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n edi t or ’ s no t e Don’t you love how your house looks during this time of year? I’ve never felt a compulsive need to blow the leaves off my lawn and bushes. I think they look like confetti and they brilliantly cover any perceived imperfections on my home’s exterior.

I love the simplicity of a pumpkin on the porch and a sheaf of wheat on the mantel around Thanksgiving (and afterwards, I love decking the halls with all the glitz and sparkle of Christmas décor!).

It’s the perfect time to open your home to guests and invite people over! Light a fire, host a dinner party and share an evening with your friends.

In this edition of HOME, we’ll help get your home shipshape for entertaining. We’ve expanded on a theme from our previous issue to offer you detailed information about the most important focal points in your living room: the fireplace, its mantel and the sofa. We’ll explain the theatrics of lighting and even give you decorating ideas with traditional items used in fresh new ways.

As a host, you’ll need some conversation-starters. If you’ve ever wanted to enhance your home television viewing experience, we have expert advice to share with you. Plus, one area man graciously invites you into his home media room in our story titled “Foster’s Folly.” I think you’ll also enjoy our feature story about those things that longtime local residents hold nearest and dearest to their hearts. Your guests might know of other treasures we should have included (we’d like to hear about them!).

Finally, we’ll share expert advice about the items every do-ityourselfer needs and the variety of ways to use them. We’ve got a fun project to try as you wait out winter indoors.

Entertaining is fun! Look for a reason to host a party, even if the reason is simply because “It’s Tuesday.”

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features SOFA E S S E NT I A L S

Should you shop or reupholster?

BY Cat h e r i n e C h a p m a n M o s l ey

TAKIN G A C L O S E R L O O K

Fincastle’s Godwin Cottage is a highlight of the holiday home tour

BY Patr i c i a C H e l d

LOCA L T R E A S U R E S

What items does your collection need?

BY H e l e n W i ls o n

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24 h aving a lig ht b ul b momen t Set the scene with the right light

31 B REAKING UP I S HARD TO DO (i t doesn ’t h ave to b e) How to declutter your home

46 F O R C I N G BU L BS Ushering in spring a little early

20 TH E S P I C E O F L I F E All about special salts

BY K AYLA VINSON

BY K e n dall ATK INS Livi ck

BY Amy Kowals k i

62 F I R E PLACES AND M A NT ELS Warming your hearth and home

BY Lu cy C o o k

50 W H AT ’ S O L D I S NEW AGAIN Bar carts are back!

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28 F O ST E R ’ S F O L LY A Renaissance man’s TV room

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Sofa, So Good!

Find the right sofa to suit your style

by C at h er i n e Ch a p m a n M os l e y

Growing up in southwestern Virginia, I remember the elegant luncheons and dinner parties my mother coordinated in our home with her fine china and silver. Not a detail was left undone as she spent hours preparing a beautiful table and delectable food. It was during these events that we would actually use our living room. The largest room in the house was always reserved for entertaining and unexpected guests.

Visitors were welcomed into our home and invited to sit on a camelback sofa, characterized by its upright back and lack of back cushions.

Perhaps this image helps you recollect bygone days of greater formality and entertaining.

Fast forward forty years and many families are opting for a more relaxed living approach—less china and silver, more of the everyday “stuff” for entertaining. And our living rooms? “It seems like people are more casual these days,” says Grand Home Furnishings Designer Cindy Rosen.

“Customers are looking for more casual, straight lines and a more modern feel.”

This goes for both the living room and the den. The sofa is typically the foundation of these rooms, but Rosen has also seen some homeowners choose to go “sofa-less” in their living rooms.

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Because the sofa remains a constant furniture piece in most homes, Rosen works hard to advise clients on decision-making for this furniture staple.

“When furniture comes into our stores, I try to create a vignette to show customers how pieces could look in their homes,” says Rosen. “I also work with customers by going into their homes and helping them with floor plan formats, scale, color choices and structure. This usually starts with the sofa.

We first need to determine if they want something temporary or something to last forever. Often it is a decision about ‘getting by for the next few years’ or saving for a bigger purchase for later.”

Needless to say, the less you pay, the less a sofa will last in terms of durability. However, if a homeowner wants to change décor every few years then buying a less expensive model could be a prudent choice.

Choices You Can Live With

“If you do want something to last forever,” she recommends, “choose something without a pattern. But, if you insist on a pattern, stay with a small-scale pattern, so the visual texture it creates will blend well with other pieces in your room.”

Rosen notes the wide range of beiges and neutral colors available. She points out that green is considered a neutral that goes with warm or cool colors. “Even hot pink!” she adds. “By choosing a neutral, one can pick up the bolder colors through accent pieces,” she adds.

Andrea Reid Waide of Reid’s Fine Furnishings agrees with Rosen about choosing neutrals but notes, “Taupes, creams and beige…we are still seeing those, they never go away.” But she is

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Rosen has seen clients choosing to use bolder, larger prints in accent furniture and sofa pillows. This allows for greater flexibility in changing a look without breaking the bank with the purchase of an entirely new sofa or recovering an entire existing piece.

She says that while browns, rusty reds and golds have been popular themes in the past, she is currently seeing more greys and blues, giving a nod toward a more contemporary look. Rosen adds, “A sofa is a dominant piece of furniture in any room it inhabits and typically it is one of the larger objects in a room, so it sets the thematic tone for formal or casual, modern or traditional.”

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choose a faux leather or velvet look. “It’s so durable and less expensive,” she notes. “Particularly for young families, you can get more wear out of microfiber.”

“It’s funny,” muses Waide. “People are now decorating around their dogs and cats. It used to be children. We sell a lot of tight back sofas, which are easy to keep neat. Cats and dogs want to sit on the back of the sofa and it gets mushed down, but with a tight back, that’s no longer a problem.”

Waide is also seeing customers choosing sofas with an eye toward casual comfort. “Our customers are choosing sofas with cleaner lines and fewer skirts,” she notes. “The Stickley company, best known for its Mission Collection, started in 1900 and remains a classic and relevant choice today. Other manufacturers make sofas that are specifically designed to support the spine.”

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Finally, in terms of practicality and longevity, quality construction is paramount. According to Waide, “Look for eight-way hand-tied knotted constructions with lots of elasticity in the seat, offering a sound foundation that will withstand the weight of constant of sitting.”

She notes many manufacturers offer internal “Marshall spring coil units” which feature coils in the back of the sofa underneath the fabric and foam. She explains, “This gives wonderful back support, much like a mattress.” Many sofas with this construction are intentionally designed without loose back cushions, which adds an additional benefit: you won’t have to constantly fuss with and straighten pillows if you want your sofa to look tidy all the time.

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“A sofa is an investment,” says Rosen.

“It is the centerpiece of a living room or den, so choose something you like that will last for years. Then you can make upholstery updates to it over time.”

Neatness aside, comfort truly is an important factor. There may be fifty sofas with the same dimensions, but no two will sit alike. Before you make a purchase, sit in them. While sofa is derived from the Arabic suffa meaning ‘carpet’ or ‘divan,’ couch comes from the French noun couche meaning ‘to lie down.’ How will you be using yours?

In it for the Long Haul

“A sofa is an investment,” says Rosen.

“It is the centerpiece of a living room or den, so choose something you like that will last for years. Then you can make upholstery updates to it over time.”

It is all about personal style and comfort. If our homes are truly our “castles,” then we want to use them fully and practically. It’s called a living room for a reason; let your sofa set the tone in yours.

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Couch Design for Dummies Four things generally determine the style of a sofa: the arms, the back, the legs and the skirt (or lack thereof).

Here are several styling options you may consider when sofa shopping or remodeling a room.

Practicality/Versatility: Popular because they are very comfortable and adaptable to most interiors.

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English or Club

Styling: Rolled arms and back with tight, seamed back and seat. Usually skirt-less with low legs on casters (wheels that swivel).

Tuxedo

Camelback

Knole

Styling: Sleek and modern, yet reminiscent of the 1920s, with high arms and back, clean lines and straight or slightly flared arms.

Styling: Designed by Thomas Chippendale.

