Central Virginia Home Magazine 2020 Early Spring

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CONTENTS Central Virginia HOME Early Spring 2020

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features

showcase home

SMALL KITCHEN INSPIRATION Make the most of your space

MELVIN MEADOWS IN BEDFORD COUNTY Local hero’s little slice of heaven

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BY NOELLE MILAM

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BY PERRY PAYNE MILLNER

FLOORING TRENDS So many new options

BY CAROL J. ALEXANDER

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CREATE A HEALTHY HOME Your living spaces can improve your health and wellness

BY KATE ERICSSON

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E A R LY S PR I NG 2020

DESIGN

32 AREA RUGS

Textile floor coverings define your space

BY KENDALL ATKINS LIVICK

67 DRAMATIC LIGHTING

Sconces add light, mood and drama

BY JANE RENNYSON

82 COLOR(S) OF THE YEAR

All the favorites

BY PERRY PAYNE MILLNER

IMPROVE

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42 PAINTING 101

A fresh coat is an easy DIY

BY PAULA PETERS CHAMBERS

72 HOME ORGANIZATION

Helpful tips to manage clutter

BY MITZI BIBLE

GARDEN

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27 GREEN SCREENS

Create your own privacy fence

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BY CHRISTINA MOORE

45 YEAR-ROUND BLOOMS

Plant a cutting garden

BY CARTER HEALD BENDALL

84 STRAWBERRIES

The most delicious and popular berry of them all

BY CHARLOTTE A. F. FARLEY

LIVE

38 CULINARY CORNER

Sauces, marinades and rubs add next-level flavor

BY MARSHA GALE

87 COLLECTIBLE COOKBOOKS

Local culinary classics

BY MARGIE LIPPARD

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PUBLISHER’S note I’ve been working on a big item on my bucket list over the past year—building a custom home.

Actually, it’s been more than two years considering all the planning and details involved in working through the home building process. It’s been quite a journey and I’ve learned so much. We’re on the tail end now and in 2020 I plan to share some snippets of what I’ve learned, ideas and tips that may help you with your next project. We’ve worked with so many talented craftsmen, designers, contractors and service providers in our area, many right here on the pages of HOME magazine, that helped us along the way.

If a renovation or update is on your list for 2020, HOME is here to help; from how to make the most of a small kitchen footprint to the latest flooring options to exercising good organizational habits. If you’re trying to live healthier, we’ll show you how to improve health and wellness in your home; this is a real thing, largely driven by aging baby boomers and healthconscious millennials who want living spaces that nurture their minds and bodies.

Dreaming of spring? Our garden articles may inspire you to elevate your yard by creating a cutting garden so you can enjoy year-round fresh blooms, or a natural privacy fence by selecting just the right plants or trees to screen out distractions and make your back yard one of tranquil seclusion.

Our feature home in this issue is a real treat. Local legend astronaut Leland Melvin opened his stunning Bedford County home to us. It was such a pleasure meeting him and learning all about his home and property, affectionately named Melvin Meadows.

I hope this issue of HOME will inspire you to check a few things off your list this year. I might fantasize about another one of my bucket list items: being part of a rock band. Any group looking for a mediocre keyboardist?

For now, I need to finish up my current big project and gear up for HOME’s first READERS’ FAVORITES awards. You’ll find all the details in this issue about how to nominate and vote for your local favorites.

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SMALL BUT

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o much of our lives happens in kitchens. Meals are cooked there, yes, but kitchens are the hub of family life: a gathering place for family and friends, a homework station, the control center of the home. If your kitchen feels too small for its tasks, you are not alone. Because they work so hard, kitchens are at the top of most American homeowners’ renovation lists.

Whether theirs is a narrow galley kitchen or a giant, open-concept great room, the refrain from most owners is, “I need more space!” But often, because of the kitchen’s central location, increasing a kitchen’s square footage is too difficult, too expensive, or even impossible. What’s a homeowner to do?

Fortunately, improvements can be made to make a small kitchen feel bigger, work more efficiently, and incorporate elements of beautiful design. With some careful planning and professional tips, there’s no reason a smaller kitchen cannot work just as hard as its larger cousins.

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Even for smaller kitchens, improvements within an existing footprint undeniably net homeowners a great deal more storage, explains Anthony Markham, president of Kitchen Crafters of Virginia.

“Using an existing footprint with new cabinetry is transforming for a small kitchen, because not only will the cabinets look updated, but there are so many new features designed inside today’s cabinets to make them superefficient,” he says. Elements like upgraded wooden lazy Susans, trash pull-outs, spice racks and utensil storage can greatly increase cabinets’ functionality. Inside cabinets’ doors is another underutilized area, as are the areas underneath wall cabinets which make an ideal hanging zone for stemware and even mugs. There are multitudes of kitchen drawer and cabinet organizers on the market that can also help small spaces get the job done.

Matt Prescott, owner of Prescott Construction, agrees. Prescott recommends planning for economy of movement in a smaller space. “If space is at a premium, ergonomics become very important. You want all of your movements in the space to be efficient.

For example, don’t make it a hike from your sink to your refrigerator and be sure to allow enough room to work,” he says. Be mindful of your work triangle: sink, refrigerator, stove. Be sure anyone working in your kitchen will have an unobstructed, and preferably short, path between these elements.

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Another space-maximizing feature is the deep drawer. “We are seeing more and more people choose to go with deep drawers below their countertops, rather than the traditional cabinets because they are more versatile for storage than roll-out trays and can hold more,” says Markham.

Another trick to boost workspace is to forgo the sink in the island. “If you’re lucky enough to have space for an island, why would you break up your work area with a sink?” He laughs, “I’m just a traditionalist. I think sinks go under windows.”

Regardless of whether you are a traditionalist or more avant-garde, in a small kitchen, storage comes at a premium, so every inch must count and strategic planning pays off. Working with your designer or contractor, consider making a “space plan,” a detailed accounting of every area of your kitchen that could be used as storage, and how you plan to use it. Take a lesson from professional commercial kitchens and assign functions to the various areas to increase efficiency and avoid crowding when more than one person is using the room. For example, you might have an

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area for food prep along a countertop, a cooking zone located at the stove, and a cleaning station near the sink. As you assess storage needs at each “station,” be sure to store items needed there within arm’s length. Your knives and cutting boards reside where prep will occur; spices and cooking oils live within reach of the stove. Keep dishes, silverware and cleaning supplies an arm’s length from the sink and dishwasher.

A small kitchen must utilize vertical space to get the most out of its storage plan. “We advise going taller with cabinets, using all vertical space,” says Markham. “The goal is to get as many things as possible off the countertop workspace.” Consider appliance “garages” for frequently used small appliances such as toasters and coffee makers, and find alternative storage for rarely-used items you might be tempted to leave on the countertops.

Vertical space includes the lower levels, too: Prescott says that he has even found ways to install drawers in the toe-kick area underneath the lower cabinets. “They are great for shallow things that don’t get used very often, such as cookie sheets,” he says.

A primary battle perennially fought by smaller-kitchen owners is clutter, which makes any room feel smaller. If your storage plan and space-saving ideas have transformed the area to work efficiently but the kitchen still feels tight, cluttered, and closed in, you may need some decluttering and design strategies to make your small space feel more expansive.

The obvious first step is to weed out the extraneous “stuff” that accumulates in every home.

Clear off the counters, your workspaces. If you haven’t used it this year, you probably don’t need it, or at least you don’t need it in the kitchen. Using the storage plan, try to conceal as much of the counter-dwelling clutter as possible. This will give you more clear surface area and make the place seem larger.

Using light and color to create the illusion of space are tried and true design tricks that can make a small space feel bigger. Utilizing light can be as simple as removing the window treatments to let the sun shine in, or as complex as designing a new lighting plan and installing overhead and task lighting.

Bright, light spaces always feel larger, so consider painting dark cabinets a lighter shade. Don’t forget the walls; keep walls, cabinets and counters in the same color scheme, since competing colors in small spaces can create the feeling of claustrophobia. Consider reflective elements to enhance the illusion of light and space; mirrored backsplashes, glossy tile, even high-gloss paint can make a space feel bigger and brighter.

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Furniture and appliances can be real space-stealers in a small kitchen. Scaling back (or scaling down) large furniture and fixtures can be an enormous spacesaver. If your plan calls for a dining table or island in the kitchen, consider smaller proportions, and make sure that every piece is both necessary and versatile.

Pieces that can do more than one job might well earn a spot. Can your table also be a work station or might your butcher block have storage underneath?

Are there ways to modify pieces you have to make the area seem more spacious?

Built-in seating and storage in the form of a banquette can save floor space for other needs. For really tight kitchens, the breakfast bar can be a lifesaver.

By increasing the counter overhang by a minimum of 8 to 10 inches and adding counter-height bar stools, you have effectively added another station: a dining area. This feature can free up space designated before as the eat-in kitchen by removing the need for an adjoining dining area with its table and chairs. Appliances, though space hogs, are necessary. Investigate “slimline� appliance lines, designed to minimize

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their footprint, along with other out-ofthe-box alternatives such as under-counter refrigerators and dishwasher drawers.

