It’s not quite red and it’s not quite pink, but it will make a captivating impression on your home. Incorporate berry red tones to add pizazz to any room, or go all out with a statement berry wall—as a bonus, it’ll hold up well through the holidays.
1. “Adonis” by Mary Benejam, $375; For Your Convenience
2. Votivo red currant candle, $36; For Your Convenience
3. Videt Cottage red mini wagon, $54.99; Inspirations
4. Jaye’s Studio cachepot, $34; For Your Convenience
Cherry Burst from Benjamin Moore CSP-1200 has our vote! We imagine it being used in a fall table setting- amongst dahlias in a matching shade, depression era glassware, and fun napkins from Furbish Studio!
Positive Red SW 6871 looks like a juicy holly berry. In a rich, glossy lacquer sheen, it would make a fabulous wall of cabinets in a bar area. Or always classic in a dining room – red makes everyone look more interesting!
My favorite berry red color is Mediterranean Spice 1337 from Benjamin Moore. It looks like it has magenta on the chip but appears red on the wall. Painting a room red is a bold choice but it can bring the space to life and add drama. It looks great with animal print fabrics and black and white accents. It also is an interesting backdrop for art, mirrors and books.
— Julie Flournoy, For Your Convenience Gifts and Accessories
The ’90s are back, baby! Revamp your wardrobe with all the rainbow neon you donned back then, in modern styles that read less “group fitness workout” and more “bold office fashionista.”
1. Trina Turk multi lush life top, $168; Copper Penny 2. Neon bangles, $24 each; For Your Convenience 3. Frederic T handbag, $278; C.T. Weekend 4. Yellow earrings, $29.50; Madison 5. Vince Camuto Lauralie ankle strap sandal, $98.95; Nordstrom 6. Trina Turk le vin rouge mineral top, $198; Copper Penny 7. Sobral earrings, $110; C.T. Weekends 8. Boho Pom Pom tassel clutch, $44; Scout & Molly’s 9. Entro Bradshaw magenta one shoulder maxi, $64; Madison 10. Allie Beads earrings, $66; Zest 11. Think Royln Marilyn neon puffer, $298; Vermillion 12. Amanda Uprichard Candice pink dress, $238; Uniquities 13. Pleats Please orange sleeveless dress, $800; C.T. Weekends 14. Tiered yellow string bauble earrings, $36; For Your Convenience 15. Kerisma Donovan copper multi sweater, $112; Scout & Molly’s
Purple Dreams
There’s something alluring about this subtle violet tone. Make it cute with butterfly prints or daring in a sleeveless romper.
1. Yacco Maricard purple top, $324; C.T. Weekends 2. Pear-shaped stone drop earrings, $39.50; J. Crew. 3. Jade Melody Tam houndstooth plaid skirt, $92; Scout & Molly’s 4. HVN Tracy pleated metallic pink butterfly skirt, $475; Vermillion 5. Buddy Love Andrews purple layered romper, $72; Madison 6. Stackable baguette crystal ring, $34.50; J. Crew. 7. Baum und Pferdgarten Britta puff jacket, $328; Uniquities
Butterscotch Style
Your wardrobe will look just as sweet as the caramelly confection with cozy pieces in this golden yellow hue.
Most of us can’t afford to live in an opulent mansion and many of us struggle to keep our homes in tip-top designer shape. But, once a year at least, we can dream about what it might be like if we could. Take a peek at the luxe life at the Home Builders Association of Raleigh/Wake’s annual Triangle Parade of Homes tour. Whether you’re looking for a new home yourself or trying to find inspiration for an existing one, the free tour is a fun way to see new real estate in the Triangle area. During the first two weekends in October, nearly 250 homes throughout Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties are open to the public for self-guided tours. The Parade of Homes showcases new communities and the season’s hottest interior design trends. Neighborhoods include Sanctuary at Yates Mill, a lavish neighborhood located just outside of downtown Raleigh featuring wooded homesites and pond views, and Jordan Pointe in Apex which boasts quiet “country living” with resort-style amenities. Triangle Parade of Homes is also one of the largest judged new home tours in the state; each year, winners are selected in categories by price, starting at $225,000 to $325,000 and running up to between $1.6 and $2.3 million.
Triangle Parade of homes takes place October 4-6 and October 11-13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more info visit triangleparadeofhomes.com.
