A curved staircase can feel like architecture in motion—and this one arrived with a bit of drama. Designed by architect John Voight and fabricated by Century Stair Company of Haymarket, Virginia, the stair was produced using computer numerical control technology, which allowed the most complex elements to take shape with remarkable precision. “All of the […]
Maybe the tired “new year, new you” adage should apply less to you personally and more to your … home? Start the year off with a lesson from one of these professionals, and learn everything from seasonal seed-starting to watercolor basics or the best ways to support pollinators. Plant workshops at We Grow Floral Shop […]
This project started with a vision one couple had of living in the midst of the landscape they love. Once they discovered the perfect spot, the adventure of making that vision come to life began. In 2017 they found about 20 acres in southern Albemarle County that had been left in pasture, close (but not too […]
Every home tells a story, and often it begins on a mood board. We asked this year’s Best of C-VILLE Interior Designer, Stushek Design, to share a few it recently created for clients, giving us a peek into the inspiration behind a globetrotting couple’s living room, a timeless kitchen, a girl’s bedroom in bloom, and […]
A 1930s house in the Rugby-Venable neighborhood has recently been granted Virginia historic status—but to its owner, it’s worth preserving as part of his own family’s history. The wood-frame and stone house, built in the Dutch Colonial Revival style, was designed by noted local architect Milton L. Grigg. A Virginia native, Grigg attended UVA but left […]
Ask ChatGPT to design you a dream room—bed, bath, utility, rumpus, you name it—and the popular bot will likely have a few questions. What are the dimensions? What style are you looking for? What are some main features and must-have details? Answer those questions, and the moment of truth arrives. “Do you want me to […]
While spring, summer, and fall are the most popular seasons for Charlottesville nuptials, winter weddings can be especially romantic. But scheduling your celebration for the time between Thanksgiving and Easter requires planning around several facts of life. First and foremost is weather, and in central Virginia, that can be tricky. Any particular winter day can […]
“I had come to Rock Paper Scissors many times—I always loved this shop, it was warm and welcoming, and it always had things I loved,” says Karen Ward. That was during the six years Ward worked in a stationery store in Alexandria. But as of January this year, she and her husband Jonathan are new Charlottesville […]
Kelly Chambers explains her calling simply: “I have a heart to play for people,” she says—and isn’t that the kind of person you would want making music at your wedding? Weddings of course are the most special of special days, but Chambers also plays for graduations, parties, church services, and celebrations from birthdays to Father’s […]
Your wedding day is full of details at eye level, but some of the most magical touches float above it all. From glowing lights to airy florals and whimsical balloons, overhead decor can transform a space, adding depth, movement, and unexpected moments that make guests stop and stare. Here are three examples we love. Lush […]