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n PUBlisher’s nOte The magazine you are holding right now, 116 glossy pages of inspiration, information and resources, is really the result of an evolution that started over five years ago with a mission to create the only home and garden idea and resource publication in Central Virginia. To keep an edge over the years, people, places, things—magazines!—need to be ever-evolving. I’m a believer that change is good! Not necessarily the kind of change that knocks you sideways, not necessarily change in the sense of a revolution, but rather an energized, thoughtful process in which we are constantly on the lookout for new ideas and ways to improve our game.

It is in this spirit that the HOME team approaches each issue.

Bursting with expertise and energy, our group of advertising account managers, wordsmiths and artists collaborate their unique gifts, perspectives, commitment and passion for all things HOME to bring you an outstanding publication. We hope you’ll notice a few changes in this issue—new departments, a few different looks, more spacious layouts here and there.

These updates will help offer us more flexibility, new ways to provide content and resources to inspire you to live in and love your home.

As we close out our 23rd issue of HOME, we are sad to say goodbye to one of our team members and co-founder Colleen Dougherty. She has moved with her family to pursue new

opportunities and we wish her the best of luck on her new adventure. So while our team may look a little different, one thing remains constant: our mission is to inspire you with ideas and information, and connect you with the businesses that can provide those products and services right here in Central Virginia. Please continue to support our advertisers by shopping locally. It’s a team effort, one I am thrilled to offer you on these pages.

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n editOr’s nOte So there’s this wonderful little website—you may have heard of it—called Pinterest, a generously never-ending feed of beautiful pictures and helpful links to websites that “pinners” around the world find “interesting.” Genius! I admit that I spend a fair amount of time there, all in the name of boosting creativity—whether it’s finding new recipes, checking out design trends, or searching for easy crafts to do with my daughter. Every now and then an inspirational quote will appear on my feed, a clear message in a pretty graphic that someone, somewhere found meaningful. Depending upon the day, my mood, or the message I need to hear that day, I’ll repin it. Among my pins? “Pardon My Swag,” a funky font on a purple background, and “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough” in a bold but reassuring block font. There’s also “Live Simply” in a swirly script, and “Whatever you are, be a good one” in good old-fashioned Courier. In other words, go for it, relax, dream big, don’t sweat it.

Different days, different projects call for different messages, but in the end it’s all about balance, right? Here at HOME, we offer a balance of ideas and information on both ends of the inspiration spectrum. In this issue, we help you dream big by featuring gorgeous outdoor kitchen projects, examining the scope and scale of adding an outdoor cooking, eating and dining area to your home. We also give you a peek inside and out at an

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amazing local home in our Showcase Home article, and provide a look at someone else’s big dream-made-reality at The Preserve at Oakwood.

Big dreams are good, but not if we neglect to nurture the wonderful things we already have. This is where that “Live Simply” message comes in handy. In several articles we’ll inspire you to organize, purge and spruce up the places that keep you going—like your master bedroom closet, or your kitchen pantry, or even the foundation plantings that see your comings and goings. If you have paint projects on the horizon, we help you simplify the process of choosing a paint color by sharing triedand-true favorites we’ve gathered from many wonderful local interior specialists.

And you may notice, as you embark on this issue, that we have taken some of our own advice. We’ve spruced up our own space with some new looks, some new departments; we’re still dreaming big every day for you, bringing you more pages while simplifying our structure. We hope you enjoy it!

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There is no doubt about it: food tastes better when it is cooked outside.

But the days of struggling with charcoal briquets on a tired old grill in a remote corner of the yard are over. Today more and more homeowners are upgrading their backyard grills to full-on, all-out outdoor kitchens.

Outdoor units can be as simple as a small built-in grill fired by charcoal or a propane tank to an entire kitchen complete with a dishwasher, sink, multiple refrigeration units, and more. Entire meals from soup to dessert can be prepared, served and cleaned up in these self-contained outdoor kitchens.

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What attracts a homeowner to an outdoor kitchen? There is the allure of being able to invite friends and family to your home and enjoy an outdoor meal. “Plus, people want to take advantage of their time at home,” says Chris Templeton of CLC Incorporated, a design-and-build landscape firm that assists homeowners in outdoor kitchen projects.

Homeowners here are following current customs nationwide.

“Our area is catching up with the trends elsewhere,” says Jimmy Henderson of A-Plus Lawn Care. When people visit friends, they see what is in vogue and bring ideas back to our area.

Though having a deck is quite common here in our area, outdoor kitchens are just as commonplace in other parts of the country, according to Henderson, and our area is catching on.

Henderson points out that when the housing boom slowed down, the interest rates dropped, and many people refinanced their homes. Today homeowners are spending money in their own homes to upgrade their living space. One added incentive: the installation of an outdoor kitchen also helps the resale value of a home.

“Outdoor kitchens are the rage right now,” said Lindsey Johnson of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, which has showrooms in Lynchburg and retail stores in all 50 states.

Johnson says that destination vacations have been replaced with making the destination home. Instead of spending money to travel to a luxury spot, spending time at home and in the backyard becomes the vacation.

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ample cooking space as well as a sink, refrigeration units and a dishwasher. Johnson points out that having all these components “keeps everyone in one space.” During a typical picnic hosted by a couple, you will likely find the man outside working the grill, and the woman inside preparing the rest of the food. The outdoor kitchen brings everyone together.

According to Johnson, the first step when considering an outdoor kitchen space is to locate a landscape designer. A qualified designer knows what is important in the planning and layout phase as well as understanding the local building requirements. Permits must be filed, and the work is subject to inspections, just like any other home building project.

Chris Templeton points out that homeowners run into problems if they do not think ahead. Be sure to plan for future expansion. For example, when initially installing an outdoor kitchen, a swimming pool may not be part of the plan. But at this phase, keep options open so there is room later on to expand.

“We have had to fi x things because people did not think ahead,” says Templeton. By tapping in to the experience of a landscape design firm, homeowners can design an area that is functional today and can easily be expanded upon later.

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Norman Tharpe of Water Garden Designs by Tharpe Landscaping Company has installed outdoor kitchens all along the East Coast. He explains that location is a major factor in the equation of outdoor kitchens. His advice is to be sure it is accessible to the main house. The further from the house and household appliances, the more you’ll need additional appliances in the outdoor kitchen. The project “should not be an afterthought,” says Tharpe. “It should be useable, convenient and aesthetically pleasing.” The design of the outdoor kitchen unit should also match or complement the exterior of the home.

When A-Plus Lawn Care is approached by homeowners regarding the installation of an outdoor kitchen, Henderson’s first step is to study the outdoor space and ask the homeowners exactly how they want to use their outdoor space. Do they just want a cooking space or would they prefer to have an eating area as well? It is also important to know how much entertaining they plan to do. Henderson suggests planning furniture layout at this stage too, to make sure dining pieces will fit to your liking.

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Choosing Appliances, Options

Consider your lifestyle when planning your outdoor kitchen.

Think of it this way: Are you the kind of family who wants to rough it a bit when you are camping, or would you prefer a motor home with all the comforts of home? Templeton prefers a simpler approach to outdoor kitchen design. “If you add too much, you lose the fun of an outdoor kitchen,” he believes. However, some people want all the amenities of indoor space outside, and for them, there is the freezer, icemaker, television, music and even misters for insect control.

Outdoor appliances, according to Lindsey Johnson, must be outdoor certified. Tharpe recommends using the best quality craftsmanship and appliances possible. “They must be able to withstand whatever the weather brings,” says Tharpe. Use heavyduty and commercial-grade appliances. For cabinets, reinforced stainless steel holds up, as do certain types of marine-grade polymer materials. For flooring and countertops, use natural stone and masonry. Make sure they are as low maintenance as possible.

When it comes to appliances, the choices are limitless.

Whatever is available for an indoor kitchen is also available as an outdoor appliance with an outdoor rating. Cold drink dispensers can hold and refrigerate a small keg of beer to be served directly on tap. Some grills will sear or blacken meat and fish and even turn meat over when it is ready. There are warming drawers and refrigerator drawers to keep everything at your fingertips. Fire pits provide ambiance plus a place to roast some marshmallows.

Outdoor chimneys offer a spot to stay warm, and a pizza oven provides perfect baking conditions for that homemade pizza.

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Misting machines that run on timers spray a fine, cooling mist of water mixed with organic oil of St. John’s wort to deter insects.

Some sort of shade or cover for protection from the elements is essential. A solid roof or an awning can be effective solutions.

Overhead fans help keep the air moving, and outdoor-certified light fixtures provide lighting and ambiance. Speakers with docking stations for iPods and even televisions are added features that make the area particularly ideal for entertaining.

Local Couple Enjoys Outdoor Kitchen

Cyndi and Jeff Riley of Lynchburg already had patios, a pool house, a swimming pool and a water feature. To complete their outdoor space, they installed an outdoor kitchen in one corner of their patio. They asked Mark Maslow of Southern Landscape Group to help them with the project. “The Rileys had an idea and we developed the plan that included all of its elements,” says Maslow.

According to Jeff Riley, “We like to be outdoors.” Cyndi adds, “Jeff is the grill master and we wanted a nice area where we could grill.” Family and friends can gather around while the meal is prepared.

