Southgate Community Center In Reston To Be Renamed

Southgate Community Center in Reston may be getting a new name soon. Fairfax CountySupervisor Walter L. Alcorn (D-Hunter Mill District) presented a Board Matter at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting of May 4 that staff from the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) work with the community to rename Southgate Community Center in recognition of Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins. The Board unanimously approved the motion. Continue reading

Local Designers Revamp A McLean House To Benefit Cancer Support Community

The Aspire Design Home in McLean, Virginia, is getting revamped by the efforts of some local interior design gurus by joining tastemakers from around the country as part of an effort to raise money for charity. It will be a chance for visitors to see the latest trends in home design. The effort will also support the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led, nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide dedicated to providing emotional support and navigation for individuals impacted by cancer, including their families and friends. Continue reading

Plan At Popes Head Road Enters “Design Public Hearing” Stage

Those traveling on the Fairfax County Parkway during peak travel times must have experienced the back up at the Popes Head Road signal. The traffic backs up on the parkway from either direction so far it’s difficult to even see the traffic light that’s causing the whole thing. However, this is on the radar screen of the Virginia Department of Transportation. There is a meeting planned to look at the solutions their engineers have come up with for this $290 million project.

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Beautifying a staircase can be a smart move

Many folks consider stairs and hallways as strictly utilitarian — a place to get somewhere else - but these spaces can be great for decorations. Considering that stairs are often one of the first elements home buyers see when they enter the front door of a home for sale, beautifying the steps can be a smart investment. Consider these ideas for making the stairway more attractive:
  • A few tastefully positioned flowers can really stand out on at a stairway
  • Paint a runner in a bold shade of marine paint. Or do it in a pattern, like a stripe or polka dot.
  • Carpet the stairs with a pattern that hides dirt – even if the rest of the house has hardwoods. (As an added plus, carpeted stairs are safer than bare, potentially slick ones.)
  • Tile the risers, the vertical part of the stairs that get scuffed easily.

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