Midlothian, VA September 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

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The Style Issue

SOUTHERN MARSH STYLE AT INDEPENDENCE

THE ART OF CHARCUTERIE

TAKE PICTURES LIKE A PRO

RANKED #37 IN T H E C O U N T RY b y T h e Wa l l S t r e e t J o u r n a l

A m e r i c a ’s B e s t & R e a l T r e n d s ’ A n n u a l T h e T h o u s a n d L i s t The Yeatman Group continues to grow leaps and bounds as it was ranked in the Top 50 Real Estate Teams in the country

by The REAL Trends’ annual The Thousand List & America’s Best rankings, published by the The Wall Street Journal in June 2020. The team earned the #37 spot on the list as one of the top teams in the nation in 2019 for closed units and also took the #52 spot for its 2019 sales by transaction volume, moving up over 130 spots from last year’s ranking.

Locally the team is ranked as the #1 selling Real Estate Team in the RVA region by volume and units and was also voted as Richmond’s Best Real Estate Team in 2019 by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Going into its 6th year of business, The Yeatman Group is set to climb the charts yet again this year and is on pace to sell over 600 homes and over $250 million in Real Estate sales volume and continues to provide a “New Way to Real Estate” in 2020.

Contact your Real Estate Experts at 804.372.8787 or sales@theyeatmangroup.com

MIDLOTHIAN LUXURY REPORT Neighborhood

Address

Sq Ft

Sold Price

Price/Sq Ft

Closing Date

DOM

Hallsley

15930 Drumone RD

4,722

$975,000

$206

7/24/20

42

Hallsley

16613 Massey Hope ST

5,443

$860,000

$158

07/21/20

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Tarrington

3112 Handley RD

6,122

$785,000

$128

07/06/20

88

Queens Grant

2737 Royal Crest DR

6,615

$780,000

$117

07/21/20

165

Hallsley

1918 Farnborough DR

4,085

$750,000

$183

07/16/20

4

Reeds Landing

10920 Lansdowne CT

6,292

$740,000

$117

07/16/20

3

Hallsley

1401 Ascot Hill TER

3,402

$730,000

$214

07/02/20

366

Hallsley

16613 Hannington DR

4,151

$720,000

$173

07/21/20

13

Rosemont

14836 Felbridge WAY

4,736

$715,000

$150

07/09/20

4

Tarrington

13302 Ellerton TER

5,145

$705,000

$137

07/29/20

23

Queens Grant

14113 Riverdowns South DR

4,117

$689,000

$167

07/20/20

53

Salisbury Village Townhouses

13902 Turnberry CT

4,522

$685,000

$151

07/24/20

43

Hallsley

1336 Ascot Hill TER

3,708

$680,000

$183

07/29/20

441

Salisbury

2910 W Brigstock RD

5,538

$679,000

$122

07/02/20

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Reeds Landing

11000 Lansdowne TER

3,579

$610,000

$170

07/31/20

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*This data was provided by CVR MLS **Top 15 sales in the Midlothian and James River High School Districts in the last 30 days (as of 7/31/20)

For a more in depth analysis of our local market, please call us at 804.372.8787 or sales@theyeatmangroup.com

HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH? Visit www.viewhomesinrichmond.com/homevalue to see what your home is worth!

Interested in selling your home? Receive a personalized report with an estimated home value, a list of recently sold homes similar to yours in your neighborhood, and a follow up call with our Online Sales Specialist to help you know how much your home is worth!

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Aaron Swart | aaron.swart@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Mary Ellin Arch | maryellin.arch@lifestylepubs.com

Welcome to the Style Issue, Midlothian!

WOW, MIDLOTHIAN! September is already here, and we’re adjusting to so many new ways of life with our families, schools, and the transition of summer vacations to schedules and routines. We hope that you’ve been able to enjoy your family’s summer traditions and experiences as much as is possible during a pandemic.

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Emily Alwood, EmmiClaire Photography | emmiclairephoto@gmail.com PUBLISHER ASSISTANT

Emmaline Chappell, Emmaline's Personal Styling | emchapbiz@gmail.com AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

With that being said, welcome to September and your Style Issue! We’ve got new

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partnerships with local clothiers (with a new stylist joining the Midlothian Lifestyle

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team), charcuterie art, and amazing style options for your home flooring. We’ve had a lot of fun with this issue, and we hope you’ll stay excited and encouraged about the

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many ways Midlothian Lifestyle connects you and your family to this wonderful village!

