Category: Outdoors

5 Ways to Put You in a Fall State of Mind at Home

5 Ways to Put You in a Fall State of Mind at Home

Fall is here in Fredericksburg with crisp mornings turning into warmer afternoons. Leaves are slowly transforming from the summer green to the bold oranges, reds and yellows. What a perfect time to add Fall touches to your home! Plant Mums Nothing says Fall like beautiful […]

A Dreamy Outdoor Space

A Dreamy Outdoor Space

Christine and Kent along with their three boys were looking for a house in South Stafford with more land for their boys to play and explore. They also wanted a beautiful outdoor area that would be secluded and restful for their family to relax and […]

Cold Brew with 25 30 Espresso

Cold Brew with 25 30 Espresso

Happy First Day of Summer! There is NOTHING like a yummy cup of Cold Brew Coffee on a hot summer morning! I have to forego my regular coffee some mornings when the temperatures soar – even when I’m sitting at my kitchen table with the […]

The Face Behind Pitaiyo

The Face Behind Pitaiyo

“You smile and the world smiles” – Alex Kelly-Maartens, creator and owner of Pitaiyo   “You smile and the world smiles” – that is exactly the way that Alex makes you feel when you are around her. When meeting Alex, you immediately feel welcomed by […]

Last Minute Preparation Tips for the Historic Half Marathon

Last Minute Preparation Tips for the Historic Half Marathon

Decided to start running. Signed up for the Historic Half Marathon. Bought new running shoes and gear for training. Completed half marathon training. The race is in five days and you aren’t sure what to do or what to expect. Bring in the big guns – […]

Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour

Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour

Each year the Garden Club of Virginia hosts Historic Garden Week throughout the state. The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club hosted in Fredericksburg this year. The area included: “The Kenmore Valley neighborhood was part of the original estate of Colonel Fielding Lewis’ Kenmore Plantation, and was surveyed […]