These are transformative times. And shedding new light on our future, this year’s Pantone Color of the Year Very Peri at once heralds an inquisitive, intriguing and empowering mix of innovation while enlivening our creative spirit and encouraging inventiveness to help us “embrace this altered landscape of possibilities, [and] open us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives.” Merging what blue oft represents (faithful, constant) with the energy of red, the novel dynamic periwinkle hue with its vivid violet red undertone adds shades of new perspective that resonate with the here and now to inspiring effect. So as we bust out of the shackles of isolation, this “happiest and warmest of all blue hues”—with its laidback confidence and bold curiosity—is intended to help us “embrace this altered landscape of possibilities… opening us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives.” Looks like the future is pretty lit.
“Veri Peri is an unassuming shade with lots of potential. Pantone chose a periwinkle shade with blue undertones and a slight energy of red to bring playfulness and personality to any space while still being soft enough to use in bedrooms.”
“Not blue, not purple, this is one of the freshest colors on the 2022 horizon. Think of summer hydrangeas and one of my favorite blooms, the iris, and you will immediately know the feeling you get from this royal color. It pairs well with greens and yellows of any shade.”
“Periwinkle is a deeply nuanced hue that offers great flexibility in decorating because it can be paired with so many other colors—yellows, greens, pinks and reds, chocolate browns, taupes, and grays. It would be perfectly darling in little a girl’s room, but can just as easily work in a sophisticated application like a moody study or a glamorous bedroom.”
Whether you’re a super fan or just posting up at parties for the sips and snacks, the post-Super Bowl hangover is real. Hence, Super Sick Monday(aka some 17+ mil ditch work) has long been a thing—officially coined National Football Hangover Day in 2019 by ESPN host Katie Nolan as a day dedicated to food comas and depression over waiting till fall for more gridiron goodness (um, unnecessary roughness!). This year, with the extra NFL week, Hangover Day falls on Monday, Feb. 14 (yup, Valentine’s Day—cue the boos). To help get you through, we test your chops on NC football stars and stats. We’ll give you an over/under of 7. Prove us wrong…
1. In a devastating turn of events, Malcolm Butler’s jaw-dropping interception of Russell Wilson’s pass at the goal line with 20 seconds left in Super Bowl XLIX allowed New England to escape with a win. How’s that for dropping the ball? What was the final score of the game?
a. 32–28
b. 28–24
c. 21–15
d. 17–10
2. Arizona safety Adrian Wilson holds the record for most tackles by a former Wolfpacker in a single Super Bowl. How many solo tackles did he rack up?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 7
d. 9
3. Known for smashing records both in college and in the NFL, NC State legend Torry Holt held which of the following ACC records at the end of his career?
a. Career receiving yards
b. Single season receptions
c. Career receptions
d. Career touchdowns
4. Super Bowl 50 is the first to feature opposing quarterbacks who were both drafted No. 1. Who were they?
a. Cam Newton and Tom Brady
b. Tom Brady and Matt Ryan
c. Peyton Manning and Cam Newton
d. Russell Wilson and Tom Brady
5. In the ultimate underdog success story, which former NC State quarterback spent the first part of his NFL career as the third-string quarterback for the New England Patriots, eventually getting his starting position with the Indianapolis Colts?
6. Former NC State players have been known to take to the turf in the Super Bowl once or twice. Who was the very first former player to appear in the big game?
a. Charley Young
b. George Hegamin
c. Jim Kelly
d. Mike Cofer
7. It’s no secret that NC State has produced many talented players over the years, but which former Pack star defensive end and linebacker was the first overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft?
The February issue of Raleigh Magazine will be on stands around town and delivered to your doors and mailboxes in just a few days! If you can’t wait until then, here’s a quick look at some of the stories we have in store.
50 Best Bars 2021
Photo courtesy of Visit NC
Nothing gets you through hell like alcohol, are we right? We fete the spirited folks we relied on this year to keep us afloat—as chosen by you, our readers!—in our annual 50 Best Bars list. Raise your glass!
Does Space Really Matter?
As people continue to leave their jobs more than ever (hey, the Great Resignation!), companies are left with the dilemma of getting employees to stay (or return to the office). The answer? Appeal… which three visionary local companies—Pendo, Baldwin&, and Barringer Construction—have managed to create via positive work culture and fun workspaces (in-house baristas, pizza ovens and a speakeasy, anyone?)
Raleigh Like a Local
Whether you’re a longtime Raleighite or a newby, you could always use a go-to guy or gal for, say, a good carpet cleaning, home painting, dog grooming… you name it. And as your premier source on what’s what and who’s who in Raleigh, we teamed up with a group of Raleigh lifers to put together a tearout guide of the best of the best in all the service categories you need.
Glenwood Rising
Photo courtesy of Morris Adjmi Architects
Glenwood South is growing up—literally—as New York-based developer Turnbridge Equities is planning to add two towers (one a 32-story residential tower and the other a 20-story office tower) to the two properties adjacent to the historic Creamery building.
Speakeasy Sojourn
Add a little mystery to your standard night out imbibing by hitting the road for seven speakeasies all within a five-hour drive of Raleigh—a sort of “parlor games” road trip if you will. These juice joints boast incredible cocktails, made all the more better with hidden entrances, secret words and more. Pick one or try them all… if you dare.
