Flooring Choices for Your New Home

There are few features in your home that combine form and function the way that flooring does. It literally lays the foundation for everything else that happens in your home. With so many options available, it is no wonder homeowners feel overwhelmed making this important decision. So, to help you navigate the world of flooring, …

Crafts to Get You Ready for Fall

Fall has begun, mornings are getting crisper, the days shorter – and although we hate to see summer go, there is something magical about the warm colors and coziness of the new season. So, if you are ready to fill your home with autumn flair, keep reading below for some fun crafts for the whole …

NC Folktales and Mysteries: The Lost Colony

North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – and today we’ll explore one of the country’s most gripping historical mysteries, the Lost Colony.  The story begins over 400 years ago and involves a group of English settlers that arrived on the North …

Garden Calendar – September Checklist

After a nice, hot summer and hopefully productive growing season, gardens are starting to wind down by September. Although warm weather is still hanging around the North Carolina coast, the days are getting shorter, while brisker mornings and cooler nights are becoming more common. As the season begins to shift, so does our gardening focus, …