As we prepare to head into Fall, we want to thank all of our partners and readers for continuing to make this publication a beacon for our community, and a way for us to connect with you and inspire others!

Gratefully,

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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FEATURES 14 Southern Style Independence Golf Club is the Idyllic Backdrop for These Posh and Practical Southern Marsh Fashions

22 Flooring at Your Fingertips At The Floor Store, Products are Typically in Stock - So Projects Get Done Fast

26 The Art of Charcuterie Wow Your Guests with an Amazing Board Using These Tips from Belmont Butchery

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NEW STATE LAW SUPPORTS SOLAR INSTALLATIONS Interested in solar power, but concerned about HOA objections?

Sunlight Solar says: They can’t stop you.

The Virginia Energy Plan, approved as S.B. 504 on July 1, restricts homeowners associations from prohibiting solar installations unless there’s a recorded declaration that demonstrates “reasonable restrictions” concerning size, location, number and manner of placement on the property. The bill says a restriction will not be deemed reasonable if it adds to installation costs by 5% over the projected cost or decreases projected output by more than 10%.

“This is big news for people who’ve felt they’ve been treated unfairly when pursing a greener, more efficient, cost-effective energy source as HOAs have typically made it difficult to get approval,” said Brandon Fuller, operations director for Sunlight Solar.

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Chesterfield County has launched a new citizen web page, “Know Your Rights and Resources.”

The purpose of the page is to connect residents to national, state and local organizations fighting discrimination in the areas of credit, education, employment, healthcare, housing, public accommodation, voting and more. The page provides links to federal human rights laws enacted to shield federally protected classes from discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Fair Housing Act, and more.

The page can be found at www.KnowYourRightsRVA.com.

The county’s Department of Citizen Information and Resources will manage the web page.

The new web page is a joint initiative of Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties.

LLI EARLY FALL SESSION BEGINS SEPT. 8 The Lifelong Learning Institute kicks off its Early Fall Session on Sept. 8, with online classes running through Oct. 30.

The institute has been physically closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is offering classes online.

The Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is a member-supported organization designed to meet the educational, fitness and social enrichment needs of adults age 50 and up.

For information on membership and class offerings, check out llichesterfield.org or email info@llichesterfield.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: CHESTERFIELD’S CHAMBER EXPO IS OCT. 16 The Chesterfield Chamber Back to Business Expo invites the local business community to experience a vibrant mix of cuisine, business exhibitors and so much more. Mark your calendars for Oct. 16 and get ready to experience all that Chesterfield has to offer!

Your experience will start with “Sales, Velocity & Results,” an educational workshop led by Patrick Carroll of Sandler Training.

You’ll enjoy extended exhibitor hours and more than 70 vendor categories from companies from across the region, creating a diverse marketplace for business executives.

The Expo is free to attend. A fee is charged to exhibit. Join the Chamber at the Richmond Volleyball Club, 200 Karl Linn Dr., on Friday, October 16, from 10-3 p.m. for Chesterfield’s premier Expo.

For details, visit www.chesterfieldchamber.com/events.

FRANK HARMON LECTURE AND WORKSHOP AT BRANCH MUSEUM Noted architect Frank Harmon will share excerpts from his book, Native Places: Drawing as a Way to See, and examples of his architectural work during a lecture at Richmond’s Branch Museum on Sept. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Then on Sept.12, he’ll lead a sketching workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With one purchase, you can attend the lecture and workshop plus receive a copy of his book. For details: https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/

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EVERYONE NEEDS COMFORTABLE, CASUAL OUTFITS IN THE CLOSET. When you need to restock, head to Southern Marsh for classic sportswear inspired by idyllic Southern living and perfect for your active lifestyle.

And now, shopping Southern Marsh is easier than ever! The brand is newly available in a spacious store at Independence Golf Club in the Founders Bridge community off Wintergreen Road.

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in a suite of amenities offered by the premier public golf course.

