Grit & guile, wit & wile
Colorful lights paint the stage as Peggy Lee’s “Big Spender” plays over the loudspeaker. Sparkling from head to toe like the overhead mirror ball, a woman wearing a sequin dress […]
Reduce, use, fill
Charlottesville was eco-conscious before being eco-conscious was cool. That could explain the myriad of secondhand and sustainability-focused shops around town, some of which have been fixtures in the community for […]
Stewards of the earth
“Is this the most environmentally friendly option?” At DuCard Vineyards, this is the question asked prior to making each and every decision. Nestled at the edge of the Shenandoah National […]
Practical and palatable
Known by the online community as BohoVegMom, food blogger Amy Rolph has been serving up plant-based recipes from her home in Charlottesville since 2019. The restaurant manager turned stay-at-home mom […]
Furry friendships
The past year has been one of unforeseen circumstances and challenges. But an unexpected outcome worth celebrating is that pet adoptions around the country—and right here in the Charlottesville area—are […]
A Christmas tree story: The Casons have been selling holiday happiness for more than 100 years
For those who celebrate Christmas, selecting a tree is an annual tradition. For George Cason, selling trees to the Charlottesville community is a way of life. George Cason’s father, L.E., […]