From the Current Issue

Creativity and community
Charlotte changemaker Kathy Izard’s latest venture aims to help women of all ages nurture their inner talents.

Not your average farm town
The Madcap Cottage gents lap up the small-town pleasures of Farmville, Virginia.

Music and light
Interior designer Melissa Lee turns her formal dining room into a multifunctional space for work, study and a family tradition.

Inspired by nature
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s the importance of home — and having outdoor spaces that reflect our lifestyles.

January books
Notable new releases

All white everything
Classic styling and beachy vibes abound in this Concord home for a young family.

Beauty amid chaos
Drawing inspiration from a cross-country road trip, artist Katherine Boxall’s second solo exhibition opens this month at Jerald Melberg Gallery.

Meals that heal
Pharmacist and cancer survivor Cheryl Hoover creates colorful, plant-based dishes that promote healthy eating.

North Carolina’s Top Doctors
Lakewood, Colo.-based DataJoe asks doctors to identify specialists they think are the best in their fields. An abridged list of 56 specialties follows.

Roam for the holidays
Day trip or overnighter, setting out for these driving-distance seasonal attractions is sure to awaken the holiday spirit.