The couple looked at many plans before they came up with their design. Comparable to an indoor party where everyone congregates in the kitchen, the outdoor kitchen is designed so it is not only functional for the cooks but accessible to the guests.

A long stone countertop easily seats eight and looks directly into the cooking area. The countertop forms a frame around the kitchen, and a roof provides shade and protection from the elements. A ceiling fan keeps smoke from settling and provides an even air flow.

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Inside the kitchen, the couple decided to keep things simple. A small built-in refrigerator, a sink, a grill, and storage cabinets provide all the necessary elements for a functional kitchen.

The couple plans to add a warming drawer to keep side dishes hot while the rest of the meal cooks.

With the counter space and additional poolside tables, the area easily seats 24 guests.

Cyndi points out that they have a large extended family, and the outdoor kitchen is perfect for entertaining. In fact, it was ideal for hosting a prom party this past spring for their daughter.

According to Mark Maslow, outdoor kitchens are not a do-it-yourself project. “Designers think about certain things that homeowners don’t,” he says. Sun exposure, drainage and space requirements are just some of the concerns that can easily be neglected in the planning stage. This type of project calls for a licensed professional to complete a quality job.

Easy, convenient and functional: This is what homeowners look for in their outdoor kitchen designs. And Maslow points out, “If you properly plan and design a project from the beginning, the outcome will be on time, on budget and with the quality that the customer expects.”

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We all know that paint is one of the quickest, easiest and most economical ways to transform our interior spaces.

But the choices, oh the choices! Picking a color from the endless array of chips and bulky fan decks can send even the most decisive homeowner into a swivet. Too light? Too dark? Too yellow or pink? Here, some of our area’s designers and other interior specialists generously share some of their favorite colors and ways to use them to freshen up our homes. HOME offers them to you as a starting point for your next interior paint project. Enjoy! cvhomemagazine.com m

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I love Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray (HC-171) on walls and trim! It’s a fantastic cool neutral that updates any space. I’ve used it in two recent design house projects (Charlottesville Design House, and The Preserve at Oakwood’s Dream Team Design House) and everyone loves it.”

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The most-recently used favorite color for me is a Davis Paint Color 1130 called Obsession. It is a cranberry color that instantly brightened up a client’s dreary guest room. This should be used by color lovers, because it’s bold and makes a dramatic statement.

It was a beautiful accent color that coordinated perfectly with Thibaut wallpaper and crisp white bedding.”

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I love Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint. Its rich, thick consistency spreads beautifully and dries to a velvety matte finish in just a few hours. I love the color ‘Old Ochre’ for furniture. It’s not too white and not too yellow. Top with Annie’s wax and the finish is tough as nails.”

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In the past year, one of my favorite colors that I have used is Sherwin-Williams 6211, called Rainwashed. I like it because it works well with both a green or blue palette.

I have used it in bedrooms, baths, and living areas.”

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Benjamin Moore Elmira White (HC-84)

One of my favorite paint colors (and I have many!) is Benjamin Moore Elmira White (HC-84). A fabulous neutral with a bit of gray looks gorgeous with white woodwork. It works well with contemporary, traditional and transitional themes. Strong colors in ikats, geometrics and large floral patterns, as well as dark wood furniture, and gold and silver metallics, are beautiful with Elmira White as a backdrop. Neutral never looked so good!”

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Benjamin Moore Golden Retriever (2165-30)

My favorite color is ‘peanut butter,’ a rich but comfortable color. Benjamin Moore Golden Retriever (2165-30) is a good example of this color. It makes a great foil for porcelains—especially Imari, blue and white Canton, and armorial porcelain. It’s a fabulous foil for oriental rugs and black and white etchings, providing just enough drama. A ‘dove white’ trim complements it beautifully.”

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My favorite color is Davis Paint Color 0272 called Mineral Water. This is a good neutral that doesn’t pick up yellow or pink, and lots of accent colors can be paired with it. It is a great neutral to use throughout new construction or for homes going on the market. Homeowners can depend on this color knowing that their furnishings will blend perfectly with it.”

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My favorite color is Sherwin-Williams 6629 called Jalapeño. This color is a warm orange and is the number-one decorating color across the board for not only windows, walls, and furniture, but in the clothing end as well. It works well with the warm colors that folks are using now in furniture, giving rooms a punch of brightness. Many would be afraid that this color is too dark or overwhelming for a room; however, if you love a light and airy look, you can pair this with a lightweight linen in white or ivory on your window and accessories to give the room more brightness.”

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Home Generators Power Up When the Power’s Out

By Ch u Ck h ag e r t y

“It was a dark and stormy night. Marsha stumbled through the inky blackness of her living room as a driving rain pelted the windows...” Sounds like the beginning of a scary novel, doesn’t it? But really it’s just the beginning of a dark, cold night for Marsha and her entire neighborhood, because a storm has just knocked power out to a large portion of their county. I’ve always wanted to use that opening line somewhere, and for this article on home generators, it seemed like a perfect fit. Because even though Marsha is probably not in danger of being targeted by a burglar, the next few days could be a bit stressful for her and her neighbors.

It really doesn’t matter what month of the year it is; power outages can occur at any time. Heavy rains, snow or ice, high winds, summer heat and excessive power loads, an errant driver, a lightning storm, or even a squirrel touching the wrong part of a transformer can all lead to power loss.

When these types of electrical outages happen, it’s usually the duration of the power outage that determines whether it’s a minor inconvenience or a devastating situation. While we can’t control any of this, we can at least think ahead and try to be prepared. Consider these scenarios: What if someone in your home has a medical condition and is dependent on a device that requires electricity?

What if you work from home, and need electricity to run your business? What if that waterproofing system you installed to keep your basement dry during heavy storms requires electricity to function?

Any prolonged outage could have serious implications. During the long-term power outage we experienced on much of the East coast this past summer, my home was without power for four days.

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When considering a home generator, you basically have three choices: a portable generator and a few extension cords; a portable generator that is connected to your home’s main electric panel; or a standby generator that is connected to your home’s main electric panel.

The portable generator and extension cord solution is obviously the easiest and least expensive choice. A small- to medium-sized portable generator will put out between 1,000 to 5,000 watts, and will cost around $400 to $800. With this setup, you will be able to run most of the electrical items in your home that are plugged into a typical wall outlet. This would include your refrigerator, freezer, cell phone charger, microwave, computer, fan, small air-conditioning window unit, coffee maker, and the like. You won’t be able to run everything at once, but if the weather is not extremely hot or cold, and if you happen to like camping, you might be just fine for a few days.

Your next choice would be to purchase a larger portable generator, usually between 6,000 to 10,000 watts, and temporarily connect it to the home’s main electric panel. This is where a very dangerous mistake is often made, because if you don’t connect the generator to the electric panel properly, you can “back feed” electricity into the main service cable that comes into your home. This “back feeding” of electricity could hurt or even kill a technician working on the downed power lines. For this reason, you must bring the electricity from the generator into your home through what is called a “manual transfer switch,” which prevents the possibility of back feeding electricity. The cost of this type of larger portable generator will be around $1,000 to $1,600. The manual transfer switch is around $300 to

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The last choice is to go all-out and have an electrician install what is called a “standby” generator. This beauty is connected permanently to the main electric panel of the home through an “automatic transfer switch.” As soon as you lose power to your house, the generator will automatically come on and the switch will automatically be made from power company electricity to generator electricity. A small standby generator will provide around 6,000 watts of electricity and cost between $3,000 and $4,000 for both parts and installation. You won’t be able to run the furnace or the wholehouse air conditioner with only 6,000 watts, but your power will be available whether you are home or not. If there are c vhomemaga zine .com

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things in your home that must stay on, then this could be an affordable solution.

A medium-sized standby generator will provide around 16,000 watts and cost between $5,000 and $6,000. It will also come on automatically and is large enough to simultaneously run a furnace or the whole-house air conditioner along with a few other high electrical consumption items such as the water heater, well pump and refrigerator. A large standby generator will provide around 40,000 watts, cost between $14,000 and $16,000, and should be able to operate almost everything in your house.

Most portable generators run on gasoline or diesel fuel, and you can get standby generators that also run on either gas or diesel. However, with a standby generator your best bet is to get one that runs on either propane or natural gas.

That way you can safely store a lot more fuel and you won’t have to worry about the fuel going bad from sitting too long.

With a few Google searches, a little bit of preplanning and a back-up generator, Marsha will be better prepared to weather that next “dark and stormy night.”

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eneath its hard, unforgiving exterior, winter squash offers a sweet delicious treat worth the preparatory efforts—on its own or combined with other fall flavors. Harvested in the fall, winter squash varieties include butternut and acorn squash (which are typically available yearround), as well as kabocha, Delicata, hubbard and other types that are a little more out of the ordinary. Winter squash belong to the same family as summer squash; the difference lies in the fact that they are allowed to grow until their skins harden, which enables them to be stored over the winter. As a result of the long growing period, their flesh becomes a little sweeter than summer squash. Although the exterior shapes vary from squatty turbans to elongated footballs, the interiors are generally dark yellow to orange, and sturdy in texture.

Winter squash are flexible; they can be steamed, sautéed, roasted or boiled, and are a great source of vitamins.

