Be the Light: An Evening for Dove House

“The return to Innocence” by Aimee Perry. photographed by STEPHANIE WISEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations across the United […]
18 Tar Heel Tidbits That Every True North Carolinian Should Know

North Carolina, the Tar Heel State, is famous for many things, from sports to food to music and everything in between. A true North Carolinian knows that our state is […]
Joyful Journey: Cliff of the Neuse State Park

“Being able to smell the fresh air and disconnect from the news and your phone – there’s nothing like it.” ~ Jason Ward Within the picturesque landscapes of North Carolina […]
Mother Nurture – Investing in Knowledge and Skills that Last a Lifetime

BY IVEY GASKIN BAKER After grinding down a stump, mulching leaves and tilling in new soil, we now have a large 25 X 25 foot flower bed in our front […]
The Publisher Perspective – April 2024

Dear LKN Readers, Welcome to our Spring Home Issue! This time of year marks the beginning of countless projects that seem to stretch endlessly into the summer. While I won’t […]
The Garden Room

Photography by JEJ PHOTOS Maybe you’re a morning person with the perfect coffee in hand or a connoisseur of cocktails at the end of a long day. When you escape […]
A Living Legacy: Gaskin Asset Management

BY IVEY GASKIN BAKER, CFP® We attended a lot of funerals in 2023. Listening to someone’s legacy or life story compressed into brief monologues really makes you think about your […]
The Coach’s Corner with Matt Doherty – A Conversation with the Legendary Bob McKillop

Photography Courtesy of DAVIDSON COLLEGE I am with the legendary Coach Bob McKillop. I’ve known him for nearly 50 years and admired him from the first day we met. Bob […]
Ryan’s Place – Choosing Kindness Every Day

Juelerye |Artisan Gallery & Gifts owners Jacqueline and Nelson Bassett are known for inspiring their clientele with artful passion – creating a destination shoppers always return to and share enthusiastically […]
Living Life Accent-Prone: Sprucing Up Your Home and Your Life with Creative Accents

Hey Friends! I’m Cheri, the owner of Accent Prone, and it’s truly an honor to embark on this journey of sharing my insights into the world of interior design through […]