In the sandy shells, worn ticket stubs, and chipped mugs he can’t seem to part with, a sentimental saver finds a map to memories and meaning.
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In the Groove at Mumford Restoration
A Raleigh company breathes new life into old wood as it prepares the next generation of artisans for a career in restoration.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Pages Past
Our editor in chief finds wonder in treasured recipes passed between parents, friends, and even strangers and muses on the untold stories that underlie each.
Find & Seek at The Depot at Gibson Mill
In Concord, at the Southeast’s largest antiques mall, treasures abound — if you have the stamina to search the aisles. But even if you don’t, a tastier prize awaits.
A Dazzling Three-Generation Legacy in Wilmington
Since 1919, the Kingoff family has helped New Hanover County locals make heirloom purchases that mark life’s biggest moments.
Finding Christmas Past & Present in Asheboro
The thrill of the hunt takes on new fervor during the holidays. Seek and find in Randolph County, where the bounty of antiques can tempt a picker to abandon her list.
One Man’s Treasure
Some hobbies take up a corner of the garage. In Hertford County, an eclectic collection of Americana fills an entire high school.
Leland Little Auctions Helps Bring Historic Pieces Home
An auctioneer in Orange County not only sells precious art and other items gleaned from estates, but he also helps trace their ancestry and facilitate the return of some historic pieces to their rightful homes.
A Locals’ Guide to Burgaw
While this coastal town sits some 20 miles from the Atlantic, seas of blue sprouting from its soil mark a long history of family farms and fruit-filled summers. The blueberry capital of Pender County finds growth and prosperity in and around its farmland.