Because they are difficult to peel, I prefer to use smooth, easier-to-peel varieties for the recipes that require removing the skins before cooking. A “Y”-shaped vegetable peeler is my tool of choice for the job, although a small paring knife also works well. Use caution, however, as the tough skin requires quite a bit of force to peel. For squash with ridges or shapes that would be difficult to peel, stick to recipes that call for cooking the squash before scooping out the flesh.

When shopping for squash, choose those that feel heavy and dense and have smooth, unblemished skin. Store them in a cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation; it’s not necessary to put them in the fridge, and don’t leave them in a plastic bag.

The sweet flesh goes well with many winter flavors and dishes—pasta, risotto, bacon, and nutty cheeses like Gruyere and pecorino. Don’t overlook the most obvious preparation—splitting the squash in half, scooping out the seeds, rubbing the cut side with olive oil and roasting in a hot oven until soft and caramelized. If you’re in the mood for a little more adventure, try these recipes. Enjoy!

Squash Tagine (serves 6) Tagine is a type of dish served in Northern Africa; it’s also the name of the earthenware pot it’s cooked in. This is a delicious vegetarian dish, but you could add some chicken if you like.

10 small shallots, peeled 6 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 two-pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (approximately four cups) 12 dried plums (prunes), pitted and cut in half Zest of one lemon 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 1 cup vegetable stock 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted In a heavy pot, sauté shallots and garlic in oil for 10 minutes. Add the squash and continue cooking for another five minutes, stirring often. Add the prunes, zest, ginger, stock, chickpeas, cinnamon and cayenne, and season with salt to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Check squash to make sure it’s cooked through, and taste for seasoning.

Serve the stew over couscous, and garnish with parsley and almonds.

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Roasted Squash and Apple Soup (serves 8) The sweet flavors of roasted squash, apples and onions are a real treat in this soup.

2 pounds squash (Delicata or kabocha work well) cut in half and seeds removed 2 Granny Smith apples, cut in half, seeds and core removed 1 Vidalia onion, peeled and cut in half 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper Toasted pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with foil, spray with nonstick spray. Place squash, apples and onion halves cut side down, and bake until tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

With a spoon, scrape the flesh from the apples and squash.

Peel and discard the browned skins from the onions. Place the squash, apple and onion in a food processor with a cup of stock, and puree until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. Add the remaining stock, cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Black rice, or forbidden rice as it is sometimes called, turns a beautiful dark purple when cooked. This salad is almost as enjoyable to look at as it is to eat!

1 pound of winter squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup olive oil (divided) Salt and pepper 1 bunch of scallions, cut into one-inch lengths 4 tablespoons maple syrup 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard ½ pound black rice, cooked according to package instructions 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 cups arugula 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, toss squash and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and place on a sheet pan in a single layer. Toss scallions with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and place on a separate cookie sheet. Roast both for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes, and watching the scallions carefully so they don’t overcook. In a small bowl, combine the syrup and mustard.

Pour over the squash and scallions, and return to the oven to roast for another 10 minutes. Scrape both into a large bowl and add the cooked rice.

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dressed to impress CREATE A CLOSET OASIS

By C a r r i e Wa l l e r

There’s a reason the most sophisticated fashionistas, past and present, are given the coveted title of “icon.” Our fascination and admiration of their good style is simply that powerful.

For those who try to emulate these icons, dressing can become something of an art. All of the basic elements of good design— like balance, color, shape and texture—are used to craft the perfect ensemble. Even if you don’t fancy yourself a style maven, chances are you still have to spend a fair amount of time putting yourself together each day.

But think about it: If we were to put as much effort into the design and upkeep of our closets or dressing areas as we did our outfits, life would be a whole lot prettier, not to mention more efficient. Although a woman’s closet (or style-savvy man’s, for that matter) is home to highly treasured pieces, it often gets bumped to the bottom rung of design priority.

Whether you like to create it or just appreciate it, a clean, organized, attractive space is one we all gravitate toward. Sure, a closet may not be classified as a room, but if you treat it like one, getting dressed each day will feel a lot more like a treat rather than a chore. By putting effort, resources and creativity into the dressing area of your home, your style (and sanity) will thank you.

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Imagine this: You’ve just returned home after a long day. It could have been work, it could have been running your kids back and forth from school and soccer practice, it could have been five errands in two hours. But now it’s time to unwind and shimmy out of your suit or dress and slip into your favorite pajamas.

Ending your day in front of a well-kept closet could be the difference between a relaxing evening and one that leaves you feeling like you are being swallowed by a dark, disorganized, unfinished “to-do.”

Beginning a day with a clean, styled closet can be equally important, if not more so. Busy schedules often require early wake-up calls, and morning routines can feel as though they get in the way, or worse, feel like a waste of precious time. By creating a space where you can quickly and efficiently see your wardrobe options, the morning ritual of dressing can become a time for you to think about things more important than wondering where your tailored black blazer is.

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with shelves and a hanger bar or two.

Whether you live in a 2,500-square-foot colonial in the suburbs or a tiny walkup apartment in the city, dressing areas can be carved out of some of the most unlikely of spots. In the case of close quarters, the goal should be creating multifunctional storage. A storage bench at the foot of a bed could serve as a place to sit while putting on shoes, but also acts as a place to store all of your footwear, because, let’s face it, nothing seems to take up more real estate in a closet than shoes. Rather than clogging shelf space with a box of silk scarves, click a handful of shower curtain rings to an ordinary hanger and loop your scarves through.

Small closets aren’t the only place to get creative with storage. Even if you have a large walk-in with plenty of room to hang your wardrobe, you may have extra wasted space. Think about incorporating drawers to hold folded T-shirts, socks and pajamas. Don’t be deterred if custom built-in units are out of your budget’s reach. Shifting a dresser in place is an easy, inexpensive solution. If you already have a dresser, slipping it into the closet is a great way to win back some room in your master. This could also be a great chance to go shopping. Whether you go vintage with a piece from a local antique store or check the inventory of a big box store, choose a piece that speaks to you.

Since closets are rarely a place for guests to congregate, let your imagination run wild. If you love the look of mirrored finishes but they don’t fit into the rest

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of your home’s décor, this is the place to use it. Or, if you don’t often go for rustic finishes but are somehow drawn to a weathered dresser with burnished brass pulls, now’s the time to jump on it.

Anything goes in this oh-so-personal space.

One challenge that plagues owners of closets both big and small is jewelry. It can take up space in the blink of an eye. But take a second look at that heap of earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets. Jewelry is often beautiful, delicate and colorful, made from shimmering metals, stones or glass. What acts as art for the body can easily be art for the home if nicely displayed.

Try repurposing an old frame by gluing window screening inside the opening in the middle. Slip the wire backs of drop earrings through the mesh and mount the frame on a bedroom or bathroom wall, or even on an interior wall of your closet. It’s a handy way to organize jewelry that doubles as unexpected sculptural artwork. Push post-style earrings into the foam backing of a shadowbox frame, which can either sit on a tabletop or be hung for artistic appeal.

Keep Only What You Love

The ugly truth, though, is that no amount of creative storage ideas can save a wardrobe that’s exploding at the seams. Purging isn’t easy, especially if you’ve been holding on to pieces for decades, but it is an absolute must when overhauling a closet area. If you have a hard time deciding what to keep and what to toss, try this tip on for size. Turn all the hangers in your closet so that the hooks are facing outward rather than toward the wall. Then, every time you wear an item of clothing, hang it back up correctly with the hook facing back toward the wall. At the end 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 2

season, you will be able to see at a glance what items you wore and which you didn’t by the direction of the hanger. Aside from a few special occasion pieces, those that weren’t touched in the last several months should be donated or consigned.

Everyone has a crutch when it comes to wardrobe obsessions, whether it’s shoes, purses or plaid button-ups. Take control of these collections and wheedle them down to favorites only. Make it a steadfast goal to have a closet filled with pieces you love 100 percent of the time instead of just 50 percent of the time.

Beauty in the Details

Whether you have a single closet with one hanging bar or an entire room dedicated to your wardrobe with floor-to-ceiling shelves, spend time to make it truly yours.

Start with the doors. Take down standard bifolds and replace them with frosted glass French doors. Check places like restoration warehouses or Craigslist for new-to-you doors if you are on a budget.

Or nix doors entirely and hang panel draperies in an elegant pattern to suit your tastes. This will go a long way in achieving a softened look.

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No dressing area is complete without a full-length mirror.

When decorating the interior, treat your closet like you would any other room in your house. Although the traditional idea of “accessories,” like pillows and tabletop lamps, doesn’t necessarily fit inside a closet, you can still bring in fun, chic pieces to elevate the feel. Toss mismatched hangers and replace them with boutique wooden hangers. Throw down a beautiful area rug to snuggle bare feet into as you get ready in the morning.

Runners are a good solution for a long thin closet. Consider hanging some art—a closet is a great spot to display whimsical prints of sketched dresses and shoes— or save this private area for favorite photographs that might not fit into the décor of the rest of the house.

Lighting is one closet accessory that you can really have fun with. Replace existing overhead lights made of frosted glass (or worse, fluorescent tubing) with

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a chandelier or a modern drum shade fi xture. That extra bit of sparkle and style could easily make you forget that it’s a closet.

Also, switch out dim lights for ones that offer more brilliance.

Nothing makes a windowless closet seem more like a real space than good, clean light.