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Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top courses in Richmond, Independence boasts a spectacular estate, high-end dining, meeting space, a wedding venue, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Here you’ll find a selection of Southern Marsh styles for the whole family. Each piece is made from soft, breathable, high-quality fabrics, with performance features including moisture-wicking, UPF 30, and

+ Crawford Casual Short + Sunglass Straps + Gunnison Embroidered Hat + FieldTec™ Gulf Stream Performance Shirt + Daytona Mobile Cooler

SOUTHERN STYLE INDEPENDENCE GOLF CLUB IS THE IDYLLIC BACKDROP FOR THESE POSH AND PRACTICAL FASHIONS FROM SOUTHERN MARSH

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Katie, Daniel and Billy Ratchford

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+ Bermuda Performance Polo + Regatta Short-6 in. Flat Front + MODEL: Matt Nowlin + Julia Performance Polo + SEAWASHâ„¢ Brighton Short + MODEL: Cynthia Woo

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+ Madison Hoodie Pullover

+ Potomac Relaxed Plaid Dress Shirt

+ MODEL: Katie Ratchford

+ Brazos Stretch Twill Pant + MODEL: Daniel Ratchford + Youth Oakmont Oxford Dress Shirt + Youth SEAWASH™ Charleston Short + Youth Wildlife Words Tee + MODEL: Billy Ratchford

water-resistant technology – all hallmarks of the brand. Every pur-

neoprene and come in multiple stylish colors and patterns with a

chase helps the company support preservation of wildlife habitats

logo. The Gunnison Embroidered Hat is ultra-comfortable with a

and sporting land, traditional farming, and renewable resources.

leather strap and buckle. The FieldTec™ Gulf Stream Performance

Stop by the new shop to check out these and other fashions!

Shirt is lightweight and breathable, with monochromatic side and

Independence Golf Club graciously hosted our fashion shoot.

Models are Katie, Daniel and Billy Ratchford; Cynthia and Jade Woo;

shoulder detailing. The Daytona Mobile Cooler is insulated, bonded pattern neoprene, and carries 6 cans hands-free.

and Matt Nowlin. Makeup by Kelsea Dayberry of Radiant Reflection.

The machine-washable, durable Bermuda Performance Polo fea-

Fashion styling by Emmaline Chappell of Emmaline’s Personal Styling.

tures a custom, 2-tone stripe, classic cut, split tail, and vented hem.

The Crawford Casual Short features an ultra-soft drawstring

The Regatta Short is woven at our custom mill of tightly knit, medi-

waistband to allow movement, and angle-cut front pockets and but-

um-weight fabric that softens with washing. Classic cut with a flat

ton-closure back pockets. Sunglass straps are made of high-quality

front and oxford waistband to the interior.

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED) + Sunday Morning Sweater + Savannah Pastimes Lounge Pant + MODEL: Jade Woo

+ Bayonet Twill Dress Shirt + DownpourDRY Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover + Greenville Stretch Denim Jean + Heritage Medallion Leather Belt + Dewberry Weekender + Dewberry Waxed Travel Kit

Perfect for the woman on the go, the Julia Performance Polo keeps

Lounge Pant is a fresh twist on a classic pajama bottom. Breathable

you cool while the SEAWASH™ Brighton Shorts are oh-so-comfort-

Oxford’s basket weave and a series of house-washes make the fabric

able thanks to the cotton and spandex construction.

broken in from the start.

With a hint of spandex, the Madison Hoodie Pullover keeps you comfortable, cool and dry. With convenient thumbholes.

The Bayonet Twill Dress Shirt, with laser-engraved buttons and embroidered duck logo, is perfect for the office or date night.

The Potomac Relaxed Plaid Dress Shirt comes in rich colors, with

Our proprietary DownpourDRY treatment gives the ¼ Fleece Zip

laser engraved buttons on placket and cuffs. The Brazos Stretch

Pullover the benefits of performance rainwear with breathable

Twill Pant, in brushed stretch twill, features roomy pockets, relaxed

comfort. The Greenville Stretch Denim Jean features a relaxed fit,

waistline, and slightly tapered leg opening.

