In September we feel the weight of the summer. For gardeners, it is a time of hot, sunny days punctuated with late evening watering sessions, themselves punctuated with mosquitoes and other pests. The first tomatoes arrived to much fanfare in July (or perhaps June, for those willing to gamble with frost dates). Favorite dishes have […]
In September we feel the weight of the summer. For gardeners, it is a time of hot, sunny days punctuated with late evening watering sessions, themselves punctuated with mosquitoes and other pests. The first tomatoes arrived to much fanfare in July (or perhaps June, for those willing to gamble with frost dates). Favorite dishes have […]
Visualize yourself at home in your senior years. What do you picture? Probably you see a place of comfort and vitality, with views of some golden pond or spaces for beloved hobbies. What you likely don’t imagine (or want to) are lonely or cramped quarters, orthopedic beds and strangers snoring next to you. Assisted living […]
First the bad news: Whether a bankruptcy, foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, there’s no easy fix for repairing major credit issues. “Often nothing more than time will heal the process,” says loan officer Matt Hodges, owner of Compass Home Loans. The length of time differs depending on how cataclysmic the credit nosedive […]
For a lot of renters, a lease does more than simply bind them financially to their landlords for 12 months. Many of us are faced with leases that read like the 10 Commandments of Design: Thou shalt not paint the walls. Thou shalt not tear out the ugly carpet. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s […]
Invented in the late 19th century, the combination square is one of those tools that modern technology really can’t improve upon. In its basic form, the combo square consists of a 12" metal ruler and a sliding, triangular head with two flat surfaces—one that measures 45 degrees; the other, 90 degrees. Squares can be used […]
Some people decorate their houses because it needs to be done. Others truly relish the task. Beryl Solla and James Yates are in the latter camp. “People ask me, in terms of art, what I’m doing, and the thing I’m most interested in doing as an artist is in my house—building stuff, changing stuff,” says […]
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). […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]