old world. These homes, designed for a life with servants, were America’s Downton Abbeys and they were being edged out of the social scene.

The middle-class housewife of this new age didn’t have domestic servants (at least not live-in ones) and did much (if not all) of the housework herself, while also caring for her children. These added roles made it important that her kitchen be integrated into the main house with easy sight lines to the common areas as well as into the backyard. Breakfast nooks and built-in kitchen cabinetry turned the kitchen into the heart of the American family’s home.

It seems that even then, the number-one home renovation project was redoing the kitchen! Just as it was then, topping the wish list on every kitchen makeover is “more cabinets, please!”

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The wish for a rural retreat away from smoggy cities inspired many craftsmen to call upon colors, textures and patterns of flora and fauna in their works, resulting in a rustic effect.

Craftsman architects openly displayed a home’s sturdy beams and structures and exposed the natural materials they used in their designs rather than hide them underneath lathe and plaster.

Designs often mixed materials throughout the homes, rooting a structure to its surroundings and creating a nature lover’s scrapbook of indigenous wood and stone.

Deep, friendly porches extended a family’s living space outdoors and allowed passersby to stop in for informal visits,

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Arts and Crafts homes featured a variety of light-emitting transoms, dormers and eyebrow windows, welcoming an abundance of light and warmth into a home. replacing stuffy foyers where visitors were once required to patiently wait while house staff announced their call. Tucked underneath low-pitched gabled roofs with deeply overhanging eaves, porches held exposed rafters and were supported by tapered, square columns, often with stacked stones at the base.

Gingerbread-style brackets were sometimes added as a decorative adornment, one of the few details in a Craftsman home that served no useful purpose other than to delight.

No matter what the style of your home is, we’ve seen the porch make a big comeback. Homeowners decorate them with all the comforts and trappings of their home’s interiors, creating three-season rooms intended for entertaining. Covered porches have once again become one of the most requested exterior home improvement projects. (It’s on the top of my list!)

Large four-over-one or six-over-one double-hung windows were prominent in Craftsman homes. This describes the number of lights in each window sash, where smaller panes of glass hang above a large single pane, offering homeowners an unobstructed view and excellent ventilation because they could slide up or down in the sash. Arts and Crafts homes featured a variety of lightemitting transoms, dormers and eyebrow windows, welcoming an abundance of light and warmth into a home.

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Of the many decorative arts, some of the best loved of the Arts and Crafts movement were the designs of the stained glass designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the famous jewelry designer Charles Lewis Tiffany. The advent of electricity was of keen interest to Tiffany and he often collaborated with Thomas Edison. By 1906, Tiffany Studios was selling more than 400 different models of electric lamps and hanging shades. Most often, Tiffany’s stained glass window panels and lamps depict iridescent patterns of wisteria, apple blossoms, and other plants and trees. Many homeowners still enjoy using stained glass in a bathroom or kitchen window to serve as a colorful obstruction from neighboring eyes.

Decorative metalwork and hardware crafted in warm tones with a rugged, hammered character evoking Medieval, romantic or folk influences were especially popular in Craftsman household items like bookends, chargers, cutlery, candlesticks, desk accessories, knobs and hinges. The majority were made from copper, brass and oil-rubbed bronze. From switch plates and drawer pulls to house numbers and mailboxes, handmade metal accessories put the finishing touches on any Arts and Crafts home. Craftsman knobs and pulls continue to be a very popular look in kitchen cabinet hardware.

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Every homeowner knows that it’s the accessories that add the personal touch, distinguishing their home from others and making it truly their own.

Whether yours are store bought, handmade or passed down, your accessories likely say something very personal about you. What stories will your items tell about you to the next generation? Even if the Craftsman “look” isn’t your personal taste, it’s always nice to learn a little something about history and architecture because, like quality handmade wood joinery, the pieces all fit together and inform your future purchases.

So, the smart, streamlined Craftsman aesthetic was the bobbed hair and shortened hemline of home design compared to previous eras’ elaborate up-do’s and bustled skirts: so much easier to tend and far less confining! Even if your home doesn’t have an exposed beam or a single hand-hammered copper anything throughout, it still might be influenced by the Craftsman philosophy. Do you like your things to be stored away in cabinets? Do your windows allow the outdoors to come inside and mingle? Do you like being able to see from the front of your house straight through to the back? (Have you ever admired or bought anything from Pottery Barn?) Then, you have been touched by the Arts and Crafts movement—and you didn’t even know it!