Minimize elements that take up visual space at eye level. Wall cabinets are a case in point. Sure, you need them for storage, but must they have doors? Removing cabinet doors to expose shelves will increase the feeling of space in a cramped kitchen. Every piece of furniture (yes, cabinets are furniture, too) must work together in the design, enhancing the space in both form and function.

Finally, think about using design elements that draw the eye upward.

Vertical accents—stripes, floor-to-ceiling shelves, even long cabinet handles turned vertically—create both the illusion and feeling of spaciousness.

Embrace the coziness! A small kitchen can be wonderful, exuding a sense of warmth and closeness that its cavernous counterparts will never achieve. Taking the time to divine the design yields the storage you need as it minimizes clutter. The final product will seem bigger, brighter and airier—a kitchen you and your family will treasure for years to come. ✦

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A mixture of evergreens and deciduous plants creates living screens that allow you to grow your own privacy. Evergreens are excellent for offering year-round screening; their mature height surpasses property structures to create a natural barrier between properties. Choosing varieties with large foliage and dense branches, or evergreen conifers with branches that extend to ground-level are the most useful choices. When planting evergreens, they should be spaced so that mature branches will touch one another. If there is space for a deep privacy screen, staggering evergreen trees with evergreen bushes is an attractive option that adds a variety of heights and provides additional privacy even before trees can come to fully maturity. Tree species that flourish in our region (zone 7) are ‘Green Giant’ Arborvitae, Japanese Cedar, Longleaf Pine, Southern Magnolia, or Blue Spruce. Popular shrub choices for our zone are William Penn barberry, Chinese holly, winterberry, juniper, leatherleaf mahonia, bayberry, and varieties of boxwood. A mixture of these would create a beautiful screen offering variegated textures and shades of green.

If you’re willing to maintain a clipped hedge, try planting a living green wall of boxwood, yew, privet or quince—all varieties with dense branching structures that deliver ultimate opacity and seclusion. These hedges require a structured schedule of shearing maintenance at least annually to hold their shape. Shrubs for hedges should be carefully planted at intervals of half their mature width so that branches intertwine to create full screening.

Although deciduous plants and trees lose their leaves for half the year, they do offer increased screening during spring and summer months when outdoor spaces are used most. Small, ornamental trees and large shrubs can dress up existing walls and fences for a softer, prettier look. To add lush screening during warm months try ornamental grasses such as bluestem, switchgrass, feather reed grass and silvergrass. These species grow to three or four feet and are effective gap-fillers in screening gardens.

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When planting hedge trees and shrubs, dig a deep-enough trench to create adequate loose soil so roots can spread. Be sure to loosen the root ball gently before planting. Soil should be replaced up to the branching trunk; plantings should be watered frequently and deeply the first year, preferably with drip irrigation. You should expect that significant growth will not happen for a few years; be patient. To spare frustration and unmet expectations, remember, “the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap,” as the old saying goes.

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Garden structures designed to support plant growth can add shade, privacy, texture and fragrance to your outdoor space. Trellis walls and pergolas are beautiful backdrops for flowering vines, adding color to spaces as they help to obstruct views. Flowering vines for our region include Chinese wisteria, perennial sweet pea, clematis, jasmine, honeysuckle, climbing hydrangea, trumpet vine, Carolina jessamine, and climbing rose varieties.

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What if you live in a townhouse, apartment or patio home and crave privacy from your so-close neighbors? Never fear! Excellent options for patios and decks create cozy nooks out of sight of prying eyes. Use tropical plants, younger cypress trees or hollies in a grouping or line of decorative pots to create a border of privacy. If you own your property and have a covered deck, affix wires from the deck’s railing to ceiling as a base for climbing vines. Many of the same plants mentioned for trellises and pergolas work well as potted plants and can be trained along railings and wire for a living wall. Hearty perennial vines may even withstand winter temperatures above ground; a better solution is to plant beautiful annuals like morning glory, purple bell vine, black-eyed Susan vine, hyacinth bean, mandevilla and Cypress vine.

Whether you choose living hedges, trees for privacy borders, enhanced outdoor structures or moveable plant fixtures in small spaces, you can create a restful sanctuary outside. Real estate is not just for shelter and investment; it is your home to be enjoyed in its fullness. It is worth thinking outside the box to find paths to ultimate privacy and seclusion; your enjoyment of home will certainly increase, as will your property’s value. ✦

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here’s a reason why the magic carpet was Aladdin’s vehicle of choice for soaring Princess Jasmine into “a whole new world.” Colorful, intricately woven area rugs can add a sense of drama to interiors and have been doing so for thousands of years. Though old-school artisans continue to make classic designs in the ancient ways, this time-honored tradition remains relevant by embracing modern trends, materials and technology. While it’s still possible to recreate an Arabian night in your home office or living room, there are endless possibilities for design and delivery. Here, learn all you need to know about the area rug that’s just right for your space.

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Rug basics

Area rugs are a popular solution for floors that need a little softness, warmth, color or texture. They’re adaptable and easier to maintain than their wallto-wall cousins, but before you do any shopping, it’s helpful to understand the basics about their construction. Rug construction refers to how various weaves are made. Tufted rugs are created without knots, looped with a machine or handheld tool through the rug’s backing, then sheared to create a smooth surface. Hooked rugs are similar; they are also pulled through the backing but left unshorn. Flatweave rugs are woven on a loom and have no pile. Hand-knotted rugs are the most labor-intensive to create; traditional artisan weavers tie individual knots to warp yarns that form the length of the piece.

Area rugs are versatile; they can function as artwork for the floor, or an anchor for a room’s furnishings and decor, and are easy to switch out for a new look. When rug shopping, check materials and cleaning instructions carefully.

Natural fibers like bamboo, jute and sisal are not easily cleaned, while wool rugs bounce back beautifully after a good scrubbing. Silk rugs look and feel wonderful, but are delicate and difficult to maintain. Cotton rugs are affordable and fun, though not “forever” pieces. Area rugs can be made of leather, hide and sheepskin; “faux” hides are fabricated of acrylic and synthetic blends. Many modern rugs are made in polypropylene and microfiber. Polypropylene does not decompose easily—perhaps acceptable to environmentallyconscious buyers, and synthetics are petroleum products–not optimal for crawling babies and children.

Local trends

Area rug professional report that buyers most often request a blend of old and new. “Our customers seem especially pleased with rugs that use traditional patterns in unconventional colorways, whether vibrantly vivid or nearly neutral,” explains interior design consultant Mary Jean Levin at Halifax Fine Furnishings in Roanoke.

“Other popular trends are borderless styles with consistently repeated design from edge to edge, and unusual shapes, like square or circular.” Levin and owner Valeta Pittman agree that demand for area rugs rises alongside with desire for hardwood floors. “As increasing numbers of home buyers and renters consider hardwood floors to be a necessity, beautiful and movable area rugs have become essential,” Levin points out. She finds fun in creative combos. “As a designer, I particularly enjoy offering the versatility of a traditional patterned rug mixed with very contemporary fabrics to give an eclectic and personal flavor to any room,” she says.

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Oriental rug buyers. “First, there is the traditional Oriental rug, constructed of wool that has not been treated or washed in acid or anything that alters the original dyes,” she explains.

“Second is the wool Orientals, usually from Turkey or Iran, that have been whitewashed or acid-washed to make colors fade out dramatically.” These are made for a more subtle or monochromatic look, while maintaining the Oriental style and durability—far superior in both to polyester or olefin look-a-likes.

“Persian rugs and their traditional designs are timeless,” says Rezai, emphasizing notable types of “city” rugs, from places like Tabriz—Iran’s capital—and Persian Sarouks and Kermans from Iranian provinces. Then there are the not-so-traditional Persian “village” rugs. These pieces, for those with a penchant for the unique, feature intricate geometric designs and soft colors that you don’t see every day. These include Yalami, Shiraz, Karajeh, and Caucus Mountain styles. “The colors and designs are unique; they’re works of art. We tell people they are “generational” pieces; we often see rugs coming through for cleaning and an occasional repair that are over a hundred years old,” Rezai says.

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Sauces, marinades and rubs pump up the flavor of our favorite foods and can transform a boring dish into something that is next-level. Marinades and rubs tenderize and help meat, poultry and seafood retain moisture, as well as infuse the food with tons of flavor. Sauces can make a mundane meal extraordinary.

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SAUCE IT UP

My favorite sauce for meats and roasted or grilled vegetables is chimichurri.

The first time I tasted it, we were in a tiny village in southern Spain. Tired of the typical Spanish food we’d been eating for days, we wandered into an Argentinian restaurant and were greeted by the most delicious smell of grilling meat. Every dish was accompanied by chimichurri, which is typical in South American and Mexican cuisine. One bite and I was hooked! It’s a zesty sauce flavored with parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and flakes of chili pepper. I put a little spin on my recipe with more fresh herbs. I especially love the sweetness that fresh basil brings; however, if you don’t like cilantro or can’t find fresh basil, choose whatever substitutions suit your palate. Chimichurri can also be used as a marinade for meat before roasting or grilling.

