Home & Garden
In many ways, September is a season of sign ups. This month inundates us with opportunities to volunteer at school, with sports and with various activities that kick off in autumn. And while I’m a big believer in the power of the word “no,” this world isn’t going to run […]
Beyond the woods, nestled along Bolin Creek off of Homestead Road in Carrboro is the picturesque community of Winmore, a haven of new homes for sale in Orange County with amazing amenities. Relax with a good book on your front porch, or walk to the pool for an afternoon […]
There’s a reason why as many as 55% of Americans don’t use all of their vacation time … post-trip reentry is rough! We are a culture of workaholics, and we’ve adopted a bit of a “work martyr complex” that keeps us from enjoying one of the perks of work: vacation. […]
This story originally appeared in our March 2015 issue. Like many first-time homebuyers, Alex and Kate Sayre had criteria in mind that they were unwilling to compromise on. Well, one criterion, really: location. “Alex gave me a very small radius of where he wanted to live,” Kate remembers. “Very, very […]
It’s the last week of school around here which means we’re all going to our 7th end of the year banquet, consuming our third pan of potluck mac and cheese, humming “Pomp and Circumstance,” clearing off a shelf for yet another sports trophy, and longing for days with fewer obligations. […]
Walking into the foyer is like exhaling a deep breath: relaxing and grounding and blithe. The palette is neutral, and the vibe is hip and serene. A painting of grazing cows hangs over a well-stocked bar cart; a massive modern dining room chandelier features clean lines, matte metal and fabric cords; […]
Much has been written about the struggles of being chronically late. Time management professionals offer loads of advice for those who hit snooze too often, underestimate their travel time, or who regularly anger friends and co-workers due to their tardiness. But what about those of us who are chronically early? […]
This story originally was published in our March 2015 issue. Somewhere between strolling Copenhagen’s streets and dinner parties with Danish friends, Ivy Simon dreamed up a big idea. During a year working abroad, the Chapel Hill native and her husband John were exposed to great design in a country where […]
<– Rocking Horse, $89.95. Twig. Wreath, $275.95. Purple Puddle. –> <– Cedar Wine Barrel Planters, $89.99 each. Fifth Season Gardening Co. Moss Rose Coffeepot, $45. Branching Out. –> <– Raindrop Birdhouse, $24.99. Southern Season. Small birds by artists Robin and […]
For 2017’s sale on April 29, donations will be accepted Monday through Thursday that week at The Chapel of the Cross. Household goods, clothing, gardening, books, will all be accepted. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits in the Chapel Hill area. If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know […]
