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Erica Preo was working as a graphic designer for luxury brands in San Francisco when she had the realization familiar to many animal lovers: No matter how hard you try, you can’t save them all. It was a notion that marinated deep within her for the next few years, as […]
This story originally ran in our March 2015 issue. The Yellow Chair Market store in Carr Mill Mall closed in May 2016 but Amy is still focused on custom projects out of her studio. Visit her website for more information. Not all kids grow up using power tools, but Amy […]
During an afternoon of bocce with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, TOPO Distillery cocktails were a welcome escape from the heat. Looking for a light meal this summer? Sage Vegetarian Cafe has plenty of options. Summer reading… It’s not just for kids! Adults can also sign up for the […]
LaVerne Mattocks was born and raised in Oriental, N.C., and began her teaching career at her alma mater, Pamlico County High School. Her son Devin, 26, attended N.C. State University, while son Caleb, 13, is currently a student at Culbreth Middle and daughter Lanaa, 8, attends Rashkis Elementary. LaVerne was […]
Sometimes you just need an afternoon muffin break. Joe Van Gogh‘s double chocolate muffin – paired with an iced coffee – really hit the spot. Our office met for happy hour at City Kitchen last week to welcome a new staff member. Their cheese plate served us well. Have you been in […]
Chapel Hill native Liz Coleman and ECU alumnus Rob Jordan first crossed paths three years ago in Colorado. A few years into dating, the pair traveled to Barcelona for Liz’s spring break. They planned to visit the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in anticipation of a spectacular light and music display and arrived only to find it was not […]
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Before a showing of the latest X-Men flick at Silverspot Cinema, Managing Editor Jessica Stringer grabbed dinner at the Trilogy bar. (Psst! Both the movie and chicken biscuit were outstanding!) Unable to decide on just one beer, Durham Magazine Managing Editor Amanda MacLaren went with a guitar-shaped flight at Steel […]
You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ikat fabric. One’s too dark, another’s the wrong shade of blue and the third option is a little too bold. Flint Davis noticed this lack of variety presented to consumers by standard fabric dealers and knew it was time that the industry […]
After months of collaboration and reviewing the nominees, Hillsborough’s new Poet Laureate, William Davis Jr., was appointed June 1 at the Hillsborough Arts Council. Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens, Former Poet Laureate Aaron Belz and eight others involved in the selection process came to a conclusion that William was the best candidate. “We […]
