MARCH 2019
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The HOME Issue Biringer Builders: 40 Years of Luxury Custom Homes WILLIAMSBURG WINERY: BEYOND THE WINE FOUR LUXURIOUS VACATION RENTALS FOR YOUR NEXT GETAWAY
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midlothian luxury report neighborhood
address
sq ft
sold price
price/sq ft
closing date
dom
Tarrington
13337 Kelham Rd
4,188
$825,000
$196
8/24/18
133
Tarrington
13149 Sodbury Dr
5,500
$850,000
$154
01/18/19
4
Hallsley
1718 Tulip Hill Dr
4,893
$856,000
$174
12/26/18
217
Hallsley
16212 Old Castle Rd
3,250
$869,580
$267
10/19/18
3
Founders Bridge
16201 Maple Hall Dr
6,474
$875,000
$135
12/03/18
28
Tarrington
3631 Caddington Ter
3,812
$921,542
$241
12/13/18
4
Hallsley
1913 Muswell Ct
5,863
$949,900
$162
10/25/18
277
Hallsley
1925 Muswell Ct
5,886
$970,000
$164
08/17/18
345
Salisbury
2240 Chalkwell Dr
5,864
$990,000
$168
09/20/18
83
Hallsley
16142 Old Castle Rd
7,135
$1,000,000
$140
08/13/18
215
Hallsley
1907 Muswell Ct
5,984
$1,055,000
$176
09/01/18
20
Tarrington
13300 Westwell Dr
6,017
$1,075,000
$178
08/27/18
3
Hallsley
16236 Old Castle Rd
5,572
$1,125,000
$201
10/26/18
3
None
4101 Old Gun Rd
5,506
$1,300,000
$236
11/09/18
71
Hallsley
1907 Bedwyn Ln
8,627
$1,500,000
$173
11/30/18
113
Days on Market
*This data was provided by CVR MLS **Top 15 sales in the Midlothian and James River High School Districts in the last 6 months For a more in depth analysis of our local market, please call us at 804.NEW.HOME or sales@theyeatmangroup.com.
LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER
Jennifer Carter Sowers | jennifer.sowers@lifestylepubs.com SALES DIRECTOR
Christian Sowers | christian.sowers@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Dana Miller | dana.miller@lifestylepubs.com
Home Is Where the Heart Is
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Jennifer Carter Sowers, Nicolette Martin
FOR SOME, HOME IS WHERE THE FAMILY IS. It's the place where weekends were—or still are—filled with kids coming and going, movie and popcorn nights and Saturday morning cartoons... Ok, we probably ARE dating ourselves with that last one. For others, home is where the rest is. It's the place where, after a long day, they go to relax; where they spend meaningful time with friends and loved ones, enjoy homecooked meals and settle in on a comfy couch to a good book or great conversation. For some, home is where the work is. It's where they build their dreams, where they start their businesses and where they work day in and day out for success. And for us here at Midlothian Lifestyle, home is a bit of all of the above AND where the heart is. It's also in the meaningful stories we get to share about the amazing people in our Midlothian community. We had so much fun with this issue—from dream homes with Biringer Builders and
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
unique travel homes across the U.S. to a dreamy stay at a home away from home
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
in Williamsburg. Whatever your "home" means to you, we hope you find a piece of
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
it here in this month's issue.
