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Bringing Pantone's 2025 Color Home
Discover how to incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year into any space with simple ideas and bold transformations from local interior designer Laurie Mandichak. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by April Hoffman, Laurie Mandichak, Jon Meadows Laurie Mandichak has been designing spaces in Charlottesville since 2009, bringing her talent for blending styles and honoring history to every project. With experience ranging from design at Artful Lodger to freelance work, she’s passionate about...
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Passion Meets Precision in Building
TJ Troup of Troup Custom Carpentry pairs passion and purpose with timeless design. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Ali Haney, Brand & Market What inspired you to pursue a career in this field? I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and building things – model cars, playing with tools, and machines. I had dirt bikes and four-wheelers I would take apart and put back together. Some of my earliest memories were playing in my great-grandfather’s wood shop. As I got older, I...
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Style Meets Technology at Home
Create sleek and stylish solutions for smart home living. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Lincoln Barbour, Alisa Foytik Interior designer Betsy Kraft has helped many local homeowners discover the sweet spot where technology and style meet. From hidden charging stations to artfully placed speakers, she's mastered the art of making modern conveniences feel right at home in both historic houses and contemporary properties. "Technology is inevitable," Kraft says, and she sees that as...
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Celebrate Spring with Style
Spring party tips from a seasoned entertaining expert. Article by Jennifer Waldera Maryury Padilla, founder of C-Ville Bites took the time to share with us some of her best tips for hosting a springtime dinner party. From food and drinks to music and lighting, Padilla has all of the recommendations for making your spring soiree a success. What do you enjoy most about springtime entertaining? There is something so refreshing about springtime -- the warmer weather, spring flowers, and a...
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