Deep Gap Fixer Upper: A Natural Escape in the Mountains
Raleigh designer Lauren Branch salvaged a home in Powder Horn Mountain and transformed it into a natural oasis with modern flare.
Category: Home & Garden
High Gliders: North Carolina’s Flying Squirrels
Though it’s hard to spot these nocturnal creatures, flying squirrels are surprisingly abundant in our forests and neighborhoods.
Full-Circle Style: Catherine Nguyen & Jeremy Parish’s Moody, Modern Townhome
An interiors photographer crafted her home with luxe finishes and gutsy design choices, with help from her Raleigh design friends.
Elk in Our Mountains of North Carolina
These majestic animals are the largest mammal in the state, and are easiest to see in early fall during their mating season.
Creative Pursuits: An Airy, Handmade Home in Capitol Heights
Daniel and Susan Woodard Kelly renovated their 1950s-era house to suit their family, filling it with art, vintage finds and family heirlooms.
Giving Garden: Preston Montague’s Welcoming Landscape
This Durham garden expert transformed a small, gravelly front yard into a thriving ecosystem of herbs, perennials and succulents.
Rooted in Raleigh: Whitney & Josh Otto’s Friendly, Elegant Home
This Five Points house was renovated to suit a family of four. It’s filled with classic furnishings, fun patterns and NC-made pieces.
In Flight: Chimney Swifts in Raleigh
This annual wildlife phenomenon only lasts for a few weeks a year, and it’s easy to to see — if you know where to look.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Stinging Caterpillars of North Carolina
Get to know this small group of venomous insects that can irritate humans. They’re pretty cool-looking, too!
Artful Home: Larry and Debbie Robbins’ Living Gallery
This modern home is equal parts a family gathering space and a gallery, designed to showcase Raleigh arts supporters’ incredible collection.
Simple Life: Let There Be Darkness
A trip abroad reminds this writer’s of the night sky — and that the trees and songbirds in his yard back home are worth preserving.
Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Summer
Learn about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the only species of hummingbird that nests in the eastern United States.
Dirt Roots: Effie Underwood’s North Raleigh Garden
Over two decades, this wooded lot has been transformed with gravel pathways, sun and shade plantings, and unique artwork.
The Floral Fireworks in Your Garden
Look around your yard this Fourth of July — you may find some plants that remind you of a brilliant fireworks display.