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
As always, we are so thankful for your support and hope to see you around town! P.S. We are now accepting nominees for our Inaugural Outstanding Women of Midlothian issue for May 2019 at MidlothianLifestyle.com. We can't wait to hear about all of the incredible women in our community!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019
FEATURES 14 Biringer Builders Forty Years of Luxury Custom Homes
18 A Home Away From Home Vacation Your Way and Book a Luxurious Vacation Rental for Your Next Getaway
24 European Charm Awaits at Romantic Wedmore Place Surrounded by American History, This Boutique Hotel Is a Hidden Gem
42 Wilson Lee Interiors and Boutique Designer Angela Wilson Lee Shares
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Some of Her Favorite Things to Add to Your Home This Spring
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DEPARTMENTS 6
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Locally Owned
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Open House
24 Travel Destination 30 Renovate & Refine 36 Water & Woods 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice
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GOOD TIMES
Fourth Annual Hallsley Polar Bear Plunge Hallsley residents welcomed the new year with a big plunge sliding down the waterslide into the frigid pool water at the Fourth Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day. The Sweet Shop Donut Cafe helped keep everyone warm with fresh doughnuts and hot chocolate. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEXI HANRAHAN
Carmax Tacky Light Tour On Saturday, Dec. 14, Midlothian neighbors put on their ugliest sweaters and raced through a tacky wonderland filled with lights, elves and even the big man himself. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SPORTSBACKERS
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AROUND TOWN
GOLF SIMULATOR TEE IT UP OPENS IN THE SHOPPES AT BELLGRADE
MADISON BLAIR BOUTIQUE TO OPEN IN SYCAMORE SQUARE
Tee It Up has opened at 11400 W. Huguenot Road
Madison Blair, a very popular young girls' online
in the Shoppes at Bellgrade. Spurred by his lifelong
boutique, is expanding to its first retail location
love of golf, John Iezzi decided to shun retirement
at 1332 Sycamore Square and will hold a grand
in favor of opening the golf simulator venue. The
opening this month. The boutique carries the latest
2,300-square-foot location has a Trackman sim-
trends and fashions in clothing and accessories
ulator and putting green. Participants can play
for girls ages 8–18. They strive to empower young
world-renowned courses such as PGA National
girls with confidence through cutting edge style
and St. Andrews as well as practice their short- and
trends while keeping everything reasonably priced.
long-range driving and putting. Offering state-of-the-
You can also shop online at ShopMadisonBlair.com.
art educational instruction, the Trackman can help
Instagram: @madisonblairboutique
serious golfers improve their game and also enable golf pros to give lessons in a weatherproof environment. Tee It Up will initially offer different membership levels with pricing based on hours of use. They also
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC MIDLOTHIAN CHAPTER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS National Charity League, Inc., a nonprofit
will offer private events for businesses and birthdays.
SOUTHSIDE SPEEDWAY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS IN 2019 Southside Speedway celebrates 60 years in 2019! “The Toughest Short Track in the South”
national organization of mother and daughter members with more than 250 chapters across the U.S., is currently accepting applications for the 2019–2020 year for girls currently in 6th through 10th grades.
opened on April 15, 1959. Southside Speedway has
The Mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster moth-
seen many famous drivers battle for the win over
er-daughter relationships in a philanthropic
the past 60 years, including Richard Petty, Darrell
organization committed to community service,
Waltrip and Denny Hamlin among many others. It
leadership development and cultural experi-
currently hosts 12 Friday nights of racing from late
ences while developing strong women leaders
March through August. The family-owned track in
impacting their communities today and for gen-
Chesterfield County prides itself on being a fami-
erations to come.
ly-friendly venue entertaining generations of fans
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and is a great way to spend Friday nights with your
visit
friends and family! Friday, March 29 is opening
or
night. Full schedule at SouthsideSpeedway.net.
vpmembershipmidloncl@gmail.com.
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LOCALLY OWNED
Biringer Builders Forty Years of Luxury Custom Homes ARTICLE JENNIFER CARTER SOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED HOME. It means different things for different people:
1979. Today, his daughter and son-in-law, Val and John
the sense of peace you feel on a cozy, rainy Sunday; the
Waters, continue the tradition of custom workmanship
aroma of your favorite meal coming from the kitchen;
and unsurpassed customer experience, earning them
the sound of crickets from your porch on a perfect
numerous awards over the past several years, includ-
summer evening; your children’s laughter or bickering
ing Parade of Homes and Homebuilding Association
coming from upstairs; the one place that is uniquely
of Richmond’s Builder of the Year. For five consecutive
you. Local designer Dawn Wolf describes walking into a
years, Houzz has named Biringer as one of its best in
Biringer home is like receiving a warm hug. Their atten-
Design and Client Satisfaction, as well as a primary
tion to detail and warmth creates a cozy environment
influencer in the industry.
that defines a Biringer home.