Making A House A Home
No one knows better what homeowners want to have in a new home than home builders. The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County recently shared a survey of nearly 4,000 home buyers—those who have either recently purchased a home or plan to purchase a home within the next three years—ranking 175 features based on how essential they are to a home purchasing decision. Here are a few of the top wants:
• Energy-saving features such as Energy Star appliances, windows and whole-house certification
• Home-storage, such as garage storage and walk-in pantries
• Farmhouse-style features incorporating ample amounts of wood
• Engineered countertops such as quartz, or concrete and wood block for color options and functional flexibility
• Vinyl and resilient flooring, especially for aging in place
• Wireless controls and open interior and exterior spaces in the kitchen
• Higher-end fixture installations in the bathroom, such as wall-mounted sinks, faucets and toilets
• Outdoor living spaces that extend living and dining options
• A laundry room
• Exterior lighting
According to the survey, 86 percent of home buyers prefer their kitchens and dining rooms to be completely or partially open. Top finishes include stainless steel appliances (67 percent), granite or natural stone kitchen countertops (57 percent) and white kitchen cabinetry (32 percent).
Something stinks about this Raleigh story that just won’t go away. Moloks—the underground trash receptacles installed, and then swiftly uninstalled, at the intersection of Hargett and S. Wilmington Streets after folks from the nearby Mechanics and Farmers Bank reportedly complained to city managers about their smell—cost $30,000 and were supposed to make Raleigh seem cutting edge. Raleigh was the first city in the country to install the underground trash collection system, but apparently, City officials never consulted with the bank beforehand, as it did with other businesses located nearby. As staffers work to identify potential new sites for the Moloks, John Pugh, noted Molok fan and owner of the Hargett Street-based T-shirt company House of Swank Clothing, tweeted a screenshot of a message from a communications staffer stating that there are 15,000 emails relating to the controversy after Pugh had sought correspondence as part of a public record request. 15,000 emails! Then, Pugh tweeted a photo of the Moloks that appears to show them junked with the caption “Dear @RaleighGov, when I was told by multiple city council members that the #MOLOK bins were just being relocated, I assumed they meant somewhere other than the landfill. Given that they’ve now been ripped in two, am I mistaken? Please advise.” That piqued our curiosity so we asked the question ourselves. Julia Milstead, a public information officer with the City, wrote in an email that “the embedded bins themselves were damaged during the removal process and cannot be re-used.” Oops. But “the lids, liners, support rings, surrounds, and even artwork were all successfully salvaged and will be used at new locations.” Good news but, as we saw with the Gotcha scooters, if we want nice things in Raleigh, we usually have to wait a while.
Photo from John Pugh’s tweet concerning the Molok trash bins in the landfill
Alexa Carlin is bringing major girl power vibes to Raleigh with her Women Empower X event, in which inspiring industry experts and powerful change-makers come together to provide the knowledge and tools to help local female entrepreneurs build their businesses. Whether you’re already in the workforce or looking to establish a new venture, WEX’s stimulating panels, workshops, keynotes and networking opportunities offer something for every empowered female.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR
Category 1 – Early-stage Female entrepreneur
Olivia Owens
‹‹ Time to Scale: Foundational Steps To Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Full Time
Make That Money, Honey! Revenue, Cash Flow & Your Money Mindset
Connections, Conversations & Conversions – Uplevel Your Sales
Category 2– Mom getting back into the workplace/ looking to reinvent herself
Gretta Nance
You Deserve It! How To Kick Imposter Syndrome To The Curb
How To Step Into The Role As An Influential Leader ››
Restore, Reshape and Reclaim Your True Self: It’s Awkward Before It’s Elegant
Category 3– Female looking for that much-needed boost of confidence, energy and inspiration
Natalie Either
Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
‹‹ How to Create a Growth Mindset For Unlimited Success
How To Make An Impact & Income Doing What You Love
WHAT TO EXPECT
There is a lot going on throughout the day and at WEX, you get to customize the day based on your passion and interests. You’ll be able to experience the following throughout the day:
• Marketplace of exhibitors from services to help you grow your business to local woman-owned companies.
• Panels, breakouts and keynotes focused on getting you to the next level in your professional and personal life.
• Networking! Networking! Networking!
• Female Founders Pitch Competition.
• Meet & Greet’s with Keynote Speakers.
Women Empower X Raleigh 2019 will be held on October 12th at the Raleigh Convention Center. For tickets and information, visit womenempowerx.com/raleigh
