In BloomExploring and celebrating the place we all love to call home.
VOL. 303 / In Bloom
Meet this week’s guest editor, Brit Trible, owner of Gilded Lily Designs, a Richmond-based container gardening and holiday arrangements business known for elevating homes and businesses across the region. Brit grew up on a horse farm just outside the city, and from an early age, she always had her hands (and feet) in the dirt. If you ask us, there’s just something about the beauty of the outdoors that stays with you and shapes how you see the world.
But Brit didn’t begin her career designing outdoor spaces. After earning a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from James Madison University, she spent 15 years working in geriatric rehabilitation across hospital systems, home health, and rehab centers.
During COVID, after having her third child, she felt a pull toward something more creative. The shift wasn’t just about artistry, it was about connection. She wanted to build relationships while creating something tangible and lasting. That’s when Gilded Lily Designs was born.
Today, her business has adorned nearly 200 homes and businesses from Richmond to Charlottesville with custom container gardens and seasonal plantings. Brit sources planters and designs each space to match the style and scale of the property. She’s drawn to both sides of the work, the creative process and the relationships that come with it.
When she’s not growing her business, Brit enjoys exploring Richmond and beyond with her husband, Paul, and their three children. This week, she’s taking a moment to join us at Here Weekly to share her favorite ways to celebrate the place we all love to call home.
Take it away, Brit ...
Richmond Symphony League Designer Show House
The Richmond Symphony League is hosting its 20th Designer Show House. Located at 3937 Old Gun Road West in the historic Bellona Arsenal neighborhood, designers work for months to transform each room into their signature space. The home is then opened to the public to showcase their style and talent. Now through May 10, tour this gorgeous property and walk through the home and grounds to see the transformation in person.
Vitals:
2026 Designer Show House is open to the public through May 10, 2026 / 2026 Designer Show House Tickets / Foundry Manor, 3937 Old Gun Road West
Inaugural Fan Flea Market
The first-ever “Official” Fan Flea Market is Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We know The Fan is im-fan-mous for having a good sale or two, but this one brings together 50+ participants from South Harrison Street to South Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Come find trash-to-treasure gems — this is about as organized as a yard sale can get. Fan residents and participants have also created an online map to track participating homes.
Vitals:
Fan Flea Market / April 25, 10 am to 3 pm / Houses across the Fan will be hosting yard sales at the same time / Up-to-date map of all the participating houses
Richmond Restaurant Week
For two weeks each year, diners can experience a three-course meal at some of Richmond’s best locally owned restaurants while giving back to the community. Whether you’re exploring new dishes at a favorite spot or trying somewhere new altogether, you’ll want to make more than one reservation. When you participate, a portion of every meal purchased goes to Feed More, a Richmond-based nonprofit that collects, prepares, and distributes food to neighbors in need.
Presented by the Garden Club of Virginia, this week’s statewide tour is the nation’s only house and garden tour of its kind, offering access to more than 120 private homes, public gardens, and historic sites across Virginia, each enhanced by over 1,000 floral arrangements created by Garden Club members. While Richmond’s Westhampton tour took place today, events will continue across the Commonwealth through the weekend. Highlights include the Executive Mansion on Friday, along with tours on the Eastern Shore and in Lake Gaston on Saturday. With downloadable maps and half-day ticket options, it’s an opportunity to explore some of Virginia’s most beautiful spaces at the peak of spring.
Gilded Lily Designs specializes in custom container gardening, helping homeowners and businesses bring their outdoor spaces to life. From one-time installations to seasonal container refreshes, Brit and her team handle everything from design and plant sourcing to installation. Each project begins with an on-site consultation to understand the space, style, and vision, followed by thoughtful planning and execution. The result is a tailored design that keeps properties looking polished, vibrant, and in bloom through every season.
Hack for RVAExploring and celebrating the place we all love to call home.
VOL. 299 / Hack for RVA
Meet this week's guest editor, Ashley Ray. Ashley is a lifelong lover of Richmond and fiercely dedicated to supporting all things local. Her communications business keeps her busy telling stories and keeping comms rolling for amazing nonprofits like Girls For A Change, organizations like Lighthouse Network, and Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union.
When she’s not working, she’s connecting the Jackson Ward neighborhood through her role as the Co-Chair of the Safety and Beautification Committee for Historic Jackson Ward, supporting the Arts District Business Alliance, getting into pickle shenanigans (TBA), or volunteering for cool things like this weekend’s Hack for RVA.
Hack for RVA is a civic hackathon that brings together Richmond’s hackers, hustlers, and artists to build solutions for the city’s biggest challenges and compete for awards. In partnership with the City of Richmond and the Mayor’s Office, this event is intentionally aligned with Mayor Avula’s seven areas of focus for a thriving city. The event brings together nonprofit leaders, city leaders, and citizens to build together, making this a truly collaborative process. If you care about the future of Richmond and want to be a part of the change, this event is for you. It’s all happening March 27–29 at VCU School of Business.
If you’re joining Hack for RVA, you’ll be within walking distance of Jackson Ward, the neighborhood Ashley calls home. Here are some of her favorite spots.
Take it away, Ashley ...