Biringer’s unique architectural details and home
For 40 years, Biringer Builders has been creating
designs make it one of Midlothian’s most sought-after
custom homes in RVA to suit your family’s lifestyle,
custom builders. Building in Midlothian’s top commu-
wants and needs. Craftsmanship and quality are the
nities of Founders Bridge, Hallsley, Magnolia Green,
foundation on which Jim Biringer began the company in
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Bayberry Model
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LOCALLY OWNED
(CON TI N U ED)
New Market, RounTrey, Summer Lake and Tarrington, Biringer delivers a home building experience that allows clients ultimate flexibility. You can choose from custom plans tailored specifically for you and your family or choose from a portfolio of plans that can be adjusted to fit your lifestyle. An on-site sales and design team, award-winning architects and a team of project builders are all inte-
“ O u r awa r d - w i n n i n g c u s t o m h o m e s a r e b u i lt w i t h a h i g h ly p e r s o n a l , b o u t i q u e a p p r o a c h .”
gral parts of how Biringer creates homes full of character and quality craftsmanship. They also build no more than 25 homes per year in order to maintain superior customer service for their clients. “Our
award-winning
custom
homes
are built with a highly personal, boutique approach," says John Waters, vice president of Biringer Builders. "We are very proud of our accomplishments in the industry and even prouder that our homeowners are our best source of marketing. When you meet with someone interested in building and can provide them with a list of very satisfied custom home buyers, it brings a great sense of pride and confidence in your work.”
BIRINGER BUILDERS NEW DESIGNER MODEL HOME » Opening: Late February 2019 » Where: 1730 Brightwalton Court, Midlothian – Hallsley
» Style: American Farmhouse » Features: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, expansive living spaces, Low Country front and back porches, pocket wine bar, men’s lounge movie theater and beautiful outdoor space
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OPEN HOUSE
Home Away
VACATION YOUR WAY AND BOOK A LUXURIOUS VACATION RENTAL FOR YOUR NEXT GETAWAY
from Home
WHEN YOU’RE DETERMINING WHERE TO GO FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO DECIDE AMONG SIGHTS TO SEE, FOOD TO EAT AND ADVENTURES TO HAVE. From wine country to the mountain state, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite
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vacation homes—complete with awe-inspiring panoramic views and cool downtown vibes—that are sure to help make the decision of where to travel a little easier. View these listings and more at HomeAway.com.
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West Virginia
THE CLIFF HOUSE
LOCATION: Victor, West Virginia PROPERTY ID: 653534vb
WV
NOTABLE FEATURES: Deck with fireplace and out-
door seating; spectacular living room with large glass doors and windows for fantastic views of the Near River Gorge; large dining table and complete gourmet kitchen SLEEPS: 10 (5 bedrooms, 4 baths) COST PER NIGHT: Starting at $510 WHY STAY HERE?
This 3,200-square-foot luxury home built in 2010 provides a warm and comfortable environment for a large family and visitors in the heart of all things adventure. Nearby activities include world-class whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Gauley River, rock climbing throughout the New River Gorge and nearly 10 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails right from your front door.
FUN FACT PIES & PINTS PIZZERIA, JUST MINUTES AWAY IN FAYETTEVILLE, WAS NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 20 PIZZA SPOTS IN THE U.S. BY HUFFPOST.
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
M i n n e s o ta
MN
LOWRY HILL HOUSE LOCATION: Calhoun Isles,
Minneapolis, Minnesota PROPERTY ID: 4813526 NOTABLE FEATURES: 5,000-square-foot historic home in Uptown Minneapolis;
featured in design books and magazines including Vogue; located in historical Lowry Hill mansion neighborhood; two blocks from breathtaking Lake of the Isles SLEEPS: 13 (6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths) COST PER NIGHT: Starting at $900 WHY STAY HERE?