5 roomy pockets, custom fishing lure tag and embossed leather

The Youth Oakmont Oxford Dress Shirt is made from combed cot-

patch. The Heritage Medallion Leather Belt is made from thick

ton that gets softer with each wash. With barrel cuffs, button-down

top-cut burnished leather, finished with antique brass medal-

collar and classic split yoke with a traditional full-length tail. The

lions embossed with the classic mallard logo. The fully lined and

Youth SEAWASH™ Charleston Short is woven at our custom mill

pocketed Dewberry Weekender features rugged waxed cotton

of medium-weight fabric that also softens with washing. The Youth

canvas that showcases scratches and folds. Finally, the fully lined

Wildlife Words Tee is traditionally cut.

Dewberry Waxed Travel Kit features rugged canvas outside and a

The Sunday Morning Sweater, with a versatile thumbhole, is a go-to piece for comfort and warmth. The Savannah Pastimes 18

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large zippered chamber with a pocket inside, finished with leather piping, leather loop handle, and closing snap.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Per fection in a Package ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY ALWOOD

LOCALLY OWNED GIFT SHOP IS KNOWN FOR ITS PERSONALITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE NEED A SPECIAL GIFT? SOMETHING AFFORDABLE? PREFER TO PATRONIZE A SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS? You’ll find all that and more at Tweed.

In business since 2004 at 4035 Lauderdale Drive in Henrico County, the shop is owned and managed by Kate Stottlemyer and her mom and dad, Carol and Paul Viall. The 6,000-square-foot shop sells gifts for every occasion, including bridal and baby showers, and carries branded collegiate merchandise, Richmond-themed products, boutique-style clothing, beach décor, gifts for dog and cat lovers, and more.

“We love finding unique and well-priced items,” Stottlemyer said. One of Tweed’s specialties is the full line of bags by Scout, a Washington, 20

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D.C.-based brand known for colorful totes that mix both function and fashion. The shop is the No. 1 single-location Scout retailer and one of 10 Scout destination shops in the United States.

Personalization is also a large part of Tweed’s business with in-house embroidery, engraving, printing and vinyl machines. “We can personalize just about anything in the store,” Stottlemyer said.

The newest addition to the personalization side of the business is Tweed Studio, which features hand-drawn illustrations of homes, penned from a photograph, and then precision engraved on wood cutting boards that are crafted locally.

Stottlemyer is always on the prowl for new gift ideas and trends, and the store displays are constantly refreshed with new products. “If you have not been to Tweed this week, then you have not been to Tweed,” she said. “We want to thrill our customers every time they visit the store, so finding new products is essential.”

Complimentary gift wrap is another way Tweed wows its customers. “We want our customers to know that when they come into the store, they will leave with a beautifully wrapped gift.”

Stottlemyer grew up in New Jersey and caught the entrepreneurial bug as a kid working in her mother’s bookstore and gift shop. “She’s always been a hard worker,” said Carol Viall. “Through high school and college she had three jobs.”

One of those jobs, working at the shop, eventually won out over waitressing and lifeguarding. Stottlemyer fell in love with Virginia while studying at RandolphMacon, and it wasn’t long before Carol and Paul also relocated to Virginia. Now married with two sons who arrived not long after the shop opened, Stottlemyer has continued the family tradition.

“I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with my parents every day,” she said, “and to learn this business from the best.”

A website refresh in 2018 added e-commerce to tweedathome.com, positioning the store to continue serving customers when COVID-19 hit and the store was forced to close temporarily. “Our online business never stopped, and we were able to offer curbside pick-up and delivery while we were closed to customers shopping inside the store,” Stottlemyer said. Since reopening in May, Tweed has continued to offer curbside pickup for customers who were not yet ready to come back inside the store.

While Stottlemyer and Viall are curtailing travel due to COVID, eliminating an annual buying trip to Atlanta, they continue to work with product reps looking for classic and trendy merchandise. Facemasks and home décor continue to be strong sellers. “People have been home more, so they’re coming in and looking for a quick and easy refresh for their home,” Stottlemyer said.

