A self-proclaimed minimalist with an eye for the nostalgic sifts through estates filled with thousands of belongings to find the treasures hidden within.
The Mount Airy Mentor
After retirement, a teacher continued doing what she loved: opening doors to new possibilities through the written word.
Carol of the Belks
Born in Monroe in 1888, a home-grown department store became, for generations of North Carolinians, the gold standard of Christmas shopping.
On Cardinals & Angels
For one artist in Kernersville, the bird that visits yards and gardens throughout the state, across every season, was a symbol of hope, comfort, and love.
A Gracious Plenty in Greensboro
For more than 30 years, on one special Thursday in November, a community has come together over bread, soup, handmade pottery, and a good cause.
Peak Style in Highlands
For nearly 40 years, TJ Bailey’s has helped men suit up to meet every dress code in Highlands, from black-tie formal to croquet casual.
A Well-Traveled Inn in Washington
From the petite biscuits served at breakfast to the mansion’s globe-trotting decor, the innkeepers at the centuries-old Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn have put their own spin on B&B-ing.
Lox Stock & Bagel: Greensboro’s Iconic Deli
At first, many Gate City residents didn’t know what to make of Reubens and Rachels or lox and bagels. Forty-five years later, they wouldn’t want their beloved local deli to change a thing — and its owners are happy to oblige.
Classic Style, Modern Taste at Library Kitchen
Thanks to a master chef, Sapphire Valley’s oldest structure lives on as a fine-dining destination.