Chimichurri Sauce 4 servings (about 1 cup of sauce)

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicy) juice of 1 lime ½ cup olive or avocado oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Place parsley, cilantro, basil and garlic in a food processor. Add red wine vinegar, the juice of 1 lime, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Process to combine. Slowly add olive oil and process until smooth.

Put chimichurri in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve over grilled meats and vegetables.

LET IT MARINATE

These marinades add amazing flavor to all kinds of proteins. If you are short on time, even 15 minutes of marinating can make a difference. The point of a marinade is not to get the flavor down into the center of the protein; it’s to be the first thing that cooks when the meat is grilled or seared. The salt, sugar and acid in the marinade should caramelize and create a delicious crust on the meat.

Lemony Greek Marinade Delicious on chicken and seafood, especially shrimp— enough to marinate one pound of meat

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried thyme or dried rosemary 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pork chops and tenderloin can marinate up to 12 hours without danger of breaking down proteins in the meat. Chicken and shrimp are more delicate and will turn mealy if left too long in the marinade.

Southwestern Marinade for Flank Steak

1½ pounds flank steak ¼ cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use avocado oil) 1 teaspoon honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ teaspoon grated orange rind 2 tablespoons chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned

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Score steak diagonally across the grain at 1-inch intervals. Place steak in a heavy-duty ziplock bag.

Combine orange juice and the rest of the ingredients except the orange slices. Whisk together and pour over the steak. Place orange slices over the meat on both sides.

Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Grill for 7 to 8 minutes per side. Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness, then slice diagonally across the grain.

The Best Pork Chop Marinade

Also good with chicken and pork tenderloin—enough to marinate one pound of meat ⅔ cup vegetable oil (I prefer avocado oil) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1½ teaspoons lemon juice ⅛ cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon grainy mustard 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper minced garlic to taste (I use 2 teaspoons) 1½ teaspoon dried parsley

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Place all ingredients in a heavy-duty ziplock bag or large ceramic dish. Add 1 pound of protein to bag or dish, and mix well to coat evenly.

Marinate protein in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before cooking. Thirty minutes before you’re ready to cook, remove the protein from the marinade.

Grill or sear in a pan to develop that beautiful crust.

RUB IT IN

The best dry rubs incorporate sweet, savory and spicy flavors. I like to use brown sugar for sweetness. The savory comes from salt and pepper, onion and garlic powders, and various aromatic spices like cumin or coriander. Cayenne pepper or chili powder brings in the spicy flavor. Chipotle chili powder is a great choice if you want smoky flavor, or ancho chili powder if you desire something a bit sweeter. Paprika adds nice color and can be smoked, hot or sweet. Rubs are fun to experiment with; develop your own recipe based on your family’s personal tastes. This is one of my favorite combinations.

The Best Dry Rub

For ribs, chicken, brisket and more 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, or put in a jar and shake.

Pat the meat dry with a paper towel. Rub the meat with oil or yellow mustard at this point if you desire, but it’s not necessary.

Generously rub the mixture all over the meat, making sure to cover it well.

Grill or roast the meat right away, or wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

When you grill meat that has been coated with a dry rub, it’s best to grill over indirect heat; the brown sugar may burn rather than caramelize if heat is direct.

Store leftover dry rub for up to 6 months Preferably, keep in an airtight container in the freezer. ✦

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ate winter is a great time to tackle an indoor painting project. The holiday rush is passed (and hopefully, decorations packed away), but there’s still plenty of indoor time ahead before it’s consistently warm enough to count on outdoor activities. While it might be tempting to hire a professional, many indoor painting improvements are well within reach of the average homeowner. Breaking the job into manageable components is the key to success.

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Where to start

As with so many home projects, it’s best to keep disruption to a minimum. Settle on one room or contained area so you can quickly see the benefits of your labor and walk away when your attention is needed elsewhere. Don’t discount the impact of painting a downstairs half-bath or even the home’s entryway. Both spaces may be small but have big impact when welcoming guests.

Select the paint

Oftentimes, people avoid DIY painting projects because they’re scared to make color decisions. Don’t be. Virtually any store that sells paint will have paint cards in every color of the rainbow.

Plus, stores offer either ready-mixed paint colors in sample sizes or will mix custom colors in small cans so you can see the colors on the surface you’re painting. This is more important than you think, because the color will look different at different times of the day. What looks like a creamy tan in the morning might appear yellow in afternoon light. Invest the time and a little money in this step to ensure you’re getting the right hue. Purchase water-based paint also known as latex for easy clean-up.

Assemble the materials

Professionals make painting look easy because they bring what they need with them. Start with spackling paste, a putty knife, and fine grit sandpaper for wall preparation. Then find a drop cloth to protect the floor (unless the floor is what’s being painted). An old sheet, either from your closet or the local thrift shop, is perfect. If you want to work quickly around edges, invest in painter’s blue tape, which keeps edges crisp and is easily removed. (Don’t use masking or cellophane tape; they can damage the paint or finish underneath.)

You’ll also need a tool for prying the lids off paint cans, wooden stirrers (grab these when you are purchasing the paint), a rag for drips, and a mallet for reattaching the lids at the end of a work session. If you’re using a paint roller, invest in a metal roller

tray and disposable plastic inserts. A stepstool is often handy, and so are knee pads or a knee cushion.

Brushes!

Truly, you need a variety. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune. Better-quality (read: higher-priced) brushes will yield a better finish, but the finish is also dependent on brush strokes and paint quality. Make sure the brush is comfortable in your hand. If you’re using water-based paint, look for nylon or polyester bristles; these clean well. Then consider the project.

Most jobs will require a roller. You’ll also need an angled brush for edges (1-inch or 2-inch). It’s also good to have a wider (3-inch to 4-inch) flat-edge brush, to feather away from edges.

Prepare the space

Clear the room as much as possible. If you’re painting a room with furniture, move everything into the center of the room and cover with another sheet. Take everything off the walls: artwork, light switch covers, even wall-mounted fixtures. It’s hard to paint around these, and the job will look more professional if you don’t try. Inspect the walls. Fill any holes or dents with spackle and let them dry overnight before sanding lightly, to get a smooth surface.

Finally, wash the walls. Wet a clean cloth with water and a little dishwasher soap. Have another clean, wet cloth nearby, for rinsing. Work in sections roughly 4 feet by 4 feet in size. Wash, then wipe, and then move to another area. You’d be surprised how much dust and dirt accumulates on walls. Let the walls dry overnight. If you’re using painter’s tape, apply it last, along the edges. Let it stick out from the wall, so it’s easier to remove later.

Time to paint!

It’s nice to use a fan for both air circulation and to minimize fumes. Even if it’s cold outside, open a window just a bit for added ventilation. Organize your space so everything is close at hand.

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The rule with painting is to work from the outside in. Use the angled brush to create a thin border of paint around the edges. As you become comfortable, you should be able to then take the roller and roll right to this border. If you don’t trust yourself, use the flat-edge brush to widen the border. Now it’s time to roll.

Paint will set quickly, so just like the washing stage, work in a limited area. Dip the roller in the paint, using the ridges in the tray to help even the paint distribution. At the upper edge of one side of the area to be painted, write a wide W with the roller, and then continue to roll in diagonals, filling in the W. Repeat this as you move across the space, keeping an eye out for drips, which should be wiped with a damp paper towel. When you need to “connect” strokes, lighten pressure with the roller, so you don’t draw lines in the paint surface.

If a second coat is planned, leave the painter’s tape and let the first coat dry for eight hours or overnight.

Your walls are about to look a little sweeter.

If one coat is all that’s needed, wait until the paint is dry, then run a utility knife along the edge of the tape, where it meets the wall. Then pull the tape up.

A note about brick

Painting a brick wall or fireplace really changes the look of a room.

When prepping brick, it’s essential to scrub the brick using a wire brush, usually found along with painting supplies. The scrubbing will dislodge embedded dirt or loose grout. After scrubbing, use a dust broom or vacuum to remove remaining grit.

If using a roller, be sure to purchase one that has a thick nap, at least 1 inch, to withstand the rough surface.

If you’re using a brush (which will be needed at the end anyway, to get in crevices), make sure to have one with stiff bristles.

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ne of the most satisfying treats is a trip to my cutting garden for a huge bouquet of fresh flowers. With springtime just around the corner, I look forward to seeing the first daffodils burst forth after a long, cold winter, my first signal of spring. They pop up seemingly overnight at the first hint of warm weather, a ray of sunshine after the cold and drear. Soon tulips, forsythia, azaleas, hyacinth, dogwood and bearded irises join the celebration. Since I grow them, it’s an extra treat that I don’t have to buy them.

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A cutting garden requires planning and research but yields beautiful rewards. For a bounty of blooms, location is key.

Choose a spot that offers six to eight hours of full sun each day, good air circulation and well-drained, loosened soil. The site should also be close to a water source. Think you don’t have any space left for a new garden? Try designating a few rows in your vegetable garden to flowers for cutting­— a win-win all around, as you’ll have blooms to snip as the flowers attract pollinators to vegetable blossoms a short flight away.

