Author Archives: Emily Marsh

About Emily Marsh

Emily takes impressive photos, interviews interesting locals, and keeps things organized for Harrisonblog. She also works on special marketing projects, transaction management, and event management for The Harrisonburg Homes Team. Emily loves dogs, her friends and family, dancing, and getting outdoors.

withSimplicity: A Dream, an Airstream, a Clean Beauty

withSimplicity is a new business housed in the Airstream you may have noticed parked downtown. This exquisitely adorable, beautifully renovated trailer is home to a wide assortment of home-made, organic beauty products. It is an absolutely must-visit kind of shop.

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Kline May Realty Welcomes Katie Warner to The Harrisonburg Homes Team

We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Katie Warner to The Harrisonburg Homes Team! She is outgoing, hard-working, and has an infectious upbeat personality. Not to mention that her previous work experience makes her an excellent professional addition to our Team. We're so excited to have her on board and we want you to get excited too... so read on to get to know Katie a little better.

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Exploring Harrisonburg’s Suburbs: Elkton

Welcome to Elkton, a small town to the east of Harrisonburg. Nestled between the Shenandoah National Park and Massanutten Resort, Elkton boasts a rich history, gorgeous setting, local charm, and access to a plethora of outdoor activities.

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The Design Corner: 6 Ways to Decorate for Summer

What thoughts come to mind when you think of summer? The beach. Cool breezes. Fresh flowers from the garden. Chilled lemonade. Outdoor gatherings. Perfect... So now the goal is to decorate in such a way that your home conjures up those feelings. We've compiled a few tips to help you decorate for summer.

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Making a Difference in Our Backyard – Vine & Fig: The New Community Project in Harrisonburg

I had the privilege of spending a short time at Vine & Fig, site of the New Community Project in Harrisonburg, to talk with Tom Benevento and others who work and live on the site. I was awed by the knowledge and intelligence of these people, inspired by their commitment to live uncompromisingly on their principles, and humbled by the selfless way they provide resources for and care about those in need. Read on to get a brief overview of what they're doing at the Vine & Fig site and throughout the community.

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