For the future, Stottlemyer plans to expand the e-store offerings and to continue to bring in new and unique products to the store. www.TweedatHome.com

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LOCALLY OWNED

F LO O R I N G AT YO U R FINGERTIPS ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY ALWOOD

ROBBIE BOLT, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE FLOOR STORE, HAS WORKED IN FLOORING FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS, AS AN ESTIMATOR, SALESMAN, SALES MANAGER, AND TERRITORY MANAGER. During that time, he visited a lot of flooring showrooms – and he was making mental notes.

“I’ve been in everyone’s showroom in Central Virginia,” he said. “I saw what worked and things I didn’t like.”

Those mental notes became reality this past February, when Bolt opened The Floor Store showroom at 1281 Carmia Way. Custom designed by Bolt, the showroom combines the best and eliminates the rest.

AT THE FLOOR STORE, WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT IS TYPICALLY IN STOCK - SO PROJECTS GET DONE FAST

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Robbie Bolt and The Floor Store team

“So many flooring showrooms look like outlets,” said Bolt, who has seen his share of untidy, unappealing floor stores. By contrast, Bolt’s showroom is large, well-lit, and very organized.

Customers are greeted by knowledgeable associates at a reception and consultation area. Beyond, customers can go left to browse giant rolls of neutral-toned carpet, straight ahead to peruse hard flooring options showcased on custom-made elevated presentation tables, or go right to meander through a selection of sample boards sorted by type.

One thing Bolt knew he wanted was enough space to have popular brands and styles in stock. In addition to the carpet rolls that fill the entire left wall of the showroom, hard flooring is stacked in boxes underneath the elevated presentation tables, and a warehouse in back offers additional storage space, plus a loading dock.

Customers who hate to hear, “We’ll order that for you and it’ll be here in two weeks,” are apt to be pleased at The Floor Store. “Most showrooms just show you samples,” Bolt said. “We buy in bulk so that we have many of the most popular products in stock. Buying in bulk also allows us to offer lower prices.”

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Customers get to see products in sizes that help them

Bolt said. For this reason, customers are requesting it not

visualize the flooring in their homes. Carpet buyers can

only for traditionally damp rooms like kitchens and baths,

see the color and feel the texture on the roll, giving them

but also for living and family rooms.

a much better sense than they’d get from a swatch or a

This month, Bolt expects to debut his own premium Floor

sample on a display board. “This is your carpet,” Bolt said.

Store brand of luxury waterproof flooring, with prices starting

“We’re going to cut it for you.”

as low as $1.99 a square foot. Available in eight custom col-

Similarly, customers looking for hard flooring walk

ors, the Floor Store brand is perfect for customers “who want

through 4-foot by 4-foot displays that show a full 16 square

something nice at a lower price point,” Bolt said. The new

feet of flooring. (Small take-home samples are also avail-

Floor Store brand will offer customers an alternative to the

able, neatly labeled and stored in a side room.)

current $2.78 per square foot product, which “sells like crazy.”

A special feature is the Room Visualizer, available on

Because so many products are kept in stock, customers

The Floor Store’s website. The visualizer allows customers

often can get their new floors fully installed in a matter of

to upload a photo of their room, select a flooring, and see

days, using Floor Store contract installers. This in-stock

how it would look in their home. “It’s a great tool, espe-

approach also appeals to do-it-yourselfers, who can pick

cially when customers want to spend less time shopping

out products and related installation supplies and walk out

around town,” Bolt said.

with everything they need for a weekend DIY project.

Waterproof flooring is the store’s most popular product right now. “It’s the closest thing to a bulletproof floor,” 24

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“Customers can get their project done much faster with us,” Bolt said.

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FOOD & WINE

+ Sparkenhoe Red Leicester Annato, a natural colorant, gives this classic English cheese its shocking orange tint. Complex and savory, with a mellow sharpness, it is the only raw, cow’s milk Red Leicester made in the UK.

+ Rocke t ’s Robiola Soft and gooey, this flavorful ash-ripened cow’s milk cheese hails from Boxcarr Handmade Cheese in Cedar Grove, N.C. The rind adds texture and flavor to complement the rich center.

+ Pâté Maison This French, country style, pork and liver pâté, made in house at Belmont Butchery, is hearty, meaty and oh-so-satisfying.

