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Summer lovin’

Kevin Nguyen & Matt Pinyan August 30, 2025, at Montfair Resort Farm Photography by Colby Blount Weddings The inspiration for Kevin Nguyen and Matt Pinyan’s Montfair Resort Farm wedding came from another wedding they attended together in Wisconsin, which, coincidentally, was inspired by a Montfair wedding that the couple had attended.  “What we loved about […]

Caite Hamilton | April 15, 2026

Magazines Weddings

Skylark Vintage transforms a handcrafted trailer into a customizable centerpiece for intimate celebrations 

When Erin Kinsey launched her wedding planning and coordination business in 2020, she quickly became immersed in “countless celebrations over several seasons.” But the deeper she moved into the industry, the more she noticed a pattern. “Through that experience, I saw firsthand how trends cycle—often resulting in weddings that, while beautiful, begin to feel visually […]

Caite Hamilton | April 15, 2026

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Hello, sunshine!

Elizabeth Farnsworth & Drew Frank November 1, 2025, at Farmington Country Club Photography by Meredith Coe Photography Classic and traditional—with a twist. That’s how bride Elizabeth Farnsworth describes the way she and now-husband Drew Frank wanted their Farmington wedding to feel.  “Yellow has always been my favorite color, so I knew I wanted to incorporate […]

Caite Hamilton | April 15, 2026

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Bright and beautiful

Elizabeth Drake & Trevin Glasgow April 26, 2025, at Castle Hill Cider Photography by Hunter & Sarah Photography Sun-soaked and story-filled. Elizabeth Drake and Trevin Glasgow’s wedding celebration gathered the places and people that have shaped their life together. The couple first married in a small family ceremony in February 2024 at Elizabeth’s parents’ church […]

Caite Hamilton | April 15, 2026

Abode

Staircase as sculpture

 A curved staircase can feel like architecture in motion—and this one arrived with a bit of drama. Designed by architect John Voight and fabricated by Century Stair Company of Haymarket, Virginia, the stair was produced using computer numerical control technology, which allowed the most complex elements to take shape with remarkable precision. “All of the […]

Caite Hamilton | February 11, 2026

Abode Magazines

Ideas and textures shape unique spaces

Every home tells a story, and often it begins on a mood board. We asked this year’s Best of C-VILLE Interior Designer, Stushek Design, to share a few it recently created for clients, giving us a peek into the inspiration behind a globetrotting couple’s living room, a timeless kitchen, a girl’s bedroom in bloom, and […]

Caite Hamilton | October 2, 2025

Magazines Weddings

The best wedding reception décor ideas go higher

Your wedding day is full of details at eye level, but some of the most magical touches float above it all. From glowing lights to airy florals and whimsical balloons, overhead decor can transform a space, adding depth, movement, and unexpected moments that make guests stop and stare. Here are three examples we love.  Lush […]

Caite Hamilton | October 2, 2025

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Seeing pink

Blush tones, bloom crowns, and bottles on bottles. Charlottesville’s Daze of Rosé, an inclusive wine festival founded in 2023 by Castle Hill Cider and Harmony Wine, is a fête for the senses—and lovers of pink Virginia wine. Held at Eastwood Farm and Winery, this chic springtime festival pours up dozens of local and regional rosés […]

Caite Hamilton | August 20, 2025

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Many the milestones

Let’s celebrate! 2025 is a banner year for the arts in Charlottesville, with a host of beloved local organizations marking milestone anniversaries. From music schools to galleries to citywide festivals, these creative cornerstones have been inspiring our community for years—and this year, they’re giving us even more reason to cheer. Here’s who’s celebrating. 90 years […]

Caite Hamilton | August 20, 2025

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A cup of connection at Charlottesville’s most thoughtful café

There’s something special brewing inside Charlottesville’s Main Street Market—and it’s not just the coffee. Give & Take, a thoughtfully curated pop-up café, is redefining what a local coffee shop can be: community-focused, creatively inspired, and uncompromising on quality. Founder Aja Baldwin started working as a barista in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the […]

Caite Hamilton | August 20, 2025