This past year was an unforgettable one. Amid all the challenges, there were moments of joy, positivity and, certainly, creativity. Here, we look back at some of our favorite photos from 2021. 

JANUARY Beauty amid chaos Artist Katherine Boxall in her west Charlotte studio.  Photo by Peter Taylor

MARCH From tide to table Wilmington fisherwoman Ana Shellem photographed by Mallory Cash 

FEBRUARY All rise Douglas and Kaitlin Rose of Team Rose Bread in their carport-turned-bakeshop. Photo by Peter Taylor

MARCH Lovely layers Myers Park music room designed by Cashion Hill Design. Photograph by Dustin Peck

SEPTEMBER The IT List Regine Bechtler at Mint Museum Randolph. Photograph by Richard Israel. Produced by Whitley Adkins

MAY Juggling act Janet LaBar, president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, photographed by Olly Yung. Styling by Whitley Adkins and makeup by Josiah Reed. 

JUNE Southern splendor Model Spencer Kane photographed by Chris Edwards at the Green Boundary Club in Aiken, S.C. Styling by Whitley Adkins and hair and makeup by Meredith Wetzel for Bella Faccia in Augusta, Ga.

JULY Dropping anchor Wade and Hodges Miller photographed at their Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home on Selwyn Avenue by Chris Edwards. Styling by Whitley Adkins and makeup by Josiah Reed.

AUGUST Shore story Model Dierra Davis (Directions USA) photographed by Mira Adwell at Bald Head Island. Styling by Whitley Adkins and hair and makeup by Janis Lozano.

MAY Bold standard Artist Lauren Reddick at home photographed by Laura Sumrak 

NOVEMBER Spirits that sparkle  Science is for Girls cocktail at Supperland,  photographed by Justin Driscoll.

OCTOBER Fall fling On location in Roanoke, Va., photographed by Olly Yung. Styling by Whitley Adkins and hair and makeup by Josiah Reed. Models Lane McAllister and Noelle Hunt with Modelogic Mid Atlantic.