In Durham, the careful re-creation of Victorian-era London in miniature takes a Dickens enthusiast back to his childhood in the 1960s, helping him honor Christmas in his heart and keep it all the year.
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A Holiday on Ice in Highlands
Seeking a pocket of quiet in the mad dash leading up to Christmas, one family heads west and finds a rink they can skate away on.
Gingerbread Dreams at Körner’s Folly
There’s more to Kernersville’s most famous home than meets the eye. Filled with nooks, trapdoors, and a tiny theater, Körner’s Folly is a Victorian homage to the power of imagination.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Back to Basics
Tastes change over time, but our editor in chief knows that, eventually, the classics always come back in style.
Reinventing the Wheel
A young woman and her mom started a school bus renovation business in Alamance County that pays homage to her late brother’s carefree spirit. Together, they transform old buses into tiny homes on wheels, encouraging people to live simply and cherish every moment.
26 North Carolina Shops Where You Can Make Your House a Home
Find the furniture and decor that speaks to you at 26 shops we love from mountains to coast.
4 Family-Owned Garden Centers Offer Yuletide Trimmings
Nature outshines even the brightest newfangled Christmas decorations. From garlands to kissing balls, homegrown, family-owned garden centers stock the holly (and the jolly) of the season.
