

Virginia’s Monticello Wine Trail: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards
This past weekend, I had the lovely occasion to visit Pippin Hill. This is the place that you see in all of the local wedding magazines...


Progress! Construction Update in Wintergreen
For those who have been following along, you will notice that we have made major progress on our custom vacation rental. I'm thrilled...


Working with an In-house Designer at West Elm
Let’s be clear, I am a design enthusiast, not an interior designer. Yes, I’ve taken a class or two and decorated a handful of houses, but...


How to Choose the Best Wood Floors for a Vacation Rental
Let's face it. There are a myriad of flooring choices - carpet, tile, wood, concrete and more! For our vacation rental, we quickly...


When New Home Construction Delays Are a Good Thing!
I used to go to church a lot more than I do now. Over the years, I have heard one of my favorite sermons preached on 2 separate occasions...


Choose a Location for your Vacation Rental in 4 Easy Steps
What an exciting time! Many families dream of a second home by the water, in the mountains, on a farm or a location that is simply away...


A Proper Foundation: A Custom Vacation Home in Wintergreen, VA
This holiday season I have devoured photos of mountain and lake retreats all decked out for the holidays. Most homes were decorated in a...


Breaking Ground: A Custom Vacation Home in Wintergreen, VA
For years I've loved the mountains. The majesty of rolling hills towering over deep, secluded valleys has a way of grounding me. Being...