Design is formal and upright with serpent back and high rolled arms. Typically with a tight seat and skirtless.

Practicality/Versatility: While some may find a lower arm cozier, others find a tuxedo to be quite comfortable.

Practicality/Versatility: NOT!

Styling: Characteristic of English country homes and symbolic of a 17th century sofa made for Knole, a house in Kent.

This classic piece has a high, straight back often with angled arms and finials.

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Practicality/Versatility: Formal and traditional.

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Styling: Exposed, carved wood frame that often conjures the limbs of dogs or lions.

Harkens back to the 18th-century French style with curved arms and lines.

Styling: Named after turn of the century financier Thomas W. Lawson who was known as a “comfort seeker.” Conjures comfort and coziness with low, square back and low, boxed or rolled arms.

Styling: Often described as distinctive, cozy, masculine and traditional. Rolled arms are on the same level as back.

Typically made of leather with no back cushions, but rather a quilted, tufted look on the back, often embellished with buttons or nail heads. Its straight back is said to have been designed so that men would sit up straight and not wrinkle their suits.

Practicality/Versatility: Formal and traditional.

Practicality/Versatility: Casual, yet with the right fabric, could transition to a more formal setting.

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Practicality/Versatility: The Chesterfield generates visions of English libraries and gentlemen’s clubs. Can be used formally or informally. Makes a nice addition to the game room.

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Bridgewater

Styling: Streamlined design with straight squared lines and low, sleek legs.

Styling: Typically modern with clean lines, this modular seating machine is composed of various pieces such as armless sofas, end and corner units, ottomans and sometimes even a recliner, sleeper sofa or chaise lounge.

Styling: Soft rolled back with low, rounded arms. Can be skirted or bare-legged.

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Practicality/Versatility: A good transitional piece, typically more formal but fabric can transform it for more casual settings.

Practicality/Versatility: Good for family rooms, dens, game rooms and naps.

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SALT!

BY Lu cy Co o k

A few years ago I attended a food show with my friend and co-worker Jennifer Porter. The food shows we attended were huge, but there was always one ‘hot’ product—the item of the year. That year, it seemed that every third booth was a salt vendor hawking salt in every color from every region of the world. The salts were all beautifully packaged with bright labels and squared off jars and cork lids. I could just picture them in a beautiful display in my shop.

We asked to taste it! And, after a moment of disbelief, the salesperson reluctantly opened a few containers to let us sample. I suspect no one had ever asked to taste the salt, they had just taken the salesperson’s word for taste and bought the pretty jars.

As you can imagine, we didn’t last long. It was difficult to detect the subtle nuances between different salts straight from a spoon. Worst of all, our palates tired quickly. But we did come away with a better understanding of salt, and the variety of salts available.

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Cooking salt can be separated into three categories based on the way it is processed: Refined salt: Made either through evaporation or mining, these salts are purified and used as table salt or in a variety of manufacturing processes.

Unrefined salt: Unrefined salt is a product of evaporation, which is the oldest method of harvesting salt. It carries minerals associated with the place where it was harvested, so each region’s salt has a slightly different taste. Some salt crystals have different shapes, from pyramidal to flakes, that give them a different texture and affect how quickly the salt melts. Sometimes the minerals lend a slight color to the salt, from grey to pink tones.

Salt with additives: Iodine is added to table salt for health reasons. Other ingredients, like truffles, seaweed, lemon or saffron can be added to unrefined salt to boost their complementary flavors. Roasted and smoked salts are also popular.

Although a small amount of salt is necessary for good health, too much salt in your diet is linked to all kinds of health problems, including high blood pressure and kidney stones. The majority of salt consumed in the American diet comes from processed foods, like bread, cereals and snacks. The salt we use in our cooking at home is not likely the culprit. As with everything that we use in small amounts, it’s worth using a salt that will really make a difference.

In my kitchen, I use three salts: kosher salt for cooking and baking, and sea salt and smoked salt for finishing. I find that the iodized table salt that I grew up with has a chemical taste that stands out to me, so I don’t use it.

Some bakers frown on using kosher salt in baked goods, worrying that the larger crystals won’t dissolve. Actually, I find a little salty crunch in my pie crust or cookies is a taste enhancer (and I draw the line at stocking a fourth type of salt!). I use kosher salt in the water when I’m blanching vegetables because it helps them keep a bright color while cooking. I use kosher salt as a brine for meats purchased from the farmers’ market or butcher (those from the grocery store have already been injected with saline).

I have a small container of sea salt right on the counter for everyday use. Often, when we’re grilling meat or vegetables, I’ll coat the item with a small amount of olive oil, and save the salt and pepper for when the food comes off the grill. Then, the flavor and crunch of a good quality sea salt (my favorite is Maldon) with a touch of freshly ground pepper is the perfect complement to the crust and sizzle from the grill. A good piece of steak or a fresh vegetable can barely be improved upon with just this simple preparation.

I usually save the smoked salt for chocolate and caramel desserts; just a little sprinkle on top adds the perfect touch.

I’ve shared three salty recipes: try them all, but one at a time. Everything in moderation!

Whole Fish Baked in a Salt Crust (serves 2) A whole fish is encased in salt, subtly flavoring the fish and holding in moisture.

The hard salt crust makes for a dramatic presentation.

One 2 1/2 - 3-pound whole fish (snapper or sea bass) cleaned and gutted, head and tail intact.

1/2 lemon, sliced thin Sprig of thyme 2 bay leaves 5 egg whites 3 cups kosher salt Melted butter or olive oil to taste

Preheat oven to 450.

Place lemon and herbs in the cavity of the fish.

In a medium bowl, combine egg whites and salt, mixing well to combine. Place a half cup of the salt mixture on an ovenproof platter.

Place fish on top and cover the fish with the rest of the mixture, patting around to close any openings.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Remove and let sit for 7 minutes. Strike the top of the salt crust with a spoon to crack the crust. Carefully remove the crust and skin from the fish. Serve one filet per person, drizzled with a little melted butter or olive oil.

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In a different pan, warm the milk. In a medium bowl, whisk the yolks.

When the milk is almost simmering, add a half cup of warm milk to the yolks, whisking all the time. Add another half cup milk to the yolks, whisking. And again, until all of the warmed milk has been incorporated into the yolks. Take your time with this process and don’t add too much warm milk to the yolks at one time or you’ll make scrambled eggs! Begin heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 170˚ on a thermometer. Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl and add the caramel mixture.

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Potatoes Baked in Salt (serves 4) The salt flavors the potatoes and pulls moisture out, leaving potatoes fluffy and delicious. The salt can be re-used for another batch of potatoes, just keep it in a bag until the next time!

16 small potatoes like fingerling, Yukon gold or red About two cups kosher salt Butter Preheat the oven to 350.

In an oven-proof baking dish, pour enough salt to make a 1/2 inch layer on the bottom.

Place potatoes on top of salt, leaving enough room so they’re not touching. Pour remaining salt over (they don’t have to be totally covered).

Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.

Remove potatoes from salt, brushing away the excess. Toss hot potatoes with butter before serving.

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Nothing ruins a romantic dinner for two quite like an overbearing fluorescent light. The rest of the setting could be perfect: flickering candles, an elegant centerpiece, soft music playing and delicious food on a beautifully-set table…but, if the lighting is “all wrong,” you can bet it will put a damper on your evening of romance. Thankfully there’s an abundance of amazing, mood-altering lighting options available to help put a rosy glow back into your evening.

Good Vibrations

“Choosing the right light bulb is a balancing act with regards to energy savings, comfort, durability, cost and compatibility,” says Robin Maxey, Lighting Division Sales Manager at Williams Supply Inc. “Every area of a home requires different types of light.”

It’s fun to pick out just the right light fixture to accentuate the design of a room, but what is even more important for setting the mood is the light bulb that illuminates the fixture.

The wattage of a bulb doesn’t have anything to do with the type of light it produces; it simply measures the amount of electricity used. The amount of light emitted (measured in lumens) and the color temperature of a light (rated in degrees Kelvin) are the two factors of light that impact the tone of a room. A bulb that is high both in lumens and in Kelvin degrees will emit a cool, bright white light, while a bulb with a lower lumen count and lower Kelvin degrees will emit a much softer, warmer light.