This home is spacious and stylishly decorated with historical beauty and modern convenience. The neighborhood is tranquil and breathtaking and in close proximity to everywhere you’ll want to be during your stay.
DON’T MISS THE WALK ART CENTER IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER IN THE LOWRY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MUSEUM’S PERMANENT COLLECTION INCLUDES MORE THAN 13,000 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART PIECES.
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TX
TE X AS
THE EASTSIDE LODGE LOCATION: Austin, Texas PROPERTY ID: 4331060 NOTABLE FEATURES: ”Authentically Austin”
3,767-square-foot 1930s renovation SLEEPS: 6 (2 bedrooms, 2 baths) COST PER NIGHT: Starting at $325 WHY STAY HERE?
This swanky, luxe renovation is within walking distance of acclaimed restaurants, music and more. Walk along Lady Bird Lake for great views of the city skyline.
FUN FACT AUSTIN WAS RECENTLY DESIGNATED THE NO. 1 BEER DESTINATION IN THE WORLD BY VINEPAIR. CHECK OUT RAINEY STREET FOR TONS OF BARS, RESTAURANTS AND FOOD TRUCKS!
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
DON’T MISS YOU’LL BE IN THE HEART OF CALIFORNIA’S WINE COUNTRY. IF YOU LEAVE WITHOUT SAMPLING SOME OF THE BEST REDS AND WHITES AROUND, YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG!
CALIFORNIA
MOUNTAINTOP LUXURY ESTATE
LOCATION: St. Helena, California PROPERTY ID: 3855040 NOTABLE FEATURES: 7,500-square-foot luxury
mountaintop estate sitting on 70 acres; 360-degree panoramic valley floor views of St. Helena and surrounding wineries; infinity edge, heated lagoon black quartzite plaster-finished lap pool SLEEPS: 12 (6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths) COST PER NIGHT: Starting at $2,948 WHY STAY HERE? If the incredible views alone
aren’t enough, the luxury mountaintop home is perfect for hosting large but intimate gatherings. The home boasts expansive mountaintop vistas and was recently completed with all high-end appliances, furnishings, infinity edge pool, spa, outdoor fireplace, bocce ball court and more.
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ARTICLE JENNIFER CARTER SOWERS PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
European Charm Aw a i t s a t Ro m a n t i c We d m o r e Place WHEN WE THINK OF WILLIAMSBURG, FOUNDED IN 1699, WE AUTOMATICALLY EQUATE AN AREA STEEPED IN COLONIAL AMERICAN HISTORY; YET A FEW MILES AWAY FROM THE HISTORICAL EPICENTER, COBBLESTONE STREETS AND GOVERNOR’S PALACE LIES A SLICE OF EUROPEAN HEAVEN. Wedmore Place is a 28-room boutique inn that opened in 2007 and is located on the historic 300-acre farm known as Wessex Hundred. It truly is one of the most unique themed accommodations in all of Virginia, and it is just an hour away from Midlothian.
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SURROUNDED BY AMERICAN HISTORY, THIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL IS A HIDDEN GEM
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
(CON TI N U ED)
2.
1.
4.
5.
E X P E R I E N C E W I L L I A M S BU RG W I N E RY 1. INTRODUCTION TO WINE TOUR AND
2. THE VIRGINIA WINE EXPERIENCE
3. THE EXTENSIVE RESERVE TOUR
TASTING Focusing on the winemaking
TOUR AND TASTING A more in-depth
AND TASTING Held in the Library Cellar,
process from grape to bottle, different wine-
experience for the wine enthusiast, focus-
this includes several reserve wines as well
making techniques and concluding with a
ing on the history of Virginia wine, specific
as select library vintages, all paired with an
tasting in the barrel cellar, this tour is one of
winemaking techniques and philosophies,
assorted cheese plate.
the most comprehensive.
and the impact of the location and terroir on the wine at the Williamsburg Winery.