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Time for a Tune-Up Caring For Your Garden Tools

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Fall can be a busy time in the garden.

Cooler weather means cleaning up the vestiges of summer blooms and crops, planting fall ornamentals and edibles, and establishing new foundation plants. Then there’s raking, mulching, aerating, and weeds that haven’t given up yet! Your garden tools will be getting a workout, and they are an investment worth maintaining.

Here are some tips to keep them in top shape for many seasons ahead.

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Hard-working garden tools like pruners, loppers, shears and handsaws need a little TLC to keep them functioning properly.

It’s essential to make sure blades are sharp before you get to work. Dull blades, like dull knives, are dangerous to use and can put strain on your body. They’ll also shred plant tissue, which makes it harder for the plant to heal and exposes it to disease. The cheapest and most versatile sharpener is a metal file, which costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $10. Singlecut files have rows of parallel teeth and can be used for general sharpening and finishing. Double-cut, also known as cross-cut files, have a second set of teeth forming a diamond pattern.

They’ll remove a lot of metal and get the job done quickly, so they’re best for bigger tasks. Whichever you choose, make sure you sharpen only the cutting blade, on the beveled side.

To do so, hold the file at a 20-degree angle and use a smooth stroke, moving it away from your body, along the blade you’re sharpening. You don’t want to file away too much metal; the goal is to buff away nicks and create a clean, smooth edge. Generally, plan to sharpen tools once a season or after heavy use.

After using your garden tools, take a couple of minutes to clean them so that dirt and rust don’t shorten their lifespan. Use the hose or a bucket of water and some rags to wipe blades clean, and be sure to dry them well. If there’s rust on the blades, use a steel wool pad or wire brush to scrub it off. For sap, apply a solvent like turpentine or mineral spirits, and rub it with a rag.

Some gardeners also report success removing sap with more common household items like nail polish remover, WD-40, and hand sanitizer gel.

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Disinfecting blades is also important as a general practice, and especially if you’re working on a plant that’s infected with any type of spore or fungus. If pruning an infected plant, be sure to disinfect the blades before moving on to the next item to avoid spreading the problem. Otherwise, it’s probably okay to disinfect at the end of your gardening session, after cleaning.

Lysol has been shown to be the least corrosive on metal, though chlorine bleach, Listerine, Pine-Sol, hydrogen peroxide, and 70 percent rubbing alcohol will work just fine too. Dilute Lysol in a bucket of water (1-to-5 ratio) for soaking, or use it undiluted, on a cloth to wipe the blades directly. You can also use the spray, or even those disposable wipes in the pop-up container. The important thing is to let the disinfectant work for a couple of minutes, then rinse it off and dry thoroughly.

Check that the bolts that hold your pruners together are properly tightened.

You want the blades to pass each other easily, but no light should appear between them when at rest.

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Finally, oil your tools. Linseed oil is an ecofriendly product that can be used on blades and pivot points to keep them working smoothly and prevent rust, and also on wooden handles to stop them from drying out and cracking. You can also use mineral oil, or really any lubricant oil, on the blades and pivot points. But for wooden handles, boiled linseed oil is best. If handles are rough or splintered, rub them with some sandpaper before applying the oil.

Digging and Raking Tools

Shovels, spades, hoes, rakes, and the like will benefit from similar maintenance. If you find your shovel coated in a thick layer of that heavy clay we enjoy here in our area, try using a putty knife to pry off those large clumps. From there, you can follow the same cleaning practices you use for your cutting tools.

A stiff brush, a hose and some rags will remove the rest of the dirt. Steel wool will scour away any rust.

A handy tip for long-handled tools is to clean and sharpen them in a bucket of sand and oil. Fill a five-gallon bucket with sand, and moisten it with enough mineral oil to make the sand damp, but not wet. (A quart or a bit less should do it.) Remove clumps of dirt, then plunge the shovel up and down in the bucket a few times. When you’re done, store the tool right there in the bucket!

If you don’t use the bucket trick, it’s still a good idea to sharpen shovels and spades so that they’re easier to dig with.

A metal file will do the job here as well.

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Motorized and Power Tools

Lawnmowers need some annual maintenance.

Once a year, you should sharpen the blades (if you have this professionally done, they will balance the blades as well), change the oil, spark plugs and air filter, and make sure the wheels are lubricated. Doing this in fall means your mower will be ready for action in spring. Clean the underside of your lawnmower deck and the blades after each use to prevent grass and chlorophyll buildup, which can dull blades and spread disease.

