🌱 Calling all serious gardeners! Looking to invest in a greenhouse, but unsure how to go about it? Our partner Alitex Greenhouses (@alitexusa) shares their expert advice in the latest online article. With the myriad of factors that go into such an investment—aesthetic, financial, environmental and more—they have all the tips for making sure you’re making the best decisions for your home and garden. . Read about these expert tips by Alitex and get inspired by their beautiful and durable designs: www.wineandcountrylife.com/expert-tips-on-buying-a-greenhouse/ . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #alitexusa #homeandgarden #greenhouse #ilovevirginia #gardening #greenhousegardening #virginiagarden #greenhousegrown #greenhouselife #entertaining #gardentips #gardendesign #gardeninspiration

🌸 After a year of isolation, get inspired to begin hosting dinner parties again with this luscious guide by renowned style maven Charlotte Moss. The Charlotte Moss Entertains book will be your go-to for all the advice needed to craft an elegant and inviting entertaining experience, no matter the occasion. . Find it at our shop in Ivy or online at the link below: https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/decor-home-accents/products/charlotte-moss-entertains . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Hours: 11 - 6, Wednesday - Saturday . . Read up on the vision and philosophy of Charlotte Moss and her 2021 release, Flowers, in an exclusive story for Wine & Country Life: https://wineandcountrylife.com/flower-arranging-space-inspiration-from-charlotte-moss/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopcville #charlottesvilleva #cville #homeandgarden #homedecor #entertaining

🍻 If you're unsure how to spend your weekend, how does craft beer and live music sound? The Mount Vernon Craft Beer Festival is underway Saturday, June 19th — a wonderful way to unwind and enjoy an offering of 32 craft beers from across the region, all on the historic Mount Vernon grounds. . Get details on this event, and more, using our online Events Calendar at the link below: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #vabeer #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #living #lifeandstyle #local #supportlocal #beer #livemusic #exploreva #vawinecountry #drinklocal #music #mountvernon #craftbeer

Ready to up your poker game? From the creative minds of local game-creator and author Brian Calhoun and musician Dave Matthews, the 25 Outlaws Poker Game is a fresh and edgy twist on a classic pastime - with a Wild West theme and new "outlaw" rules, game night in Charlottesville never looked so dangerously fun. . Find it at our shop in Ivy or online at the link below: https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/home-garden/products/pagoda-chinoiserie-pillow . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Hours: 11 - 6, Wednesday - Saturday . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopcville #charlottesvilleva #summer #gifts #virginiagifts #poker #davematthews #davematthewsband #25outlaws #cville

🍷🐟 Mark your calendars -- we already have! If you're looking for weekend plans, the Virginia Seafood Celebration Dinner at Barboursville is taking place June 11th. Enjoy a feast of fine seafood paired with Barboursville wines, all while taking in the historic and scenic estate of Barboursville Vineyards. . Be sure to check out our full Wine & Country Life Events Calendar below, for details on this event and more: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #living #lifeandstyle #local #supportlocal #barboursville #wine #seafood #wineries #exploreva #vawinecountry #drinklocal #eatlocal #foodie

Celebrate Juneteenth with @tjmonticello! They have prepared a special program this year! Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s “On Juneteenth” provides a historian’s view of the country’s long road to Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the enormous hardships that African-Americans have endured in the century since, from Reconstruction through Jim Crow and beyond. Follow the link below or visit monticelloshop.org to get your copy of “On Juneteenth,” and mark your calendars for a special livestream with Monticello Trustee and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anette Gordon-Reed on Tuesday, June 15, at 1:00 p.m. ET on their social media channel. Professor Gordon-Reed will speak with moderator and Getting Word descendant Andrew Davenport about her new book, the history of Juneteenth, and field questions from the audience. Monticello will stream this conversation on their Facebook page, YouTube channel, and at monticello.org/OnJuneteenth. Don’t miss it! #monticello #tjmonticello #juneteenth #onjuneteenth #annettegordonreed #history #americanhistory #africanamericanhistory #blackhistory #livestream #musesocial https://www.monticelloshop.org/on-juneteenth/

🍇🥖With the warmth and ease of summertime on the horizon, outdoor entertaining is a must. Luckily, we have all the necessary provisions for the charcuterie of your dreams: create a delicious and luxurious tailgate with our Picnic & Charcuterie supplies, complete with artisan crafted foods and elegant serving utensils. Gather together family and friends and enjoy the shared experience of our refined gourmet selection. . Visit us on Ivy Road or shop online at the link below: https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/charcuterie . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Hours: 11 - 6, Tuesday - Saturday . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vawine #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #eatlocal #foodie #local #artisan #picnic #charcuterie #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #virginia #virginialiving #entertaining #summertime

Interested in learning more about the Modern Rustic home design trend? While it can be daunting to incorporate two distinct styles into one home, we have the necessary tips to make both your indoor and outdoor spaces an effortless blend between the bucolic and the contemporary. Read up on what we learned in conversation with the experts at B&D builders - and view exemplary residences - at the link below: https://wineandcountrylife.com/modern-rustic-home-design/ . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wcstyle #virginia #virginialiving #local #livelocal #homedesign #modernrustic #home #contemporary #modern #rustic #farmhouse #decor #interiordesign #entertaining #kitchen #bathroom #designtrends #designinspo #vabuilders #homeandgarden #homeinspo #countryliving #homereno #renovations #virginiahome #banddbuilders

🍷We believe a weekend in Virginia is incomplete without festivities, especially ones involving our favorite food, wine and beer. If you are looking for weekend plans, the 39th Annual Vintage Virginia Wine & Food Festival hosted by @vintage_virginia on Saturday, June 5th is the ultimate kick-off to a vibrant summer filled with local flavor. . Want more ideas for what to do this weekend? Access our full Wine & Country Life Events Calendar below, for details on this and more: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #living #lifeandstyle #local #supportlocal #shoplocal #centrevilleva #vabeer #vawine #beer #wine #spirits #music #wineries #exploreva #wineandfoodfestival #vawinecountry #drinklocal #foodie #nova

👗Looking to refine your Spring/Summer wardrobe? Look no further than Chloe's of Middleburg a specialty boutique located in the heart of Virginia's Hunt Country. Curating a uniquely refreshing shopping experience, our friends at @chloesofmiddleburg combine trend and tradition for the modern woman. Be sure to peruse their Instagram, as well as their wide range of designer fashions in-store. . Learn more about the fabulous Chloe's of Middleburg on our website here (Link below and in bio): https://wineandcountrylife.com/featured_item/chloes-of-middleburg/ . . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #wineandcountryshop #shopping #shoplocal #supportlocal #virginia #virginialiving #lifestylemagazine #boutique #womensfashion #smallbusiness #huntcountryva #middleburgva #chloesofmiddleburg #femaleownedbusiness #supportlocal #livelocal #lovechloes #summeratchloes #supportsmallbusiness #loudon #summerstyle #summerwardrobe