For nearly a century, one miniature abode has made its way into a handful of Gaston County backyards — and into the hearts of the children who’ve made the playhouse theirs.
Room at the Inn
A pair of mother-daughter innkeepers inherited a love of hosting from their expansive family. At Christmastime, they welcome guests to their historic lodge in Stanly County.
Stanly County’s Holiday Helpers
The Rosebriar eases holiday stress with scratch-made side dishes and breakfast trays — an idea inspired by the owner’s mother, whose cooking was a treasured gift of the season.
The Cake Boat of Lake Tillery
Each spring, a bright pink pontoon boat delivers homemade sweets to boats and docks in Montgomery and Stanly counties.