Soil quality and drainage are important components of a cutting garden. These flowers take a beating and need every advantage to recover from all that snipping; your bed needs a soil rich in organic matter to improve water retention and drainage. Work in several inches of compost or manure before planting, and make sure the area is weed-free. Although this garden doesn’t have to look pretty, you don’t want your plants to compete for nutrients and water.

Careful planning of the garden’s layout will make for a more enjoyable endeavor. Ease of access is helpful in a cutting garden, and wide rows keep stems within reach. Be sure to leave paths between rows that are wide enough for you to move around

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and work. Grouping plants with similar growing requirements helps you give them all they need with minimal effort; it’s easy to over- or under-water plants growing near others with different likes and needs. Once you’ve grouped your plants, divide them again by their eventual height. If shorter plants are overshadowed by taller ones, they won’t get enough sunshine and will be difficult to reach for cutting.

Finally, you need to mulch. Groan away, but just do it; even in a cutting garden, mulch is crucial. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. You can mulch with shredded leaves or even sheets of wet newspaper. If your mulch decomposes to less than 1 inch of cover, it’s time to top it off with a fresh layer.

Now decide what you’d like to grow.

Remember, the goal is to grow as many flowers as possible, so aim for a variety of plants with staggered bloom times for a steady supply of flowers from spring through fall. Some gardeners select plants based on color, height and environmental impact, but for your first garden, choose flowers that will look great in your house when you arrange them. Consider varied

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stem length, plant some for fragrance, and throw in some filler flowers—baby’s breath or coral bells.

Annuals and perennials may be grown side by side. Annuals are the most traditional cutting flowers; they tend to grow quickly and bloom repeatedly, though often they don’t last an entire growing season. Pick up extra seed packets in the spring so you can reseed when the first round starts to fade. Perennials like black-eyed Susan, coneflower, delphinium, foxglove, peony, phlox, iris, astilbe, lily of the valley and snapdragon need to settle for a year before they produce enough stems to cut.

Bulbs make great cut flowers, too—the nutrients reserved in bulbs support strong stem growth in a short time—with an array of colors available. Plant tulips, daffodils, and Dutch iris for spring blooms; dahlias, lilies, and calla lilies are summer favorites. Bulbs grow to varying heights; gladiolas are a particular favorite of mine—long, skinny sabers of blooms that look amazing in a tall vase. Cut a bunch of these and you’ll feel like a Jedi wielding a light-saber of exquisiteness.

Tuck in some foliage plants with your flowers to add pretty leaves for arrangements, in variegated hues of green, pink and red; choose those whose leaves are interesting in shape and size.

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Cutting Tips Once flowers are blooming, use care when cutting them. To help blooms last longer in arrangements: n Cut your flowers in early morning, while the temperature is cool. n Use a sharp, clean knife or pruners. n Take a bucket of water into the garden with you and put the stems as you snip. n Select new flower buds that are still somewhat green

herbs add fragrance to pretty posies. Try basil, oregano, sage, mint, lavender, lemon balm—all beautiful and aromatic.

Don’t forget to attract pollinators with nectar- and pollen-rich plants like wildflowers and old-fashioned varieties of crocus, hyacinth, borage, and calendula—enticing spring blooms for a bee garden. Bees also feast on bee balm, cosmos, echinacea, snapdragon, foxglove, and hostas in summer; zinnias, sedum, asters, witch hazel and goldenrod are fall bloomers to tempt foragers. These plants treat pollinators through the

growing season. Butterfly larvae love dill, fennel and milkweed, as well as single flower tops like daisies and marigolds; skip double-headed flowers like double impatiens; they look showy but produce much less nectar that is hard to access.

n Keep cutting through the season!

The more you cut, the more the plants will set new flowers.

Cut to the chase: get out of your comfort zone and into a cutting garden.

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Leland Melvin met Jim and Shirley Lynde one Sunday after church at Main Street Eatery in downtown Lynchburg, when Jim spotted the oft-photographed astronaut across the room, dining with a friend. “Jim just grabbed Leland middinner,” Shirley Lynde recalls, “And he turned out to be a good friend.” None of them knew it at the time, but Jim and Shirley had met the buyer for their home.

The Lyndes’ Sutherland estate was for sale in 2017 in one of the prettiest parts of Bedford County, with six bedrooms and four baths, and a guesthouse, pond and two-acre lake. The 92-acre country property is bucolic and picturesque; a brick-lined drive leads to a mountainview hilltop where the main house and guesthouse rise. The property embodies refinement and grace, with spacious rooms and an effortless vibe both casual and elegant. Still, the perfect buyer had yet to be found.

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he Lyndes envisioned Sutherland in 1973 as a labor of love and design, a spacious home in which to raise their five children. “We built it before repurposing was a thing,” Shirley says. “We wanted it to look like it had always been there, as if it had been added onto again and again.” Jim was obsessed with outside appearance and symmetry; Shirley took on interiors, light and ventilation. “I wanted two windows in every room and Jim insisted on perfect symmetry. We fought about it for two years before we got the design down on paper,” she chuckles.

With architectural drawings complete, the couple took off on a scavenger hunt for building materials. “We weren’t trying to be trendy,” Shirley remembers. “Building with recycled materials cut costs.” Slate for the roof came from the old Ruffner School, heart-pine flooring and beams were reclaimed from multiple warehouses, including a

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tobacco barn in Rocky Mount and a Lynchburg hosiery mill; they rescued additional brick after a fire at Mount San Angelo. They bought Islington, a rumored-to-be-haunted, burned-out plantation house in Amherst County and salvaged its historic masonry for exposed brick interiors. Classic details—a copper fireplace in the kitchen and old marble surround in the living room, exquisite moldings and detail—are set off by reclaimed doors and brass hardware. “We managed to stay married the whole time,” laughs Shirley. “But it was rough.”

Their hard work paid off; over the years, Sutherland was featured on the Virginia Garden Day tour and in Southern Accents and Veranda magazines.

Enter Leland

The Lyndes’ soon-to-be buyer, local legend Leland Melvin, is the only NFL draftee to have flown in space. He originally dreamed of being a tennis player, inspired by central Virginia trailblazer Dr. Robert “Whirlwind” Johnson, who integrated

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Lynchburg hospitals and coached Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson. It was his gift for football, though, that launched him from Heritage High School to the University of Richmond, then on to the NFL. Benched by injury as a Detroit Lion, he applied for an astronaut slot, was accepted into NASA’s program, and went on to fly two missions to the International Space Station on the space shuttle Atlantis. In 2010, after hanging up his space boots, he was appointed head of NASA Education and co-chair of the White House’s Task Force to develop the country’s five-year science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education plan.

As a modern renaissance man Leland is the real deal. The son of locals Grace and the late Deems Melvin—also a scientist, educator and musician—Leland uses his life story to inspire the next generation of explorers in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). Leland was chosen along with Quincy Jones, Forrest Whitaker and others for the annual ICON MANN gathering, where powerful African-Americans gather to inspire people of all ages to create positive change in the world. Leland has been honored with the NFL Players Association’s Award of Excellence and contributed to Come to Win, a book by Venus Williams. He has appeared on “Top Chef” as a celebrity judge and “Bizarre Foods” with Andrew Zimmerman; Cesar Milan famously straightened out his unruly pooch on “The Dog Whisperer.” He was featured in a SYFY Channel documentary about will.i.am’s song “Reach for the Stars,” which was transmitted to Mars and back to inspire students to pursue STEAM. After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut and leader he retired and returned to Lynchburg and family in 2014. His downtown loft was home base; from there he traveled the world with his stories of perseverance and inspiration. He had no plans to move.

Change of flightplan

Soon after that fated Sunday lunch, Leland drove his mother to Sutherland for a visit.

It occurred to Jim Lynde that Leland could be the buyer for Sutherland; Jim told Leland the estate was for sale. They talked about the property; an old NASA friend from Ohio had coincidentally sent him the listing.

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The original owners built the custom home to look like it had always been there and had been added on to over time.

“It was a little slice of heaven,” Leland remembers. “I had moved back to Lynchburg to be near my father in 2014; I lost him the day after I moved. But in our last conversation he told me to settle down, buy some property, set down roots.” Leland imagined owning the property and calling it Melvin Meadows, “to honor the name of my father.”

At first Leland offered to buy just the guest house with forty acres, the lake and a mule, but sectioning the property would have required an expensive new driveway. Leland was initially put off by the discovery that the brick came from Islington in Amherst County, where a slave uprising resulted in the death of the plantation’s owner, Terisha Washington Dillard, and the subsequent hanging of the slaves who revolted. Shirley showed him her research on the house, the revolt and its supposed haunting. “Dillard was not a nice guy, apparently, to anyone. His 5 6

ghost haunts the property still, the story goes, looking for his head,” Shirley says.

