Local Services

Redefining Home in the Aging Journey

Q&A with Samantha Loy, Agency Owner of Always Best Care Article by Kari Smith What services does Always Best Care provide? We provide non-medical in-home care services including personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living, as well as senior living placement services for families exploring other care options. What sets your company apart? What sets us apart is our holistic approach. We support families across the continuum of care, combine national standards with local...

Local Services

Holding Space for History

At Blandwood, Preservation Greensboro safeguards memories, meaning, and a sense of home Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Among the busy downtown area stands a distinguished piece of architectural history. Perhaps you’ve noticed it, been curious about it, or even visited it. Nestled between W. McGee Street and W. Washington Street lies former NC Governor John Motley Morehead’s Italianate-style residence, the Blandwood Mansion and Carriage House, which dates back to the...

Home + Design

A Home That Feels Like You

Cierra Toland’s client-centered approach helps families fall in love with their homes again Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Cierra Toland learned early on that creativity and confidence often come from being trusted to try. As a teenager, her family moved into a new home, where her mother—creative but not particularly interested in decorating—encouraged Cierra to make design decisions. New rugs, new spaces, and the freedom to help shape them left a lasting impression...

Shopping

The Extra Ingredient: A Trusted Source for Kitchen Essentials

Celebrating 40 years of a kitchen store built on local love Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield When Art Nading opened The Extra Ingredient on November 16, 1985, he was 30 years old and preparing to leave behind a corporate career he knew wasn’t his calling. Art always felt drawn to building something of his own, and his business-owner father and grandfather served as exceptional role models. While earning his MBA at Wake Forest University, Art often visited a small...

Style + Beauty

In Good Hands

At Cara Amici Salon, clients are truly seen and cared for Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Hair is deeply personal. It’s one of the first things we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror, and it’s one of the most visible ways we present ourselves to the world. But our hair is more than just how we look; it’s how we treat and take care of ourselves. Few people know this better than Angela Besana. For nearly three decades, Angela has built her career on caring for...

Event Planning + Services

Little Bleu, Big Heart

How a playful idea blossomed into something more Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Megan Travis Photography Little Bleu didn’t begin as a lifelong dream or a carefully mapped business plan. Instead, it started the way some of the best ideas do: casually, and a little unexpectedly. After relocating from California to North Carolina three and a half years ago, Cam and Zach Garman found themselves captivated by something small: imported Japanese mini trucks. “We thought they were so cute!”...

Health + Wellness

Brewing Wellness

Explore the mindful ritual and therapeutic power of tea Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield After moving to Greensboro in 2007 to attend UNCG, Sarah Chapman fell in love with the local community. But she felt like something was missing: not-sweet tea. That might be a dead giveaway that she’s not from around here. Indeed, Sarah grew up in upstate New York and has fond childhood memories of playing ice hockey and sharing a special post-game ritual with her dad: Warming up...

Health + Wellness

Good Health Starts Here

Dr. Huff helps patients live fuller, pain-free lives Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Growing up, Dr. David Huff was an active and spirited boy. “The Lord blessed me with extra energy,” he says with a laugh. He was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Ritalin, and recalls his transformation from a naturally energetic boy to a dulled zombie. He saw the adults in his life struggling, too­—managing life through anxiety medications. This observation sparked early questions...

Home Services

Give Your Home a Refresh

How Moppers, Inc. helps Triad homeowners start the new year with spotless, sparkling spaces Article by Kari Smith The new year is the perfect time to refresh and reset your living space. We spoke with Chanler Truesdale, owner of Moppers, Inc., to learn how to get your home in tip-top shape to start the year off fresh. People tend to use the new year as a time to sort through their home and organize. How does bringing in a professional cleaning service complement these efforts? Once...

Fitness

Strong at Every Age

Staying motivated and mobile through every season of life Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield With more than 35 years in the fitness world, Michael Cain has seen how movement transforms lives. Now Health & Fitness Manager – Medical Fitness at Greensboro MedCenter at Sagewell, he draws on his background in athletics, personal training, and physical therapy to help people feel and function at their best. Michael says it’s natural for our fitness goals to evolve with age. In...