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Customized landscaping that creates welcoming outdoor spaces can elevate a business's brand and leave a positive impression on the customer or employee. / Photo: Courtesy of J.W. Townsend

Curb appeal: Differentiate your business–and the “user experience”–with landscaping

C-BIZ | Jennifer Pullinger | COMMENTS

As a business, you don’t have to limit your branding to the design of your website, or the packaging of your product, or the logo on your delivery van. After you’ve enticed a customer with a benefit-promising commercial or meticulously curated Instagram aesthetic, and it’s time for them to actually pay a visit to your […]

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Stayin’ alive: Scarpa models small business ‘thrive-ival’

Stayin’ alive: Scarpa models small business ‘thrive-ival’

C-BIZ | Carol Diggs | COMMENTS

In retail, 25 years is more than a lifetime–and Amy Gardner, owner and founder of Scarpa, knows this as well as anyone. The women’s shoe shop she opened in North Barracks Road in 1994 has evolved into one of the area’s premier women’s apparel stores. Gardner’s adventure in retail was spurred by her passion for […]

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New CATEC director Stephanie Carter aims to help the larger community understand the value of technical learning and trade skills in the job market. / Photo: Amy and Jackson Smith

Expanding technical education horizons: New director Stephanie Carter frames the future of CATEC

C-BIZ | Lisa Martin | COMMENTS

Each time Stephanie Carter searches for a skilled tradesperson to repair or rebuild something in her home, she’s reminded of why CATEC is important. “We know there’s a nationwide trend that shows trade skills on the decline,” she says, “even as there’s so much work that needs those skills.” In her new role as director […]

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Dairy Market is poised to join the food hall trend when it opens in early 2020, while adding to C'ville's growing reputation as a food and drink destination. / Photo: Courtesy of Dairy Market

Destination gourmand: The food hall revolution arrives in C’ville

By Jennifer Pullinger | COMMENTS

From long-standing icons like Union Market in Washington, D.C. and Chelsea Market in New York City to relative newcomers like Workshop Charleston, food halls are a mainstay in urban districts across the nation. And Charlottes­ville will be getting one of its own in spring 2020 with the Dairy Market on Grady and Preston avenues, part […]

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"People have grown tired of the single-use mindset," says Corry Blanc, founder of Blanc Creatives. "And they are buying our story." / Photo: Tristan Williams

Made to last: Blanc Creatives cookware bridges new and old, form and function

By Carol Diggs | COMMENTS

While some locals lament the passing of small-town Charlottesville, tucked away in the Belmont neighborhood is a blacksmith shop called Blanc Creatives, where local artisans forge hand-crafted culinary tools they call “modern heirlooms made for daily use.” Corry Blanc–blacksmith, designer, and founder of Blanc Creatives–is a north Georgia native who learned pottery in high school, […]

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Photo: Courtesy of Steve Trumbull / www.cvilleimages.com

Five-and-dime nostalgia

By Jennifer Pullinger | COMMENTS

THEN: Woolworth’s, opened in 1965 (originally 1924); closed in 1997 / NOW: Caspari, opened in 2005 “Your Money’s Worth More at a Woolworth’s Store” was one of the ad slogans of the beloved discount department store, a downtown C’ville fixture for 73 years. Woolworth’s first opened downtown in 1924 on Main Street, and in 1965 […]

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Magazines
Photo: Katie Stoops

Love local: A bevy of Charlottesville goods round out a romantic wedding

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Elaine Butcher and Bradley Jaeger September 30, 2017, at Highland Orchard in Covesville, Virginia Photography by Katie Stoops Having lived and launched a business in Charlottesville, Elaine Butcher was aware of the city’s wealth of talented artisans. So when it came time to design her wedding to Brad Jaeger, she knew where to turn: everywhere. […]

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Photo: What Em Sees

Oh, happy day! Bright blooms and distinctive details enhance a Keswick wedding

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Adria Wilson and Amanda Septien April 27, 2018, at Keswick Vineyards Photography by What Em Sees While Adria calls it “a jumble of bright details,” Amanda says their wedding had “a romantic vintage feel that mixed in personal touches of our cultures and past.” However it’s described, one thing is clear about the couple’s spring […]

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Photo: Jen Fariello

It takes two: Dutch details enrich a classic American fête

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Jenna Hartin and William de Hoop Scheffer July 28, 2018, at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Photography by Jen Fariello The groom is Dutch, the bride is American. How to bridge the gap? Says Jenna, “We decided to honor William’s Dutch heritage with our color palette and styling.” Shades of orange and Delft blue (a […]

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Weddings
Photo: Bethany Snyder

Perfect match: Tennis-themed details spell love-all for this big day

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Bailey Logan and David Hardy April 27, 2019, at The Clifton Photography by Bethany Snyder Bailey and Dave met while playing tennis, so it felt natural to utilize elements from the game in their big day. “Angelica [Laws] came up with an alternative idea for a guest book inspired by the Paris lock bridge,” says […]

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Photo: What Em Sees

Petals aplenty! Your guide to adding (even more) flowers to your wedding

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

One of the first details to work out as you begin planning your wedding is, of course, the flowers. You’ll need arrangements for the altar, for the aisle, for your wedding party, for the tables, for the cake… The list goes on and on. But savvy couples know there’s more than one way to sneak […]

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Some out-of-town vendors are easier to work with than others, says planner Adam Donovan-Groves. Rental company Paisley & Jade, based in Richmond, is a popular choice in our area for its selection of beautiful furniture. Photo: Katie Stoops

