Fiddle and Fig: Warm, Welcoming and Stylish in the West End
“This is a beautiful store with a thoughtfully curated selection. Everything is displayed as a treasure but at prices I can afford. I will be shopping here often. The owner and her team are very friendly and helpful.” ~ Marissa’s review on the Fiddle & Fig Facebook page As you enjoy a stroll around […]
Town and Country Estates “Creates a Space” to Celebrate their Community
Oftentimes when a person drives down a road they’ve traveled multiple times, some things start to blend in. You have memorized the houses, sidewalks, and other neighborhood features, only to take note of the road signs. So, when something new is built, you pay attention, and your curiosity is piqued. This is exactly what […]
How to Know When it’s Time for a Change
I recently spent $7.49 on a new mouse that arrived jam-packed with a life lesson. Who knew? Here’s the thing: when there isn’t a coffee mug, a tumbler of water, or a Happy Hour glass of wine in my right hand, my mouse is most likely nestled comfortably in my palm. That small but […]
Craving All Things Boho Chic? Shop at Brookstown’s Wood & Thread Boutique
Is your wardrobe looking a bit dull heading into the fall season? With employees returning to the office and students returning to the classroom, it’s no longer socially acceptable to live in sweatpants all day. Stow away your sweats and visit Wood & Thread Boutique to upgrade your look with stylish staples that are […]
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Picture this: you’ve had an incredibly busy day. One of those days if you ate lunch, you ate lunch while you were working or multitasking in some other way. It was one thing after another from the first thing (which, by the way, was too early) to the end of the day – and […]
Creativity: The Core of Change
IdeasCity Winston-Salem Festival to Bring Community Together to Celebrate Innovation from Within PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE NEW MUSEUM From movers and shakers to musicians and makers, Winston-Salem is no stranger to bringing together and providing a platform for ideas and innovation. On Saturday, October 2nd, Bailey Park will be home to the “IdeasCityWS […]
It’s Okay to Not Want More
Progress. Upward momentum. Promotions. Degrees. No matter what we call it, there is always the pressure and assumption that we must want to move upwards. That once in a relationship you must plan to get married. Then buy a house. Then have children. The job you finally snagged after going to college and putting […]
Beautycounter
PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM Have you ever taken a moment to read the ingredients on your skincare products’ labels? With over 80,000 chemicals on the market today, it’s no wonder there are serious health issues on the rise. And while it’s inevitable that our bodies will become exposed to toxic chemicals throughout our lifetime, there […]
For The Love of a Princess
All young girls grew up reading fairy tales about the princess waiting to be saved. She’d let down her long hair or wait in distress as she was held captive. She was vulnerable and always found happiness in a man’s warm embrace. Well, screw that. I’m a Princess that waits for no man. I refuse […]
Creamed, the Confectionary
COURTNEY PAIGE PHOTOGRAPHY Creamed, the Confectionary was born out of a little bit of curiosity and courage amid a world pandemic. A custom-to-order bakery, its mission is to create made-from-scratch desserts from high-quality ingredients that are overwhelmingly delicious, aesthetically pleasing, and a unique experience for you and your taste buds to remember. From traditional Flans […]
