The end of the year is filled with celebrations, and with these celebrations come food and wine. Whether you’re hosting a meal in your home or visiting loved ones for the holidays, you’ll be the hit of every party if you bring the right wine. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a sommelier to make the best choices. […]
Archives: November 2016
Downsizing Your Home? Use These Tips to Plan Your Move
Maybe the thought of moving to a smaller, low-maintenance home has only briefly crossed your mind, or maybe you’re seriously considering downsizing. But before you trade your too-large house in for, say, a cozy condo downtown, there are a few things to consider. Downsizing requires quite a bit of planning: You may need to figure […]
What You Will Need to Do When You Move Barns
Maybe you want to move your horse to a barn closer to you. Maybe you’ve decided to buy a home and move to Virginia’s beautiful countryside, or you’ve decided to sell your home and move somewhere else. No matter why are changing your horse’s boarding situation, moving barns is never easy. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make […]
5 One-of-a-Kind Ways to Step Back in Time
Virginia’s Hunt Country — which includes the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock, and Warren — is filled with history and tradition. For centuries, residents have participated in fox hunting, dressage, and other equestrian activities. Even as communities in Virginia have modernized, historic districts and conservation easements have preserved the countryside scenery and […]
The Essentials for Entertaining Big in a Small Home
With the holiday season approaching, many homeowners are starting to plan get-togethers with friends or family. While entertaining can be more of a challenge in a smaller home, it’s not impossible to host a memorable dinner party with your loved ones if you’re working with limited space. Here are a few tips for throwing a […]