According to Ferguson Lighting Specialist Sarah Burns, “Cooler (light) temperatures cause the body to be less relaxed, so using them in schools and offices leads to better concentration.

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due to its soft glow. There’s a reason why restaurants choose warm, dim lighting—because it complements their guests’ skin tones, makes their food appear especially appetizing and creates an inviting mood.

While light bulbs that emit warm color are necessary for certain areas of the home, there are rooms that are ideal for bright, white light. Kitchens and bathrooms are prime examples.

“Blemishes and details are more easily seen in cooler light,” says Burns. For this reason, it would be beneficial to use bulbs that have a high Kelvin temperature in a bathroom vanity.

That way you can ensure that whether you are applying makeup, shaving or brushing your teeth, you aren’t missing any important details.

Bright white light is absolutely crucial in the kitchen so you can clearly see to the task of perfectly julienned veggies for your upcoming dinner party.

Lighting sets certain moods not only inside the home, but outside as well. You can easily create an inviting and cozy mood for those looking at the exterior of your home by using warmcolored lights outside.

“Historically, electric bulbs were created to take the place of candlelight,” Burns says. “Fluorescents and some LEDs will glow blue in the dark, which will stand out to the human eye, but incandescent and warm LEDs will omit a glow that will burn closest to candlelight, creating a warm and inviting look.”

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“It’s important to think about the style that fits the fixture (you want to fill),” says Maxey. “For example, recessed cans require 25

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different bulbs than table or floor lamps and surface-mounted ceiling lights.”

Susan Ober, from Southern Lamp & Shade Showroom, also notes an important safety factor to consider when picking out light bulbs.

“Some bulbs put out more heat than others, which can damage a shade and can cause fire, depending on the design of the shade,” says Ober.

Be sure to do some research on what wattage is the best fit for your fixture to prevent any damage that could occur. Most lampshades on the market today call for a standard 60-watt bulb.

If your lamp comes with a sticker from the manufacturer that recommends not exceeding a certain wattage of bulb, pay heed to that advice.

No matter which kind of bulb you are looking for, one thing is certain: when choosing any light bulb, the main thing you want is efficiency. Lumens per watt is the miles per gallon in lighting.

This ratio tells you how efficient a bulb is.

Incandescent, according to Burns, are the least expensive bulbs and easiest to find, but they are also the least energyefficient.

Compact Fluorescent (CFL) bulbs are very energy-efficient, but it’s important to make sure they aren’t hindering the mood of a room. “If used in the wrong application, they can make the mood of a room feel cold and institutional,” Burns says.

Halogen bulbs are a type of incandescent bulb. They are less energy-efficient than other types, and according to Burns, they can cause the temperature of a room to rise if left on for long periods.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs are the most energyefficient on the market. While they are more of an investment up front, they last significantly longer than the other options.

The only downside Burns notes is that they are large and bulky, sometimes making them less visually-appealing.

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Retro-Filament bulbs are trendy, throwback bulbs and some of the least-efficient, yet most sought-after, lights. They will certainly make a retro design statement, but perhaps at the cost of your electric bill. Whether it’s worth it or not is up to you and your personal aesthetic.

Having a “Light Bulb” Moment

Let’s face it, a 60-watt compact fluorescent bulb just isn’t right for everything. After all, you may want to create different moods in the same room on different occasions.

A-ha! Enter the dimmer switch. It is the most energy-efficient option and can make a light bulb become anything, at anytime.

Dimmer switches are commonly used in dining rooms, bedrooms and living rooms, but they can also be utilized in lessobvious places like bathrooms.

“Dimmers are a great way to reduce energy and control the amount of light you want, when you want it,” says Maxey. They can be used almost anywhere in the home, except in garages.

According to Maxey, in most cases, installing a dimmer switch is an easy DIY project. But, she notes that “with all the choices of light sources and controls in today’s world, I always recommend hiring a certified electrician to do any type of electrical work” especially when trying to dim an LED or lowvoltage fixture such as track or under-cabinet lighting.

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To describe Watt Foster’s television room at his spectacular retreat on Smith Mountain Lake as “masculine” is an understatement. With three flat-screen TVs and a fully stocked bar that opens onto a gigantic patio, Watt ensures that his guests are well tended and that everybody can see the big game from any angle.

Inside and out is an epic celebration of wood, where you can admire its grain and feel with your hand just how solidly this home was built. Even the details are manly. The double thick, leather-finished, rocked-edge slabs of rainforest green granite on the countertops look a little bit like a Mossy Oak camo pattern. Big unpolished stones surrounding the fireplace and hearth were quarried from his cattle farm in Brookneal and painstakingly fitted.

And there’s fire! As the third-generation owner of Foster Fuels, Inc. (a propane gas and disaster relief business), Watt knows fire and designed all the fireplaces, gas torches, fire pits, grills and smokers. The propane system, along with elaborate outdoor lighting, makes the place look like “Survivor Island” at night.

However, please don’t insult the space by calling it a “man cave.” The artwork, technology integration and décor are innovative, timeless and classic—making it a comfortable place that anyone can enjoy.

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I know not everyone has a room that can just be used to watch movies. So the real world comes into play. The first thing I always ask a customer is, “Can I look at your room?” That way I can see the area, see how much light is around, make suggestions for where to place the display, electronics and seating to try and maximize your rooms potential.

Designing a media room can and should be treated like any other house overhaul. You need a budget! Weigh your options, ask questions, look at previous jobs the company has done. A media room is not an inexpensive purchase.

My husband and I really enjoy hosting parties. A couple of years ago, we decided it would be fun to host a Superbowl party. What we didn’t know is that you can’t just buy a new TV, plug it in and expect it to work. Needless to say, we postponed our party plans.

J.J. Moore of Sound-Decision in Roanoke sat down with me recently and gave me some advice about television displays and media rooms.

Laurel: J.J., what should homeowners think about BEFORE they go shopping for a new TV? J.J.: First, I would have a budget or some idea of what you’re willing to spend.

There are so many choices right now and things can get very confusing very quickly. Also I recommend staying with a “name brand” display, as there are some service issues with certain brands on the market right now.

Laurel: If a homeowner is considering expanding from a simple TV-in-a-cabinet to something more like a media room, what will they need?

J.J.: You’ll need expert advice! Sure, you can go to a big box store and they can sell you whatever is marked down that week and try to explain how to set up the new equipment. But there is a lot that goes into a media room. You will need some type of A/V receiver to provide power and switch your video sources—like a cable 3 0

or satellite box, or a Blu-ray or AppleTV. You’ll need a display, either a flat panel display…or for larger rooms, possibly a projector and screen. You’ll need 5.1 speakers: at your left, center, right, left rear, right rear and a subwoofer for your low bass notes. Larger rooms may allow for even more surround speakers. You’ll definitely want a good, high quality surge protector to protect the electronics from power fluctuations. And, you’ll want some type of universal remote control. Then, you have to think about seating, where to place the electronics and how to keep everything neat and tidy. Every room is different. This is where working with a professional truly helps.

Laurel: Are some spaces in a home better suited for ideal viewing than others? What factors or conditions should play into your decision on where to locate your media room and its equipment?

J.J.: Absolutely! You don’t sleep in the garage do you? Location always plays a factor on the overall experience you will receive from your media room. If you can dedicate a room, two ideal locations are in an upper floor bonus room away from bedrooms or a room in the basement, away from the living areas. These types of locations are ideal because you can isolate the noise to certain areas of your home without affecting others around you. The less ambient noise, the better the listening experience will be. Also, you have much better control of the lighting in these areas. Less light, less glare, better viewing.

Laurel: What is the latest TV viewing equipment and technology—and, maybe more important: is it available in our area?

J.J.: The latest and greatest devices are the new 4k displays. They offer four times the pixels as today’s high-definition 1080p displays. They are very bright and have amazing color and contrast. It’s hard to imagine something clearer than the high-def shows and movies you watch now, but the technology is here. That said, at this time, there are limited movies and shows available, but the library will grow.

