Don’t Waste Your Pain
If you are one of the nearly six million people who tune into The Voice each season, I’m with you. The competition, the silliness, and oh, – the talent ! […]
Retirees, What’s Your Withdrawal Strategy?
When planning for retirement, we often focus on the accumulation phase: saving diligently and investing wisely. We spend 40 or more years of our lives focused on building the proverbial […]
Mother Nurture – Investing in Knowledge and Skills That Last a Lifetime
I have spent the past three months nurturing some little seedlings to be planted just before winter. I also placed hundreds of bulbs into the ground to hibernate before they […]
Shopping Local Meets the Red Carpet
While a typical day for Vanessa McGovern involves the chance to empower small travel advisor businesses across the country – while meeting some wonderful people – sometimes the stars align […]
Century Communities – A Glimpse of Life at Waterstone in Sherrills Ford
If your new home wish list includes a life of leisure – with amazing lake views a given – get to know the experts at Century Communities Charlotte. One of […]
Peony and Gold – All For The Love of Flowers
photos by: STEPHANIE WISEMAN From the most delightful fresh florals ready and waiting in the shop each day to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations that mirror the softness of romance, Laura Stephens has […]
Lake Ridge Outdoors – Connecting Families Through the Great Outdoors
photos by: STEPHANIE WISEMAN A haven for every outdoor enthusiast, Lake Ridge Outdoors in Denver, NC, has a new look and an ever-growing excitement for connections and camaraderie – all […]
Art Speak; Hilary Siber Edwards
Artist Name: Hilary Siber Edwards How would you describe your work? I would describe my work as colorful, textured, spatial and nuanced. Which other artists most inspired you? Julie Mehretu, […]
Discovering a Hidden Gem in NC Wine Country
Nestled in the heart of North Carolinaʼs premier wine country, Yadkin Valley AVA, the 1500-acre Estate property Dynamis Estate Wines, has become a beacon for wine enthusiasts and casual sippers […]
One Mans Perspective: Tales of a Telephone Installer-Repairman
After four years in the United States Air Force my discharge was coming up. They offered me a very attractive bonus to reenlist. I was a Staff Sergeant at the […]
