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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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? […]
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, […]
One of the beauties of wedding celebrations is that they can be a true expression of the two of you. And whether that expression is traditional or modern, formal or […]
We all fantasize about strolling through Zillow to find our dream home. But for one family, the fantasy became reality. “At the time, we were living in the Norfolk area,” […]
It’s called the Sugar Shack, but don’t get the wrong idea. The accessory dwelling unit in the Fifeville neighborhood, designed by Oak Five Architecture, is named for the dandelion wine […]
It’s not easy being a landscape architect. Thomas Woltz, senior principal with Nelson Byrd Woltz, calls this time “an identity crisis” for the profession. When he tells people he’s a […]