So even if you can’t run to Red Box right now and get a 4k movie, know that when you watch your HD content on one of these new displays, it will be the best it possibly can be.

Other technology advances that are really catching on have to do with transforming your house into a “smart home” where you can control the climate, view your security cameras, set the irrigation system’s timer, unlock the front door, disarm the security system, and turn on few lights—with your smart phone or tablet device.

Laurel: Thanks, J.J.! You’ve really given me a lot to think about.

J.J.: Thank you for reaching out for some advice on new displays and media rooms.

With this great advice and some advance planning, maybe my husband and I can host that Superbowl party next year!

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Out with the Old

Toss the Clutter and Love What Remains

BY A m y Kowa l s k i

Your house probably doesn’t look like an episode of Hoarders. Maybe it’s just uncomfortably full, the way your belly feels after Thanksgiving dinner. You may be moving or downsizing, or your style may be evolving.

Or perhaps you’ve embraced the latest trend in minimalism where less is more and doing without is a somewhat demented medal of domestic honor (a medal that you’d have been happier to earn if the new trend hadn’t come on the heels of last year’s Pinterest craze). Regardless of the reason, we all could stand to get rid of some stuff.

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The less “stuff” we have, the less we have to clean and organize, the less stress we feel and the happier we are.

Too much unwanted stuff weighs on us mentally and emotionally. The less “stuff” we have, the less we have to clean and organize, the less stress we feel and the happier we are. It’s hard to get rid of that stuff though. We tend to get attached to our things, even things we don’t use or especially like. We are sentimental about the buffet that Aunt Mitzi gave us before she moved to assisted living. We are still waiting for someone, anyone, to play that secondhand piano we gladly inherited with visions of warm evenings, tinkling keys and laughter. But there it sits, a perch for mail and knickknacks. We hold onto items that bring back memories, like the lamp we received as newlyweds and threw during our first argument (and then lovingly glued back together).

We have trouble parting with these items because we’ve personalized them, made them too much a part of the fabric of our story. But memories aren’t best honored with objects that no longer bring you joy. This is not a call to rid your house of all emotional valuables, but…letting go is freeing, and if you’re moving or downsizing, it’s downright necessary. So here are some things to consider and tips for holding on to your memories without holding on to your stuff: Since 1997

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1. Go room-by-room beginning with the smallest: visualize the bare bones of the room, those elements that make it a livable, pleasing space. What are the most essential pieces of furniture?

What does not belong? Piece by piece ask yourself: do I love this?

Is it useful? If you answer no to either question, it may be time to get rid of it.

2. Do you have any clutter-capturing furniture, for example a chair in your bedroom that you never sit on but instead houses discarded clothing? Consider finding it a new home.

3. Does each piece of furniture in your home resonate with your current sense of style? Are there pieces that get in your way?

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4. Evaluate your artwork. Bare walls can be clean and refreshing.

If you don’t love it, someone else might.

5. Carry a box or laundry basket around your house and fill it with household items that are creating clutter.

6. Do you have a big clunky piece of furniture housing your television? Consider hanging a flat-screen on your wall instead.

7. Set a goal of purging one large item per day. Or, if you are really serious, one item per room per day.

8. Why are you keeping it? Attach your emotions to the memory, not the thing. Take pictures of items you want to remember but no longer use.

Now that you’ve selected items to purge, what do you do with them? Furniture and household items that are merely sentimental to you may be useful to someone else. Additionally, purging yourself of items you no longer need, use or love may present an opportunity to make some extra cash before the holiday season, as several local businesses stand ready and willing to take that stuff off your hands and sell it for you. These anti-clutter angels are called consignment stores.

The word consignment comes from the French word consigner, meaning “to take from your home all of the stuff you don’t want and bring it to a clever storekeeper who will sell it for you, giving you cash and/or the opportunity to purchase fabulous items that someone else didn’t want.” At least that is the working definition! r vhomemaga zine .com

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The real definition is “to hand over or transmit.” A “consignment shop” is a second-hand shop that sells used items for owners (consignors), typically at a lower cost than the items would fetch if new. The consignee (the seller) pays the consignor (that’s you) a portion of the proceeds when the item sells.

There are several consignment shops in the Roanoke Valley that will accept new and gently used items that are clean, free of dust, stains and odor and that are in good condition. John Grubb at Now, Then and Again on Apperson Drive (in the former location of Olde Salem Mercantile) in Salem advises, “As professionals, we are uniquely suited to work with you on a price that will move the item quickly.” Always call the store and ask whether it accepts furniture and household items and whether you need an appointment to bring in your items. Grubb says at his store, “Dining room sets, hutches, couches and chairs are among the best selling items.” He adds, “Right now, we even have a baby grand piano on the floor!”

The rules of consignment may differ among shops, but generally, the shop will display your item for a certain amount of time, usually 90 days, and may offer a discount at some point.

When the item sells, the consignee will pay you a percentage of the selling price. If the item does not sell within 90 days, most stores will allow you to retrieve it or they will donate it for you.

Remember, if it’s not useful or beautiful, then the memory you’ve linked to an object might be better served by becoming just that—a memory. Aunt Mitzi may have preferred you create a stress-free beautiful home rather than hold onto her old buffet.

And who knows, there might be someone out there who has a buffet-sized hole in her living room that could be filled by a piece from your past. Feel free to pass it on!

When You Have an Extraordinary Item Working with Auction Houses, Estate Liquidators and Specialty Retailers If you have an antique, artwork, or a collection to sell, consider calling a professional liquidator. Auction houses, estate liquidators and even some high-end specialty retail stores will often agree to consign furniture on your behalf or even purchase it outright from you for resale in their shops.

Not only is using a professional much safer than listing an item on the Internet and having strangers visit your home, an auction house or estate seller will ensure that your items are viewed by the appropriate audiences—serious buyers who are willing to pay what your item is worth.

Typically, you’ll request an appointment, and they’ll come to your home to inspect your items and make you an offer. Once a formal agreement has been made, they’ll transport your items to the site of the sale.

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of furniture. You can make a counteroffer if the buyer’s offer seems too low. After all, haggling is part of this process. Decide ahead of time how firm you are going to be on your price.

Before you make that phone call, do your homework and determine the value of your item. Is it in good condition? Is it an antique or did a famous manufacturer make it? If not an antique, how much did you pay for it when you bought it?

Take lots of photographs and provide as much documentation about your piece as possible.

The Price is Right Be realistic when pricing your furniture.

Ideally, your item should be free from dents, stains or scratches. Make any necessary repairs. A buyer will happily pay a better price for a quality piece that is in good condition.

Items in a neutral style might be better than a something that is more specialized because simple styles can find a home in any style interior. Unusual or custom-made items might prove hard to sell.

Retro and mid-century modern furniture is very popular and usually can command a higher selling price.

Upholstered goods are the hardest to sell.

You’ll have better luck with cased goods.

Working with a professional estate seller offers you peace of mind because having a contract keeps the process transparent, resulting in a sale that is fair and satisfactory to all.

Size Matters It is easier to sell smaller pieces of furniture because they are easily transported and fit into most homes. Your customer might have to incur additional costs when taking oversized furniture home, so take that into account when pricing larger items.

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Finding a Perfect Fit in Fincastle A Charming Historic Cottage Celebrates the Holidays

By Pat r i ci a C H el d P h ot o g r a p hy by M c M ill a n a n d W i fe P h ot o g r a p hy

Robin and Vince Reynolds have always been attracted to the town of Fincastle. Founded in 1772, its history and appealing homes were a draw.

In addition, Vince has an ancestral connection with Fincastle. When the couple first discovered Godwin Cottage, the combination of its location in downtown Fincastle and its charm made this little house a perfect fit.

Once they purchased the house, they spent the next few years renovating and bringing it back to life.

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oday the Godwin Cottage is one of the highlights of the historic Fincastle homes. Located near the Big Spring (an historic watering place from Indian days), it was one of the few homes to escape the big fire of 1870 that destroyed so many homes in Fincastle.

