At Home Date Nights
BY ANGELIA CORNATZER Don’t you love date night? We all love date night, but if you’re anything like me, you don’t always love the cost of date night. Maybe you also love date night, but you may not always feel like getting dressed up and going out. Well, we are going to look at some […]
The Sweet Spot: Lei Lei’s Cuisine
BY AMY HILL Clemmons gem Lei Lei’s Cuisine & Bakery recently celebrated its eighth birthday with no shortage of birthday cakes for sweet-toothed supporters throughout the Triad. This month, owner Lei Lei Patterson also celebrates her 50th birthday, and plans to participate in Southern Charm on the Farm for the 9th time. What put Lei […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: Picture Perfect
BY AVA LEWANDOWSKI “‘Wow, our HOUSE didn’t quite feel like HOME until the artwork went up.’ Artwork and photography personalize our living spaces. They offer a reflection of who we are and they bring warmth and coziness to any room.” ~ Lauren Heller This past year I have hung many pictures for clients. The real […]
Best of Winston: 5 Date Ideas
In need of some inspiration for your next date? Try one of these tried-and-true combinations for the perfect night (or day!) out with your special someone. (And for more ideas, make sure to check out our website: www.bestofwinston.com.) Plan a Progressive Dinner Draw your evening out by hitting three different locations for each course of […]
It’s Hard to Be Humble
BY LESLIE SPEAS Do you remember this song? “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror, I get better lookin’ each day.” Probably many of you don’t, as I think it was from 1980. I wish I could remember other important things […]
The Social Media Comparison Trap
BY MEGAN TAYLOR Millions of people use social media daily. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other sites are utilized for many reasons, such as staying up to date on the news, looking for new ideas, selling new and old items, and connecting with others. One primary connection social media allows users to form is staying connected […]
The Intentional Retirement – Part One: Lessons from the Workplace
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON Where were you in the last decade of the 20th century? I know where I was: catching planes, trains, and automobiles as I raced from company to company across our great nation and sometimes, “across the pond.” I was making a living in a way that I mostly loved, often catching […]
THE REAL DEAL: PAMPER YOUR PITS
BY CANDICE DEAL The summer heat is on and so is the summer sweat. With temperatures at 90 and above, who isn’t dewy after fifteen minutes of being outside? Not to mention the humidity in the south that just adds to the glistening glow. Some of us are just naturally sweatier than others and I […]
Eight Great Movies by The Sea
BY KAREN COOPER As the hot summer days approach, your mind may wander to the seaside. Let the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves, the beauty of the scenery, and your feet in the sand carry you away to your happy place. These movie selections take place along sandy beaches or in […]
Reassess, Refocus, Repurpose, and Reclaim Your Life: Make the Most of Mistakes that May be Blessings in Disguise
BY SUSAN SCHABACKER Instead of labeling your life lessons as mistakes or failures, reflect on what went wrong, then improve your outlook and move forward. Sometimes it’s the setbacks that are setups for opportunities that can be blessings in disguise. If you’ve been given some lemons or thrown some curveballs, no need to carry them […]
