When I think about this beautiful place where I live, gorgeous downtown Staunton, Virginia, and its awe-inspiring natural surroundings in Augusta County and the Shenandoah Valley, I can't help but reflect on its ancient origins and hope with all my might that such a great little mountain city and such amazing natural beauty will be here for many more centuries for future generations to love and … [Read more...]
A Very Vintage Father’s Day
It's dad's turn, good old dad! And with Father's Day mid month — June 17th to be exact — you're going to want to scout around for that perfect gift that shows off your pop's uniqueness. And that's where we can help! Dad might actually be the easiest person on your shopping list because usually he's easy to please — dads are pretty good natured — and they very often like cool old stuff. Plus … [Read more...]
A Very Vintage Mother’s Day
Okay, this time when I say "it's finally spring" please, weather, don't make a liar out of me! It actually does seem, with trees flowering and leafing out, with balmy days, and enough sun to finally feel like we can kick back and soak it in, that we're truly on the other side of spring at last! And nothing says spring like Mother's Day. It's a Sunday full of brunches, flowers, family … [Read more...]
Outfit Your Airbnb in Style with Vintage and Antiques
Location, location, location...but also style, style, style — these things go hand in hand. As someone who runs both an antiques business and a couple of Airbnbs (and who was formerly in real estate full time), I know the value of staging spaces for maximum impact, to impress and delight customers, to make people feel at home in a gracious and relaxed sense, and also to inspire trust and … [Read more...]