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Horse Country
Pack your boots, it’s time to head for the rolling hills AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA Since the…
The Good Life – Nature at its Best
“To sit in solitude, to think in solitude with only the music of the stream and the…
The Cottage Nestled in the Woods
The Eastern Shore of Virginia just got a little cozier. Bay Creek in Cape Charles, VA,…
Caribbean Paradise—The St. Lucia Lifestyle
Caribbean Paradise – The St. Lucia Lifestyle Heaven on Earth With its ribbons of sandy beaches, swaying…
Remembering on Memorial Day
Remembering on Memorial Day The next holiday on our calendars is Memorial Day, so big plans for…
More Than Just a Lake House
The only thing that Alan Wright and his wife, Marilyn, regret about purchasing their lake home at Lakefront Estates is not doing it sooner. “It’s a special property,” Alan says, as he talks about how both Lisa Matlack and developer Walt Dixon had a big hand in making their home feel special. From the finished walk out basement they completed with pool table and flat screen TV, to the recently screened in porch with fireplace creating a 4 season room, the house is full of special touches like these.
A Little Bit of Naples, Florida
As early as the late 1800s, magazine and newspaper stories were already boasting about the mild climate…
Savannah, Georgia – One of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in America
Picturesque as a scene out of a fairy tale, Savannah, Georgia, has earned the right to brag about its beauty. Named by USA Weekend Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in America” and listed as one of the New York Times’ “World’s Top Ten Trendy Travel Hot Spots,” Savannah has a rich and vibrant history that continues into the present day.
On the Road: Winter Travel Tips
The flakes were so tiny. You could hardly see them! Throughout my North Carolinian days, I had been made to believe snowflakes were the size of white construction paper cut outs we made in each of my classes. I pictured snow falling in soft pieces bigger than my face.
The BBQ Battle
News & Events ideal-Living|May 10, 2018 When it comes to BBQ, most of us usually think pulled…
Celebrating Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day was first celebrated in 1885 to recognize President George Washington, and was originally recognized on…
How To Read Seed Packets
he colorful pictures and fanciful names on the seed packets at your garden center and in seed catalogs entice you to buy. But before you get carried away and select more varieties than you have space to plant, take a minute to read the packets and descriptions. There is much good cultural information in these, some of which may be unclear if you are new to gardening.
Spring at the Biltmore
It starts with the bright golden yellow of daffodils and forsythia emerging in the gardens, coinciding with an opulent display of potted tropical plants and lavish flowers inside Biltmore House.
Buying a Second Home in the U.S.: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know
The credit crunch, glut of homes on the U.S. market and sellers’ eagerness to deal has created some fantastic opportunities for foreign nationals with solid capital. Snowbird buyers from Canada and the United Kingdom are taking advantage of this opportunity in droves, flocking to the warm climates of Arizona, Nevada, California and Florida.
International Living: Retire to Paradise
As you rise in the morning to the sound of a tropical breeze blowing through the trees, grab a cup of coffee, go to your balcony and listen to the Holler monkeys in the distance at play. Look out to the awe-inspiring clouds above the rainforest.
What Amenities Do You Desire?
There are lots of specific things that buyers are looking for in their new homes; some desire a beautiful view of the mountains or the ocean, others desire a large beautiful kitchen filled with everything a chef would need to make a high-class meal, and some simply want a beautiful pool and patio where they can relax in their off time. Putting a finger on just one desired amenity is a hard task-so we’ve come up with three.
What Dad Really Wants This Father’s Day
My mother will only drink coffee that is seventy perfect heavy cream and pure cane sugar. She…
All the Rave – Stand Up Paddleboarding Takes Mid-lifers By Storm
It’s the every-woman/every-man’s sport. Paddlers can dress it up from meditative to competitive and, if they get creative, even a touch risky. And, it’s available just about anywhere with water, from lakes to rivers to waterways and the ocean.
Ice Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat
Ice Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat A great recipe for keeping cool Only within the past 60…
Monarch Butterflies Need Our Help
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Monarchs—those beautiful orange butterflies we’ve seen all around in…
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