Leland went ahead and bought the entire property. He later reflected on his blog, “I live in a place whose foundation was born from bricks that were made pre-Civil War, by hand, by slaves ...Their uprising fueled others that led to emancipation ... When I woke this morning I was bathed in light and thought about Dr. King. ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’”

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Leland travels constantly but says,“The road is bearable because I know I’m coming home.” He and his two Rhodesian ridgeback rescues Roux and Zorro are happily ensconced at Sutherland, now called Melvin Meadows. There’s even a sign at the front Central Virginia HOME Early Spring 2020

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The 1973 custom home was built using a multitude of reclaimed materials.

gate, created by Maine artist Kate Doyle and fabricated by PMDI Environmental Branding. Leland has made cosmetic changes, but has left the bones of the house intact. Shirley’s wall coverings have been replaced with cool, tranquil colors; floors have been stripped and waxed to a warm glow. The enormous kitchen was given the most extensive redo, with sleek metal finishes and tones of indigo as a backdrop for his spectacular photography from space. It was important to Leland to source elements locally, to honor the spirit of the Lyndes’ creation. Lowe’s design consultant Marina Gunther helped make Leland’s vision a reality. The enormous silestone countertop came from Stone Dynamics of Martinsville; the kitchen banquette was upholstered in space blue velvet by Phil’s Upholstery. New custom Kraftmade cabinetry came from Lowe’s and upscale KitchenAid appliances are from Lowe’s and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery.

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Tones of blue throughout the kitchen area highlight spectacular photographs from space.

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A true Renaissance man, Leland Melvin plays the piano daily.

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“The kitchen really drew me in,” Leland says. “People gravitate to kitchens. They’re the hearths of homes, of families and communities.” He described his last mission in 2009, when the Atlantis team rehydrated green bean casserole with turkey in space. “You’re zooming around the planet every 90 minutes at 17,500 miles per hour. You’re breaking bread with people from places we sometimes fight with, and working together as one team,” he reflects. “We fly over Virginia where my family is having turkey, over Russia where this colleague’s family is eating borscht, then over Afghanistan, Iraq,” he says. “There are no borders; there is only one humanity, one us.”

Leland loves that everything in the house is “repurposed with a purpose,” as he describes it. Just as Jim Lynde cleared underbrush, seeded meadows, planted boxwood, laid walkways and stacked stone walls until his death in 2017, upon arrival home Leland throws on jeans and boots and heads out to see what has changed since he left. “It’s spring. We have three new

goslings and seven new fawns. Shirley’s hedgerow is coming to life,” he says. Then it’s onto the tractor for mowing the lawn.

Does he have help? “Absolutely not,” he says. “Jim Lynde mowed this grass until he was 84. I wouldn’t dare not mow it myself!”

Shirley likes the changes her now-close friend has made to the estate. “I like what he has done,” she says. “It is masculine, contemporary and I love to see his progress.” She adds, “And I am telling you, Leland is hands-on out there. He loves the solitude as did Jim, who would get on the tractor, mow for awhile then take a little nap. Leland does the same thing.” Leland has met all the Lyndes’ grown children; they visit when they’re in town.

Leland continues his groundbreaking work, speaking around the country and internationally in support of his recent memoir Chasing Space and creating a graphic novel for young readers.

He wrapped a recent six-part series titled “The Truth Behind the Moon Landing,” debunking space conspiracy theories. His work with the MIT Media Lab Fellows program marrying science

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Leland Melvin renamed the property Melvin Meadows to honor his father.

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and art inspires him and he has recently joined the Board of Directors of local nuclear technology giant BWXT. He plays piano daily, writes prolifically, and enjoys looking over the lake from the sunroom— reflecting and writing about the future.

He has made a bona fide “people-cave” as he calls it, in the garage. There, he works out, experiments with wood lathing and listens to jazz. Visitors are likely greeted at the top of the drive with the roar of workshop tools and Ella Fitzgerald turned up high.

Shirley had one last task in mind. She called Leland on the second anniversary of Jim’s death. “Leland was away,” she says, “but I wanted to tell him I was taking Jim’s ashes to the lake.” Leland is pleased to honor Jim’s legacy there. “It’s the place he loved and I love most,” he says, “there on the earthen dam, looking over the lake and back to the homestead.

My dad’s ashes are there, too. I’m pleased to connect these two great men in a place so spiritual for me.”

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While designing a room, elements like paint, furniture, artwork and accessories may do the heavy lifting, but none of these careful selections matters without proper illumination. Lighting is a delicate art; too bright can feel cold and jarring, too dim leaves much in the shadows. But if you can get the lighting just right, you’ll be rewarded with a room you’ll be proud to let shine.

Experts agree that a successful lighting scheme uses a combination of ambient, task and accent lighting, and wall sconces are an important component of this lighting formula. They are perhaps one of the most versatile light fixtures since they can be used for all three: Ambient in the way they can illuminate an area, task in that they can be placed exactly where you want them to go and shine where you want them to shine, and finally, accent lighting at its finest, since sconces offer such customized style and design. Sconces can suit just about any taste, and are available in myraid shapes, colors, finishes and sizes.

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Once used to hold candles before the age of electricity, wall sconces have now blossomed into a category of wired lighting that has a design for everyone and can truly elevate a space.

Sconces, much like floor lamps, have multiple functions.

Singly or in pairs, they light specific areas—illuminating a dark entryway, for example, or beside a comfortable chair for reading. Swing-arm sconces are flexible and versatile, often used in bedrooms on either side of the bed to free up space on nightstands for reading materials and decor. Dimmers added to bedside sconces allow for flexibility for daytime or evening reading. Add a pair of sconces to a guest room to create a hotel feel without huge expense. Likewise, the powder room profile gets a lift with pretty sconces on either side of the mirror.

A single sconce provides task lighting in specific areas of your home—above the kitchen sink, for example, instead of, or in addition to, a central overhead light. A quaint home office might benefit from a sconce to spotlight the desk, adding additional work lighting and a cozy feel as it defines the space. Add a unique sconce to light-deprived hallways, alcoves or stairwells to brighten up those spaces and create an interesting focal point.

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Sconces are also useful in accenting specific design features, architectural elements and artwork. When illuminating artwork, keep in mind that the type, temperature and angle of light, along with the mix of natural and artificial light in a space, need to be considered for each piece, and can make the difference between a dramatic display of artwork and one that falls flat.

Another traditional use for sconces is beautifully paired on either side of a fireplace to frame a mantel and add balance to a room. A pair of sconces can serve above the dining buffet to bring attention to an antique or family heirloom. Open shelving is a popular kitchen trend; use downlit sconces above these shelves to showcase displays of kitchen wares.

Today’s designers have gotten creative with “the fifth wall”—ceilings featuring reclaimed wood, stencils, wallpaper, murals and three-dimensional installations—and often use uplit sconces to draw the eye up to appreciate such features. In a technique called wall grazing, in which light is positioned at

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Mood changers

Sconces on a dimmer reduce the need for overhead lighting and offer a soft glow in dining and living rooms. Candle sconces—either real or electric—make any room feel romantic. Multiple sconces in a row or pattern can turn a blank wall into a theatrical backdrop; each fixture produces a light pattern with distinct shapes and shadowing for dramatic effect. Since sconces come in all shapes and sizes, a large sconce can replace a piece of artwork or typical wall hanging.

Don’t forget to consider the proper bulbs for your lights; options are endless in wattage, color and styles both modern and vintage, and can enhance the fixture and lighting scheme you choose.

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IMPROVE managing clutter

SLIMMING DOWN CLUTTER

shed extra stress by exercising good organization habits

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It’s ironic that home organization resources are a clutter of articles, books, blogs, and pins about controlling clutter. Just as we must when we set out to get fit, it’s helpful to change bad habits and set realistic goals for success.

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The warm-up

In her book Organized Enough, Amanda Sullivan writes that a picture-perfect home worthy of a furniture showroom isn’t really necessary. We just need to be “organized enough” to alleviate the stress that comes with everyday clutter. Warm up to decluttering with a system that eliminates frantic daily searches for keys, purse, cellphone and bookbag. Walk through rooms and find better spots for everyday items. At the entryway add hooks for keys, a coat rack and basket for small items, a standing desk file to sort mail and a designated place for bags and briefcases.

It takes a few weeks to turn a task into a habit, so challenge your family to use those new landing spots for everyday items. At the end of the day, hang up coats and put keys on hooks. Sort the mail daily. As you cook dinner, clean up as you go. At bedtime, check the counters and floors for random items that made their way there while you weren’t looking. When these simple tasks become second nature, then move on to bigger problem areas.

The workout

To make real and noticeable changes, determine what clutter gathers most and where it tends to linger. I conducted a survey using one of today’s most modern, scientific methods—I asked my Facebook friends if my top clutter categories matched theirs. As it turns out they aligned, so maybe yours will, too. Coming in at number one was paper—mail, homework, coupons and receipts. Running a close second was clothing — including socks and more socks. So I hit the clutter gym to start my workout.

PAPER TRAIL. Manage paperwork every day. I upcycled an old, pretty stationery box to store receipts until I get around to them. Even if it’s once a year, until then they’re out of sight. The lid stays closed; if the box gets too full and won’t shut, that tells me it’s time to sort and toss.

For kids’ homework, I handle it the day it comes in. I congratulate my children on their work and go over problems, then the papers go in the trash.

