Give a little: Big-day gifts for your special someone
You’ve pored through the registries, made a list of practical needs for every room in the house and created a honeyfund for that trip to Bermuda. But what about that […]
Glamour and glitter: Get graphic with geometric invites
If you’re planning a wedding, there’s no better way to give guests a hint of the tone of your big day than with the invitations (and the save the dates). […]
Should I invite a new friend to my wedding? Candy Girl, our etiquette queen, answers
I just started hanging out with a new friend. Should I invite her to my wedding? Is that weird? We’ve all been there—the nervous giggles, the pounding heart, the wondering if […]
Scheduling conflicts: For the budget-minded, Friday weddings are a ‘do’
You’re engaged (congrats!) and have decided that Charlottesville is the perfect place for your wedding (great choice!). You’ve even started picturing yourself as an autumn bride at a local vineyard. […]
Premarital counseling: For couples in the know or out of date?
Nobody was surprised when Annie Fitzhugh and Bill Scatena decided to get married. The couple met when they were both working at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, and they dated […]
January Abode: On stands now!
In this month’s Abode, we talk with homebuilder Noah Bradley about his 40-year career, learn why a homeowner shouldn’t be bound by their lot size, take a look inside an […]
Timeless style: An Ivy cottage gets ready to welcome guests
When Justin Rood went house-hunting in Charlottesville, he looked really hard. Many dozens of properties into his search, he still hadn’t found just the right place—but not because he was […]
Expanding the limits: A second structure can be a dramatic improvement
If your house sits on a small city lot, it may seem as though there’s little room to expand. After all, city regulations limit how much of your lot may […]
High style: At home with designer Chris Coggins
While attending the New York School of Interior Design, designer Chris Coggins embarked on an independent project: review 40 famous houses in 40 days. “I visited significant homes all along […]
Wood works: Timberwood Tap House elevates elements of its predecessor with a modern touch
When Lynne Roberts and her partners looked to start a sister restaurant to Route 29-based Timberwood Grill, they wanted to create a unique space while hinting at the original. The […]