Home Services

21st Century Maintenance-Free Living…Minutes from the Triangle’s Center

809 Journey's Rest Lane, Cary, NC Article by Sadie L. Harper | Photography by Smith Hardy Cary is pleased to welcome a new luxury homebuilder to the area, creating a development of forty estate homes by four different builders. Prioritizing no-maintenance living, enjoy your favorite pastimes while the homeowner’s association takes care of all exterior upkeep including lawn, irrigation systems, gutter cleaning, and even power washing windows. On balmy spring or crisp fall evenings, take a...

March 2020

Home Services

Spruce up your Porch & Garden

Garden Supply Co. of Cary curates some of the best home and garden trends of the season Article by Emily Bain | Photography by Christina Minnish It’s no secret that adults lead busy lives.  We are always going from one activity to the next, so the feeling when you finally pull into your driveway after a long day is tough to beat. There's something special about the first things we notice when we arrive home; whether it’s a feeling of freshness from the plants on the porch or the cozy décor...

March 2020

Home Services

From Bland to Grand

With Michael Strauss of the Design Haus Article by Sadie L. Harper | Photography by Get Photographer Name from Michael Michael Strauss of The Design Häus recently discussed a recent project with us, a living room which comprised the main family center. The clients voiced the need for the new space to represent the home well, as guests saw this room first on entering the home. But it needed to balance livability and durability with being family-friendly; lifestyle-oriented, yet formal and...

March 2020

Food + Beverage

Chili Colorado

Straight From the Whisk Carolina Kitchen Article by Sadie L. Harper Ingredients: 5 cups beef broth, divided 8 dried large red chili peppers (Guajillo, New Mexico, or Ancho), seeded and stems removed 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 6 cloves garlic, smashed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2-1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2...

March 2020

Home Services

Renovate & Refine with Michael Strauss

Translating Theatrical Set Production into a Career in Interior Design Article by Sadie Harper The average person might not connect the dots to find similarities between producing sets for stage plays with crafting interior spaces, but Michael Strauss successfully made the transition. The end goal first starts as a concept in his head, and he finds it rewarding to see the process through to the final conclusion. It’s an evolution, knowing the first conception or rendition changes throughout...

February 2020

Home Services

Luxurious Living in Cary’s Preston Neighborhood Community

Hosted by Tina Caul & The Caul Group Article by Sadie L. Harper | Photography by Smith Hardy Nestled in the heart of Cary’s quiet and prestigious Preston neighborhood community lies 416 Calderbank Way, a luxurious home at the end of a private street adjacent to a quiet pond. This home presents a hard-to-find combination: a new home inside an established development with all the modern touches a buyer would expect.  Featured in the 2016 Parade of Homes, this 4722 square foot home welcomes...

February 2020

Travel

Triangle Residents Don’t Have to Travel Far to Find Paradise

Article by Caroline Barnhill | Photography by Catherine Nguyen For more than 12 years, The Umstead Hotel and Spa has tempted local residents to forgo their boarding passes and instead find relaxation right in their own backyard. Nestled among 12 acres of natural woodlands overlooking a private lake in Cary, The Umstead has elevated the Triangle’s hospitality scene. Today it is the only hotel in the area boasting of both the AAA Five Diamond Award and a Forbes Five-Star rating. It’s easy to...

January 2020

Home Services

The Sounds of Wrightsville

915 S. Lumina Ave. Will Have You Summer Dreaming Article by Caroline Barnhill | Photography by Jason Boger The majestic estate at 915 S. Lumina Ave. sits on the very southern tip of Wrightsville Beach and boasts unobstructed ocean views from the Crystal Pier to Masonboro Island. Residents and their guests can take in breathtaking sunsets of the sound-front waters in a coastal-inspired open floor plan. This home offers expansive outdoor living areas, stunning Italian white Carrara marble...

January 2020

Beauty

Must-Have Jewelry

By CY Design Studio Article and Photography by Andrea Carter CY Design Studio is an independent handcrafted jewelry company whose mission is to create charming and affordable long-lasting jewelry as unique as the person wearing it. Each piece is expertly handcrafted in Cary.  1. Classic Wire-Wrapped Birthstone Briolette Necklace available in silver and gold, $29.99 2. Sweet Heart Hoop Earrings available in silver and gold, $19.99 3. Labradorite Gemstone Bracelet, $29.99 4. Angel Wing...

January 2020

Arts + Culture

Purpose in the Process

Susie Silver's Art is an Escape from Life's Everyday Noise Article by Catherine Nguyen Even as a toddler, contemporary abstract mixed-media artist Susie Silver remembers needing nothing but “some french fries and a paintbrush,” she says. Her love for art has continued ever since. Susie, a coach and educator who lives in Cary, received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Alfred University and has studied at Studio Arts International in Florence, Italy, and the famed Penland School of Crafts...

January 2020