Special artwork gets either a prime spot on the fridge—each of them has their own magnet to show off their best pieces—or gets promoted to a spot on the kitchen cabinet.

Mail can be a bane for sure; I sort it at the threshold, tossing junk mail at the door. The rest goes into one of three sections of a standing file in the kitchen. “To file” papers go to the back section to be moved to larger desk files for family business like insurance, finance, vehicles and health. Coupons go in the middle slot, and papers that need immediate attention—bills, letters, invitations and permission slips—in the front. One of my friends adds a “to shred” section and shreds weekly. What to do with cards, travel mementos, and other memorabilia? Use a decorative photo c vhomemaga zine .com 73

box for all those “sentimentals.”

Even if you never get around to the scrapbook of your dreams, a box full of memories will be fun to relive for the whole family.

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Designate a place for bags and keep them there while they’re at home. Retrieve items from bags as needed and return them when done.

Resist the urge to “relocate” your clutter.

How many times have you been so proud of yourself for cleaning off the kitchen counter, only to find a strangely familiar pile on your nightstand at bedtime?

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down on clutter in your wardrobe is hard for those who like options or love to shop. Take stock of your storage space. If you don’t switch out seasonal clothes, you might have to trim some fat; whatever doesn’t fit in the closet, dressers, or under-bed boxes must go.

Maximize the storage space you have and resist the urge to buy another dresser. Stick to a quota by category—for example, 10 each of pants, shirts, sweaters and socks.

By all means hang on to special pieces, but get rid of clothes that don’t fit or are outdated.

A family laundry system can also help. Examine whether your “dirty to clean” system is working.

Are there clothes all over the floor in the kids’ bedrooms because the hamper is in the bathroom? Are you sorting kids’ clothes at the washer when they could handle presorting themselves, in separate hampers in the rooms where they change? And those socks: I have an old dresser in the laundry area where each drawer holds the mismatched socks of a different family member. I may need the 10-10 rule for socks, but for now, they are “organized enough.”

My survey friends agreed with me on other clutter zones (let’s just say I’m thankful for cabinet and closet doors), but focusing on paper and clothing will get you started toward the clutter-free house goal.

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There’s a reason that buzz words downsize, simplify, and minimalize are everywhere today. It’s human nature to surround ourselves with objects that bring comfort. It’s our “collections” (as one of my family members calls them) that often turn into clutter. Consider organizing “near and dear” Central Virginia HOME Early Spring 2020

collections in containers, setting out items a few at a time and rotating them in and out of circulation.

This method works for toys and games, too, but don’t get so caught up in organizing that you lose sight of the main goal. The Legos do not need to be sizeand color-sorted and stored. Having a box large enough to toss them all in gets them up and out of the way; the floor is then free for practical things like walking— free from tiny plastic bricks stabbing your feet. As with exercise, going overboard risks setbacks. Don’t stress over what’s out of sight.

As I sorted through my decluttering research, this stood out: “If I had to move today, what would I keep and what’s not worth moving?” Consider your possessions in this way to weed out unnecessary items that eat up valuable storage space.

If you’re ready to get a handle on the mess, put some muscle into your decluttering workout. Your home should be a refuge from life’s already chaotic, cluttered piles of problems. Sweat it out and you’ll soon have your home in clutter-free shape. ✦

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WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED FLOORING TRENDS FOR CENTRAL VIRGINIA

BY C AROL J. ALE X ANDER

Sometimes, looking back, we wonder how we ever lived with things like cargo furniture, early American prints and avocado green shag carpeting. But as any designer or home decorator can tell you, what goes around comes around. Patterns, colors and style lines come and go as trends whether you’re talking about kitchen cabinets, furniture or flooring.

With flooring, though, advancements in manufacturing have given us more choices in design and more durable products. We caught up with a couple of flooring experts to ask them about the trends they see now and for 2020. If you’re thinking of replacing any flooring in your home, we think you’ll be excited.

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Luxury vinyl tile is the new champ

Certainly not your grandma’s linoleum, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) or luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has increased in popularity since it came on the flooring scene a few years ago. And unlike the peel-and-stick your mom put down in the laundry room when you were a kid, luxury vinyl pieces lock together and float on the subfloor much like laminate. They come in a myriad of colors and styles and the best part is they’re virtually indestructible.

“Technology is making flooring more durable,” says Charles Snider, president of Piedmont Floors in Forest. “As the quality of man-made products improves, their popularity increases because of that durability.” And experts agree that indestructibility is the number-one feature homeowners look for in flooring.

“Luxury vinyl tile is without a doubt the hot item,” says Chase Dewitt, president/owner of The Floor Show Carpet One Floor & Home in Lynchburg. “It’s easy to maintain, is water and petproof, and functional.”

What started as plank flooring that resembled hardwood, luxury vinyl now comes in a tile or stone look as well. Some

plank varieties are textured to give it a more realistic wood feel.

“Everyone wants texture,” says Snider. “The hand-scraped, wirebrushed, distressed look—everyone wants it.” Likewise, some styles of LVT are designed to be installed using grout, producing a more authentically ceramic look.

Wider planks are popular, according to Dewitt. Luxury vinyl planks come in a variety of widths from 5 to 9 inches with standard lengths of 36 or 48 inches, although some come in lengths of up to 6 feet. Snider adds that satin and matte finishes are trending now, over the glossy finish seen in laminate flooring just a few years ago.

Will luxury vinyl hold its first-place title in 2020? You bet.

“LVT and LVP are very much sought after,” says Snider.

Colors to look for: “Big now are the grays and rustics,” says DeWitt. “But the color palette from 20 years ago is being reintroduced, too. The earthy tones.”

DIY tip: “The lion’s share of mid-grade LVP products don’t require power tools,” says Snider. “Just score and snap to break the pieces.”

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Solid hardwood flooring no longer top dog

Making dreams reality

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Everyone loves solid hardwood floors. But, according to our experts, engineered hardwood is less expensive and more durable than solid wood flooring, making it the popular choice.

Unlike laminate flooring, which is constructed of wood fiber covered with a photograph of a wood grain, engineered hardwood is made from multiple layers of solid wood stacked together, not wood fiber. The outer layer is a real wood veneer, not a photograph. The layered construction makes it less susceptible to changes in climate or humidity. Therefore, it can be used in basements where you wouldn’t typically use solid wood.

You can also glue or float engineered hardwood on a concrete subfloor, whereas a solid hardwood floor must be nailed down.

Although it’s practically impervious to damage by kids and pets, water is the natural enemy of all wood flooring, even the engineered variety. That’s why manufacturers have designed waterproof joints and topcoats on some of their products.

Mohawk’s RevWood Plus combines their Uniclic interlocking system, a Hydroseal coating on the perimeter of all planks, and a special bevel to create their waterproof flooring system.

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waterproof product. Experts agree we’re going to see an increase in this technology going into 2020.

Water is only one reason why wood flooring ranks second to vinyl. Sustainability and cost are other factors. “You get more yield out of a tree when making engineered flooring than traditional hardwood,” says Snider. “It’s not as wasteful as with lumber.” And, if you want the popular rustic, antique look, it’s more affordable with the manufactured product.

What’s the prediction for solid hardwood in 2020? Still the classic, natural flooring option, homeowners who can afford it will continue to choose solid hardwood for high traffic areas not exposed to water. However, as homeowners discover the benefits of engineered hardwood, it may leave solid hardwood in its dust.

Colors to look for: “Customers want a variation in colors,” says Snider. “And something with a patina or a weathered, aged look, with not every plank the same as the one before. Another trend is laying the planks in a herringbone or diagonal pattern.”

DIY tip: The top two DIY errors, according to Snider, are “not making sure the subfloor is flat enough and not acclimating the product to the atmosphere before installation.”

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Ripped up and replaced with hard-surface options by allergyplagued families, carpet is holding its place by those who want the soft, warm comfort it brings, especially in bedrooms. “It’s still a popular selection for bedrooms and stairways,” says Snider.

And, because of manufacturing regulations and new technology, he says it’s even advancing in popularity.

“Carpet is now easier to maintain, more stain-resistant, and comes with hypoallergenic choices,” he says. The fibers of Mohawk’s Air.o line are created with advanced polymers free of latex and harmful VOCs, making it a popular choice for parents of small children or sensitive pets.

According to DeWitt, manufacturers have greatly reduced the use of formaldehyde and made carpeting more eco-friendly.

He says that out-gassing is a thing of the past and some carpets are even waterproof. Shaw’s LifeGuard carpet has a spill-proof backing which prevents fluids and pet odors from leaking through to the padding and subfloor. And, you can now purchase antimicrobial padding that comes with a moisture barrier.

Both flooring professionals have noticed an increase in multicolored carpets. “Whatever is low maintenance,” DeWitt says.

“Color flecks, patterns. And for entryways or staircases, you’ll see grid, trellis or diamond patterns.”

And carpet’s still the most economical choice for the budget-minded homeowner.

So, contrary to popular opinion, it’s still a soughtafter floor covering. “We still do a lot of carpet,” says DeWitt. “My install schedule is backed up right now.”

Will carpet be a major player in 2020? Absolutely.