Wipe down the rest of the mower and allow it to dry before putting it away. Similarly, clean grass from your string trimmer after use.

End of Season

Before retiring for the winter, clean and oil your tools, and store them in a safe, dry place.

Don’t forget your wheelbarrow! Clean it out, and tighten and oil the bolts and axle (you can probably wait until spring to inflate the tires). Once it’s too cold to water plants, you should drain hoses, sprinklers, and watering cans and store them for winter. Run the fuel out of your power tools. The extra minutes you spend now to maintain your tools will pay off in the seasons to come!

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Monogramming is indeed a practice steeped in history. “It used to be that monograms were for established homeowners who knew what they wanted,” says Karen Betham of Monogram Love, a custom embroidery and screen-printing company with a retail showroom in Forest. But monogramming is no longer reserved only for the gentry. While tradition has certainly inspired the popular trend, today’s monogramming is less about following rules and more about embellishment and expression.

Monograms can be found on almost everything: clothing, jewelry, cars, pillows, napkins, barware…even swimming pool bottoms.

In creating a house monogram, choose a font that speaks to you, perhaps combine it with a flourish or two, and then apply it to items throughout your home. In this fun way, you’ve created a family logo of sorts. What a stylish way to make a statement about the importance of your family and your home!

House monograms can be as simple as one initial (generally the surname initial), or they can be a blend of the couple’s initials. House monograms can also be based on the name of the home, if you happen to live in this kind of storied abode.

Traditionally, etiquette guides how first and surname initials are combined in various applications; some items call for the bride’s first initial on the left, the groom’s first initial on the right, and the shared surname initial in the middle. Other traditions call for her initials on household linens, and his on the barware.

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our favorite royals. Just before the marriage of Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the British press reported a breach in monogramming protocol for the first time in history. If they had followed protocol for monogramming their china and other royal wares, combining his initial first, then hers, the result would have been “WC”—the United Kingdom’s colloquial term for the lavatory. The young couple chose to break with centuries of tradition and transpose their initials, rather than having their joint monogram confused with the symbol for a powder room.

This was a newsworthy event! If the royals can do it, so can you.

House monograms can be used to tie your entire home together, from the welcome mat and doorknocker, to your personal stationery, straight through to the bottom of the swimming pool. With this in mind, one simple style of monogram should be designed that can be used in a variety of ways throughout.

Monogram Love’s Betham advises the first step in developing your monogram is determining your lettering. From there, the selection of font follows, then determining the colors you want to use. Because monograms are primarily composed of letters, the font you choose for your monogram is of key importance.

A traditional home may lend itself to a script-style font, while a more modern home may call for a simple, clean, print-style font.

But this selection is truly a matter of personal preference.

Consider using borders or other flourishes and design elements in your monogram to add a bit of pop. Scrolling parentheses on either side of the monogram, a wreath of stylized leaves encircling it, a bold, square border….the options for embellishment are endless. Or incorporate symbols for family c vhomemaga zine .com

hobbies or traditions: think fish for the anglers, starfish for a beach house, a rabbit to commemorate Mom’s antique rabbit collection. Stacking letters is another way to shake up the traditional design of monograms. Play around with it until you find one that speaks to you; you’ll know it when you see it. It’s always a good idea to see a sample of thread or ink color to give a clear picture of the finished product.

Once you have developed your house monogram, you can move onto where you’ll use it throughout your space. Monograms make a statement, and too many can be, well, too much. Don’t monogram every item in every room to avoid monogram overload. When placing elements in a room together, consider how they flow with one another. If there are details that unite the elements together, let them guide you in mixing and matching of your monogrammed patterns. The same approach you use in mixing other patterns – line, scale, and color – can be applied to mixing your monogrammed items.

Monograms can be incorporated into your home in myriad ways beyond traditional linens and barware. Embroidering your house monogram on a slipcovered chair makes a bold statement, and allows you to change the look on a whim. A grouping of several styles of pillows with the same monogram arranged on the sofa could be fun. Even the smallest details can make a difference; a subtle way of incorporating a monogram could be as simple but special as monogrammed buttons on a pillow.

House monograms help to create a sense of place for your home while adding intimacy to the personal oasis of your family.

A timeless trend, they help forge an unforgettable experience for your guests while creating a family heirloom legacy.

