The bead shop has long served as a gathering place that unites makers By Lauren Rouse | Photography by John Michael Simpson Firefly Carrboro has transformed over the years, but its creative spark has only grown brighter. The store began as The Original Ornament on Franklin Street in 1992, where locals discovered gemstones and learned […]
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Discover the florists, coffee shops, art galleries and more that readers handpicked as their favorites in our 14th annual Best of Chapel Hill poll.
In our March/April 2025 issue, peek inside a striking tiny home and other remarkable rooms and gardens, learn how an all-girls choir empowers young singers, and so much more!
Learn what makes Easter a special day for Spring Council of Mama Dip’s Kitchen – plus a recipe for shrimp stuffed eggs
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In our March/April 2025 issue, peek inside a striking tiny home and other remarkable rooms and gardens, learn how an all-girls choir empowers young singers, and so much more!
Congratulations on being nominated for our annual poll! Encourage everyone to vote now with these Best of Chapel Hill marketing materials.
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Dorette Snover is a chef, author and the owner of C’est si Bon cooking school who teaches locally and leads tours to France. “I’ve also seen these delightful little French cakes, made famous by Marcel Proust, referred to as noisette shells. One option is to dip the madeleines in chocolate and sandwich two madeleines together
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Between globe-trotting adventures, Uniquities Founder and CEO Julie Jennings teams up with her husband, Bret Jennings, and designer Carol Ann Zinn to transform their home into a reflection of their experiences
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In our January/February 2025 issue, meet four visionaries creating lasting impacts in our community, discover best-kept secrets for kid-friendly adventures, find a dozen hot chocolate spots in downtown Chapel Hill and so much more!
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Ann and Lex Alexander are retired but are active community members who have started several retail businesses including Wellspring Grocery and 3 Cups. “My mother, Peggy Bowman, was known by all my friends as Mama B. Every Christmas, my buddies and I would gather in her kitchen to make Danish Butter Cookies from an old
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