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Light hearted

The idea of uncovering a buried treasure is not impossible in Virginia. With its rich history, the Commonwealth...

A sense of place

We asked the founder of Blueply Design how she got into architecture, what she’s working on right now, and where she...

From the editor-at-large

Aristotle once observed that “the speculative life is the highest life of man.” When I think about the University of...

Stay awhile

Four years ago, a winery in Madison County was named Sweely Estate, it was facing foreclosure, and its 18...

Period specific

“Do you ever worry about falling off the roof?” “No, it’s hitting the ground I don’t like.” Colin McGhee jokes about...

Razing the roof? What to consider before re-covering your...

If you’re wondering whether to repair or replace your existing roof due to its age or its condition, there are a few...

Hues and views

1. Antique or modern? I’m best known for interpreting my clients’ taste. That can range from very accurate historical...

Living in history

It’s easy to say that occupying a pavilion in UVA’s Academical Village is akin to living in a museum. Which is true:...

Secret gardens

Here’s a fairly well-kept secret about Charlottesville: If you walk uninvited into one of the gardens just off UVA’s...

Another man’s treasure

Back in the winter of 2012, the Mayan calendar supposedly predicted the end of the world. That didn’t happen, but big...