“They hang because of their beauty.” –Jim Swanson, inherited clock collector When FBI agent John W. Swanson retired from the agency after 25 years of service, he delved more deeply into his passion for clocks: he ultimately collected 600 of…
“You get to do all of this amazing work with your banana peel, just by setting it in a bin.” –Justin Senkbeil, co-founder, CompostNow Three young entrepreneurs are making composting convenient. “Forty percent of the food we grow in the…
by Catherine Currin
“If you love it, it works. Everything in my house I have chosen because it has sung to me.”
–Emily Cochran, founder, Emily & Co
Kayaks made an hour east of Raleigh by Jessie Ammons As planning commences for summer trips to the lake or statewide river treks, you might be dusting off the warm-weather watersport supplies. If you’re a casual paddler, a kayak made…
Locally made puzzle celebrates North Carolina by Jessie Ammons If you’re in the mood to hunker down this winter, you can pass the time by piecing together a puzzle created by local painters. Three artists from Carolina Meadows retirement community…
“The boxes support local food makers, and they’re a chance to practice gratitude. The sentiments that come with gifts are inspiring.”
by Iza Wojciechowska
photographs by Juli Leonard
“I’m tuning the pianos for grandkids of some of my first customers. You do become part of their families, which is a privilege.” -Richard Ruggero by Jessie Ammons photograph by Madeline Gray Home is at the heart of 60-year-old Ruggero…
“Customers have described us as a personal chef but at Panera prices.” –Roxanne Bras, co-founder, Supper Meals meal delivery service by Jessie Ammons photograph by Madeline Gray It began as wishful thinking among young professionals in 2012: A group of…
by Jessie Ammons
photograph by Madeline Gray
Flower Power A flower farmers’ market thrives in Durham by Jessie Ammons photograph by Casey Toth A crop of local farmers is looking for new ways to grow, and believes that farming flowers is the way to do it. “We…
“There’s a whole bunch of folks who like N.C. State.” –Mario Ciardella, owner, Red and White Shop by Jessie Ammons photograph by Travis Long Mario Ciardella’s priorities aren’t black and white; they’re red and white. “We try to have…
Wonderful Woman Taking a cue from this summer’s blockbuster movie Wonder Woman, and its heroine Diana, these fall looks are fierce, classic, and meant to inspire wonder. photographs by Tim Lytvinenko creative direction by Jesma Reynolds model Elena Caron styling…