Home & Design, Lifestyle Britt Patterson Home & Design, Lifestyle Britt Patterson

Spacious Single-Level Living in Hollin Hall Village

Welcome to 7935 Wellington Road—an exceptional, expanded rambler located in the heart of beloved Hollin Hall Village. Offering over 1,800 square feet of beautifully designed living space, this one-level home blends classic charm with thoughtful modern updates, all situated on a flat, fully fenced lot in the Waynewood Elementary School district.

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Home & Design Don Ripper Home & Design Don Ripper

Milestones in the Maine Light

I’m heading back to Maine for a new show at Artemis Gallery, and it feels like a full-circle moment in my creative journey. From my first pitch to showing alongside artists I admire, these exhibitions always feel like milestones worth celebrating.

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Home & Design Amanda Mertins Home & Design Amanda Mertins

Under the Pergola at Patina!

We’ve added something special to our garden at Patina — a beautiful new pergola that sets the stage for outdoor living at its finest. Whether you're dreaming of a charming courtyard setup, a quiet nook for your morning coffee, or an inviting space to entertain, come see our collection of garden and outdoor furniture and blend comfort with timeless style!

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Home & Design Britt Patterson Home & Design Britt Patterson

Wimbledon Dreams: Four Sotheby’s Homes with Tennis Courts You’ll Love

As the world’s best players compete on the iconic grass courts of the All England Club, many of us find ourselves inspired to pick up a racket…or at least daydream about playing a match in a spectacular setting. Whether you’re an avid tennis player or simply love the idea of court-side living, here are four extraordinary properties that bring the Wimbledon lifestyle home.

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Home & Design, Lifestyle Don Ripper Home & Design, Lifestyle Don Ripper

The Beauty and the Rush

As any seasoned procrastinator knows, there's a certain magic in the scramble. The kind that forces bold decisions, spontaneous moves, and just the right amount of chaos to bring the work to life. I tend to put a lot of pressure on myself, but life always seems to up the ante on its own. I don’t fight it anymore. I’ve learned to embrace it.


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Home & Design Britt Patterson Home & Design Britt Patterson

Why Luxury Is Less About Labels—and More About Lifestyle

According to Sotheby’s latest Luxury Outlook Report, we are in the midst of a Luxury Renaissance, where affluent buyers make decisions based not on external status symbols, but on personal meaning. Whether in real estate, fashion, or travel, luxury today is about lifestyle alignment—how possessions and experiences reflect who you really are.

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Home & Design Amy Rutherford Home & Design Amy Rutherford

Summer Learning Ideas to Prevent the Slide

The real secret to successful summer learning – or any learning for that matter – is disguising education as play. When children are having fun, they absorb information naturally. Their creativity and curiosity kicks in and they ask thought provoking questions then seek out the answers on their own.

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Home & Design Don Ripper Home & Design Don Ripper

The Beauty of Peonies and the Art of Letting Go

About a month ago, my father passed away. If you’re in that club, you know how quickly the ending can come. I thought I had more time—more conversations to have, more texts to send. Funny how often I still think I can text him. But time waits for no one, and peonies wait for no one. They bloom and fade on their own schedule. Maybe that’s why I love them more than other, more predictable flowers.

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Home & Design Britt Patterson Home & Design Britt Patterson

A Rare Offering in Old Town

This exceptional 2,100-square-foot residence offers a rare blend of privacy, elegance, and convenience. Overlooking peaceful parkland from every window, the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhome lives with the grace and scale of a single-family home, yet offers the ease of HOA living.

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