Now it’s time to play with color. Rather than going bold with paint, choose a basic neutral that will help bring out the best in the colorful patterns and textures of the clothing itself. Think silvery grays or soft blues, blushes and mints. Choosing a feature wall to wallpaper could also be a fun way to dress up the space.

Got a “his and hers” situation? Let individual personalities shine. Even if your home doesn’t boast separate closets, you can create the illusion of division through color and shelving.

Choose one color each, and purchase storage boxes and hangers in each of the two hues. This is one vivid way to guarantee that wardrobes and accessories are distinct from one another.

And no dressing area is complete without a full-length mirror.

Consider hanging it using hinges—on the wall of your closet, your bedroom, or even a hallway if space is at a premium.

Whenever you need it, you can swing it out to get just the right angle. Steer clear of those inexpensive “college dorm” mirrors; invest in one with an interesting frame—a chunky white wooden frame for a traditional look, or a sleek-lined brass frame for a mod flair.

Question your instincts on what a “closet” really is. Ditch thoughts of a dark, boring place and instead dream of color, pattern and floor-to-ceiling style rather than floor-to-ceiling clutter. A well-groomed closet means a well-groomed (and more relaxed) you. c vhomemaga zine .com

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new baby is coming home from the hospital today and a casserole is due next door before you can say “cream of mushroom soup.” The soccer team has climbed the shelves trying to reach the Little Debbie’s, sending your collection of plastic tubs and lids rolling across the kitchen floor. And, who knew that flour could go bad? With the winter holidays (and all that cooking!) quickly approaching, it’s time to get your pantry in order. Forget the beautiful pictures of Martha Stewart-esque pantries with their matching apothecary jars and sleek Swedish shelving. You don’t need a professional label-maker and color-coordinated lined wicker baskets to get the job done. Really, all you need is time and a sense of your kitchen habits.

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Step One: Pull Out and Purge

Pull everything out of the pantry, and throw away anything that is past its expiration date. Next, consider donating the items that you know in your heart you will not eat, even if you read somewhere that it is a “superfood,” even if you had good intentions to try Asian-fusion cooking but just never got around to it. If there’s an opportunity to consolidate boxes of rice or brown sugar into one container instead of several, please do so now.

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Store ingredients and supplies together for your go-to meals so you can reach in and easily grab everything you need to make a quick meal or snack. Likewise, store the cooking-soups with the cooking-soups, the meal-soups with the meal-soups, and the canned vegetables by type. Line everything up so you can scan labels and keep stock of ingredients. Store baking items together on one shelf—including flour, sugars, and baking spices, and keep the muffin mixes and paper muffin cups here, too. In my pantry, I have a “starchy side dishes” shelf. I know that’s where I can find rice, couscous, quinoa and pasta. I also keep the jarred tomato sauce and gravy on that shelf because those things just seem to always go together. A “breakfast” shelf is nice to establish if you have overnight visitors; they can quietly pad into the kitchen and find what they need without feeling as though they are rummaging around just for a bowl of cereal. A “snacks” shelf at kid-height is also nice to designate so that children and their guests can raid the pantry during a playdate and help themselves to afternoon treats. An adult household might set aside space

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for more grown-up treats such as water crackers, fancy olives, and other goodies you might serve when friends drop in for an unexpected visit. The only “right” way to organize a pantry is the way that best serves your needs and routine.

Step Three: Apply Pantry Principles to Every Cabinet

You may find that your pantry project morphs into a global storage reorganization. You’ll find yourself going around your kitchen and throwing away or donating useless items, storing all paper goods together in one spot, and moving the cups and coffee mugs closer to the sink and coffee pot. As you ponder whether your things are stored in the most logical place they could be, pretend you’re a visitor in your home and see if your Band-Aids are where a guest would assume they are. Would someone unfamiliar with your kitchen be able to guess which drawer holds the silverware or would they have to test three drawers before finding the correct one? One final consideration as you decide what-goes-where is the size and weight of your items. Heavy things should go down low, lighter things up top.

Most shelving is adjustable to accommodate the right amount of headspace needed for a box of cereal versus a can of corn.

Organizing tools, cubbies and risers can easily be found in any home improvement store—but take some measurements of problem spots and untapped potential storage areas before you go shopping.

If you have the inclination, trick out your pantry with fresh shelf lining paper, a crisp white coat of paint, and in-cabinet lighting. But realize those embellishments are not necessary to have a good, working pantry. Pantry perfection lies in grouping items in a way that makes sense, staying on top of expiration dates, having a spare supply of your most-used items, and a set of ingredients for your go-to recipes. c vhomemaga zine .com

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When my husband and I bought our first home together 13 years ago, the foundation plantings we inherited consisted of eight leggy azaleas. The ancient plants looked pretty for about one week a year, when they bloomed fuchsia in the spring, but other than that they were unremarkable. So one day, while my husband was at a football game with his uncle, I pulled every last one of them out of the ground.

What I planted in their place was a work in progress that continued over the next decade. Among other things, I eschewed traditional shrubs in favor of antique roses, rosemary, sedum, irises, coneflowers, lavender, black-eyed Susans and Carolina jasmine.

If a plant didn’t survive or just didn’t play well with the other kids, I pulled it out and replaced it with something that might.

Of course, because this is how things work in life, the garden never looked as good as it did this past spring when we were in the process of buying a 1960s ranch house on the other side of town. Now, I’m faced with the same dilemma: a well-established foundation garden that isn’t quite my style. This time, however, I’d like to do things right instead of just winging it.

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Fortunately, I don’t have to go it alone.

On the Internet, I found more information about foundation plantings than I could shake a watering wand at, including websites and blogs with articles and tips, diagrams to print out, and landscape design software to download or buy.

I could also tear pictures out of magazines or drive around town, surreptitiously taking photos of homes similar to mine that appear to have gotten the foundation planting thing right. Or I could seek professional help, the kind that designs landscapes for a living.

Thinking professional help sounded like a good idea, I consulted Laura Rosser, a local landscape designer and owner of Rosser Landscape Designs. She’s been doing this kind of thing for 25 years, and says there are four things she considers when designing a foundation garden: color, form, line and texture.

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Also think about texture—height, depth, placement and shape of plants—and make sure you have four-season interest.

In the end, though, it’s about personal preference. “If you’re sitting on the porch, do you want a fragrance?” Rosser asks, adding that gardenias make good foundation plants. “What do I want to look at that makes me feel good? I want the front area to be welcoming and inviting.”

Before removing old plants or adding new ones, remember to call Miss Utility, and don’t plant anything on top of or near a buried utility line. Years from now, when you’re trying to dig up that massive mahonia and wondering if its tap root really does go to China, you don’t want to disrupt service, or worse.

Like mahonia—which my husband calls the “vicious plant” for the way its spiky leaves reach out and grab him while he mows—some plants just aren’t suited to foundation gardens.

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She’s no fan of ivy either. “People love it up next to their houses, but it will set roots anywhere,” she says. “I have seen it pull gutters and drain spouts down. It’s a very invasive plant.”

Many plants are suitable and safe around foundations, among them boxwood, euonymus, dwarf hollies, hinoki cypress, Japanese plum yew, acuba, nandina, camellia, azalea and rhododendron. Not all are deer-resistant, so if Bambi is fond of nibbling your shrubs, do some research before making an investment.

When mulching, remember more is not always better. Two to four inches is plenty. “No need to pile it on like crazy,” says Rosser. “It creates a habitat for moles and voles in the winter and can be a fire hazard.” If your home is prone to termite infestations, you might want to avoid mulch altogether, and use rock or soil conditioner instead.

Downspouts should send water away from the foundation and into the yard.

That said, your foundation plants should be elevated, so that runoff doesn’t pool up around the foundation. You can also install a French drain to channel water away from the house, which involves burying a perforated pipe beneath gravel.

And did you know you can use foundation plantings to protect you and yours? Using landscaping to deter crime is called “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” or CPTED. CPTED involves things like planting cacti, roses, pyracantha or other thorny plants beneath windows to discourage would-be burglars or peeping toms, and keeping bushes on the short side so they don’t obscure windows or give criminals a place to hide. Who would have thought the mild-mannered foundation garden could also moonlight as a crime fighter? c vhomemaga zine .com

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There is nothing better than discovering that your property has a pleasant secret. Hidden gardens, unique rooms, buried treasure—they add a sense of intrigue to a residence.

When Martha Anne and Statham Gilliam purchased their home in 1999, they had no inkling of its history. But as time has gone by and they have worked to bring it back to its former glory, they have uncovered details that have made their Lynchburg property on Oakwood Place a real found treasure.

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The first recorded owner of the property was Dexter Otey in 1914, who was an executive at a local shoe manufacturing plant. His wife Elizabeth Lewis Otey, highly educated with multiple advanced degrees, was remarkable in her work in the women’s rights movement. Following Dexter Otey’s death, Elizabeth moved to Washington, DC, and the home was sold at auction to settle a debt. Mrs. Charles (Paulina) Owen purchased it for $9,100. Since that time, at least four subsequent families held title before the Gilliams’ ownership.

When the Gilliams first toured the house, Martha Anne liked it immediately. Statham says, “All I could see was work, but Martha Anne had the imagination to envision what it could be.” The bones were there; heart pine flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, interior shutters, built-in bookcases, deep windowsills and wrought-iron balconies all added up to the perfect house for the Gilliams.

