In 1997, the New York Times called Deborah Eisenberg’s short stories “spirited and masterly road maps through sad and forbidding and desolate terrain.” Thirteen years later, the same newspaper cast her among the modern age’s greatest writers: “Eisenberg conveys [her characters’] interiority in such a fine grain that one thinks of Virginia Woolf, if only […]

From left: 19th century Victorian pendant in gold vermeil over silver from The Jeweler’s Eye ($450, 201 E. Main St. #C, 979-5919); lapis pendant necklace by Marraccini Designs from Angelo ($1,200, 220 E. Main St., 971-9256); personalized monogram necklace from The Engraving Shop ($145, 209 Second St. SW, 295-6108); Midas necklace by Dori Csengeri ($285) […]

Julia Thomas wears a yellow and black plaid coat from Glad Rags ($56, 1923 Commonwealth Dr., 979-1816); a Rag + Bone Somerset dress from Elsie Garden ($408, 109 S. First St., 979-2888); black tights from Gap ($12.50, Fashion Square Mall, 973-5026); black rhinestone earrings from Bittersweet ($24, 106 E. Main St., 977-5977) and Pink Studio […]

Feed a fever Don’t get stuck sneezing through flu season. Stock up on nutritional (and yummy!) ingredients that will stave off sickness. The Toliver House’s Donna Sharer, who handles the menu at the women-run Gordonsville restaurant, provided these recipes:   To make these recipes vegetarian, simply replace the chicken broth with veggie and eliminate the […]

Among the many things passed along through Bebe Heiner’s Louisiana family line are great bone structure and a strong taste for philanthropy.  Heiner made an early mark as an arts supporter, collector and active patron—think Virginia Center for Creative Artists and UVA Art Museum. But in time, the licensed professional counselor, who gave time and […]

Come clean Goodbye, skirts and flip-flops: Changing seasons means it’s time to put away your summer wardrobe in favor of cozier attire like tights, boots and turtlenecks. Lifestyle management pro Sue Battani offers some tips on keeping things in order when it comes to your switched-over closet. Filtering: Out with the old, tired and seldom […]

  Scout Charlottesville publisher Susie Matheson believes one thing: “If the local stores disappear, every town becomes the same.” Accordingly, she spends a lot of time promoting all things Charlottesville, whether through her blog (scoutcharlottesville.com), her free iPhone app (search “SCOUT-cville”) or The Scout Guide, soon to be released in its second edition. Knowing she’d […]

  Laine Welch, 29 Originally from Hampton Roads, VA Occupation: Fundraising and Alumni Relations for UVA “I love living in Charlottesville. There are so many smart, talented people here!”           Vaughan Keeney, 29 Originally from Franklin, VA Occupation: Employee of Rhett Associates “I like that I am really friendly and give […]

Checkerboard earrings from Glad Rags ($18, 1923 Commonwealth Dr., 979-1816)   Tulle corduroy skirt from Finch ($48, 1501 University Ave., 244-0050)   Harvé Benard coat from Glad Rags ($48)   Scarves from Spring Street ($39 each, 107 W. Main St., 975-1200)   France Luxe hairclip from Finch ($20)   BB Dakota jacket from Bittersweet ($98, […]

CLICK TO ENLARGE  Relax into Fall Julia Thomas wears an Ella Moss Georgia dress from Eloise ($184, 219 W. Water St., 295-2905), a Lara Miller bamboo cardigan ($616) and Alchem1st leather belt from Sustain ($78, 406 W. Main St., 244-0028) and a chunky diamond knit beret from Urban Outfitters ($24).           […]