Pulling in talent: What to know if you’re using non-local vendors

By Erika Howsare | COMMENTS

Thinking of hiring vendors from beyond Charlottesville to help put together your big day? Maybe you want to source some Victorian furniture from Richmond-based Paisley & Jade, for example. Or maybe, like one of Adam Donovan-Groves’ former clients, you just happen to know a great photographer from Ireland. This artist, remembers Donovan-Groves, “had worked at […]

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Embroiderer Jeannine Lalonde Smith didn’t know when she started her new hobby that she was carrying on a 100-year-old tradition her grandmother started. “I have some of her pieces today. Her work was impeccable and as perfect as the work I do with my machines,” she says. Photo: Jen Fariello

Heirloom variety: Beloved Thread’s custom pieces are meant to be cherished

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Talk about happy accidents: Seven years ago, Jeannine Lalonde Smith got the notion to learn how to make curtains. She didn’t expect it would go beyond that. “I never thought of myself as especially crafty,” she says, “but this untapped creative side of me came roaring out when I looked at a combination sewing and […]

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Weddings
Photos: Sam Stroud, Old Metropolitan Hall, Meredith Sledge

Treat me right: A few sweet ideas to end the night

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but if all you’re doing is copying the last couple, how do you, well, do you? Here are some unique dessert-related details we’re digging this season. Steal at your own risk. Front and center If you’re like us and cake ranks as one of your top three […]

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Trip of a lifetime: Best spots for honeymooners

Trip of a lifetime: Best spots for honeymooners

By Caite Hamilton | COMMENTS

Peace Frogs Travel owner Julie Arbelaez says that, when it comes to honeymoon spots, California’s Napa and Sonoma valleys are popular right now. But where else might you travel once you’ve said your I Dos? Here are some other spots Arbelaez says the newly betrothed are flocking to lately. St. Lucia “It has some wonderful, […]

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Weddings
Photo: Jack Looney

Behind the magic: Three unique backdrops for your “I dos”

By Erika Howsare | COMMENTS

It’s not hard to see why a ceremony backdrop is a key visual element for your wedding. If you’re on the hunt for a truly unique photo op at the moment of that crucial kiss, perhaps a custom-made backdrop is in order. Local artists and makers will create one just for your day—whether it’s a […]

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Photographer Eric Kelley’s side hustle, 
Referral.Network, helps connect couples 
to photographers. Photo courtesy Eric Kelley.

Photo opportunity: Eric Kelley is cultivating community through weddings

By Lisa Martin | COMMENTS

Eric Kelley graduated from UVA in 2006, founded his own photography business in 2008, and in 2018 was named one of the 40 best wedding photographers in the world by Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Kelley attributes his meteoric rise in part to the generous help of established photographers when he was just starting out. “The biggest […]

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Photo: Jack Looney

Crowded house: How to book a wedding date without conflict

By Erika Howsare | COMMENTS

Choosing the big date? Don’t forget to consider Charlottesville’s busy calendar of events, which can mean local lodgings are in short supply at certain times of the year. You might want to work around… Virginia Festival of the Book: March 18-22, 2020 Charlottesville Ten Miler: Date TBA, but usually held in late March Tom Tom […]

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It's agreed: When it comes to hiring a videographer for your special day, one of the most important considerations is whether you, well, like them. Photo by Mat Slagle

Video Q&A: Essential questions for your videographer

By Erika Howsare | COMMENTS

You know your maid of honor will slay them during her toast. If you hope to be laughing at her jokes decades from now, you’re going to want a wedding video. So what important questions should you ask potential videographers when you’re deciding who to hire? We talked with Ian Atkins of Ian’s Creations and […]

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Knife & Fork
At the shop down on Cherry Street, you’ll find more popsicle flavors than you can shake a stick at. Photo: Morgan Salyer

Pop star: La Flor Michoacana knows icy goodness

By Joe Bargmann | COMMENTS

Some of us, when we were younger, marveled at Baskin-Robbins’ “original 31 flavors.” It seemed impossible (31 flavors!) but also confirmed that summer—ice-cream season—was the best season of all. In Charlottesville, that reassurance comes from the popsicles at La Flor Michoacana. Like Baskin-Robbins, Michoacana boggles the mind with its variety—47 flavors, by informal count. The […]

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Ira Wallace of the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange gives the classic Cobb salad a Southern twist with black-eyed peas and toasted pecans. Photo: Staff

5 super summer salads: Easy-peasy recipes from local chefs

By Whitney Ayres Kenerly | COMMENTS

Summer is the time to eat your colors. Yellow corn is at its sweetest, red tomatoes their juiciest, and the greens are just as green as could be. We’ve rounded up salad recipes from five local chefs that showcase the season’s leading stars along with some unexpected guest appearances: a piquant pinch of mint or […]

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Hunter Smith, founder of Champion Brewing Company, is growing and diversifying his role in the local food and drinks industry. Photo: Eze Amos

The ubiquitous Mr. Smith: You can’t swing a growler in this city without hitting Hunter Smith

By Joe Bargmann | COMMENTS

On a rainy night in early April, I joined a handful of other food-and-drink journalists in the glass-walled pavilion at Afton Mountain Vineyards to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tony and Elizabeth Smith’s ownership of the winery. About a minute into my conversation with Elizabeth during pre-dinner winetasting, I had a smacks-forehead-with-palm moment when she […]

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Knife & Fork
Bright and breezy, the dining room at Belle is perfect for enjoying a light meal and a beverage (caffeine or alcohol, your call). Photo: Stephen Barling

Cup of mud, meet glass of grape: Local cafes offer coffee and wine side-by-side.

By Nathan Alderman | COMMENTS

In a town obsessed with coffee and wine, it was only a matter of time before the two beloved beverages started shacking up. Cafes in Europe have long kept both on the menu, and now a host of local java joints and new establishments are following suit. “I think most people love cafes, even if […]

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