The Turtle’s Shell – The Joy of Shopping Local
photos by: PETER COLIN MURRAY Close to celebrating their exciting first year in business, Mary and Doug Harrington are beyond proud their supremely adorable and fun boutique – The Turtle’s […]
NOVEL Davidson; A Thoroughly Modern Extension to Main Street
There’s nothing more authentic than the charming town of Davidson, NC — making it the perfect landing spot for NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities. If you’re dreaming of a rental […]
Art In Motion: Threaded Memories – Andrea Brinkley’s Art Is Defining Fiber on Her Own Terms
Amid fast trends and factory-made sameness, Andrea Brinkley is quietly and powerfully doing something different. Her fiber art doesn’t shout. It draws you in with a whisper. Time softens. You’re […]
Healing Through Nature
Glamping Wild Introduces the North Carolina High Country’s First Certified Forest Bathing Trail In the rolling hills of North Carolina’s High Country, a quiet invitation has been extended — not […]
Fall at Cain Center for the Arts Brings Folk Icons, Broadway Favorites, and Holiday Magic to Lake Norman
If you’ve spent any time in the Lake Norman area over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Cain Center for the Arts. The Cornelius-based cultural […]
Top 10 Tips When You’re Invited on a Friend’s Boat in 2025: Lake Norman Edition
By KENYON STANLEY | DETAILS MATTER NC Congratulations—you did it! You scored the Holy Grail of Lake Norman social life: a coveted boat invite. Whether it came from years of […]
Meeting the Need, Changing the Future
By AMY FREEZE, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Since 1939, The Christian Mission has been a catalyst that empowers the community to become advocates and serve those in need to achieve an improved […]
Grow Like a Pro: The Secret to a Healthier, Greener Lawn
photos by: LISA CRATES Whether you’re a homeowner dreaming of the lushest yard on the block, managing an athletic field that sees daily foot traffic, or running a lawn care […]
Renegotiating Life in Retirement
I don’t ask, but they tell me – my inner circle of women, my casual friends, and even virtual strangers in pop-up, spontaneous conversations – things CHANGE after retirement! While […]
Retirement Is About Experiences, Not Purchases
Retirement gives us something incredibly rare: time. Time to reconnect with what matters, explore new passions, and create moments that stay with us. But when it comes to how we […]