The cottage has been host to many visitors throughout its history. From the mid-nineteenth century when it was built, it was known as the “Fincastle doctor’s house and office” according to lifelong resident Peggy Davis. According to another local historian, Karen Shriver, “The home is thought to have been built around 1832 for Dr. Charles Williams. A small room on the back of the home with a separate entrance is said to have been the doctor’s office.” Shriver explained that Doctor Isaac Robinson Godwin joined Williams as his assistant and agreed to look after Doctor and Mrs. Williams until their deaths. Doctor Godwin inherited the home and the medical practice and then it became known as the Godwin Cottage. When Doctor Godwin died around 1900, his daughters remained in the house.

While it is not a large or grand home, its design and setting make it memorable. It is a one-storied Federal-style solid brick

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structure. “There are rumors in town that Thomas Jefferson had notes and documents on this house and that he designed it,” said Robin. “I am not certain of the claim since there are no records to substantiate it, but the cottage does have some Jeffersonian details. Maybe its builder liked Jefferson’s architecture and copied his style.”

The home is set back on a gracious front lawn. A brick wall, iron gate and stone walkway direct visitors to the front door.

The cottage features a mansard roof with four chimneys, long vertical shuttered windows and a steep staircase leading to the front porch and doorway. On the front lawn, Vince has displayed a restored antique weather vane. To welcome the holidays, the railings and front door are bedecked in greenery and red ribbons.

An adjacent holly tree is covered in a mass of perfectly timed crimson berries.

During the twentieth century, Godwin descendants were still living in the cottage and according to Peggy Davis, “Mother spoke of the great parties they gave. They cleared all of the furniture in the long hall from front to back for dancing.” This center hall still commands one’s attention when passing through the door today.

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It is a surprise for such a small house to have such a large entryway, but it is this feature that makes the cottage distinctive.

It runs the entire length of the house from its inviting front door to its back entrance. This length, combined with the extra width, creates an ideal area to display collections and furnishings and is decorated with period cabinets, tables, benches, chairs and a grandfather clock. Because of the size of the hall, rather than appearing cluttered, the furniture is neatly arranged to show off each piece’s design. A series of matching Oriental carpets covers the wide board pine flooring. For the holidays, a sideboard features a nativity scene adorned with golden trees and wreaths, reflected by a large ornate mirror. Robin and Vince chose gold tinted wallpaper decorated with a repetitive blue urn pattern.

This distinctive shade of blue is carried throughout several adjoining rooms.

Both Robin and Vince came well prepared to tackle the renovation. Robin has a degree in art and worked as a commercial artist for many years. While Vince does not have an art background, he does have an eye for antiques, especially furniture. Both Vince and Robin were in the antique business for eight years and have experience dealing with auction houses.

According to Robin, “It was our first foray into selling. We always bought before and when we both retired, we decided to get into the selling end.”

According to Robin, “The house was in good shape but there were no special details when we came.” She explained that there was no elaborate trim work and the house was all white inside.

Throughout the home the ceilings were very high – ten to eleven feet in various rooms. So, to enhance these lovely heights, the

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Reynolds added chair rail and crown molding throughout the home. They asked Joseph Kirkpatrick of Wirtz to help them with the woodwork. “When we purchased the house, we asked him if he could do the work here and he has been doing projects for us ever since,” beamed Robin.

All of the wallpaper came from Dorn’s in Old Southwest Roanoke. This interior design studio is co-owned by Lou Snead and David Belcher. Robin worked with Lou for many years at the department store Heronimous. According to Robin, “When we purchased the house, Vince said that he wanted wallpaper. I needed someone to help get me started. Otherwise I could have spent months looking through books. Lou came out and helped.”

She explained that they sat down together and chose wall coverings and then more plans for the home’s interior continued to evolve from there.

One of the two bedrooms features a patterned wallpaper border that coordinates with the draperies and a pinwheel quilt on the four-poster bed.

“I wanted to bring blue into this room and the decorative border along the ceiling does just that,” said Robin. An

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ornate gilded mirror adorned with eagles hangs above a chest of drawers. Two trunks, both in tones of blue, are set one atop the other beneath a window. The bottom blanket chest is decorated with a Pennsylvania Dutch design and the smaller trunk on top is of German origin.

An enormous chest of drawers discovered at an auction fills one corner of the room. Robin has nicknamed this piece “Brutus” because of its size. To add an air of elegance to the room, Robin chose a portrait of a fine gentleman dressed in period attire as a wall hanging.

Across the hall is the formal living room. Here, Robin selected a coral wallpaper with white floral designs and a blue border. A large highboy displays a collection of china. Above the fireplace, the mantel is festooned with golden ribbons and trees in front of a vertically hung mirror. Sconces trimmed in gold hang on each side of the fireplace while a formal Christmas tree decorated with holiday ornaments and white magnolia blossoms stands regally in a nearby corner.

The dining room, decorated in tones of red, adjoins the living room. A traditional bench table is set kitty-cornered in the room.

This design was once quite useful in homes where space and furnishings were limited and can be easily converted to a bench or a table. A large nineteenth century cherry wood buffet gleams 42

with a polished wax finish. Robin explained “some people prefer a dry finish with no luster, but we thought that this piece really needed to shine.” A tureen decorates the buffet and overflows with red blossoms. The Reynolds display several pie safes in their home.

Here in the dining room, they have a pie safe fashioned by the Rich Brothers of Wythe County, Virginia who were famous for featuring hand-punched tin with urn and tulip designs. The dining room fireplace includes an ornate cast iron insert. On the mantel is a mid-nineteenth century clock and a collection of toleware.

In the kitchen, another large two-tiered pie safe is useful for extra storage. This room required the most change during the home renovation. To create a more useful space, they removed a wall and bricked over a doorway. According to Robin, “Originally, this area was crammed with a wet bar in the middle and there was nowhere to move.” Carter’s Cabinets came in and did the work, replacing the old cabinetry and installing granite countertops. The result is a spacious kitchen. At the very end of the long room, a large window stretches from the floor to the ceiling. With a bench placed directly in front, it becomes a focal point and casts abundant light into the space, substantially brightening the area.

The den and office, just across the hall, provide a perfect showcase for Robin and Vince’s collection of period furniture, R o a n o ke Va l l e y h o m e W i n t e r 2 0 1 3

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Papered in a stunning red grasscloth, the walls are covered with artwork including many pieces painted by Robin. She enjoys using houses as the subject of her art and often focuses on historic home sites for her paintings. Robin also designed and painted the many Santa Claus gourds set about on hearths throughout the home.

A small office, which was the original doctor’s office, is papered in a neutral grasscloth. One of the highlights here is a stenciled mantel designed and painted by Robin. The fireplace is decorated with more tinware, greens and a wreath of fruits and berries. This room is filled with early nineteenth century pottery and English transferware.

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HISTORIC FINCASTLE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AND MARKETPLACE Saturday, December 14 from 9:30AM – 4PM Home Tour Tickets: $15 ($12 for HFI members) and are available at The Marketplace held at Fincastle Baptist Church on the day of the tour.

The Marketplace is FREE and features the handiwork of more than 30 local and regional artists and craftsmen for sale. In addition, copies of Dear Nannie…Yours Devotedly, Charlie (Nannie Figgat Chronicles mid-nineteenth century Southwest Virginia through her Diary, Recipes and Correspondence) by Gail McMillan and Jean Robbins will be for sale. Part love-letter, diary and recipe book, documentation of the activities in and around Fincastle during the Civil War provide a unique perspective from this time and place in Virginia history.

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mattresses. Robin and Vince discovered the elaborate handforged chandelier that hangs in the center of the room at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke. On one wall, an old feed box that originated in a Tennessee barn doubles for storage. A painting of a Southern colonial home with Spanish moss dripping from trees and a carriage suggests the halcyon days. Everything in this room, in fact the entire home, conveys the air of a much more genteel era from the past.

What a welcome the back porch presents to visitors! Antiques are everywhere, strategically placed to add interest to an alreadyfascinating structure. A wooden baker’s rack with a line of drawers above and a flour bin below perfectly displays holiday greenery. Each drawer is open and overflowing with greens. On top is a bucket of fruit and a pitcher packed with more greens.

