Jingle RVA…for the Family Today’s gift guide is all about the smallest members on your list! From bikes to books, I have selected gifts and experiences that I love from some of my favorite local businesses. When thinking about gifting for my friends and family, I like to balance a few wrapped presents…
Jingle RVA…for the Adventurer Looking to give the adrenaline seekers on your gift list a real rush this holiday season? Scroll down to see my top picks for spots across Richmond to do, learn, or create something amazing. Plus check out a few gifts to supply those adventures with the best gear. Whether those…
Jingle RVA…for the Imbiber Today I’ve rounded up holiday selections from some of my favorite local RVA shops for those on my gifting list who enjoy sampling local vintages, bubbles, and brews! The Richmond area is increasingly known for amazing craft beer and local vineyards with impressive bottles of vino. Click the links…
Jingle RVA…for the Foodie Whether you select your Frasier Fir as you take down the Halloween decor or wait until after the Thanksgiving feast, it is safe to say the holidays are officially upon us! This year, I will be hitting pause on the, seemingly, unending task of settling into my new home and…
Coif to the Races May means different things to different people. For some, especially those located in RVA, it’s the one month that actually feels like spring until humidity and hellfire rain down upon us once again. For others, it’s the time to hit the garden, have a wedding, walk to a brewery or simply…
Azalea Paraphernalia Azaleas are one of my favorite flowering bushes since their bloom time runs from April into July depending on the type, and even longer now with Encore varieties that bloom up until frost. They are nature’s version of a surprise party, one minute they are hiding in the background, the next they pop…
A Fine Line Don’t you hate those people who tell you about something great, but it’s too late to enjoy it? (Sorry). Early Saturday morning I was taking a walk through Carytown and noticed a line of people waiting for Plan 9 Music to open. Quite the mix was there, young and old, kids with…
Make a Splash In early spring when the ice melts off my little fish pond, I’m always surprised to see the goldfish bubbling up at me after a full winter of neglect. For such delicate looking creatures they sure are hardy little boogers. It’s hard to beat a water feature in your yard, whether…
Closet Curation Life is like underwear. Change is good. But why does it always creep up on you? In March I was completely focused on getting ready to sell my house so every free minute was devoted to organizing, cleaning, painting, and primping the old girl for her market debut. Outside of a massive rainstorm…
James, Take Me Away If you live in Richmond, one of the great natural resources is the James River. I’ve always loved the James, but I was surprised that more than one third of all Virgininas rely on the James for drinking water, business, and recreation. It’s also one of the longest rivers in America…
