Hello, two! Saying goodbye to my only child

Before the birth of my second child in December, I was worried of the impact it would have on my firstborn, June, now 3. I was afraid she wouldn’t do well with a new baby in the house. Up until that point, June had been the center of everything—the object of all our love, devotion, […]

Kid’s best friend: Flocks of love

Having worked toward becoming a veterinarian since she was 3, when she started pulling lambs, 10-year-old Sadie Wentz already has a head start on some of her less-industrious peers. She’s the proud owner of 13 Suffolk-Hampshire Cross sheep, a 900-pound steer, and two dogs, and is responsible for everything from delivering baby lambs to treating […]

Why You Need a Good Home Inspector

If you’ve ever bought a house, you know how important it is to obtain a good inspection prior to closing. Even the smallest home is a complex structure with many parts that must work together to assure your comfort and safety, and most buyers have limited knowledge of how these systems operate.  For that reason, […]

Real Estate News, Week of February 20

CAAR Member Kelly Ceppa Honored with Good Neighbor Award Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR), the voice of real estate in the Central Virginia region, has announced Kelly Ceppa as a Good Neighbor Award recipient. This recognition program highlights local REALTORS® who dedicate significant time and interest to projects that make a lasting impact on […]

More ranch, please: A house grows inside its old footprint

It was a familiar Charlottesville story. The house, a 1960s ranch, boasted a great location near Downtown, but its outdated floor plan needed to be modernized. “It was a lot of square footage but didn’t seem like it when you walked in,” said Scott Abbott, owner of Abbott & Co. General Contractors. “It was your […]

The Gilded Thimble

Specialty:The Gilded Thimble specializes in Bridal gown alterations and makes dreams come true with their renowned custom fit. Their passion for beautiful design converges with perfectionism. Because of the marriage of art and skill, dreams are realized in this downtown loft studio every day. Browse through their galleries, ask your friends and wedding industry professionals, […]

Sam Hill Entertainment

Specialty: Live music for weddings, private events and more! Phone: 434-977-6665 Address: 200 East Garrett St., Suite I, Charlottesville, VA, 22902. Web Site: www.SamHillBands.com Email: info@samhillbands.com

Aimee Susanah Photography

Specialty: With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Aimee uses that training and over 10 years experience in her approach to wedding photography. She documents the day in a photojournalistic style rather than “posed” shots. Her specialty is bringing a sensitive feminine eye, with an edge, to her work. Voted Best of Weddings 2012 by […]