March Abode: On stands now!

The latest issue of Abode features a Shenandoah Valley home with everything to hide, a minimalist kitchen in Albemarle, the best performance fabrics and more. Here’s what’s inside: Belmont’s newest eatery. An addition at Western Albemarle High School. Recycled countertops and—what?—wooden tiles. Performance fabrics inside the home. How to give your boxwoods the best chance […]

Got it covered: Performance fabric helps furniture survive life’s wear and tear

It’s no secret that outdoor fabrics often make their way inside, too—they’re a great way to protect against spills, stains and smells and the patterns and textures are often indistinguishable from regular fabric. But, says Folly co-owner Victoria Pouncey, occasionally the right textile for the space just isn’t available. Enter performance fabrics. “[They] are essentially […]

February Abode: On stands now!

The February issue of Abode features a historic home overlooking the James River (it once belonged to a relative of Thomas Jefferson—yes, that Thomas Jefferson!), a mix-and-match kitchen in Ivy, a primer for wallpaper and more. Here’s what you’ll find inside: A house on Riverside Avenue breaks the mold. Why wallpaper is your new best friend. […]

Paper perfect: Why wallpaper is your new best friend

Love it or hate it, there’s an undeniable appeal to a papered wall. Unlike paint, wallpaper adds detail and dimension that a solid painted wall can’t achieve. And, says Kenny Ball Antiques designer Chloe Ball, it gets an unnecessarily bad rap. “If walls are primed properly, it’s not harmful and easily removed,” she says. (She […]

Winter C-VILLE Weddings: On stands now!

This issue of C-VILLE Weddings is overflowing with love: seven beautiful weddings, a memorable rehearsal dinner, big-day gift ideas and more. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Friday weddings: Yay or nay? Candy Girl answers: Should I invite a friend I just met? Bold invites with a graphic kick. Cakes, baby—it’s what outside that counts. A local […]

Lean on me: Seven Charlottesville weddings we love

Each of the next seven weddings have one thing in common: love. Now you’re probably thinking, Isn’t that what all weddings have in common? And the answer is, of course, yes. But in the case of these weddings, the love was pouring in from all sides—friends, family, guests—and throughout the whole planning process. One bride’s […]

Hip hip hooray: A stylish day redefines DIY

Caroline Moyer and Samantha Kardos  |  May 29, 2016 What’s the best way to ensure your big day feels special and personal? Enlist many helping hands, as Caroline and Samantha did for their spring nuptials. “A lot of our wedding felt DIY’d because we had so many amazing friends and family members who volunteered their talents […]