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Reservations are required for these tours. Call 757.229.0999 ext. 129.
3.
6.
1. Cafe Provencal is recognized by Wine Spectator magazine as one of the top eight winery restaurants in the U.S.
2. Wessex Hundred is home to Williamsburg Winery, Wedmore Place, Gabriel Archer Tavern and Cafe Provencal.
3. Most guest rooms feature a working wood-burning fireplace.
4. Relax poolside in season, or enjoy an ultra-fine aromatherapy oil massage in the full-service spa.
Walking into the lobby with its 16-foot ceil-
Café Provencal is a dinner-only restau-
ing and huge stone hearth will be the begin-
rant that was recently recognized by Wine
ning of your journey mixing history, luxury,
Spectator magazine as one of the eight
charm and warmth. Wandering through the
most outstanding winery restaurants in the
lobby, the hallways, library and conference
U.S. Featuring local and regional ingredients,
rooms is like strolling through an old-world
the menu curated by chef David McClure
museum. An actual knight in shining armor
offers guests a unique wine-inspired spread
even holds court and greets guests. Heavy
unlike any other in the region in a French-
drapes, thick wooden beams and exquisite
style, picturesque atmosphere.
hand-painted tile all add to the magnificent
The Gabriel Archer Tavern serves lunch and
European feel of Wedmore Place. Each room
afternoon appetizers in a casual farm-to-table
at Wedmore Place is uniquely decorated to
dining experience with a menu that celebrates the
reflect a different region of Europe, creating
finest Virginia-grown ingredients. Recognized
an exclusive experience for visitors. Most of
as one of the best places to enjoy wine and
the rooms feature a working wood-burning
oysters in the Commonwealth, Forbes mag-
fireplace, adding to the romance and old-
azine also said of the Gabriel Archer Tavern,
world charm. The room themes include
“You’re not going to find better food for these
Corinthian, Tuscany, Scandinavian, Wales,
prices anywhere in the area.”
Venetian and Normandy, among others. No
Founded in 1985 and opening to the pub-
two stays are alike because no two rooms
lic in 1989, the Williamsburg Winery was the
are alike. From artwork and decor to paint
16th winery in Virginia in a state that now has
colors and historic furnishings, each room
close to 300. It offers several different tours
will transport you to another place and
daily with tastings included or options for
time. Every overnight stay at Wedmore
tastings without tours. Each tasting allows
Place includes a European-style continen-
guests to select seven wines from a list of
tal breakfast with warm, fresh, flaky, buttery
fine or reserve wines.
croissants that will leave lingering memories until your next visit. Wessex Hundred is also home to the Williamsburg
March 31. This includes a one-night stay in a
Winery,
traditional room with a wood-burning fireplace,
different region in Europe.
Café Provencal and the Gabriel Archer
a wine tasting and tour of the barrel cellar for
Tavern so guests can have an immersive
two, a bottle of Williamsburg Winery Wine,
6. The Gabriel Archer Tavern is recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best places to enjoy wine and oysters in the Commonwealth.
wine and culinary getaway and never
artisanal chocolates, a $100 dinner voucher at
have to leave the property. Zagat rated
the Café Provencal and a European-style con-
Williamsburg Winery as one of the “nine
tinental breakfast for two. This package starts
wineries with fabulous food” in the U.S.
at $275 per night. WilliamsburgWinery.com
5. Each room is decorated to reflect a
award-winning
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RENOVATE & REFINE
TONE + TEXTURE STYLE YOUR HOME IN TONES AND TEXTURES WITH DESIGN HELP FROM HOUZZ INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERTS ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
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WOVEN + KNOTTED LIVING BOHO-CHIC WITH WOVEN TEXTURES AND MACRAMÉ Decorate your space with handmade textures such as the modern, maker revival of 1970s macramé and year-round tropical feel of wicker. MACRAMÉ Made through knotting instead of weaving, macramé can add a unique touch in many various ways. Houzz contributor Laura Gaskill suggests incorporating it as nursery decor, plant hangers, wall hangings and modern fiber arts. WICKER According to Houzz contributor Yanic Simard, “the best way to really embrace the luxury-cottage appeal of wicker and rattan is to combine different forms of the two in one space ... Look for other unexpected places to add a natural twist to your home with a new material woven into your palette.”
