Reducing Food Waste Locally Benefits All of Us Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. is wasted. As we strive to achieve a balanced and sustainable food growing system, we also have to consider what happens to the food that isn’t consumed. The…
Seamlessly blending interior and exterior living spaces TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Ryan Theede Photography “Mountain doesn’t have to scream rustic lodge,” quips Jill Jones, Senior Interior Designer at ID.ology Interiors & Design in Asheville, NC. When clients from Charleston, SC, approached Jones to help with the finish selection and design of their new construction home in…
We asked the agents and Brokers of Nest Realty to share a bit about their own landscaping and eco-conscious efforts. Do you agree with our flock? How does your garden grow? LAWN MAKEUP 60% of our Nesters have a yard with just grass, with 19% adding in more robust landscaping, native grasses, and other eco-conscious efforts. 5%…
Your simple guide to choosing the proper onion for every instance. You’ve unpacked your new kitchen, you just made a massive haul at the local farmer’s market, and you’ve got in-laws on the way for dinner. The pressure is real. But now you’re standing there, admiring the myriad of different onions, wondering— what are all…
Welcome to the Morganton 2022 Mid-Year Report. The Morganton area market continues to see strong demand by buyers, who seem unfazed by higher interest rates and even higher prices. Buyers from across the country are moving to Burke County, many making over list price offers, sight unseen. This competition has pushed buyers to make strong…
An eco-conscious alternative to lawn care Is artificial grass the right answer for your home? Green grass may feel classically all-American, but is it really the best choice for modern day yards? Is artificial grass, or Astroturf, a viable alternative? Beyond the beautiful, manicured, year-round appeal it has on the surface, we wanted the details.…
Why backyard beekeeping may be the future of the planet. If you’ve followed headlines on environmental issues at all, you’ve seen this fact pop up at least once: bees are in danger. Honey bee populations have long suffered the effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a situation that stems predominantly from pesticide use, invasive species…
A Contemporary Coastal Approach… TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Dustin Peck Photography When the views and the landscaping are this exquisite…how does one decorate the inside? The owners of this home in Wilmington, NC, once again turned to Sally Williams of Colorful Concepts Interior Design, to bring their vision to life. DESIGNER Sally Williams FIRM Colorful Concepts…
If you thought navigating the ins and outs of an HOA, and its associated costs and benefits, was just for condo buyers, think again. HOA stands for Homeowners Association: an organization responsible for managing some of the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of a tight-knit living community. It takes a coordinated effort to care for a…
Our in-house experts weigh in on how to make your dining room sustainably stylish! Choosing sustainable pieces for your home doesn’t require you to skimp on style. These environmentally conscious items paired together create an organic and inviting dining room. DINING CHAIRS As seen in our featured image above, these gorgeous dining…