Windows along the back porch are decorated with holiday boughs and wreaths created by Robin. An old bench offers a place to rest and above it, a carved coat rack with ornate hooks hangs on the wall.

With their artistic vision, Robin and Vince have created a beautiful space. They have carefully selected pieces of furniture to suit the home and enhance their collections of art, porcelain and tinware. The result is a charming little cottage and the perfect place to call home.

Vincent and Robin Reynolds welcome you to visit The Godwin Cottage during the Historic Fincastle Holiday Home Tour.

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Beat the winter blues with bulbs a fun, festive winter project

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By forcing bulbs to grow indoors, it is possible to welcome spring ahead of schedule by growing bulbs like daffodils, grape hyacinths, crocus and tulips throughout the frigid months that are typically devoid of greenery.

All it takes is a little planning and patience.

You may choose to infuse your home with bright colors, intoxicatingly fresh scents or buds that are complementary to your home dĂŠcor. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to grow your bulbs in soil, over water, or in a bed of rocks. Some bulbs are amenable to any of these growing conditions, so experiment!

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Some bulbs require a chilling period prior to planting to mimic the rest period they would experience in the ground during the winter (see chart). You can place the bulbs in a mesh or paper bag in an out-of-the-way space in your refrigerator or out in the garage or cold basement if outdoor temps hover between 30 and 50 degrees.

Two additional rules of thumb apply no matter which type of bulb or growing medium you choose: (1) select a waterproof container that is two inches larger than the bulb (or cluster of bulbs), all the way around. And, (2) don’t mix bulb varieties within the same container. Usually 6 tulip bulbs, 3 hyacinths, 6 daffodils or 15 crocuses will nestle nicely into a 6-inch pot together. Place the flat side of the bulbs next to the rim of the pot since the largest leaf will always emerge from that spot.

It’s hard to say when exactly you can expect your bulbs to flower, but anticipate they will take a few weeks after the first signs of growth. We can fool Mother Nature, but we can’t make her follow a strict schedule! Below is a general idea.

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If you are going for the “wow factor,” the amaryllis is a brilliant flower that exists as a stand-alone statement ornament. Fairly low maintenance when first nurtured; this bulb is a perfect choice for beginners. But truly, any type of bulb will thrive in soil, so if not the amaryllis, choose your favorite variety and plant a cluster of them in the same container.

Materials:

- 1 large amaryllis bulb (or a group of some other variety bulb) - Flowerpot or other waterproof container - Rich potting soil, enough to cover most of the bulb - Water Instructions:

1. Condition the bulbs by storing them in a cool, dark place like a refrigerator, garage or cold basement, if needed (see chart).

2. Select an appropriate container and plant the bulb, pointy side up, in potting soil, covering most of the bulb. Make sure the top of the bulb peeks out of the soil. If you are planting a cluster of bulbs together within the same container, nestle them about an inch apart.

3. Find a warm, sunny spot in your home for your bulb.

4. Water well. Then, over the next few days, allow the soil to dry out.

5. Once the flower stalk presents itself, water your bulb more often, but only when necessary and never when the soil is still moist.

6. Rotate your plant every day to encourage even growth and a straighter stem.

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Planting Bulbs Over Water

Hyacinths, crocuses and narcissus can be forced to grow over water. Special vases are made for this task. The bulb is placed in the upper portion of the vase and water goes in the lower portion. You can admire the root system of these flowering bulbs as they grow, which is quite a show in itself.

Materials:

- Hyacinth, crocus or narcissus bulb (one bulb per vase) - Rooting forcing jar or vase - Water Instructions:

1. Condition the bulbs by storing them in a cool, dark place like a refrigerator, garage or cold basement, if needed (see chart).

2. Set the bulbs securely atop the forcing jar, pointy side up.

3. Add water to the bowl of the vase to a level that is just underneath the bulbs, but not touching them.

4. Find a spot for the forcing jar that receives indirect sunlight and warmth.

5. Water it frequently enough so that the roots are wet, but the bulb is not.

6. In three to four weeks, your bulbs should bloom.

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If you’re yearning for a spring color, your eyes may be drawn to tulips. Tulips are a little bit trickier to grow indoors and will require some advance planning and a bit more personal attention. Daffodils and paperwhite narcissus also like growing in groups set into shallow containers filled with pebbles Materials:

- Tulip, daffodil or paperwhite bulbs, enough to fit in your container with an inch of space between them - Bowl or other waterproof container that is wider than it is deep - Pebbles or small stones, enough to fill your container twothirds full - Water Instructions:

1. Condition the bulbs by storing them in a cool, dark place like a refrigerator, garage or cold basement, if needed (see chart).

2. Arrange pebbles in the bottom of a waterproof bowl. The bowl should be about two-thirds full. Try using a transparent container so you can easily monitor water levels and root development.

3. Set the bulbs securely atop the stones, pointy side up.

4. You’ll be placing several bulbs within the same bowl, so nestle them together, about an inch apart.

5. Add water to the bowl to a level that is just underneath the bulbs, but not touching them. The pebbles will do the rest of the work.

6. The bowl may remain in a cool location for another four to six weeks.

7. Once roots have developed, it is finally time to set the bowl in a sunny spot to grow.

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9. After the first signs of growth, your tulips should be blooming in about a month.

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Setting the Bar Don’t be so predictable!

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It’s 6:00 PM, circa 1960. You can set your watch to the sounds of ice dropping into crystal highball glasses and the fizz of seltzer water. Nobody has to be driven to and from baseball practice (the kids ride their bikes), dinner is keeping warm in the oven and Ol’ Blue Eyes is playing softly on the stereo. It is cocktail hour, the day is done and life is good.

Watch a black and white movie from the days of Old Hollywood. Cary, Humphrey and Clark were seldom seen without a cocktail in hand, one poured from a handy bar, never more than an arm’s length away. The bar cart was a supporting character in television, movies and homes during this elegant era. I remember one in my grandparents’ home as a fixture in the corner of the dining room for years. I wonder what happened to it? Undoubtedly, it met its demise during the 1970s when shag carpeting made rolling it a chore. Then, new homes began being built with wet bars in the basement and the need for a stylish bar cart became obsolete.

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Recently, the bar cart has made a comeback. There are websites devoted to resurrecting the cocktail hour, when neighbors drop by for a cocktail, a handful of peanuts and good conversation. This revival could be attributed to a longing for connection with friends and time to enjoy simple pleasures.

Dining alfresco has never been more popular, especially with the advent of the outdoor room complete with comfortable furniture and fireplaces.

The bar cart is perfect for the impromptu indoor or outdoor party, and finding one has never been easier. Online resources abound and offer everything from vintage antiques to modern utility trolleys. Making your own is also an option by adding wheels to vintage dressers and desks. Whether you buy new or recycle one from your attic, personalizing your cart to your taste is a must. In other words, don’t try to display an entire liquor store when hosting a fabulous social; choose a signature beverage to serve at your soirée. If you fancy yourself a wine expert, a variety of rare vintages might make an appearance on your cart, along with an ice bucket for chilling whites, a corkscrew and wine glasses. If martinis are your passion, stock your bar with R o a n o ke Va l l e y h o m e W i n t e r 2 0 1 3

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good vodka or gin, a stainless shaker, olives and simple syrups for variety. Other accessories might make the cart, too, such as linen cocktail napkins, your favorite snack mix and proper glassware. Making the cart fit your tastes and the occasion is a simple way to entertain with ease. The key is to edit everything and use trays to keep glassware and bar tools organized.

If you have been lucky enough to inherit your grandmother’s cart but a cocktail party isn’t your thing, there are many other ways to enjoy this treasure.

Carts parked in the kitchen can hold your collection of cookbooks or ceramic crocks.

In the bath, a variety of oils, your favorite bubble bath and fluffy towels can be wheeled to the tub and kept within reach.