While there were a few interior structural issues, “The house was not in terrible shape,” says Statham. They hired a contractor, but things did not go as planned, and the contractor went out of business. According to Statham, “Martha Anne grabbed the reins and took off with it. She subbed it out herself.”

Today, thanks to some fine craftsmen and the guidance of Martha Anne, the Gilliam home is a lovely tribute to their lives and lifestyle. It is designed to be both comfortable and elegant. Family, guests and their three beloved dogs all happily coexist here.

A baby grand piano complements the large entry hall. Both Martha Anne and daughter Mary Pat are musically inclined and play the instrument. A staircase travels to an open second-story 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 2

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This creates a two-story ceiling and the view from the downstairs hall is quite dramatic.

Family pieces include furnishings and art from both sides of the family. At one time, Statham traveled to China for his work, and his family was in the furniture business, so interesting furniture came by way of both routes. Martha Anne adds, “My parents collected antiques. When they downsized, I got a lot of their things.�

Pieces found at estate sales and antique shops fill in the gaps. Clearly the couple has a knack for design, knowing how to mix and match with ease.

The living room is cozy and welcoming. Here, too, the room is brimming with family pieces. Mary Pat’s harp dominates one corner. It was restored by local craftsman Howard Bryant, who is nationally known for

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The 10-foot ceilings in the dining room were still not high enough for an enormous armoire from Martha Anne’s family.

The top had to be reworked slightly to make it fit. A small china closet off the dining room is built into an area just below the staircase. This tiny alcove features built-in cabinets with leadedglass windows, providing perfect storage for the family’s china.

Furniture in the dining room represents many decorative styles and holds deep sentimental value for the family. Statham’s grandfather built the Sheraton-style side tables, which are actually part of a bigger set, matching a dining table that the Gilliams will eventually inherit. Currently Martha Anne’s grandmother’s Duncan Fief table serves as the main table.

French blue draperies add elegance to the room, sewn by Martha Anne herself.

The cozy den lures family and friends to come in and sit by the hearth. An antique corner cupboard is packed with silver trophies and the walls are lined with mounts collected when Statham was an active hunter. A genealogy chart noting Martha Anne’s family lineage hangs on a wall, tracing the family back to the first governor of Virginia.

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According to Statham, “This is probably where we did more work than anywhere.” A staircase and small bath were torn out.

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installed unique iron cabinet pulls mimicking garden tools that perfectly complement the room.

The work on the house was truly a family affair. Martha Anne’s father did some of the repairs on the exterior railings, and even created a charming playhouse that the children used when they were young. This playhouse has traveled with the family on every move, and today adds a bit of whimsy to a corner of the garden.

A small back porch has the ambiance one might expect in a Southern home. Vines climb up the support columns and railings, and a porch swing beckons one to sit a spell. The porch steps drop to an enclosed and private courtyard. Here a wroughtiron table, chairs and potted plants create an ideal dining spot.

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The Gilliams knew of one terrace, but the rest of the garden was more of a surprise. The area behind their home was quite overgrown—in fact, family members would say overgrown is an understatement! “We had just closed on the house, and when we went over the next day, Martha Anne started crying!” says Statham. Martha Anne describes the former backyard as a “mess,” and daughter Mary Pat calls it “just an overgrown thicket” and “a jungle!”

The couple decided to begin a clean-up effort behind the house, enlisting an old friend and Statham’s co-worker Bernard Cabel to help. Bernard explains that as they collected debris, they hauled it back and dumped it behind an old wall where previous owners had created a dump site. Over the years, stumps

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and debris were piled high behind this stone wall.

According to Bernard, one day when they were hauling debris to the back, they discovered some new rock formations.

“The stone walls defined something, but behind them there was nothing to see,” says Statham. But then they found more rock, so they started to dig. As they cleaned out the area, they discovered some steps and remnants of a garden. These steps led down to a path of discovery that they never could have imagined.

“One of our neighbors had lived here 40 years,” says Martha Anne. “And she knew nothing about this garden!”

Because of all the debris and overgrown bushes, the garden beneath lay completely forgotten.

Slowly but surely, they uncovered outlines of walls, leading them to more terraces and gardens. They found that water from a fountain on the first terrace dropped down to a pool. According to Statham, they could see some greenstone peeping out from the brush and weeds. It had become a favorite place for the deer to bed down. c vhomemaga zine .com

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As the Gilliams pulled away the weeds and debris and cut away at overgrown boxwoods, elaborate tiles with a Spanish design on the walls and around the fountain appeared. Trellises, stone benches and planters were also uncovered.

Martha Anne describes finding a curved staircase flowing from one terraced area to the next one below. When the family first discovered it, a tree was growing out of the middle of the staircase, and vines and brush were everywhere. Today Martha Anne refers to it as her “secret garden.”

Over seven long years they worked to uncover the garden.

According to Bernard Cabel, he came almost every day after work and on weekends when the weather was suitable to help with cleaning, clipping and digging, “It was a lot of hard work!” says Bernard. And because of the terracing and elaborate stone work, it all had to be done by hand.

“It was like Pompeii for many years,” says Martha Anne. “We did a lot of burning,” adds Statham. “We had over 1,500 man hours just getting the stuff out of there.”

The transformation is incredible. To document their efforts both inside and out, Martha Anne had the foresight to take lots of photographs, which help illustrate the tremendous strides the couple has made since they moved to the home.

Walking through the garden today, the early grandeur of the gardens that second owner Paulina Owen enjoyed clearly remains. Although it fell into ruin, a garden of this caliber was initially well planned. While no documented plans for the garden have been uncovered, Jane White, who is a local landscape designer and responsible for reclaiming Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery, reports that in George Longest’s book Genius 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 2

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in the Garden: Charles Gillette and Landscape Architecture in Virginia, he mentions his client Mrs. Charles Owen in 1935.

According to Jane, “I feel very comfortable saying the garden design [at the Gilliams] can be attributed to Charles Gillette.”

Charles Gillette was nationally recognized as one of the premier landscape architects of the early 20th century. He often created garden rooms, using terraces on steep patches of land; Mrs. Owen’s vertical-sloping back yard would have been the perfect canvas for Gillette. Based on some old documents that were recently discovered, we have an idea of what her garden looked like soon after it was completed. A June 1937 copy of Garden Gossip, which was a periodical published by the Garden Club of Virginia, mentions a tour of Mrs. Charles Owen’s garden following an annual meeting held in Lynchburg: The Mexican garden of Mrs. Charles Owen was the next stop. Here was a hillside garden done in a series of stone terraces (following the slope of the hill) for dining and lounging. A distinctly Spanish air was given to it by the plants in pots on the walls and a beautiful tiled fountain. The lowest and largest terrace with a pool and flower beds was a study in colors. Reflected in the ivy-enframed [sic] pool were orange day lilies. On the two corners near these lilies were pottery jars of deep robin’s egg blue. In the flower beds tulips shaded from yellow through soft red. Close to beds of forget-me-nots were benches, tables and chairs painted in shades of yellow and blue.

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While it may have been impossible to duplicate Mrs. Owen’s garden from the rubble that the Gilliams found, today roses climb the trellises, iron planters below the windowsills overflow with blossoms, and decorative urns are set about. The greenstone-lined pool creates a lovely setting on one level. From here, water travels through a pipe in a wall, out an elaborate spigot, down into a spiraling drain, and into a goldfish pond. Then it flows down to lower terraces.

This past May, the family celebrated the wedding of their daughter Elizabeth in the garden. “This is a great spot for parties,” says Statham. “It not only shows well, but there are neat areas to congregate.” Large shade trees dot the terraces, and beds of peonies and other perennials provide a cascade of color throughout the growing season. Thanks to Martha Anne and Statham Gilliam, the Lynchburg area can again include this home on Oakwood Place on its list of treasures. c vhomemaga zine .com

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As any good yard saler knows, beating the crowds is essential to snatching up the best deals. So, one recent Saturday morning, I was up and at ‘em—showered, fed and out the door by 7, to-go coffee in hand.

Fifteen minutes later, however, with one dead-end hunt from an outdated sign and a quick drive-by past another that looked more like the dumpster behind Toys R Us, I was beginning to feel like the morning was going to be a bust. But just as I was about to turn my empty car toward home, I happened upon not one, but two yard sales, where I skipped away with two mintcondition, mid-century Pyrex serving bowls for only $2.

From there, I set out with renewed vigor to the neighborhoods surrounding our local college. Sure, there’s the chance that you’ll happen upon student-run sales of trash-worthy cast-offs (think sagging futons and mildewy linens), but the potential for sales full of like-new wares for cheap is too good to pass up. These are quick-turnover moving sales at their best.

After following one hot pink sign, I was greeted by a promising yard piled with clothes, DVDs and books. Although I was immediately taken by a brass swivel-necked desk lamp perched like a crane on a folding table in the back, I was somehow able to contain my excitement.

As long as the yard isn’t teeming with deal-scrabbling fiends like myself, I tend to take my time, thumbing through old paperbacks for a good mystery, and glancing at the stemware before going back and making my purchases. An overeager buyer may encourage sellers to jack up prices if they think you’re desperate.

I didn’t need to worry though. My antique, albeit dusty, desk lamp was in my hands and nestled carefully into the trunk a mere $4 later.

