Features
Small Space, Big Soul: Intentional, Unexpected Design
The transition to an empty nest is often framed as a period of loss—the loss of noise, the loss of frantic schedules, and, most commonly, the loss of square footage. But for Shane and Kerri Page, standing at the threshold of a new phase as their daughter, Zoe, prepared for college, the move from a beloved suburban house to a city-centered home wasn’t about losing anything.
The Ellie Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach
By Jennifer Primrose | You think you know Myrtle Beach. The ocean. The boardwalk. The common rhythm of umbrellas, sunscreen, and sandy feet. But perspective changes everything, and at The Ellie Beach Resort, that shift happens the moment you walk onto the balcony.
A Garden Journey through North Carolina
From Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina is home to a variety of vibrant cities, each with its own unique charm. Whenever I travel across the state, I seek out places with gardens to enjoy. Here are just a few favorites.
Cache In: Geocaching is a way to help clean the trash out
Geocaching is a scavenger hunt for all ages. People around the world put items inside small containers called geocaches or caches and hide them for others to find using a set of coordinates. Caches can be hidden anywhere—I’ve found them everywhere from parking lots and public parks to deep in the woods, far from any public trail.
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How Personal Style Shapes Your Living Space
By Rachel Danielle | This exercise shows how you are already creating and showing up for your vision and how you can pull everything together, without spending more money.
Lifeguard certification through the YMCA
By Dolly R. Sickles | A national lifeguard shortage means that your local pool this summer is likely to have shortened hours because there are simply not enough lifeguards.
The Rise of Private Training in Youth Sports
By Kurt Dusterberg | Dan Gill has coached softball for more than 15 years. After years as head coach at Apex Friendship HS, he is now an assistant at Seaforth High School.
Rosé: One of Wine’s Oldest, Most Misunderstood Styles
By Matt Weiss | Somewhere along the way, especially in the U.S., rosé wine became shorthand for sugary, simple, and unserious. A wine for people who do not really like wine.
The Rise of Wild Mushrooms in North Carolina Kitchens
By Autumn Coleman | The Appalachian Forests are among the most biodiverse in the world. The humid climate during summer breeds around 14,000 different species of mushrooms.
Raleigh Trainers Share Smart Home Workout Tips
By Kurt Dusterberg | We all know that staying active is part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For many people, that includes making regular trips to the gym.