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Charity Home Tour Showcases Diverse Styles of Architecture P h ot o g r a p hy by J im S h au b e rg e r a n d C a r l a L a set e r

The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour welcomes guests to eight beautiful and unique lakeside residences on Columbus Day weekend, Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12. The 2014 tour celebrates diversity in lakeside living, ranging from a comfy cottage to a 9,000-square-foot stately home.

“This year’s tour showcases large and small homes, brand new and remodeled homes,” says Denise Tuttle, executive chair for the Charity Home Tour. “We’re excited to offer tour visitors many great ideas for decorating and landscaping, as well as a look at lake-living lifestyles.”

Now in its 24th year, the SML Charity Home Tour has become the most well-known, highly regarded and widely attended fundraiser in the lake area, with cumulative donations to local charities totaling more than $3.7 million.

Proceeds from this year’s tour will again benefit eight area charities. Visitors can access all of the homes by car or by boat.

Advance purchase discount tickets are available for $20 at a variety of ticket outlets or online. During the event, $25 tickets are available at any of the tour homes or the SML Visitors’ Center. Purchase E-tickets and learn more at smlcharityhometour.com. Enjoy a sneak peek here, then spend a relaxing day at the lake! c vhomemaga zine .com

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VAN DYKE HOME The Van Dyke home looks brand new, but it’s actually a remodeled 26-year-old house with many new features.

Besides adding a master suite wing and updating the kitchen, guest bedroom, downstairs entertainment area and garage, Paul and Nancy Stanley Van Dyke also replaced decks, siding and hardwood flooring.

Of special interest are artifacts from the two years they lived in South Africa. Displayed in the living room are masks, a zebra rug and a mounted kudu head above the fireplace.

Downstairs, a home theater doubles as a guest bedroom, with a Murphy bed cleverly concealed behind a faux cabinet.

The downstairs entertainment area flows easily to a patio with an outdoor kitchen and fire-pit.

OLIVER HOME The Oliver home with its matching boathouse sits above the Blackwater River’s main channel with a wide view of the lake and distant Smith Mountain.

Empty adjoining lots give this residence a delightful sense of privacy. Mark and Jacqueline Oliver’s 5,000-square-foot home has three bedrooms, plus an office and a stone-fronted fireplace and bar on each level. Interesting items include a driftwood sculpture, Harley Davidson art, rounded curio cabinet and old whiskey barrel. A huge wall unit provides display and storage space for the spacious downstairs family room.

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MASSA HOME The Massa home in Montego Bay offers a lake view and feels expansive and guest-friendly with openconcept living, dining, kitchen and seating areas, bedecked with columns. Pat and Donna Massa have placed family antiques throughout their home, including marble-topped accent tables, an 1800s dining table, buffet, corner cabinet, lamps, pie safe, dough box, trunks and Granddad’s walnut tailor’s bench, now a bar. Collections on display include Rose Medallion china, Delft tobacco jars, Dickens houses, Cat’s Meow miniature houses, birth plates, Santas and Dolton dolls.

DIEDERICH HOME The Diederich home was originally a tiny cabin retreat for Charlie and his late wife Bonnie. Now doubled in size to 1,800 square feet, this Arts and Crafts gem has been totally renovated with a new floor plan, wood doors, windows and stylish design elements. In the front of the home, a long paver driveway and path passes a pond with rock walls and a waterfall, and leads to a raised, pergola-covered outdoor dining deck. A stone patio with fire-pit and rhododendron-planted woods grace the sloping backyard to the lake.

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WETHEREL HOME The Wetherel home in Contentment Island has Nantucket-style cedar siding and sits in a landscaped, park-like setting. Bob and Pat Wetherel’s 8,800-square-foot home has many interesting features reflecting 1920s style: medallion ceilings, antique light fixtures, retro tile work, dark wood trim, brick under foot from Roanoke streets and antique doors from old homes in Covington, Roanoke, and Boston.

Many porches, with lovely views of the lake, adorn the rear exterior of the four-bedroom home. Three fireplaces—one, double sided—and a theater room are other special features of this special home.

MUNN HOME The Munn home on Betty’s Creek underwent extensive renovations plus an addition to satisfy Jeff and Diane’s requirements when they decided it would become their retirement home. Their architect’s Craftsman “Luxe Lodge” design includes a fully integrated master suite and exercise room. Beautiful beams, wood doors, trim and railings complement the home’s style throughout. Huge boulders stabilize the sloping ground on both sides of this home. A new dock also matches the style of the home.