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RENOVATE & REFINE
(CON TI N U ED)
AGAINST THE GRAIN TIPS FOR DECORATING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS Houzz contributor Katie Treggiden offers many ways to incorporate natural materials and natural-state timber into your home, including using wood to cover one wall in a home for a pleasing accent wall; featuring your firewood as a striking, stacked display; and mixing different types of wood and different finishes in the same space. “A simple way to incorporate the wood trend is to expose structural wooden beams already present in your home,” Katie says. “Instead of painting them or boxing them in, leave them raw or give them a coat of wax to enrich the tones.” 32
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WATER & WOODS
ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
ROOM TO
GROW ADD SOME GREEN TO YOUR GAME WITH LIFESTYLE’S ECO-FRIENDLY PLANT GUIDE
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WHAT HOUSEPLANT SHOULD YOU GET? WOULD PEOPLE DESCRIBE YOU AS HAVING A GREEN THUMB? N
Y
ARE YOU OFTEN AWAY FOR
BUT DO YOU REMEMBER
LONG PERIODS OF TIME?
TO WATER YOUR PLANTS?
Y
N
Y
DO YOU HAVE
ARE YOU LOW
MANY WINDOWS?
ON O2?
N
Y
Y
N
N
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Y
IS IT HARD FOR YOU TO
N
COMMIT TO ONE THING? Y
N
CACTI + SUCCULENTS
LEMON BUTTON FERN
When you’re looking for variety without the hassle,
SNAKE PLANT
PHILODENDRON
Safe for both cats and dogs
Labeled as both a “for-
The split-leaf philodendron
according to the ASPCA,
giving houseplant” and
does not require a lot of
cacti and succulents are
lemon button ferns—also
healthy houseplant by
light or moisture, but will
the way to go. Since they
known as southern sword
HGTV, the snake plant
grow much larger if given
are able to store water in
ferns—are drought-tolerant
tolerates low light and long
both and ample space to
their leaves, they’re more
and thrive in shady rooms.
stretches without water
climb. Be careful, though,
forgiving when your mind
They’re low-maintenance if
while also adding oxygen
it is highly toxic to animals,
is elsewhere.
you keep their soil moist.
to the room at night.
according to the ASPCA.
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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8-10
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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
CRAFTSMEN'S SPRING CLASSICS ART & CRAFTS SHOW
RICHMOND WEDDINGS WINTER SHOW
fictionalized story of the gifted poet,
The
Craftsmen’s
Getting married or know someone
musician, soldier and duelist who
Classic Spring Art & Craft Festival
who is? Join more than 100 wedding
is kept from expressing his love for
features original designs and works
vendors from venues, music, florists,
the beautiful Roxanne by the shame
from hundreds of talented artists
caterers, honeymoon destinations and
he feels about his rather large nose!
and
across
unique gift items among many oth-
Alternately funny, dramatic, witty, touch-
America. See the creative process
ers to find endless inspiration. Plan
ing and tragic, Ms. Frankel’s adaptation
in action as many exhibitors demon-
your entire wedding under one roof.
