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C-VILLE Kids! On the mom front: Take a lesson

Kids may say the darndest things, but you could learn a lesson or two from your tot. When it comes to eating, exercising, and even beauty, they’ve got the right idea. Quick! Get a pen!   Make your pointe Mark our words: Ballet will be the next big thing in fitness. Its health benefits—the same […]

Caite Hamilton | March 2, 2012

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C-VILLE Kids! Save the date night: Getting out is good for your kids

It’s true what they say: Those who play together stay together. A recent report from The National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia reveals that couples who carve out time for each other (no kids allowed!) at least once a week are less likely to experience disappointment with their relationship. This is especially true […]

Caite Hamilton | March 2, 2012

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Winter C Magazine: A few of our favorite things

Our favorite things Super sparkly earrings. Leopard: the ultimate neutral. Red’s delicious.   SHOP THE SHOOT Dotted tights from Gap ($14.50, 973-5026); Tibi silk strapless dress from Levy’s ($341, 295-4270); Via Spiga belt from Posh Style ($68, 245-0115); Miguel Ases earrings from Scarpa ($295, 296-0040).   All photography by Nick Strocchia. Hair and makeup by […]

Caite Hamilton | November 30, 2011

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Winter C Magazine: What's in Kelly Cox's purse?

  (Photo by Cramer Photo) Once a therapist for foster kids, 36-year-old Kelly Cox has been practicing yoga since grad school to alleviate the stress of her busy schedule. These days, yoga is her busy schedule. The co-owner of Downtown yoga studio Bend spends her time instructing children, teens and expectant mothers, and serving on […]

Caite Hamilton | November 30, 2011

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Present tense? C-VILLE’s Annual Gift Guide

JUMP TO: • Your greenie neighbors • Your art student sister • Your boyfriend’s fashionable younger sister • Your gay best friend • Your supportive mother • Your tech-geek brother • Your conservative stepdad Mae West once said, “I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.” We share that sentiment, which is why […]

Caite Hamilton | November 22, 2011

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NEW! Fall 2011: Bright’s ideas

It’s 2pm on Sunday afternoon and Jackie Bright is in her Seventh Street office. This isn’t unusual. In fact, for her, it’s downright normal to be working in the off-hours. Effectiveness, she says, doesn’t always happen 9 to 5.   “I really do try to work when I feel inspired. If I can’t focus, then […]

Caite Hamilton | September 8, 2011

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NEW! Fall 2011: Check her bag

A Charlottesvillian born and raised, 39-year-old Andrea Copeland is the Community Resource Coordinator for National College, the founder of local production company Positive Channels and the chairperson for Quadruplicity, an annual conference for professional women balancing career, life, money and health. Needless to say, she’s busy. Here, we take a peek in her purse.—Caite White […]

Caite Hamilton | September 8, 2011

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All hands on deck

It all began with a party. Two summers ago, two of PK Ross’ roommates were celebrating August birthdays and one enlisted her help to decorate for the party. They hung strings of lights under the eaves, then draped window shears overhead to create a relaxing canopy. Since then, they’ve added a few side tables, flowering […]

Caite Hamilton | September 6, 2011