My next destination that morning was the cluster of neighborhoods just beyond our downtown area. A lovely scene of large homes and manicured lawns greeted me as I turned down the oak-lined street where, as experience has taught me, one can often find one-of-a-kind antiques and high-end furniture for a steal. From here I pulled away with a delicate Asian dish and brass bowl to the tune of only $4.

The last section of town I had planned to patrol was the area where I grew up. Made up mostly of young families, this is often a hot spot for neighborhood joint sales packed with a surplus of books, odds and ends, electronics, and décor.

As I rounded the corner and zeroed in on a heavily packed cul-de-sac, I immediately sensed something exciting. Driving on, I discovered the gem of all yard sales: a pop-up estate sale.

Treasure hunters were already loading up pieces of antique furniture and the sale, according to the signs, had only started 15 minutes before.

I parked quickly and ran inside. A swift tour of the house and my arms were loaded down with the following: an old terrarium, an oversized frame, a glass bottle, a mid-century pitcher, and a decorative Moroccan brass dish. The final tally? Eight dollars.

I was thinking I’d call it a day with this sparkling haul, but, still on a high from my finds, I decided to make one final stop.

In addition to my seasonal yard saling antics, I have made it a monthly habit to peruse local thrift stores as well. Although the prices aren’t as competitive, I’ve furnished and decorated about 75 percent of our home with pieces hailing from one particular store, all while on the same strict budget.

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I saw a few hopeful pieces that day, including a gigantic piece of art made from melted wax for $68, but nothing that I could realistically purchase with only $32 left in my pocket. That is, until I stumbled upon a framed painting on the floor. It only took a moment before I breathlessly recognized the sentimental image: a painting of the Aviary at Miller Park, none other than the location of our wedding and reception. At $30, it was the most expensive of my purchases that day, but also the most priceless. And I still managed to end the day under budget by $2. Not bad!

That afternoon, I spent a few hours making my treasures at home in our little townhouse.

The antique dishes were scattered throughout to add color and storage to a desk and dresser top.

The dusty terrarium was revitalized with fresh soil and lush green succulents, while the bottle, vintage Pyrex, and pitcher now rest in the china cabinet. The oversized frame was spray-painted a shimmering gold and outfitted with a chalkboard surface for interchangeable art. And, finally, the framed painting of the Aviary was lovingly hung in our second bedroom where we will pass it every day and remember.

These are the treasures and the stories that make a house a home. In the end, who can put a price tag on that?

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Today, there are more than 35 million Americans age 65 or older. Over the next 20 years, that number will double; one in every five Americans will be age 65 or older, according to the Aging in Place Initiative, a program developed to help America’s communities prepare for the aging population.

As baby boomers approach retirement, more and more of them are looking to remain in their current homes or construct something new to suit their changing needs.

In fact, “aging in place,” as the trend is called, is the fastest-growing segment of the residential remodeling industry, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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Sutton Tinsley, director of the Home Modification Division at Generation Home Medical, says creating a comfortable home for yourself is less expensive than relocating to a care facility. “Now that baby boomers are hitting 65 and older, we are seeing a whole lot more people nearing retirement. As that number continues to grow, only so many facilities are going to be available to seniors,” says Tinsley.

There are many steps that can be taken to make it easier and more comfortable for seniors to reside at home. Homeowners can opt to modify existing homes, or choose to start from scratch with age-in-place-friendly new construction. Generation Home Medical’s Home Modification Division, makes assessments and modifications so seniors can spend their retirement years at home as long as possible.

“The biggest problem that usually arises in a home that was not built for seniors is an inaccessible bathroom,” Tinsley says.

“Doorways are too tiny, there is little room for maneuverability, and it’s too difficult to get in and out of the shower.”

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) website, falls are the leading cause of injury-related visits to emergency departments in the United States, and the primary cause of accidental deaths in persons beyond age 65. There are many things that can be done to prevent falls from occurring in the bathroom.

“Simple changes include installing grab bars in the bathtub or shower and by the toilet. Rubber mats in the bathtub or shower also help,” Tinsley says. “More extensive modifications include a raised toilet seat and a walk-in/roll-in shower.”

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Tinsley says modifications needed throughout the rest of the home depend on the nature of the existing house. “If you’re modifying an existing two-story home, I definitely recommend the stair lift,” he says. “It’s very affordable and can be installed in just a few hours. Ramps are also very easy to build. But, I can’t stress enough the importance of bathroom safety. One fall there can mean months in an expensive facility for rehab.”

Building a new home to accommodate retirement needs could be more expensive and extensive, but could also be more comfortable and convenient. “The main thing to keep in mind with new construction is safety,” Tinsley suggests.

“Always plan for the future. Don’t wait for an accident to happen; think ahead.”

Grading entry points to create zerostep entrances, stacking closets for future elevators, accessible floor plans, and universal design kitchens and bathrooms are ways to incorporate aging in place and universal design principles into new construction, according to the Aging in Place website, aginginplace.com.

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most people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Their website offers these tips for seniors choosing to age in place: n Adapt the main floor of the home for one-level living. Make sure there is a no-step entry and that there is a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and laundry room on the main floor. n Widen doorways to 36 inches with offset hinges on the doors. Doorways are often too narrow for walkers and wheelchairs. n Install handheld showerheads and grab bars. These are some of the least-expensive changes you can make and are a great help to those with balance problems. n Use lever handles on doors and plumbing fi xtures. Hand strength can be an issue for all ages, and using a simple lever eliminates the struggle with operating doorknobs and faucets. n Use “comfort height� toilets. Many people suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis or temporary injuries and find it hard to stand up from a toilet of normal height. A higher toilet or toilet chair that fits over the existing toilet helps address this challenge.

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While many universal design features are simple and don’t require great expense, others can be costly and require experienced professionals. When in doubt, consult an architect or specialized contractor.

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A man’s room, like one that is the preserve of a woman, should aim at being restful, cozy, quiet, and a place where a gentleman can feel totally at home.

Whether it’s the study, the den, or simply a special corner of the family room, this area forbids the intrusion of overtly feminine touches, such as brittle furniture, cachepots abounding in exotic plants, and swirly valences over the windows. Those with a fondness for those things can have their way in other rooms, but here, in the place where a gentleman wants to read, play cards or entertain, or relax at the end of a long day, paying attention to certain design elements can help create a place that better suits his sense of style.

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o create an attractive “masculine” room, begin with the floor. Choose a rug that’s geometric rather than replete with swirls and other nervous configurations. Rugs, like ceilings, are background and shouldn’t exercise too much claim for attention. Beginners will do well to start with kilims (old ones are best, but there are good-looking new ones, too) and then later, if there’s money in the bank, aspire to a serape.

Upholstered seating has to be big and deep enough for a man’s size, and it ought to be covered in fabric that avoids any hint of flowers and vines or colors that seem too feminine.

Yellow and blue are out, and polished chintz should be barred. Tartan and houndstooth designs are too predictable for a man’s room; I’d opt for a herringbone pattern in a color that avoids beige through brown unless you pine to look like every other house on the street. Pillows can be your wild card, but be sure not to let them get so big that they interfere with comfort. And lay off the fringe; a knife edge is more manly and better looking.

Instead of a coffee table, consider an upholstered bench—a good place for books, which can also be used as extra seating when needed. Be sure that there is adequate lighting for reading. Television is a lot more tolerable if you can read when your interest in what’s on the tube begins to wane or when commercials overwhelm the channel. I prefer to have light come from an overhead source, augmented by a table lamp near at hand with an off-white shade.

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A man’s room should have a desk, and a leather top will provide another opportunity for introducing color. Here’s the place to have a hit of green. Among the objects you will distribute about the room, be sure to include a clock. And don’t have book shelves unless you’re a reader. Nothing is more pretentious than rows of volumes that clearly have never been touched. If you do have lots of shelves, break up the books occasionally with various objects such as small framed pictures or pieces of porcelain.

Finally, if you’re a card player, consider a permanent bridge table with four matching chairs. You’ll always have a table ready, and it can provide additional seating for a large dinner party or be a perfect location for dinner for two couples. But pick chairs for this table with caution. You may need the chairs in a man’s room to add to the seating in the dining room for those occasional parties that grow too big. Choose chairs that have straight rather than cabriole (or “Queen Ann”) legs that bulge and have curves, which add a couple of inches to the width of each chair. Go for chairs with legs that are straight, trim and attractive in appearance; an added benefit of this style is that you can crowd more of them at a table when that’s a priority.

No matter where it is located in the home, a gentleman’s space should include calming colors, generous upholstered pieces, interesting textures and multitasking furniture. Incorporating these design elements can help create a restful, functional space where the men in the house will feel at home.

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Historical Charm Meets New-World Comfort

By S u z a n n e R a mSey

When you cross the threshold into the home at 108 Trolley Court, you can almost hear Mamie Smith, Fats Waller or Louis Armstrong blaring from a Victrola. With a little imagination, maybe you can see a woman standing by the fireplace, a Lucky Strike in one hand and a Mary Pickford or Sidecar clutched in the other.

As a wisp of smoke trails off from her cigarette, she takes a sip of her cocktail and bemoans Prohibition, or perhaps tells her husband she’s heard enough about that Babe Ruth for one evening.

