September 2019
Orchid Odyssey
A plant from Raleigh’s “orchid lady” makes for the perfect gift or home addition. It all started 28 years ago, with one orchid, white with hot pink stripes. And then, two more the next day. Soon, […]
Retreat
September 2019
Million Dollar View
Think of the view of downtown from the Boylan Street bridge, then go seven stories up: You can’t help but be awed. Walking in to unit No. 706 at 710 Independence Place—the sprawling penthouse atop the […]
July/August 2019
5 Home Reno Projects That Actually Add Value
SPONSORED CONTENT BY OPENDOOR It’s an age old question: how can I maximize the value of my home? Homeowners often embark on a project hoping, but not knowing, that they’ll see a worthy return on […]
July/August 2019
A Home With a History
My grandparents built a home on this land on Lyon Street in 1955, after moving to Raleigh from Albany, New York. My stepdad, with whom I was close, grew up here and I have beautiful […]
June 2019
What’s Your (Tin)Type?
The final transformation of a tintype portrait takes about five seconds. Durham-based photographer Riley MacLean thinks it’s like watching a Polaroid from 1850. In five “Mississippis,” the image flips from a slightly eerie negative to a […]
June 2019
Office Space
“Our client tasked us with creating a versatile workspace for their family, including a daughter in college. Space was at a premium in their downtown loft, so we needed to create an efficient space that […]
June 2019
Sizzling Summer Neighborhoods
SPONSORED CONTENT BY OPENDOOR Summer is here in Raleigh, and with it, the busiest home buying and selling season of the year. Most cities see an uptick in moves between May and August, which makes […]
May 2019
Passion For Pink
Daring to make a statement? Hot pink is about as bold as it gets. Paint your home with these brightly hues that demand attention yet remain sophisticated. Whether as a nail polish or a lacquered […]
May 2019
Life in Color
If you think colored pencils are just for kids, think again. Raleigh-based artist Jaimon Caceres uses them to create magical landscapes and lifelike portraits that look similar to oil paintings. Raised on a small farm in […]
May 2019
At Home with Tula Summerford
We spend time in the favorite rooms of the homes of some of Raleigh’s top interior experts and designers. Tula Summerford majored in textile technology at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. The mother […]