makes this wonderful story accessible
strate
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to everyone. SwiftCreekMill.com
the weekend. There is something
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Swift Creek Mill Theatre
Rostand’s masterpiece tells the true but
Richmond Raceway Complex
35th
Annual
craftspeople
from
their talents
throughout
with items from the most tradi-
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RICHMOND HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
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Join this show to gain inspiration about
SHAMROCK RUNRVA 5K
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Richmond Raceway Complex
your home, garden and landscape
Main Street Station
16 WESTCHESTER EIGHTH ANNUAL SHAMROCK 5K Westchester Commons
The
Eighth
Annual
Westchester
Shamrock 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run return Saturday, March 16, at Westchester
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Commons Shopping Center. Kids
ideas; interview for your renovation
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with the
1K Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and
projects; and engage with more than
third
RunRVA
Shamrock 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. Free
250 exhibitors and experts. Attend
5K! This 5K road run/walk will
admission to the festivities encour-
speaker and celebrity events, and
start and end at Hardywood Park
ages spectators to stroll the event
enter
Craft Brewery, in the heart of RVA.
area, enjoying food, kids’ activities,
RunSignup.com
music and entertainment. Register at
contests
and
promotions.
RichmondHomeAndGarden.com
annual Shamrock
WestchesterShamrock.com.
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THE VIRGINIA WINE EXPO
DARCI LYNNE AND FRIENDS
Spectacular revitalized Main Street
"Winning
Station in historic Shockoe Bottom will
Talent at just 12 years old by the
Broad Street
host the signature events of the 2019
most votes for a final performance
The official kick-off the festival sea-
Virginia Wine Expo. Swirl, sniff, taste
in the history of the show, singer/
son in RVA, Shamrock the Block is
and discuss hundreds of bottles of
ventriloquist Darci Lynne impresses
pet-friendly, kid-friendly and brings
wine from Virginia and the 2019 guest
audiences
country
out thousands of your closest friends.
regions, as well as dozens of spir-
with her sweetheart disposition
Featuring live music, food, plenty of
its. General walk-around, VIP grand
and
show-stop-
green beer along with vendors and a
tastings and various wine pairing
ping talent beyond her years."
kids' activity area, this is one of the
dinner tickets available for purchase.
AltriaTheater.com
most anticipated events of the spring.
Main Street Station
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Altria Theater
NBC’s
across
undeniable,
America’s
the
Got
SHAMROCK THE BLOCK
The Boulevard from Leigh Street to
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Awards and multiple No. 1 singles on
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the country radio charts. The Charlie
- Bill R.
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Travis Tritt is considered one of the biggest country stars of the 1990s. His top 10 hits include “Modern Day Bonnie
and
Clyde,”
“Here’s
a
Quarter” and “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive.” His career has produced millions in album sales, two Grammy
Daniels Band and the Cadillac Three will join the superstar onstage. AltriaTheater.com
19 JOE BONAMASSA Altria Theater
Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians and featuring soulful background singers and fantastic horns to bring a whole new life to the show
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22-24 SOUTHERN WOMEN'S SHOW Richmond Raceway Complex
Shop, sample and share the fun at Richmond's favorite event for women,
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR and beauty and so much more. Enjoy fashion
shows,
top
chefs and
celebrity guests. Bring your mom,
sister and best friend, and spend
the day doing everything you love!
walk on art
SouthernShows.com/wri
23 KIP MOORE The National
MCA
Nashville
recording
artist
Kip Moore brings his talents to
Richmond. The singer's bluesy mixed
with country appeal has made him a fan favorite. Kip Moore’s hits include his latest, "Last Shot," "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck," "Hey Pretty Girl," "Beer Money," and "Running for You." TheNationalVA.com
23 NINTH ANNUAL MOM PROM Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
Pull out an old prom, bridesmaid, wedding dress or pick up something from your local thrift store! Grab your girlfriends for a fun night of dancing, giveaways and silent auctions. Proceeds will go to the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, a
Erwin Franke’s WORLD OF RUGS, INC
new mental health facility at CHOR. Facebook.com/RichmondMomProm
26-31 THE BOOK OF MORMON Altria Theater
IMPORTER OF HANDMADE ORIENTAL RUGS THOUSANDS OF RUGS IN STOCK OF ALL SIZES
The Book of Mormon is a musical comedy. First staged in 2011, the play makes light of various Mormon beliefs and practices but ultimately
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