It’s the Roaring Twenties, and the house at the end of the cul-de-sac on Trolley Court—one of the first built in The Preserve at Oakwood, a new Lynchburg neighborhood— captures the essence of the decade and the kind of comfortable opulence one might expect to see on the right side of the tracks before The Great Crash.

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“We were tasked with trying to get all the builders and developers to look at that property as a continuation of early Rivermont in the 1920s,” says Ron Driskill, vice president of Custom Structures and a member of The Preserve’s architectural review board.

“The Oakwood clubhouse was built in 1918 and we were hoping—and that’s what the goal is—that all houses built in there would be sympathetic to early Rivermont. So, in that house itself [108 Trolley Court], we have put together a lot of different details of houses in the Rivermont area that were built during that period.”

Custom Structures designed and built the house at Trolley Court as a spec house, embodying the vision for the neighborhood. Among the home’s exterior features are a Buckingham slate roof, terra-cotta chimney pots, punch vents, operable shutters, black window muntins and frames, a decorative chimney stabilizer and a detached garage with an exterior staircase, the kind you’d find in “alleyways in Rivermont and Richmond,” Driskill says.

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Inside, there are subway tiles, vintagestyle light fixtures, marble and hardwood floors, period fireplace mantels, a large soaking tub, and seemingly miles of wainscoting. Driskill, a self-described “traditionalist from the get-go,” says it’s all “dead-on 20s.”

The Preserve at Oakwood is located immediately behind Oakwood Country Club, on what was once the club’s golf course. In his book, Lynchburg: An Architectural History, S. Allen Chambers writes that the club was founded as “Oakwood Gun Club,” and was originally headquartered on a “15-acre tract near Rivermont Park.”

“When the members decided to have a golf course,” he writes, “they sold their first property and purchased the former Clopton Farm, consisting of 100 acres at the end of Rivermont Avenue and extending alongside Boonsboro and Link Roads beyond.”

The 57 acres on which The Preserve now sits was once part of this farm.

There, the Reverend James C. Clopton, pastor of First Baptist Church in Lynchburg, lived with his wife and children in a house called Greenwood.

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According to historian and Lynchburg College professor Clifton Potter, who currently lives in Greenwood with his wife, Dorothy, the clapboard farmhouse was built in about 1845. It was originally a “two-over-two,” Potter says, explaining that this means two chambers over two chambers, with a central hallway running the length of the house.

Potter said the family likely grew corn, for food and silage for the cows, but beyond that, not much is known about the farm. “It’s hard to tell because the whole area’s been built over and doing an archeological survey would be almost impossible,” he says.

Clopton died in 1864 but his wife, Mary Ann, and two unmarried daughters, Fannie and Cornelia, inhabited Greenwood into the 20th century. Over time, they sold off the farm. In addition to the club, the land is now home to Virginia Baptist Hospital and many residences.

Several years ago, when Oakwood Country Club was suffering financially, it closed the golf course. Eventually, the club sold the rolling green landscape to developers, and The Preserve at Oakwood was born.

The project is currently in Phase One, which includes 12 single-family home lots, most of which are more than a half-acre in size. Once a house is built on the property, Phase One buyers can expect to spend $375,000 to more than a half-million dollars on their dream home.

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that caliber, Billy Flint, exclusive real estate broker for the development, said it “will set the tone” for the neighborhood.

“Hats off to Ron and Scott,” Flint says of Driskill and Custom Structures’ owner Scott Elliott, praising them for their vision and commitment to historical accuracy, which often comes with a higher price tag. “A slate roof in today’s dollars is off the charts.

I’m really proud of them.”

Infrastructure for Phase Two, which will consist of 12 Craftsman-style townhomes and six cottage-sized lots, is expected to be finished by Thanksgiving. Additional phases are also planned. There could be as many as 60 townhomes—the developers are calling them “villas”—before it’s all said and done.

About 20 acres will remain undeveloped. “We wanted to see the old fairways of Oakwood Country Club, even if they weren’t playing golf,” developer Bryant Hare of Hopkins Brothers says.

“We wanted to see them maintained as the green space that everyone was used to seeing since the club was built.”

The green space was one thing about The Preserve that attracted Forest resident Sandra Sloan and her husband, Bob Martin. The couple bought a Phase One lot and plans to have a home built soon, perhaps something Craftsman-esque. “[We were] attracted by the location and the green space,” says Sloan, a manager at B&W mPower. “We like the idea. It’s one of the last places in the city that’s open like that, and buildable.”

Another thing that appealed to them was Oakwood Country Club’s proximity. The clubhouse, pool and tennis courts are within eyeshot of The Preserve. Sloan envisions her son and daughter walking there in the summertime to take tennis lessons or swim in the pool.

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“They are just literally steps from our door,” she says, speaking of their future home.

The developers also see the country club as an asset and foresee a partnership between the two entities. “One thing we will do, once we have people up in the villas, is provide Oakwood Country Club with a golf cart,” Hare says.

Residents who are club members could have the cart pick them up for dinner, he suggests, or bring them “a couple of club sandwiches. That’s one of the amenities we hope to work out with the club.”

Sloan said she and her family plan to join the club. She also says she looks forward to being more pedestrian than when she lived in Forest and put “thousands of miles on our car, going to sports practice, and dance and school and [my children’s] friends’ houses.”

When asked if she had seen the Trolley Court 1920’s-style house, Sloan said she had. Driskill had given her a tour while it was under construction. She calls it a “really nifty house” and praises the attention to detail. “The historical features and what they did with that were amazing,” she says.

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Eight beautiful homes on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake will open their doors to visitors during the 22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, to be held Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7. Tour participants will enjoy access to remarkable homes featuring unique architectural designs, creative interior decorating, spectacular scenic views, unusual collections and antiques, and finely manicured landscaping. Even better? It’s all for a good cause. “The SML Charity Home Tour is that once-a-year opportunity to sneak a peek inside some of the most glamorous, coziest, uniquely decorated and simply fun houses at Smith Mountain Lake, while making a contribution to local charities committed to individuals and families who need a helping hand with food, clothes, counseling, financial aid and more,” explains Lynda Imirie, press liaison for the tour. “In short, visitors have a good time ‘inside and out,’ charities benefit, and local businesses roll out the red carpet. It makes everybody smile!” she says.

The effort involves over 1100 volunteers and has donated over $3.5 million to participating charities. The tour can be enjoyed by land or by boat; advance purchase tickets are available for $20 at a variety of venues; tickets purchased on the day of the tour are $25.

Learn more at smlcharityhometour.com—and enjoy a preview here. See you at the lake!

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Morrison Home From the water, the Morrison home in Contentment Island is stunning, with three-story windows in the center, stacked stonework columns, and a magnificent outdoor fireplace.

Streetside, a covered entryway with a barrel ceiling welcomes visitors. Inside, the two-story foyer features water flowing down a stone wall. This 7,200 square-foot home has two large family rooms, each with a gas fireplace. The kitchen features custom-designed cherry cabinetry. The interior, with cheery creamy-yellow walls, crown molding, and oak and tile flooring, was decorated by the homeowners.

Family antiques are displayed throughout the home. Bedrooms have deck access or outdoor seating areas. The media room mimics an authentic movie theater; the game room features a pool table and neon signs. Technology includes a Lutron lighting system and audio throughout the home.

Southall Home Attractive landscaping surrounds the Southall home in Compass Cove, constructed of stacked stone and Dryvit with quoins—decorative stone accents on the corners. A seethrough fireplace serves both the living room and family room. The kitchen features dramatic curves and granite with a flowing design. Cove lighting illuminates the master bedroom, and its adjoining bathroom features sinks set into unique cabinets. Outdoor decking is done in easy-care composite. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a media room and exercise room. The large family room with bar is home to three bears—one brown and two black— which are trophies from husband Larry’s two hunting trips to Alaska. c vhomemaga zine .com

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Nash Home The three-level Nash home, constructed of stately logs, sits in the trees overlooking the Blackwater channel in Admiral’s Landing. The interior combines rustic logs and wooden doors and trim with more traditional dry-walled areas. The main-level great room is dazzling with its stacked stone fireplace, two-story windows to the lake, and log-railed staircase. The owners have many antiques that contribute to the look of this rustic home: their pie chest, old photos, butter churn, decorative garden tools, quilts, old fishing poles, antique kitchen containers and more. Don’t miss the suspended antique canoe displayed on the loft railing! Two porches— one near the kitchen, the other off the master suite—bring the outside in and have great water views.

Gray Home The Gray home, with Nantucket-style exterior shakes, is on a thin peninsula affording water views from both front and rear. High ceilings on the main level make the house seem extra spacious. Since buying it in 2006, the owners have updated the bathrooms, added granite in the kitchen and reconfigured areas to better suit their large family.

Formerly a master bedroom, the family room with an added fireplace now opens to a stone patio with fire pit. Upstairs there’s a new master suite with a fireplace. Three guest bedrooms plus a dormitory with trundle beds can sleep a crowd. Even the office has a Murphy bed stashed in an elegant bookcase. There are some family antique furniture pieces and a rooster collection started by Mrs. Gray’s mother. Vibrant yellow, red and green wall colors are predominant in the interior.

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Lamendola Home In Water’s Edge, the Arts and Crafts-style Lamendola home has a cream-colored exterior with reddishbrown rough-hewn pillars and accent wood. Inside, the style is executed in stained glass, beautiful wood trim work, antique beams in the main living area, heart pine floors, unique wood doors with transoms, stylish antiques, and Stickley furniture. A paneled study is home to car racing memorabilia.

