Lisa Jones Crowley, Realtor(R)

The Nest on the Hill

Lisa Jones Crowley — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:35:20 +0000

I believe I’ve mentioned that I have very lovely clients. Not surprisingly, they are gifted as well.

Here is the blog of Shannon and Dan, who purchased a home in historic Church Hill and have worked utter magic on it. I, along with all of Shannon and Dan’s friends, have been following their Facebook posts in wonder at the transformations as they’ve made them.

Now you get to see, too. Stay tuned as Shannon creates yet another place of wonder on her very promising start of a blog!

Ralph’s Warehouse

Lisa Jones Crowley — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:25:14 +0000

Fabulous collectibles, furniture, rugs, mirrors sorted by era or style. Mid-century Modern, Art Deco & Nouveau…what more could a Richmonder want? A sale on said collectibles, that’s what! Ralph’s Warehouse is there at the ready this weekend with a “Quality MOVING SALE.”

Let’s let “Ralph” tell you about it in his own words:

“On location in Sandston (near the Richmond airport) join us in air conditioned comfort and choose among BEAUTIFUL pieces including: a pair of bamboo fretwork side chairs, a club leather sofa by Mitchell Gold, a steel queen size canopy bed, a set of six Suter’s of Harrisonburg vintage 1950′s dining chairs, an inlaid English armoire, lots of smalls and numerous other QUALITY items including a special selection of interesting vintage and mid-century modern furniture from Ralph’s stash, many pieces not seen before at the warehouse location. Ralph will also be bringing along lots of original artwork, antique oriental rugs, vintage costume jewelry, lamps, and more than a few surprises.

Antiques and decorative accessories aren’t your thing? There will be a healthy assortment of quality housewares, dishes and other clean utilitarian goods for sale as well. Bring a friend, your cash, or your checkbook! Checks will be accepted with a valid state ID for amounts over $100. Dealers, Designers and Stagers welcome. Bring a tote bag so your hands are empty to SHOP! Saturday July 31 from 9-4, and Sunday August 1 from 11-4. 105 East Union Street, Sandston, VA”

Visit Ralph’s Warehouse’s website here.

Valentine’s Carytown Tour

Lisa Jones Crowley — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:07:47 +0000

Who knew that Carytown was once a buffalo trail? And a streetcar suburb!

Join the Valentine this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for a walking tour of Carytown. On the Valentine’s Facebook page they promise to cover “among other things,…Cary Court (1930s shopping center) and provide a behind the scenes tour of the Byrd (1928), one of only a few active movie palaces in the country. Hope you can join us!” Only 10 bucks.

Open Sunday 8/1 from 2-4 – in Greystone

Lisa Jones Crowley — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:29:12 +0000

Resort living in close-in Henrico County! Large 1st floor master suite or family room or large formal dining room! Unquestionably the premier unit in Greystone! Wonderful light-filled END unit with exceptional location directly overlooking the lake and close to the pool! Dramatic living room with fireplace. Eat-in kitchen. 3 full baths and hardwood flooring throughout! Large 1st floor bedroom and bath, with flexible use as family room or additional large dining room. Very large 2nd floor master suite with large private bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Large 3rd bedroom with private balcony and bathroom overlooks the lake. Attic + private deck with storage shed. Walk to Tuckahoe School, restaurants, hardware store, beauty salon, church, and shopping! Click here for more photos and details.

Listing courtesy of Lynn Pritchard, Open House by Lisa Jones Crowley.

Directions: From the River Road Shopping Center, go west on River Rd. to Ridge Rd. At the light, turn right on Ridge Rd. At the Tuckahoe Shopping Center light, turn left, staying on Ridge Rd. Greystone Condominiums on left.

Second Quarter Homes Sales in Richmond

Lisa Jones Crowley — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:29:30 +0000

The analysis on the second quarter homes sales in Richmond is out. Sales were up 22% over the second quarter of 2009, due in large part to the first-time homebuyer tax credit. You can download a summary of the report here… Q2 MLS Stats Report Synopsis-1.

The Shockoe Examiner – Main & Laurel 1951

Lisa Jones Crowley — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:15:33 +0000

Golly, I love old pictures of Richmond. And the Shockoe Examiner always pleases in their selection of the great ones.

Mine is a mere re-post. Read the original post here…