Penny's Wine Shop
Penny’s Wine Shop generally lands on the “where to drink” lists, but in my opinion, they offer some of the best food in Richmond. Small plates, innovative dishes, and vegetarian-friendly options. Owners Kristen Gardner Beal and Lance Lemon have made Penny’s a space for community and connection with good vibes, good food, and good wine. Pro tip: make a reservation! And if you're up for trying out new and interesting wines regularly, Penny's offers a monthly membership featuring clean farmed wines from around the world hand-delivered right to your front door.
I love a good dive bar. When I’m not pulling up at Penny’s, I’m hanging out at GWARbar, a heavy metal-inspired joint in Jackson Ward that doesn’t take itself too seriously and always delivers. Late-night tots always hit the spot, Narragansett is $3 a pint, and if you’re there on a Sunday night, you might find me singing karaoke with a mix of regulars and first-timers who somehow all feel like they belong. Now that spring has arrived, make sure to also check out their patio and beer GWARden!
Roam around Jackson Ward and the Richmond Arts District! Hit up Gallery5 and Art 180, stroll down Broad St., catch a show at the November Theatre, and dine at local spots like Tarrants and Lillie Pearl. The neighborhood is full of energy, creativity, and history, all within a few blocks. If you want to come back next weekend, it really comes alive for First Fridays, when galleries open their doors, the Moon Market takes over Brook Rd., and fire dancers perform in the street. Come join us!
I’m really excited about Hack for RVA because it’s the first time the city has been willing to collaborate on such a large scale with so many different stakeholders involved. Organizers have spent months bringing together nonprofits and city leaders to develop problem statements and identify data sets so that when participants arrive, they’re ready to build. If you’re like me and wondering what you can do to help in this chaotic world, this is it. Start local. Start right here. Come ready to dig in, and once the work is done, come celebrate with us! We’ll kick off on Friday morning with speakers like Michael Millions and Mayor Avula, and then hackers will get an orientation to the problem statements from the nonprofits and city leaders who drafted them. Participants have until Saturday at 10 pm to turn in their solutions, and then on Sunday we celebrate. The Awards Festival happens from 1:30–3:30 pm at the VCU School of Business, where you’ll hear the top five finalists pitch and then the winners will be announced.
ShorelineExploring and celebrating the place we all love to call home.
VOL. 298 / Shoreline
Meet this week’s guest editor, Greg Holis. Before becoming the General Manager of Shoreline, Greg spent over six years as an English teacher in Thailand. During this time, Greg became a scuba diving enthusiast and developed a passion for all things related to marine life and conservation.
In 2024, Greg joined the team at Shoreline Seafood Market and was instantly enamored with owner and founder David Whitby’s commitment to selling and preparing high quality, ethically sourced, sustainably caught seafood. He also relished the social nature of working in a seafood market and restaurant, connecting with guests and developing genuine relationships within the local community.
Greg has a few tips up his sleeve that he’s sharing with Here readers in today’s issue about his favorite ways to explore and celebrate this place we all love to call home.
Take it away, Greg ...
Dinamo
There’s little debate here, Dinamo never misses. This gem nestled along Cary Street for the past 13 years has been the go-to for Richmonders serious about Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 5 pm, snag a reservation and get ready for one of the best pizzas in town. And when available, never pass on the seafood salad special. In fact, any special Dinamo offers is a must for a restaurant known for its seasonal offerings, focus on local ingredients, and no nonsense approach to plates that always leave a lasting impression. And if you can’t snag a reservation, it’s first come, first served bar seating at this legendary spot.
Vitals:
Dinamo / Tuesday - Saturday dinner 5 pm - close / 821 West Cary Street
WayGone Brewery
Think of “Cheers,” everyone in this place will become your newest best friend, and they have killer beer. Not to mention, the most welcoming and friendly staff in the area. Opened in 2023, this Patterson Ave. watering hole can be found in the Canterbury Shopping Center. While it’s on the newer side of local breweries, the owners met as neighbors on nearby Goneway Drive, where they spent over a decade dialing in their craft as home brewers. Today you’ll find a selection of locally brewed beer, alongside wine, nonalcoholic options, Billy Pie pizzas, chili, and more.
Hands down, if you're looking for upscale Southern cuisine at its finest, you're looking for The Roosevelt. There's a reason why Leah Branch, executive chef at The Roosevelt, was one of two Virginia chefs honored as a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, with finalists announced on March 31. Oh and she was also just named a Rising Star Game Changer by StarChefs. Awards or no awards, what really matters here is consistency, authenticity, and a rotating seasonal menu. Think fried catfish, seared scallops, cornbread, smoked chicken wings, and craft cocktails, all served in a turn-of-the-last-century building in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, Church Hill.
Vitals:
The Roosevelt / Mon-Sat, 5-10 pm; Sunday, 5-9 pm / 623 North 25th Street
Shoreline’s Annual Oyster Roast.
Shoreline is partnering with Waygone Brewery and King Corrotoman Oysters to bring Richmond an afternoon of complimentary oysters, wine tastings, and beer. Free admission and dog friendly.
Expect good people, fresh oysters, and hot fish sandwiches with housemade chips to keep you fueled. Happening at Shoreline Seafood Market. Bring your crew and celebrate the community that makes this place special.
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