A sleeping porch features a bed swing off the main floor master suite; its bath has a stone wall and remote-controlled blinds. Upstairs are two guest rooms and a “man-cave” lookout with bar, TV and ventilation for cigar smoke. The lake level has a family room, kitchen, screened porch, 1,000-bottle wine cellar, tasting room, bedroom, sauna, and bath with unique sandstone vessel sink. There’s a separate guest suite over the garage. A shoreline beach keeps grandchildren amused.

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Ervin Home The Ervin home in South Wind Key is on a flat point lot giving a 270-degree view of the lake, including sunrise and sunset, Christmas Tree Island and the mountain. The Ervins’ four sons and nine grandchildren play yard games, soccer and football on the large lawn near the lake. The home’s open floor plan and covered patio accommodate a crowd. The couple enjoys one-level living with the master suite located on the main floor. Upstairs, there’s a large family room with a second stacked-stone fireplace, a dining area and kitchenette for guests. This area opens to a deck of easy-care Evergrain. Four guest bedrooms each boast a lake view, and a kids’ bedroom sleeps eight. The 500-foot shoreline has a large dock and a protected beach. The small nearby island provides endless fun for the grandchildren.

Simmers Home The Simmers home on Carr’s Point Lane features a stone and stucco exterior with a full covered lakeside porch and magnificent lake and mountain views. Custom bookcases, French doors and a fireplace enhance the great room.

Eucalyptus cabinetry, granite counters and travertine tile floors make the kitchen pop. The master bedroom has lake views from both the front and back of the house.

Upstairs, a large family room for TV viewing separates four themed guest bedrooms. Eye-catching accents—a huge jug here, flower arrangements there, unique mirrors elsewhere—complete an artful ensemble that complements the overall space. A paver walkway leads to the dock with areas for lounging, entertaining, water sports, and boating areas, as well as a natural sandy beach.

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Lilly Home The Lilly home has a beachy, Caribbean feel, its white trim contrasting with tropical blue exterior siding. The home, built in 1972 and remodeled by the previous owner, was remodeled again by the Lillys who contributed their own decorating flair. They added windows, doors, and a deck on the main level, and made interior changes to give the house an airy feel. He is a builder, and she is an artsy decorator who pumped life into the house. Breezy wall colors, tropical fabrics, decorative accents and mirrors abound. The Lillys replaced the former dock with two large docks—one for boats, the other for entertaining, with a bar, tables and seating areas all decorated to the hilt in Caribbean style.

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Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, 2012-2013 Olympic JOurney

Sun., Sept. 30, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Charles Joseph Lane, M.D. Lynchburg’s Only Full-Time Board Certified Allergist Appointments available 5 days a week.

Date night! With StringS attacheD With the Ivy Creek String Quartet Fri., Nov. 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

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Sun., Feb. 3, 2013, 3:00 p.m.

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“hOme FOr the hOliDayS” Special LSO Fundraiser Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

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n LIVE LOCAL EVENTS Historical Foundation Tour Features Greenway Court

The Lynchburg Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy a tour of six homes on Sunday, September 23 from 1-5 p.m. in the neighborhood of Greenway Court. Off Boonsboro Road just past Trents Ferry Road, the area was developed in the late 1920s through the 1930s.

Once considered “the real country,” this area features many Williamsburg cottage-style homes.

Homes on the tour include:

1226 Greenway Court (c. 1941) Owned by Peggy Whitaker

1108 Greenway Court (c. 1955) Owned by Garry & Sue Ford

1120 Greenway Court (c. 1930) Owned by Chris & Emily Hargis

1050 Greenway Court (c. 1965) Owned by Billy & Lea Barksdale

1109 Greenway Court (c. 1952) Owned by Frank & Gail Morrison

1042 Greenway Court (c. 1930) Owned by Roger & Katie Vaden

Tickets are $20 and are available through lynchburgtickets.com, the Lynchburg Visitor Information Center, or on the day of the tour at tents on the corner of Boonsboro Road and Greenway Court.

For more information, call the foundation office at (434) 528-5353.

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Renowned Designer to Visit The Columns

Simon Chang, one of Canada’s top fashion designers whose creations regularly appear in fashion magazines, is coming to town this fall. On September 28 and 29, the designer will visit The Columns in Forest to showcase his upcoming collection.

Each season, he releases a womenswear collection of some 300 pieces, along with licensed products ranging from eyeglasses and swimwear to paint. Local businesswoman Debra McCabe, owner of The Columns, and Simon have been colleagues for a number of years, sharing a mutual respect for fashion and entrepreneurship. He invited Debra to Montreal last fall to see the operation of his business and to exchange ideas; during that trip, Debra and Simon decided to host an event together in Forest featuring a fashion show and trunk show.

A reception and fashion show will be held at The Columns on Friday, September 28. On Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Columns will host a meet and greet with Simon as well as a trunk show featuring selections available for purchase exclusively at this event. For more information about the event, contact The Columns at (434) 525-7501.

To learn more about Simon Chang Concepts, Inc., visit www.simonchang.com.

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Enjoy an evening strolling Historic Downtown Main Street with a guide that will inform and entertain you with stories of the haunts of days gone by.

The walks will start at the City Market, and will be held on the evenings of October 25, 26 and 27 (no rain dates). Tickets will go on sale at 6 p.m. each night at the site on a first-come, first-served basis; space is limited in walks. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 years and younger. Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more. Sponsored by Whitten Funeral Home, this event benefits Lynch’s Landing and the Lynchburg Historical Foundation. For more information or to make a group reservation, call the foundation office at (434) 528-5353. c vhomemaga zine .com

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From Shabby to Chic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Piney Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gary’s Garden Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

PIP Printing & Marketing Services . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Geralds Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Plastic Surgery Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Givens Books/Little Dickens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Precision Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Gordon T. Cudd Construction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 39

Progress Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Grand Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

r.s. exclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Habitat Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Rainfrost Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A Bead Abode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Head & Neck Surgery of Central Virginia . . . . . . 50

Retail Merchants Association . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

A-Plus Lawn Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Riley Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Accents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . 8

Riverside Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Allery Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Integrated Technology Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Roto Rooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Bank of the James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Isabella’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Rosser Landscape Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Be Famous Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

James River Day School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Select Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Big Door Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

Sidney B. Allen, Jr., Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Blanchette Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

James T. Davis Hunter Douglas Gallery . . . . . . . 69

Silver Thistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Blickenstaff & Co. Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Jennings Works, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sleepy Hollow Associates Inc./Street Print . . . . . 61

Boxley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Snazzy Screen Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Brownstone Properties, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

John Vincent Custom Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Smith Mountain Lake Building Supply . . . . . . . . . 6

Castle Custom Woodworks, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Judy Frantz, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Somma Ceramics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Centra Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Kidd’s Restoration & Cleaning Services . . . . . . . 40

Southern Landscape Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Centra Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Kitchen & Bath Ideas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Southern Porch Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Centra Pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

L. Oppleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Spaces by a little French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Central Virginia Family Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . 80

LG Flint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Spectrum Stone Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 101

Central Virginia Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

La La’s Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

St. Clair Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CLC Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Land Tech Group/Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Steger Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Clear View Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lawn Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Stephanie “Stevie” Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Collins Siding & Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Lou’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Terrell E. Moseley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cotton Gin Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Louises Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

The Brothers that just do Gutters . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

C.S. Schrader Painting, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Lucky Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

The Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Curtains, Blinds & Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Lynchburg City Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

The Depot Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Custom Structures, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Lynchburg Symphony Orchestrsa . . . . . . . . . . . 109

The Flower Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Decorating Den Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Lynne Creasy, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Little Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Decorative Concrete of Central Virginia . . . . . . . 26

Mable Hamlette-Franklin (Mary Kay Cosmetics) . 113

The Summit Assisted Living at Wyndhurst. . . . . 68

Deitz Lilly Builder, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Magnolia Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Vinyl Porch Rail Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dogs Doo It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Mark E. Blanchette, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Timothy S. Cash, Builder, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Dr. Darin K. Bowers, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Meelheim & Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transforming Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dr. Frank Villa, Optometrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Merry Maids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tyree Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

East Side Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Modern Polished Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Urban Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Elite Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Nadine Blakely, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Virginia Vein Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Enchanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

National Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Water Garden Designs by Tharpe Landscaping . 29

Farm Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Olde Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Watts Petroleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Outta Site Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wellington Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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

Periodontal Health Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

First Bank & Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Persian Rugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Window & Door Design Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Flint Property Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Piedmont Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Winridge Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Foster Fuels, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Piedmont Eye Center LASIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Yellow Door Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Vacation Services Dog Walking Pet Sitting Canine Waste Removal Transportation Services

Spa Pedicures Manicures Artificial nails: Acrylic, Gel, Pink & White

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Mon-Sat 9am-7pm Sunday 12pm-5pm 434-237-0110

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This was our third, but largest project with Chris Templeton and his crew at CLC Incorporated.

Chris was able to take our basic idea and then find ways to add value and interest to those ideas.

He clearly wanted to enhance the look and usability of our outdoor space so we can enjoy it at this stage in our lives and 10 years from now. We are confident that CLC Landscaping is the contractor to call for anyone looking for a landscape partner. From cutting grass, to plantings, to hardscapes, he represents impeccable craftsmanship, attention to detail, creative design and great service.

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