Marissa Hermanson Moomaw

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5 Mistakes You Might be Making with Your Leather Goods

If you're afraid of the luxury of having something nice like a leather sofa, we're here to put your fears at rest. Leather is a performance material, and fortunately you don't have to work hard to maintain it.

Lonny Magazine

The Perfect Boho Family Retreat On Lake Austin

An Austin, Texas couple was looking for the perfect family vacation home and tasked local designer Erin Williamson with transforming a dated 1960s A-frame into a cozy, contemporary getaway.

Dwell Magazine

An 18th-Century Virginian Hotel Boasts an Elegant New Look

After a thoughtful remodel, a boutique hotel outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, is now inviting guests to embrace its luxurious dosage of Southern charm.

Dwell Magazine

Artist Ellsworth Kelly's Final Work Is Now Open in Austin

Titled "Austin," the chapel-like structure by the late contemporary artist Ellsworth Kelly is now open to the public at the Blanton Museum of Art.

Dwell Magazine

Discover Florida's Mysterious Dome Home Before It Sinks Into the Sea

We dive into the fascinating history behind Cape Romano's peculiar, igloo-like structures, which have been a treasured fixture to Southwest Floridians since the early 1980s.

Dwell Magazine

Budget Breakdown: A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Turns Into a Chic Tiny Home For $27K

"Short of pouring foundations, converting a van is a lot like building an entire house," says Jack Richens, the custom van renovator behind This Moving House in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Dwell Magazine

Get the Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Midcentury Mansion in Pixar's Incredibles 2

We asked Academy Award-winning film maker Ralph Eggleston about the design inspiration behind the impressive, cantilevered home that everyone's favorite superhero family occupies in the upcoming movie.

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What It's Really Like to Be on Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's New Crafting Show, Making It

Attention crafters, makers, DIYers, and creators of all sorts of thingamajigs: there's a magical new TV show called "Making It" that will delight you more than a trip to the craft store.

"Making It," NBC's new crafts competition reality show, embraces all things handmade and it debuts on NBC on Tuesday, July 31 at 10/9c.

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Nineveh Madsen: From News Anchor To Launching Her Own Media Empire

Swede Nineveh Madsen, founder and CEO of HER Magazine, is at the forefront of the ever-evolving news industry, helping shape next-generation media and empowering women with her digital publication HER Magazine.

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5 ‘Must Do’ Steps to Insuring Your Engagement and Wedding Rings

Once you have the perfect wedding rings picked out, it’s important to make sure you protect your precious investment. According to The Knot’s Real Weddings Study, Americans spend an average of $6,351 on an engagement ring. Here are some tips for adding your rings to your homeowners or renters insurance policy, along with other ideas for keeping them safe.

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Paying It Forward

Hickok Cole Architects designs a happy home for Dominion Payroll at the company’s new headquarters

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6 Non-Traditional Virginia Bridal Shower Experiences

Your bridal shower doesn’t have to be a traditional luncheon. You can go all out with a fun experience and invite your favorite lady friends to celebrate. From high tea at the Williamsburg Inn to a pizza and beer celebration at a brewery, there’s plenty of fun experiences to celebrate your new bridal status.

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5 Picture-Perfect Locations for Your Engagement Photoshoot

Five couples share their engagement photos in picturesque locales across Virginia, along with their romantic proposal stories.

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These Are the Most Influential Celebrity Engagement Rings of All Time

It's the summer of love. With the engagements of celebrity couples like Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson, Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber, along with Katharine McPhee and David Foster, glitzy gemstones are stealing the spotlight.

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The Perfect Bachelorette Weekend in Charlottesville

With plenty of indie boutiques, tasty eateries, vineyards and outdoor activities, Charlottesville is the perfect getaway for a bachelorette weekend with your favorite ladies. From start to finish, we’ve created an action-packed itinerary to help you celebrate during your girls’ weekend.