Carts in your garden can be piled with pots, soil and seeds on the shelves and wheeled right out to your beds at planting time. Finally, what little girl wouldn’t love a cart in her room complete with hair bows, doll clothes and treasures?

If you are longing for the days of Old Hollywood, the clink of ice in a glass, and an hour to relax, consider the bar cart. As they say, everything old is new again!

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BY Pat r i ci a C H el d

Where are Roanoke’s treasures? When I was asked to write a feature for Roanoke Valley HOME on this topic, I went to the source. I consulted with people in the know, the people who have lived lifetimes in Roanoke and recognize what locals look for and cherish.

I talked to business owners, art dealers, antique collectors, designers, longtime home owners and politicians. When I asked them what Roanoke citizens consider important and what represents their city, replies were comparable. Everyone agreed about what is significant and memorable in this town. It all harkens back to an event, a person, a place or an industry that is or was part of Roanoke.

When the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad came to the little community known as Big Lick in the 1850s and laid its tracks, it was the beginning of a new era for the region. The farming community became a railroad town with a growing downtown area. Big Lick blossomed into a manufacturing hub and distribution center for tobacco, lumber and other supplies.

When the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad was purchased by Norfolk & Western, the new owners decided to connect the two lines in Big Lick. By 1884 the population swelled as people moved in for railroad jobs and peripheral support services. Big Lick was granted a city charter and was renamed Roanoke.

Any memento of the railroad, which played such an important role in Roanoke’s success as a city, became a cherished keepsake. And the two local museums that help interpret its history are gems.

Roanoke is proud to claim them as its own.

The O. Winston Link Museum offers a glimmer of Roanoke’s railroad past. Located directly across from the Hotel Roanoke on Shenandoah Avenue, the original passenger rail station was converted in 2004 into a museum devoted to the photography of O. Winston Link. Link was nationally known for his images on 4x5 film using a Graphic View Camera and his photographs of steam locomotives, often taken after dark, captured the vanishing days of the steam locomotive.

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The Virginia Museum of Transportation, located on the tracks of Norfolk & Southern on Norfolk Avenue, also tells the story of Roanoke’s rich railroad heritage. Collections of large diesel locomotives, rail cars, and automotive, transit and other transportation artifacts are displayed, preserving a slice of Virginia’s transportation history.

Each of these sites encourages visitors to learn more about the railroad and collect its memorabilia. The superb black and white prints of O. Winston Link grace many local homes. Children and adult collectors prize replicas of Norfolk & Western trains. What child does not enjoy setting up model trains, imagining the life and adventures along the rails?

The “Grand Old Lady” overlooking downtown is a true treasure to Roanoke. Built in 1882, the Hotel Roanoke was constructed for tired and soot-covered railroad travelers who disembarked from the nearby station, and found comfort and the finer amenities after traveling on the train. It was considered ‘the’ hotel back then and has continued to play host to tourists, corporate leaders, celebrities and dignitaries.

When Norfolk & Western merged with Southern to form Norfolk & Southern Railway, the Corporation was not interested in operating a hotel. They donated the facility to Virginia Tech.

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In the late 1980s there was a sale of all of its contents. Local citizens flocked to the sale to purchase everything from fine china and silverware to fixtures and furniture. Many of these pieces have found their way into Roanoke homes where they add the grace and charm of yesteryear and remind us of what a grand old lady Hotel Roanoke was and continues to be within the community.

“My favorite places in the whole world are the Star and Disneyworld!” stated one young Roanoke resident. In 1949, on Thanksgiving eve, Roanoke’s Star on Mill Mountain was lit for the first time. Located on the northern portion of the summit 1,045 feet above the city, the Star was initially erected as an attraction to encourage Christmas shoppers to come to town.

The Roanoke Merchants Association funded it and once they witnessed the Star’s popularity the decision was made to keep the 88.5-foot landmark lit year-round. Visible within a twentymile radius of the city, it is the source of Roanoke’s nickname, ‘The Star City.’ A view of the Star is a cherished sight.

Directly in front of the Star is a dramatic overlook with views of downtown Roanoke and the valley beyond. The overlook connects directly with the Blue Ridge Parkway which is wellknown for its beautiful scenery. The Parkway was a product of R o a n o ke Va l l e y h o m e W i n t e r 2 0 1 3

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the New Deal and its efforts to provide jobs for the unemployed of the Great Depression. Construction began in 1935, and the road twisted and twined through the Blue Ridge Mountains thus creating a link between Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smokies. With literally a view at every turn, the opportunity for photography is everywhere no matter what the season.

Roanoke homes offer a commanding view of the Star, the mountains and the surrounding countryside. Builders often try to locate homes on lots just for their views. Tinker Cliffs and McAfee’s Knob, both of which are accessible at trailheads in the Roanoke Valley, offer spectacular scenery. McAfee’s Knob is one of the most photographed spots in the area and its overhang is prevalent on Virginia license plates, postcards, paintings and posters.

McAfee’s Knob offers a 270-degree panorama of Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north and the Roanoke Valley to the east. The views and rock outcroppings along Tinker Cliffs are worth the effort of ascent and provide wonderful vantage points for photography and other artistic opportunities.

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There is no better place to see the flame azalea than along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Roanoke Valley claims to have some of the largest around. Most gardeners agree that it is one of the showiest of our local shrubs with its yellow and bright orange flower clusters. Because it is such a crowd pleaser, nurseries have domesticated the plant and it is now widely available for purchase. Both low-maintenance and fast-growing, the flame azalea is known for its heavy blooms and spectacular color variation. In this instance we can enjoy a Roanoke treasure right in our own backyard.

As much a part of Roanoke as the Roanoke Star are the neon H&C Coffee sign and the Dr. Pepper sign, visible in downtown Roanoke. The animated H&C sign appears as if coffee is pouring out of the tipped spout and the Dr. Pepper sign depicts a giant bottle cap with the numbers 10, 2 and 4 and the Dr. Pepper logo emblazoned on top. The sign reminds us that a Dr. Pepper is good all day long, at 10AM, 2PM, or 4PM. Supposedly Dr. Pepper sold more bottles in the Roanoke Valley than any other metro area east of the Mississippi River, and Roanoke became known as the Dr. Pepper Capital of the World, breaking world records for consumption in the 1950s. Old Dr. Pepper bottles are highly desirable as are prints of the city skyline with the H&C Coffee sign and Dr. Pepper sign in a prominent place.

When the Hotel Roanoke reopened after its restoration, it added the Market Square Walkway that connects visitors to the hotel with the downtown market via a pedestrian’s bridge. r vhomemaga zine .com

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In the early 1980s the market area had dramatically declined, but the city market district has experienced a rebirth over the past twenty-five years. It has risen from being one of crime and derelict buildings to a showcase with museums, galleries, restaurants and small shops.

The centerpiece of the downtown area is the Historic Farmers’ Market. Established in 1882, it is Virginia’s oldest open-air farmers’ market in continuous operation.

Shoppers can purchase plants and fresh local herbs and produce in season.

Craftsman and artists display their wares in booths, and homemade delicacies are available for purchase. It is a scenic spot and is often the subject of paintings and photographs.

While it is no longer in existence, memories of Lakeside Amusement Park are vivid for many who lived in the Roanoke Valley. Opened in the 1920s, it featured an enormous swimming pool, complete with a sandy beach, amusement rides, a carousel and a roller coaster named the Shooting Star. Its owner was a controversial businessman who was known to restrict the use of his facilities based on race and religion.

When revenues and attendance declined in the early 1980s, the park was closed.

Today locals still value old postcards and photographs that depict some of the popular rides at the park such as the Twirl-Around Ferris Wheel and the Lindy Planes.

The Civil War played a prominent role in the history of the Valley, so it is not surprising that Roanoke collectors clamor for Civil War memorabilia.

Union General David Hunter marched southward to drive out the Confederate forces throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

In 1864 Hunter’s Raid served as a prelude to the Battle of Hanging Rock where General Hunter was driven to retreat.

Be it guns from that era, uniforms, old photographs or even cannonballs, collectors relish finding items from this period in local shops and estate sales.

The many talented citizens of Roanoke are among the greatest of its treasures.

