July 2018 / August 2018 Archives

Consignment Treasures

Jul 23, 2018 Jane Porter 0

Summer is a wonderful time to experiment with your style and wardrobe, as pretty, flowing blouses and fun dresses replace frumpy sweaters and confining boots. It’s also a great time to discover some of the […]

Top 5 Outside Raleigh

Jul 23, 2018 Adrienne Fouts 0

1.) Augmentality Labs Durham Open Tues-Thurs 3-10pm; Fri 3pm-12am; Sat 10am-12am; Sun 12-8pm. Bored of your usual weekend activities? Look no further than Augmentality Labs, Durham’s first virtual reality arcade. Augmentality Labs offers a wide […]

Dishes, Deconstructed

Jul 16, 2018 Jane Porter 0

A squiggly line of green acrylic paint is a chili pepper in “Chiles en Nogada.” Sand is a hamburger bun in “Royale Burger au Poivre Ailoi et Gruyere.” Blue and white seashells rise up from a […]

Skincare Made Simple

Jul 16, 2018 Jane Porter 0

The local eXO Skin Simple line boils down skincare to one easy step. Kourtney Kardashian is a fan. Modern Family stars Sarah Hyland and Sofia Vergara are said to love it, too. But the origins of […]

Office Star metro storage ottoman, $94.99; Target

Color Crave

Jul 16, 2018 Jane Porter 0

Does anything shout “summer” louder than these citrus tones? From bright lemon-yellows and lime-greens to inviting orange and grapefruit, these hues are perfect for lively accents that add a pop of color to any room. […]

Sail Away

Jul 16, 2018 Lauren Kruchten 0

The “sailing capital of North Carolina” is a friendly, far-flung community nestled within the tranquil inner banks of the Neuse River, along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Part of Pamlico County, Oriental was originally occupied by […]

People pack the streets of Raleigh during the IBMA World of Bluegrass event.

An Eventful Fall

Jul 16, 2018 Alison Hill 0

Fall is fast approaching and it’s one of the best times to celebrate the culture and vibrancy of our wonderful city. September is packed with festivals, and this year, as always, there’s an exciting lineup of […]

Young woman carries a shopping basket filled with fresh produce. She is shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables in a grocery store.

Grocery Store Wars

Jul 9, 2018 Jane Porter 0

When Kroger announced last month it was closing all its Triangle stores and laying off 1,500 workers, the news hit hard. Fans of the Cincinnati-based chain cited its convenience, friendly service and affordability. Local Tweeters […]

A plate of sweet potato cashew sushi at Living Kitchen

Raleigh Gets Raw

Jul 9, 2018 Addie Ladner 0

Exploring the city’s burgeoning raw food scene Raw food creations have become so popular in Raleigh, there’s now a handful of entire eateries dedicated to preparing and serving uncooked fare. Oyster and juice bars anyone? […]

Ocelli Creations

Jul 9, 2018 Tracy Jones 0

Growing up in Walla Walla, Washington, cicadas and other critters weren’t part of the landscape for Allison Camp, but they are now. An NC State graduate student studying environmental toxicology, Camp is drawn to protecting […]