Home is where the heart is, and Coastal Virginia Magazine is here to help you make the most of your abode with home and garden stories, tips and interior design features about interesting or remarkable homes in the region. Explore decorating trends, hear from local gardening experts and much more.
2023 Coastal Virginia Idea House
The 2023 Coastal Virginia Idea House “Legacy 168” built by Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods This beautiful set...
Coastal Remodel in Pelican Dunes
Though it may be hard to imagine now, Patty Wirth’s charming coastal modern cottage perched high up on a dune was once...
Historic Garden Week in Full Bloom
The Garden Club of Virginia is thrilled to announce the return of its 90th Annual Historic Garden Week. From Saturday,...
Going Mod on the Coast
In 2006, when Jonathan Langman visited NYC to see his aunt Donna Langman, a costume designer on Broadway, and her artist...
Pretty Oyster Plates Aplenty
Photo above: Collector's items Oyster plates from Little England Mercantile. Dating to the Victorian era, when oysters on...
Barkitecture Trend Goes to the Dogs
Gone are the days when the most man’s best friend could hope for in the way of shelter was a simple canine-sized box with...
2023 Top Agents of Coastal Virginia
The past Two years were unparalleled in Coastal Virginia’s housing market history as demand far outstripped supply driving...
Old Fashioned and On Trend
In a world where fast furniture has become as prevalent as fast food, sturdy family heirlooms have often taken a back...
A Modern Twist in Southern Shores
At the intersection of love, loss and longing sits a house perched high up on a forested dune in the Outer Banks of North...
It’s Fig Season in Coastal Virginia
There is just something fantastical about a perfectly ripe, just-picked fig. Figs have a sumptuously sweet (but not...
Virginia Beach’s Elusive Yellow Lotus
ALL YELLOW: Native to the Sandbridge area, the yellow lotus was once relied on as food by Native Virginians and later...
The Wonders of Worm Poo
“You don’t remember the Civil War battle of Moose Hill?” is Bill Clark’s incredulous comeback whenever folks ask why he...
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Russell’s Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric
For 45 years, Russell's Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric has served as Coastal Virginia’s most trusted provider for all things heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing. Buddy Smith, the company’s second generation president, reflects on the success of his...
Family-Owned Esprit Decor Built ‘Spirited’ Brand
Family-owned Esprit Decor built 'spirited' brand by offering high quality affordable home furnishings What began as a naval aviator wing fabric in 1972 has become a name for one of the most recognized names in home furnishings in Hampton Roads: Esprit Decor. “My...
Just Call Him ‘Coach’ Grogan
Howard Hanna executive strives to bring out the best in agents It was always Mike Grogan’s dream to be a coach. Now he is. Grogan, vice president and regional manager for the Central Atlantic region of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, coaches agents. “I thought...
Brenda Reid of Howard Hanna
Turning dreams into reality for Virginia home buyers Developed, built and sold 180 neighborhoods in Hampton Roads | A leader in economic growth and development throughout the region Brenda Reid has spent her life helping people realize the American dream. Reid,...
Presidential Treatment: W.T. Anderson
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Unique Dining Spaces with Esprit Decor
ESPRIT DECOR OFFERS TAILORED DESIGN SERVICES TO HELP CUSTOMERS ACHIEVE THEIR DINING ROOM DREAMS For some, an empty room breathes inspiration and opportunity, but for most, the large, barren space leaves us with more questions than answers. That’s where the experts...
Many Happy Returns to askHRgreen.org!
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