The quality of art and high caliber of the artists are evident. Many homes in the area play host to wonderful art created by both painters and sculptors. Galleries and private studios abound where locals and visitors can witness artists at work and even purchase their finished pieces.

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Some of these artists are no longer living but their art can be found on display and even for sale. American illustrator and portrait painter Walter Joseph Biggs grew up in Salem. He studied at the prestigious New York School of Art and became one of the foremost illustrators of his time. Another illustrator of this era was George Solonevich. He was the son of an anticommunist political writer and was born in Russia at the beginning of the Russian Revolution. He escaped his country and settled in Roanoke where he kept a studio. He was known for his paintings expressing political commentary as well as works depicting exotic animals, dinosaurs and views of outer space.

Betty Branch is recognized internationally as a sculptor and painter. Her thirty-plus-year career focuses on the female form in a variety of media including bronze, stone, fiber and even straw.

She continues to work in her studio in downtown Roanoke and her work is treasured and displayed in corporate headquarters, homes and museums.

A list of Roanoke gems and treasured things would not be complete without including artists Eric Fitzpatrick and Greg Osterhaus. Both have local studios where they work and exhibit their art. Erik Fitzpatrick’s technique is Expressionistic and full of emotion while Greg Osterhaus’ art focuses on pastoral views of the Virginia countryside. He is probably most famous for his cows.

Roanokers are a proud people. They recognize their roots and understand what makes the Roanoke Valley such a special place and what makes their city tick. Roanoke art, history and its incredible natural features - these are the treasures that identify the city as Roanoke. r vhomemaga zine .com

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Long before the television set took center stage in our living rooms, a cozy fire provided all the entertainment people needed. When you own a fireplace, you have a front-row seat to a show that gives repeat performances this time of year. As you draw back the curtain (maybe you have a metal mesh curtain like mine), you see flames dance and logs crackle on the stage, bringing warmth to your body and to your soul.

Fire has a natural way of keeping our attention; it’s a little hypnotic. Experts say just watching a fire for a few minutes is a proven stress reliever. The sights, sounds and smells draw us in, releasing all the worries of the day.

There are many fun, creative ways to enhance this spotlight performance for your family and guests throughout the holiday season. Deciding what to burn is perhaps the best start.

Burning Desires

Artificial logs continue to receive accolades from clean-air agencies. Made of recycled materials mostly from food production (like nutshells) that are bound by vegetable paraffin, these “green logs” are not only cleaner for the air, but also more efficient.

One leading manufacturer attests to one of its logs burning as long, and much cleaner, than 30 pounds of firewood. You can even buy these manufactured logs with additives that create the cracklin’ sound of a real wood fire or buy color logs that burn with hues of green, blue and purple. If you enjoy chemistry, there are pre-packaged chemicals you can buy called “flame crystals” that create different hues in a traditional wood fire, too.

Java logs are receiving glowing reviews from homeowners and are one of the most popular options on the market today. Made from recycled coffee grounds, which have a higher heat density than wood, these logs burn hotter and for an average of three hours. There’s virtually no ash to clean up and there’s 50 percent less soot build-up in the chimney after burning them. They are great starter logs; just don’t expect a coffee aroma. Some people may detect a faint sweet smell, but most don’t notice any smell at all. But for the earth-conscious, knowing you’re helping to divert some of the millions of pounds of coffee waste from landfills isn’t a bad feeling.

Another popular option is a newspaper log. Newspapers are great fire starters, and some people have started using mounds of them in place of wood in their fireplace.

A simple web search reveals many “recipes” for these logs, and places where you can purchase a special log roller for the job. You start by soaking the newspaper, then wrapping it up tightly and letting it dry for a couple of weeks.

If you decide to use gas logs, there are products on the market today that mimic the performance of a wood fire. You can purchase crackle granules (made of rock, wool or vermiculite) from a fireplace supply store that will pop and glow when heated by the gas flames for an authentic wood-burning sound. They also sell realistic-looking receptacles, in the shapes of pinecones or strips of wood, to hold the granules.

Another product that is quickly becoming the “crown jewel” (or “jewels,” rather) of gas fireplaces are fire crystals. These gems, made of tempered glass that is handcrafted or specially tumbled, come in all colors. Though mostly used for decoration, they trap heat without melting and are a great way to customize your fireplace, even in the off-season. Usually sold by the pound, most come with special burners that connect to the gas valve. Experiment with stacking different colors of fire crystals for an even more spectacular show. r vhomemaga zine .com

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Regardless of what you decide to burn, it is true that every good piece of art needs a great frame, which is the lead role that your mantel plays. Bowman’s Woodworking Inc. has been providing the Roanoke Valley with custommade mantels since 1979. Owner Nate Bowman said homeowners have been asking him to build sleeker, more contemporary mantels, often with bookshelves or entertainment centers flanking them. From wood panels that extend from the floor to ceiling, to simple, one-board shelves (he recently made one from an old barn beam), Bowman tailors each job to the customers’ tastes. Bowman recommends adding electrical outlets to the mantel shelf (set flush with the mantel so they’ll go unnoticed); adding LED lighting under the mantel shelf to showcase items on the hearth below; and even adding built-in recess areas in the surrounding wood to showcase pieces of art.

“The possibilities are limitless,” Bowman says.

Customers can have their choice of wood, as well as granite, marble or tile for the insert and surround.

Bowman likes working with granite and marble “because they can be laid in larger pieces with fewer joints— plus they are easy to keep clean.” Although it is possible to restore an old mantel, the process is not done in place.

It involves removing the entire mantel. So, many people decide to replace it all together rather than restore it, he said.

One question Bowman said he gets at this time of year is how to protect the mantel when hanging those stockings “by the chimney with care.” “It’s never a good idea to use nails,” he said, “for the risk you take in splitting the wood.”

Adhesives like 3M Command strips are a better option.

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Because the fireplace is the focal point of the room, many people choose the mantel to show off their prize possessions, whether they be family photos, souvenirs from their travels or seasonal flair. Decorators’ blogs abound with ideas for this prime space. Traditional? Go with photographs intermixed with votive candles and woven with artificial vines. Modern? Try a single vase on one end with colorful blooms that accent your room, or a set of tall candlesticks. A large piece of art or large mirror, even if they are just propped up against the wall instead of hung, can really accent this space.

Fireplaces can attract an audience in the off-season, too, if you decorate tastefully. Do a thorough cleaning of the firebox first, and then consider putting large plants inside.

Ferns work well. If your fireplace doesn’t get any light in a room, look for artificial plants that can do the job. Dried hydrangeas simply laid in the grate or artificial boxwoods placed in pots are nice touches.

Some people prefer a natural look when closing up shop for the spring, like a basket with kindling and pinecones, or artfully stacked pieces of wood. And others decide to make the fireplace disappear in the off-season by placing a bench, chest or small table in front of it, decorated with a couple of mementos.

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The care you invest in your fireplace will show year-round.

Go ahead and schedule auditions (try out some different décor or burn an alternative log) and make the casting call! The show is about to begin.

Be Scents-ible

Try these ideas to cover up the smoky smell and bring some pleasant outside smells inside: ■ Fireplace bouquet: Collect dried twigs from herbs (remove leaves and break to about a foot long) then lay some cotton, spread out, on top. Sprinkle a couple drops of your favorite fragrant oil on the cotton, then top with another set of herbal sticks and tie twine around it.

■ Wax pinecone fire starters: Melt crayons or old candles in a double boiler on the stove (or boil water in a large saucepan and insert a Pyrex bowl in the middle with the wax). Dip pinecones in the wax and drip dry. These make great gifts, by the way!

■ Fire starter ropes: Braid rope or twine, 1 to 2 feet long, with knots at the top and bottom. Adorn with dried fruit (apple and orange slices work well) and cinnamon sticks. Dab similarsmelling fragrance oil on the fruit and hang by the fireplace.

■ Tree trimmings bouquet: Use dried evergreen branches, sprinkled with fragrant oils, as a fire starter, or place nearby on the hearth. Many places that sell Christmas trees will offer their trimmings for free.

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