Especially where you want a warm or comfortable feeling.

Colors to look for:

“A lot of the greens and blues are coming back,” says DeWitt. “The retro look, styles from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Everything is cyclical.”

DIY tip: “Air.o carpet requires no tack strip and can be installed with two-sided tape,” says Snider. “It also has the commitment padding attached, making it easier for DIYers.”

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While natural stone is still popular, it’s expensive. So it’s not the best choice for homeowners who like to change their flooring with each redecorating job. And what about laminate? While some folks still choose this hardwood-look option, it isn’t as waterproof, pet-proof and kid-proof as the luxury vinyl or engineered hardwood.

Keeping up with the times

Both flooring experts agree that customers now seek an online experience. “Consumers want to have the option now to order and shop from home,” says Snider. “We’ve created a new website that is constantly evolving to include our vendors’ complete offerings.” And with the new trade tariffs, experts say that homeowners want American-made more than ever.

In households with children and pets, life happens. And that life can play havoc on your floors. But with technological advances in the flooring industry, ugly damaged floors can be a thing of the past. With the choices we have now, the sky’s the limit.

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PANTONE announced its 2020 Color of the Year in the first days of December 2019—CLASSIC BLUE—described as a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. PCI said the selection was in response to feelings of instability around the world; the shade offers reassurance, confidence and connection in an uncertain global milieu. Classic Blue is “a color that anticipates what’s going to happen next,” says Pressman. “What’s the future going to bring as we move into the evening hours?”

BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION chose nature’s favorite color with its selection of BACK TO NATURE, a muted, grassy shade of green described by the company as a restorative and revitalizing hue that engages the senses. Also concerned with care for the natural world, Behr offers eco-friendly paints; this shade taps into growing concerns of sustainability, the rise of biophilic design and the flourishing indoor plant industry.

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For its tenth color of the year, SHERWIN WILLIAMS chose NAVAL, a strong and moody shade of navy evocative of the deep blue sea and nighttime sky. Designed to create a calm and grounding environment, Naval throws back to Art Deco opulence and evokes the power of nature. The company also references the biophilic design movement; this shade pairs well with the greens and browns of nature.

PPG PAINTS chose CHINESE PORCELAIN, a rich jewel tone of blue. The company hopes the shade will inspire mindfulness, hopefulness and rest in a restless world.

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In the classic children’s book by Don and Audrey Wood, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear, the narrator tricks a small mouse into sharing one single strawberry, clearly demonstrating just how delicious a strawberry can be. And after all, what morsel of fruit could impart more delight and more flavor than a delicious red and ripe strawberry?

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LOCAL PICK-YOUROWN FARMS

Central Virginia boasts a fair number of local strawberry farms, and like many other crops, Mother Nature decides the peak time for harvest. We often find local strawberries available in May, so be sure that the local berry patch is open for business if you’re planning a visit.

Whether you’d like to spend a morning with your family, picking your own berries, or whether you’d simply like to enjoy the bounty of fresh fruit or support local farmers, here are a few places where you can buy berries fresh from the farm:

We can thank the ancient Romans for cultivating strawberries. While we may see the strawberry as a sweet harbinger for spring, the Romans saw the berry as a symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, and the French viewed les fraises as an aphrodisiac; it’s no wonder that these ruby gems of fruit are now the world’s most popular berries. These days avid gardeners can choose from among more than 600 varieties of strawberries.

From simple joy to super food

The strawberry might not cause Cupid to shoot his bow, but it may do other kinds of wonders for your heart: strawberries supply a wealth of nutrition. Yes, within one little berry, you’ll find vitamins, soluble fiber, and high levels of certain antioxidants (polyphenols). In fact, a single serving of strawberries provides half of your daily vitamin C requirement.

This tiny fruit holds a substantial amount of manganese, potassium and folate, too.

Consuming more strawberries points to a wide range of health benefits, including improved heart health, lower blood sugar levels, and possibly reduced joint inflammation. Of course, incorporating more fruits and vegetables tends to improve overall health, so you might as well go ahead and enjoy nature’s tastiest treats this season!

Planting strawberries

The strawberry heralds a time of colorful and bountiful produce that we welcome after a steady winter of root vegetables and whatever remnants of last year’s harvest we remembered to can or freeze. It only makes the plant even sweeter to know that the strawberry plant supplies a lovely ground

cover—this fruit makes for a beautiful border. (Do keep in mind that if you’re using strawberry plants as an easy green ground cover, they won’t require much maintenance, but because of that, they won’t bear as much fruit.)

If you’re planting strawberries for edible purposes, determine how you’ll use the berries. Are you an avid baker and love to make strawberry desserts?

Do you hope to yield enough berries to make a few batches of your grandmother’s homemade jam recipe? Will you relish eating them out of hand?

Next, determine if you have welldraining soil; this is necessary for strawberry-growing success for ground planting. Find a space in your garden that receives a healthy dose of both sunlight and be sure to mulch the plants so that they have something to rest on other than pure soil. (Of course, you can also grow strawberries in containers.)

Gardeners rejoice, for you have several options of strawberry plants that perform well in our region: n June-bearing plants, which peak from May–June n Day-neutral plants, which supply berries regularly from early spring to late fall n Everbearing plants, a misnomer since the plant yields berries in spring and in fall—not year-round According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, the best strawberries to plant in Virginia include: Allstar, Delite, Delmarvel, Earliglow, Honeoye, Lateglow, Ozark Beauty, Redchief, Sunrise, Surecrop, Tribute and Tristar. It’s a worthwhile time investment to have a chat with your favorite local garden center or Master

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Gardener to discover which variety will serve your needs and your garden best.

You can begin your adventure with strawberry plants right away. Find the sunniest spot in your home—usually a south-facing room or a sunroom.

Pot the plants in a traditional strawberry pot or in a hanging basket (strawberries have small root balls and don’t require a pot more than eight inches deep and ten inches wide). Whichever container you choose, fill it with controlled-release fertilizer. Be sure to fan out the roots within the soil, and check to see that the crown of the plant is even with the surface.

Over the next six weeks, water the plant every day and pinch off any blossoms that appear. Prior to planting in the ground, trim off any dead leaves and trim the roots to a few inches long (between 4 and 5 inches). Soak the shortened roots for an hour or two before bringing the plant into your outdoor garden.

You might have to protect your plants from the birds, but you won’t have to worry about sharing your strawberries with big hungry bears, and who knows? Maybe the French were onto something.

Strawberries serve as a sweet reminder to indulge in life’s simple pleasures.

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or decades, Lynchburg cooks have served up delectable farm-to-table dishes—with a generous helping of Southern charm—well before cooking with fresh local ingredients became a ubiquitous culinary movement. Thankfully, many have preserved their favorite recipes in vintage cookbooks boasting stylish yet simple entertaining hints while furthering local social causes. Highly collectible, Lynchburg’s classic cookbooks offer an endearing glimpse into the gracious Virginia hospitality tradition infusing our local culture and cuisine today. c vhomemaga zine .com 87

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Jessica Bemis Ward—a Sweet Briar alumna hailing from Arkansas and award-winning author of Food To Die For: A Book of Funeral Food, Tips and Tales (2004), the 2005 National Winner of the Tabasco Community Cookbook Award, and Food to Live For: We’re Alive and Cooking (2013)—writes with a Lynchburg culinary perspective. “Having married into a large, well-known (and aging) family over 40 years ago,” Ward has many times found herself in the midst of funeral arrangements. Ward credits her husband’s and children’s enthusiastic appreciation as the inspiration of her 56 years of cooking and entertaining.

For Ward, cookbooks serve as multi-generational “connectors:” They spotlight the way people live in any region, no matter how “lavishly or modestly,” and carry on cherished recipes that have gathered families around bountiful dining room tables for generations.

Ward’s two delightful cookbooks—deft compilations of recipes from family, friends, favorite cookbooks, and her personal creations—are filled with wise and witty tips for cooking, living and dying well, and benefit Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery. In its 2014 Thanksgiving edition, Southern Living glowingly featured Ward’s Food to Die For. The article reads, “If you die in the South, you can count on one thing: There will be a casserole in your wake. The healing powers of funeral food reflect a distinctly Southern phenomenon, and Food to Die For, benefitting the Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia, goes way beyond Bundt recipes for the bereaved. The cookbook gives advice on transporting a meatloaf, organizing food delivery, and even writing a condolence note—all with a comforting dose of humor.”

Executive Director Denise McDonald praises Ward for her myriad volunteer contributions and the impact of her cookbooks on the cemetery’s growth as a center of local history and horticulture. She says, “Jessica’s cookbooks have been a major point of success for the organization.” Food To Die For devotees adore Ward: Fans Vaughn and Stephanie Rawson even hand-carved, painted and donated a whimsical “Funeral Fairy” figurine in her honor.

While Ward’s cookbooks remain on sale in gift and bookstores, other cookbook classics have slipped out of print and become coveted collector’s items. The Junior League of Lynchburg’s (JLL) Good Cookin’ From the Heart of Virginia (1985), illustrated with colorful scenes of rural farm life by renowned artist Queena

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Dillard Stovall, and the iconic Katie Mundy’s Fashions in Foods (1980) are among them. If you are lucky enough to find them at an estate sale or on Amazon, they can fetch prices north of $90.