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MOONAN HOME The Moonan home features lots of intimate spaces in this Cape Cod cottage-style home. It features a great room with huge overhead beams, massive stone fireplace, big windows and pretty white trim everywhere. George and Michele, both widowed, found love again and combined their households when they built this home to accommodate her treasures, George’s French antique furniture and mementos honoring their former spouses.

A very steep driveway leads to the front of the house.

BROWNELL/SHAW HOME The Brownell/Shaw home demonstrates how a creative couple can update a 5,000-square-foot house while keeping the original footprint. Keith Brownell and Jennifer Shaw had the interior gutted, rearranged and modernized to add functionality and flow with a spectacular great room and gourmet kitchen. Unique stone fireplaces, earthy colors and natural wood details reflect the Arts and Crafts style. A Charles Rennie Mackintosh “Glasgow Rose” embedded in a window in the entryway pays homage to the family’s Scottish heritage. There is a gentle walk to the dock. c vhomemaga zine .com

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n LIVE AROUND TOWN Lynchburg Historical Foundation’s Annual Tour of Homes

Sunday September 28, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Join the Lynchburg Historical Foundation for a tour of three houses along Langhorne Road and one on Woodridge Place. Langhorne Road, now one of the city’s major thoroughfares, was once bucolic countryside. Since the 1920s, it has progressively transformed into one of Lynchburg’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

Tickets for the tour are $20.00 and are available in advance through lynchburgtickets.com and the Lynchburg Visitor Information Center. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at tents on Langhorne Road/Woodridge Place and Langhorne Road/Landon Street.

A Patrons’ Party will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Forehand, III. Tickets are $75.00, includes access to all homes on the tour, and must be purchased by September 15.

THE HOMES: 1215 Langhorne Road (1929) Mr. and Mrs. James Forehand, III

Garnett Sowder commissioned the prominent Virginia architectural firm of Clark and Crowe to design his home, which was completed in 1929. The sprawling, austere brick façade features classic elements of Tudor architecture, such as small, paned casement windows and a multi-gabled, steeply hipped slate roof. The decorative terra-cotta chimney pots are also a quintessential element of the style.

1499 Langhorne Road (1947) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley

This classic colonial-style home, built in 1947, has had only two families occupy it, the Hutters and the Bradleys. The original

house, drawn by Lynchburg architect Penn Clark, is a copy of the St. George Tucker House in Williamsburg. Additions in 1963 and 1980 completed a home designed for an active family. Around the back of the house is the enclosed porch overlooking a terrace surrounded by an herb garden accentuated with statuary.

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1501 Langhorne Road (1939) Mr. & Mrs. Lewis H. Mundin, IV

This Colonial-style home was built in 1939, designed by Everette Fauber and built by The John P. Pettyjohn Construction Company. The front walkway is lined with large boxwoods leading to the front door. On most days, you can see the Mundins’ beautiful black lab lying leisurely on the stoop, ready to greet you.

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3328 Woodridge Place (1929) Ms. Narcissa Basten

Originally built for Frank W. Dirom in 1929, the house at 3328 Woodridge Place is a highlight of that quiet and attractive street. The home has been in the Basten family since 1949 and has undergone several additions and modifications, in keeping with the style of the house. Steps off the back of the house lead to a beautiful tucked-away pool and pool house.

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1300 Langhorne Road (1940) Mr. & Mrs. Jose’ Anguera

This impressive Georgian-style home is set among mature greenery evoking a peaceful estate setting. The home was built in 1940 and has had many upgrades, including a modern and commodious kitchen. Elegance is the keynote of this home set on one of our city’s most desired addresses.

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The Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg

October 23, 24, 25 Enjoy an evening walking the Rivermont Avenue Historic District with a guide that will delight and entertain you with stories of the haunts of days gone by. The walks begin at the Historic Miller-Claytor House, where tickets go on sale at 6:00 p.m. each night. First come, first served.

Tickets: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children (11 and under) No rain dates Group reservations for 10 or more, please call 434-528-5353.

All proceeds go to the Friends of Rivermont Historical Society and the Lynchburg Historical Foundation.

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P h ot o gr a p hy by KG T hi e n e m a nn Cl a ire l ove s DI Y p ro j e c t s a n d a l ways ha s seve r a l g o in g at o n c e . S h e re c e nt l y p a int e d t h e e n o r m o us d e sk w i t h c ha lk p a int , c re at e d a gif t w r a p s t at i o n , a n d b uil t a b a r- h e i ght p ro j e c t t a b l e by a r r a n gin g a p a ir of b o o kc a se s b a c k-t o - b a c k a n d t o p p in g t h e m w i t h a s a l va g e d g a m e t a b l e’s t o p .

