In our 11th annual Home & Garden issue, we go inside four dream rooms from a sun-filled art studio to the cheeriest kid’s room you’ll ever see. Peek into a modern, loft-like home that’s all about art and hear from Allan Gurganus on collecting – just don’t call it hoarding. Elsewhere in the issue, read all about Carrboro’s burgeoning food scene and a new community kitchen that hosts cooking classes. As always, you’ll find photos from events around town, 5 Events Not to Miss, an updated dining guide, a delicious dish and a column from Morton Neal. And this month, you’ll see an even bigger Noted section that’s filled with community news such as award winners and celeb sightings.