ARTICLE SARA ADDUCI PHOTOGRAPHY KIERAN WAGNER

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+ Glacier Blue This raw cow’s milk blue from Cascadia Creamery is aged in natural lava tubes in Washington state. Mild, rich and crumbly, with an earthy minerality.

+ Saucisson Sec

Sara Adduci

Made in Virginia at The Whole Ox, this garlic forward, dry-cured salame is inspired by those made in the south of France.

+ Caromont Farm Caciotta This tender, fresh goat’s milk cheese is washed with nebbiolo wine vinegar as it ages for 2 months in Esmont, Virginia. Bright and twangy, with grassy, citrusy notes.

SHARING A CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE BOARD WITH GUESTS IS EASILY ONE OF LIFE’S FINEST PLEASURES. Charcuterie – from the French for “cooked meat” – encompasses all sorts of preserved meats, including salami, prosciutto, pate, and confits. Creating a charcuterie assortment is virtually impossible to get wrong.

When creating a board, have fun, experiment, and let whimsy be your guide! Start by selecting 3-5 cheeses of different textures and milks. Try one soft, one firm, one wild card, and one blue. Next, choose charcuterie items, like dry cured salami and a chunk of pâté. Third, choose accompaniments – something sweet (dried or fresh fruits), something nutty (plain or candied), something pickled or briny, a chutney, jam or honey, even sliced fresh cucumber or radishes. Top off with a crusty baguette and some wine, and you have a satisfying meal where every bite becomes an exploration of new flavor combinations. For best taste, let your cheeses and meats come to room temperature before serving.

Sara Adduci is a self-proclaimed cheese and charcuterie nerd. After falling for a two-year aged gouda in 2004, Sara started working in a cheese

+ Quince & Apple Pear Mostarda

shop to support her addiction. She loves to share

Made by a family-owned company in

cheese cases, and creating bountiful boards.

Wisconsin using pears, apples, and real mustard oil for a perfect balance of sweet heat. Especially good with stronger cheeses and all charcuterie.

her passion by teaching pairing classes, curating Sara recently took the helm of the cheese counter at Belmont Butchery in Carytown. This nose-to-tail butcher shop, opened in 2006 by Tanya Cauthen, boasts a fine selection of cut-toorder meats, house-made specialties, artisanal cheeses, wines, and a knowledgeable staff to help you find exactly what you need.

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DIY

take pictures like a Emily Alwood

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY

EMILY ALWOOD, EMMICLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE CELL PHONES EQUIPPED WITH CAMERAS THAT HAVE GREAT FUNCTIONALITY AND PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES, ALLOWING USERS TO TAKE PHOTOS GOOD ENOUGH TO PRINT AND FRAME OR HANG ON THE WALL. Of course, there are a plethora of phones out there with cameras of varying quality, and each has its own specifics. Personally, I have the Google Pixel 3, which takes extraordinary photos, and other phone brands have similarly high-quality cameras built in.

But having a great cell phone camera is only half the battle. A lot depends on you, the cell phone photographer. What do you need to do to make sure your cell phone photos are the best they can possibly be?

I want you to look at your camera roll on your phone. See if you notice any differences in the photos. Think about possible reasons why they are different. What time of day were these photos taken?

Were the subjects in full sun or shade – or maybe a mix of both?

What was the angle when you were capturing your subject?

These are all questions I consider when I’m out on the job taking professional photos, and also when I’m just taking photos on my phone. There is definitely a strategy in doing this, and here I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks to help you feel empowered and confident in taking your own phone photos of your family, friends, and whatever else strikes your fancy.

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+ TIP 1 LIGHT

Light is one

of the main keys to success in photography. You should try to

+ TIP 2 POSING

I always want

to avoid overly posed photos. Let’s face it: Nobody likes cheesy, forced

place your subjects in a shaded area without any light speckling

smiles. Tell some jokes or relate to your subjects so they can get natural

on them. When photographing children, for instance, you want

smiles and laughs. Of course, this may not work when photographing

consistent lighting on faces without anyone squinting – nobody

animals. When I photograph my pup, I just need to mention “treat” or

should be looking into the sun. The best times of day to shoot are

make some squeaky noise to get his upright attention.

in the morning before the sun is too bright, and then about an hour before sunset, also known as the “golden hour.”

