Holding On and Letting Go
I want to hold onto this moment – the wild weed bush just beyond my fence blowing snowflake-like blossoms and offering just the right contrast to my mid-spring, purple-infused garden. I know it won’t last. Nature will decide otherwise, turning this glorious spring profusion of fanciful white into a plain and undifferentiated undulation of weeds. […]
Quarry Park: Winston-Salem’s Hidden Gem
BY RENEE SKUDRA One day I drove down a random avenue looking for an environmentally beautiful retreat, somewhere to ponder my woes. With my Bichon Frise, Jackson, and my bookish Civil War historian son in tow, I ended up on 1790 Quarry Road and discovered, by sheer accident, an unaccountably beautiful lake with an adjoining […]
The Sweet Spot: Baked Just SO in Winston-Salem
Having just celebrated its five-year anniversary in June, Baked Just SO has been serving its pastries, specialty cakes, air-roasted coffee, and ice cream sandwiches to Winston-Salem, Lewisville, and Pfafftown locals since 2017. This woman-owned bakery is your best bet for custom-baked cakes and cupcakes for parties and events, as well as unique baked goods at […]
Best of Winston: 5 Local Breweries to Visit
By Anne Glenn The local craft beer scene just keeps getting better in Winston-Salem. With so many options, here are 5 of our favorite places, where you’re guaranteed to have a good time and drink good beer. (And make sure to follow us on social media @bestofwinston for more inside info on the local food […]
Nik Snacks: Bite It and Write It
Nikki Miller-Ka is a powerful and inspiring woman who has worked so hard to make it to where she is today. Her story involves following her specific passion and doing hard work until she got where she wanted to be. “I am literally living my dream,” says Nikki. “My job is traveling the world, eating, […]
The Intentional Retirement – Part Two: True to Yourself
People say: “Retirement should be all about you!” What they often have in mind is a stereotype of what the “good life” should look like once you’ve said sayonara to your work life: You’re moving to Florida, right? Or maybe Arizona? Time to chuck that big house and buy yourself a Lock and Leave. Have […]
Fashion for the Forsyth Woman: LoveWell Boutique
Erika Taylor is the creator of Tayloringstyle Blog & founder of Taylor Your Closet, her personal styling business. Her love for style, writing, & helping others came together to produce a business that makes day-to-day styling attainable for women from all walks of life. She tailors each of her clients’ wardrobes so that they can […]
Swallow the Frog – How Tackling The Hard Stuff First Makes You More Productive
In college you would have thought I was majoring in procrastination. Regardless of what class it was for, if you saw me tackling a big project – especially one that would involve a presentation of sorts – you could bet it was due in the very, very near future. Afterall, why do something today if […]
Finding a Forever Home – AARF Opens New Facility
After more than 25 years of finding homes for cats and dogs in Winston-Salem, the Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation [AARF] cut the ribbon on its forever home on August 2. The new facility offers more than 6,000 square feet dedicated to providing veterinary care for animals, housing adoptable cats, training volunteers, and hosting community […]
Add Magic to Your Wedding Day with Mae’s Makeovers
In August, Mae’s Makeovers celebrated its 8th year in business as a bridal makeup and hair company made up of a strong team of ladies who specialize in airbrush makeup and boho bridal braids. The Mae’s Makeover team recently expanded its horizons in January with the opening of its stunning new salon, Mae’s Beauty Bar. […]
