TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Cassie Bustamante DESIGNER Cassie Bustamante LOCATION Greensboro, NC INSTAGRAM @cassie_bustamante WEBSITE cassiebustamante.com Follow along with Bustamante for home improvement and self improvement. Moving into a new home is exciting, exhilarating, and fun. But let’s be honest, decorating it can also feel overwhelming. We reached out to designer Cassie Bustamante to…
Home buying is a process. Television shows make it look easy and quick, but in real life, buying a home can—and often should—take much, much longer than you may think. Here are four essential questions to consider as you think about buying a home: Why do I want to buy a home? Only you can…
Stay Safe this Winter Cold temperatures can be annoying, as you’re forced to layer up before leaving the house. For those of us with glasses, the struggle of lenses fogging up is real! But temps below freezing can be dangerous, too, especially when white flakes begin to fall from the sky. Read on for some…
We asked the Brokers of Nest Realty to play a game of “This or That.” If they HAD to choose just one option to place in their dream home…which would they prefer? Follow along to see if you agree! SEPARATE OFFICES, PLEASE! 75% of Nesters would prefer two home offices over a two-car garage. BREATH…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY PrepFord Wife DESIGNER Victoria Ford LOCATION Cary, NC INSTAGRAM @prepfordwife WEBSITE prepfordwife.com Follow along with Ford for more design inspiration, decorating tips, and plenty of preppy style. When I ask designer Victoria Ford if she would consider her bathroom preppy, she laughs, “Always prep!” Ford has become known for her preppy style, a genre she…
Travel the World through Architecture The holidays are over and your summer tan is a distant memory. It probably feels like time for a vacation! But travel is difficult right now, so that weekend in Paris might have to wait. Why not (safely) explore hidden gems you can find right in your own town or…
DESIGN Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Morgan Photography While mornings spent lingering in our favorite local coffee shops are on hold for now, create your own coffee oasis right in your home! FIRST Find an unused cabinet or hutch large enough to hold your supplies. Make sure it has the space to stash a tray or restaurant-style…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY The Black House on the Corner DESIGNER Audrey Sprinkle LOCATION Concord, NC INSTAGRAM @theblackhouseonthecorner WEBSITE theblackhouseonthecorner.com Follow along with Sprinkle for renovation and home decor tips. At the age of eight, Audrey Sprinkle designed her first piece of furniture—a bed that her dad lovingly constructed for her out of cherry wood. Though he strongly advised…
by Tom Seabrook The fireplace is often the heart of the home, and there’s nothing quite like the ambiance of a crackling blaze. But have you ever wondered how fireplaces have changed over the years? Toss another log on the fire and keep reading to learn more about the warmest spot in the home. HOME…
Let’s make a difference together! Over the next three weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite local nonprofits and businesses that are working to make our communities better in every way throughout these uncertain times. Click here to view Part 1 and Part 2. EAST FORK POTTERY Asheville, NC An artisanal pottery company dedicated…