The Gregory family loves Woodland Avenue and can’t imagine living anywhere else. So, when they had the opportunity to purchase a larger house just across the street, they did it.

Homeowner Claire explains, “Our street address only changed by one numeral. I know it sounds crazy, but we knew the new house would fit our family so much more comfortably. The best part is, we got to keep our wonderful neighbors!”

After the boxes were unpacked and the Gregorys were settled into their new home, Claire contacted us to share their unique story. Claire says, “I wanted to show young families that it’s possible live in a historic home with today’s décor, furniture and high-tech needs. Don’t get me wrong, I love old houses and period charm, but living in a time capsule just wouldn’t work for us.”

The Gregorys have two busy teenaged sons and a ‘tween-aged daughter (and all the toys and trappings that go with the territory).

Claire updated several spaces throughout the home to meet the needs of a modern family. An upstairs sun porch on the second floor is now a light-filled laundry room with a large front-loading washer and dryer. The formal living room is now a comfortable, family-friendly television room and hangout. Roomy dormers across the front of the house make great nooks for reading, playing and doing homework.

Perhaps the biggest personality change happened to the room that has become Claire’s “mom cave.” Located within earshot of the kitchen, the small square-shaped room was once a formal parlor, complete with a beautiful coal-burning fireplace. Now, it’s Claire’s command center: part home office, part crafting room.

Claire says, “I look forward to every edition of HOME magazine because it’s all about homes in Lynchburg. I’ve lived in cities from Baltimore, Richmond, Pensacola and Omaha—and no city compares to this one! It has such small-town charm, and so many people are revitalizing old homes. That’s what I love to read about in HOME magazine.”

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4 Seasons Landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 A Bead Abode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Accents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bank of the James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Be Famous Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Blair Custom Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Blanchette Orthodontics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Blickenstaff & Company Realtors. . . . . . . . . 46 Bowen Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Boxley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Brownstone Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Capps Home Building Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. . . . . . . . . 4 Centra Health Plastic Surgery Center . . . . . . 6

Ferguson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Persian Rugs & More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Fink’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Piedmont Eye Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Flint Property Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Piedmont Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Foster Fuels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Pinnacle Cabinetry & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Givens Books and Little Dickens. . . . . . . . . . 49

Rainfrost Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Gladiola Girls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Riley Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Gordon T. Cudd Construction Inc.. . . . . . . . 10

RM Gantt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Grand Home Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Select Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Head and Neck Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sidney B. Allen Jr. Builder, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 28

Henderson’s Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Silver Thistle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Isabella’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Simply Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

James River Day School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Simply Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

James T. Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Smith Mountain Building Supply . . . . . . . . . 61

Jane French - Avon Representative . . . . . . . . 97

Southern Landscape Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Jennings Works, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Spectrum Stone Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Judy Frantz, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

St. Clair Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

La La’s Salon and Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Summit Mortgage Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Land Tech Group of Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lawn Doctor of Central Virginia. . . . . . . . . . 38

Terrell E Moseley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Columns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The Framery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Centra Home Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Log Homes by Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Centra Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Lou's Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Centra PACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Lynchburg Christian Academy. . . . . . . . . . . 82

Central Virginia Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lynchburg City Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Lynchburg Retail Merchants Association . . 48, 49

Cindy Bryant (Mary Kay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Mable Hamlette-Franklin (Mary Kay Cosmetics). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

CLC Incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Magnolia Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Valley Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Clean Cut Lawn Care & Excavation Services. . 97

Monogram Love/Universal T’s. . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Virginia Vein Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

CMC Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Nadine Blakely, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Watts Petroleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Curtains, Blinds & Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

National Pools of Roanoke, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wellington Builders, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Custom Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Outtasight Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Westminster Canterbury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Danny Anderson, THE PLUMBER . . . . . . . . 35

Outtasight Window Vehicle Wraps. . . . . . . . 85

Window and Door Design Gallery . . . . . . . . 61

Decorating Den Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PIP Printing and Marketing Services. . . . . . . 49

Wired Up Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Embrace Home Loans - Lynchburg. . . . . . . . 55

Peridontal Health Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Woolard’s Pool Table Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Farmbasket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 30, 83

Perry Pools and Spas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Yellow Door Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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The Little Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Shoppes at Ashwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Summit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 The Travel Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The Vinyl Porch Rail Company. . . . . . . . . . . 21 Timberlake Lighting of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . 35

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