+ TIP 4 ANGLE

Always capture your subjects at the optimal angle.

Think about photos of yourself or family members that are awesome. What was the angle? Imagine you’re taking a photo of your children and dog. You’ll want to

+ TIP 3 EDITING

get on eye level with them and close enough to frame everything you want in each photo. For example, if they are standing in front of a lake, you might step back to

All cell phone cameras come with editing tools. My go-to

get a wide shot with the lake in the background. Then,

for quick phone edits, depending on the lighting, is to

move forward and squat, at eye level, to get the subjects

adjust the exposure, lower the highlights, and increase

in frame and take more snaps.

the shadows a bit. I like my photos to be vibrant and full of life, and these simple editing manipulations can achieve that effect. Just explore to find a style you like best!

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

ALL MONTH

6:35 p.m.; show starts at 7:35. Runs

B-3 organ and wide open vocals, the

through September 31, Thursdays

two-time CMA/ACM/Grammy Song

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and

by

of the Year nominee takes listeners

Saturdays.

Supported

Aldi, Dominion Energy, Elephant

to church, school, home and out on a

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

Insurance, Richmond Area Honda

Saturday night. Doors open at 5 p.m.;

This unconventional exhibition fea-

Dealers, and Pepsi.

show is at 6.

tures 13 large-scale stainless steel

https://www.milb.com/richmond/

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sculptures that move and change

events/movie-nights

richmond-concert-schedule/

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BILLY CURRINGTON

GORDON LIGHTFOOT

light and water.Ongoing to Oct. 18.

Billy Currington has come a long

Gordon Lightfoot, the iconic singer/

Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

way from working construction and

songwriter behind such beloved songs

https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/

living in an attic apartment. He made

such as If You Could Read My Mind, The

exhibitions/wind-waves-light/

his debut with the Top 10 hit “Walk a

Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, and

Little Straighter,” he has parlayed his

Sundown performs live at Dominion

ALL MONTH

rich tenor and unerring song sense

Energy Center's Carpenter Theatre.

into some of country's most memora-

Rescheduled. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show

TREASURERS OF ANCIENT EGYPT: SUNKEN CITIES

ble hits, Gates open at 5 p.m.; show is

is at 8. https://www.dominione-

at 6. https://innsbrookafterhours.

nergycenter.com/events/detail/

com/richmond-concert-schedule/

gordon-lightfoot-rescheduled

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WALKING TOUR: BEYOND THE PALISADES

COYOTES IN VIRGINIA

Henricus Park

Department of Game and Inland

powerful ancient Egyptian cities

This walking tour brings visitors to the

Fisheries Biologists will discuss basic

that sank into the Mediterranean

bluff on the James River and touches

biology about coyotes, their habitats,

more than a thousand years ago -

on many layers of history. Your tour

and their role in the ecosystem. Learn

destroyed by natural catastrophes

through time covers the Powhatan

when and how they can become a

in the 8th century AD. Through

Indians, the founding of Henricus

nuisance in rural/urban areas and

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fort, the battle of Osborne’s Landing,

how to increase chances of success-

museum/exhibitions/exhibitions/

and more. Finally the tour examines

ful coexistence. The presentation will

treasures-ancient-egypt/

the remains of the lightkeeper’s

be followed by Q&A. Light refresh-

house, and the monuments on the

ments and activities for children

bluff. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

will be provided. All ages. https://

https://henricus.org/plan-your-

www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

visit/calendar/

park-event-info?id=PO200039-02

with the wind. Learn about their connections to art, science, and nature.

An artist and engineer, George Sherwood creates kinetic sculptures that evoke shimmering leaves, flocks of birds, schools of fish, and waves of

Innsbrook After Hours

Carpenter Theatre

Virginia Museum of Fine Art

Dive into one of the most astonishing underwater discoveries of all time: Treasures of Ancient Egypt: Sunken Cities. The exhibition is a

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Innsbrook After Hours

and concessions in advance. $8 per

When you dig into Lee Brice, with

person. Children age 3 and younger

its thick grooves, squalling guitars,

are admitted free. Gates open at

tumbling drums, sheets of steamy

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