Good Cookin’ From the Heart of Virginia features recipes from JLL members in the 1980s, some of whom worked for the legendary hostess and culinary expert Katie Mundy. A discriminating JLL tasting committee tested the recipes and selected the cookbook finalists, each introduced with an enticing tip. For show-stopper “Shrimp Louisiana,� which originated in Mundy’s cookbook, the introduction reads: “Double or triple this recipe—it’s always the hit of the party!�

The JLL’s cookbook profits support the organization’s charitable programs, which include Amazement Square, Kids Haven, and the Adult Care Center. In the November, 2019 Thanksgiving edition of Southern Living, editor Sid Evans lauds JLL cook-volunteers for making a difference: “Over 140,000 Junior League members are volunteering in their communities, working to solve problems of poverty, hunger and addiction, among other issues that challenge society.�

Mundy’s establishment hosted countless elegant cocktail parties, bridal showers and wedding receptions. She served her scrumptious Southern fare to Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson, and US Senator John Warren and Elizabeth Taylor, among other celebrities.

Yet one senses that Mundy’s cookbook, like those of Ward’s and the Junior League of Lynchburg, aims to offer everyday home cooks healthy, delicious recipes and pleasing menus, so we may feed and care for our loved ones and ourselves with confidence and, yes, a sprinkling of haute and high style. After all, Mundy writes, “There is no company as important as your family!â€? âœŚ

Mundy’s Fashions in Foods culminated her 39-year hospitality career at her storied tea room and restaurant, The Columns, which opened in 1940. Fresh and refined Southern cuisine was her niche: Mundy reminisces in her introduction that she bought local hens and country hams for 15 cents and 25 cents per pound, respectively. She writes, “I remember offering a meal of Chicken A La King in Patty Shell, Stuffed Tomato Salad, Limas, Homemade Rolls, Beverage, and Ice Cream for the exorbitant sum of 50 cents!�

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The spaces we occupy can affect our health and well-being in positive and negative ways. According to EPA estimates we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors—about half of that time in our homes—so it’s wise to consider the conditions that surround us. Health and wellness in home planning and design is a trend driven largely by aging baby boomers and health-obsessed millennials who want living spaces that nurture their minds and bodies and enhance longevity.

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Biophilia

Houseplants, natural light, natural materials, earth tones and curved design are all facets of biophilic design, a decor trend that originated in the early 1980s when biologist Edward O. Wilson hypothesized that humans have an innate, biological affinity for the natural world.

Biophilia in design brings the outdoors inside to improve residents’ mental and physical well-being.

Creating spaces in harmony with nature need not be complicated. We can’t all incorporate a living wall redesign into our homes to mirror the fractal complexity found in nature, but we can bring in nature with plants, natural objects and palettes including the muted earth tones of moss, trees and rock.

On her website Balanced Home, Balanced Life, architect Kate Hamblet describes a “healthy home” as one that does not irritate allergies, cause breathing troubles or fatigue, expose residents to carcinogens or increase the risk of falls and accidents. Thermal comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ), lighting, and water quality are areas in which architects, builders, designers and homeowners can focus attention on the quest for a healthy home.

Healthy design around thermal comfort largely relates to issues of energy efficiency.

Solar heating and geothermal heat pumps are on the high end of the “green thermal comfort” spectrum; radiant heating and cooling is another approach. Sound insulation and high-quality double- or triple-paned windows are practical ways to improve the comfort of a home. For homes already fitted with forced-air heating and cooling, homeowners can make sure that ducts are clean and change air filters routinely.

To improve IAQ, eliminate pollutants in the home and minimize volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—a class of chemicals that vaporize easily, bringing harmful gases inside. More than 400 compounds in the VOC family can be found in the home; some 200 of these chemicals are carpeting components. Also, avoid paint products with high VOC levels. Air purifiers can filter pollutants, but be sure to choose models that use HEPA filters.

Natural light is key to a healthy home and good sleep habits. It helps regulate circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock that runs in the background of our brains and regulates daily “sleep/wake cycles.” Windows and skylights energize us, bringing natural light inside. Natural light changes throughout the day: it’s bright blue early in the day, but as daylight transitions to sunset, its color becomes softer and redder.

These gradual changes in color and intensity send visual signals to the brain to regulate circadian rhythm. The blue light emitted by screens on cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions restrain the production of melatonin, which tells your body it is time to sleep.

Whether you have a municipal water supply or your own well, the water that enters your home may contain unsafe metals and bacteria.

There are plenty of options for filtering water, from whole-home filtration systems to pitchers that fit in your refrigerator. What happens in the yard also matters. The lawn and garden industry promotes the ideal of a lush green yard; however, toxic pesticides and fertilizers can end up in drinking water. Practicing “Minimal Impact Management,” as described in The Great Healthy Yard Project by physician Diane Lewis— refraining from using chemicals in our yards and gardens and disposing of pharmaceuticals and cleaning products in drains—reduces exposure to harmful chemicals.

Setting up a cozy nook in a sunny part of your home or just opening the window on a nice day brings nature inside. Water features—an entry fountain, aquarium, a bird bath in the garden— add elements of harmony.

Consider a wallpaper with patterns of flowers, leaves, twigs or birds. Wood furniture, bamboo sheets, rattan rugs, a dish of pebbles or river rocks or a shell display are simple ways to bring nature indoors.

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In 2015, Rebecca Boles of Modern Farmhouse Love (on Facebook and Instagram) designed and built a non-toxic home in Forest, Virginia, with her husband Jeremiah—a class A licensed contractor who owns a gutter business. Inspired by their passion for living a clean and healthy lifestyle, together they drew up the design before having a local architect perfect it.

The drive up to their home in the countryside leads to a modern white and black farmhouse with clean lines. The interior is open and natural light floods the home’s spaces. The walls are white shiplap; interior decoration by Rebecca features warm, natural tones inspired by biophilia in design (see sidebar). The objects on shelves are spare and create a calming environment; healthy green plants thrive throughout the living area. The home’s design centers around the living area where a natural gas fireplace adds ambiance. Modern brass and black lighting complement a family heirloom—a chandelier that graces the ceiling above the casual dining table. “I like to be able to see everyone from where I am,” she explains. Just past the living Central Virginia HOME Early Spring 2020

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area is a schoolroom where she homeschools the couple’s four children, with a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard, piano, children’s artwork and a large square table with cubbies where each child stores materials and supplies.

When designing their home, the Boles splurged on spray foam insulation, resulting in an airtight home and low energy bills. Multiple large windows circulate fresh air when opened. Flooring throughout their home is hardwood, with area rugs to comfort bare feet. She uses only non-toxic cleaning and beauty supplies and swears by the Thieves line by Young Living.

So what can you do if you don’t have the resources to build a nontoxic, healthy home from the ground up? Here are a few simple, lowbudget things homeowners can do to improve well-being and efficiency in your house. n Declutter. Getting rid of clutter not only creates a peaceful environment but cuts down on dusting duty.

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In the words of Rebecca Boles, “We are the gatekeepers of our home. We can’t control what we are exposed to when we leave our house, but we can control what we bring into it.” ✦

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Monkee's of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Bailey Grey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Nadine Blakely, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bailey Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Nancy Brandt, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Blickenstaff & Company, Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

National Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bloom by Doyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Neurosolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Bowen Jewelry Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Paisley Gifts & Stationery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Central Virginia Orthodontics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Peakland Catering Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . 40

Persian Rugs & More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

CLC Incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Piedmont Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

Daniele Mason, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Piedmont Floors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Decorating Den Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Pinnacle Cabinetry & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Door Tek Garage Door Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Pok-e Joe's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Embrace Home Loans - Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Rainfrost Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Everyday Sommelier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Reid's Fine Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

F&S Building Innovations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Riley Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ferguson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Runk & Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Fink's Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Select Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

First Bank & Trust Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Southern Landscape Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Flat Creek Pet Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Spearman Artisanry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Flint Property Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Spectrum Stone Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Forest Farmers Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Stones n' Bones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Francis Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sweet Peas Lighting and Decor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Gladiola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Terrell E Moseley, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Grand Home Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Terry Volkswagen Subaru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

High Cotton Fine Home Furnishings and Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

The Art Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

HSC Wealth Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

The Baby Giraffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Integrity Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

The Columns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Isabella's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

The Floor Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

James River Ironworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

The Hip Tulip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

James T. Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Shoppes of Altavista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Judy Frantz, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The Summit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Just Liz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The UP Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Kathy Terrell, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Vinyl Porch Rail Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Kevin Midkiff, DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Valley View Retirement Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Kitchen Crafter's of Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Virginia Garden Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Laura Simms Webb, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Virginian Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Lauren Bell Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lynchburg Aesthetics and Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Westminster Canterbury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lynchburg Community Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Winey Chicks Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Lynchburg Dental Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Wired Up Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Lynchburg Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Your Community Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Market at Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Yvonne Jansen, Coldwell Banker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51

McBride and Blackburn Opticians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Zan Davis, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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