Seasonal shopping has never been easier. These Cary Magazine partners offer unique items with a local touch. From stocking stuffers to diamond jewelry, you’ll find it all in Western Wake.
Stocking Stuffers
1. Stop by The Butcher’s Market to gift a cozy cup of coffee to start the day, plus some savory... Read More
I know, I know, we just got past Halloween, so a holiday shopping list probably seems a bit presumptuous. But for those of us with lots to do and tough customers to shop for, we’ll take gift ideas any time of year.
“Tech” gifts can be tough to find, especially when we’re working on a... Read More
For Rick Nordman, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As a native Northerner and decades-long recreational snowboarder, it isn’t just the prospect of snow that fills him with glee — it’s the certainty that he can make his own.
As you might expect from someone whose joy comes from creating a winter wonderland... Read More
“It’s our birthright,” says Cary-based astrophotographer Elizabeth Quinlan about our inclination to look up at the night sky in search of understanding about ourselves and our place in the universe.
At a time of year when we purposely slow down and seek deeper connection with ourselves and others, the sky — ripe for viewing in... Read More
You can find decadent desserts from Executive Pastry Chef Helena Larson year-round, but her fall offerings stand out as a perfect way to add a sweet touch to your holidays.
Hailing from Fayetteville, Chef Larson has been whipping up delightful desserts since she was a child, inspired by the baking wisdom of her mother and... Read More
Celebrate the holidays with Salty Turtle’s take on a Christmas ale! Cinnamon and ginger beautifully decorate this brew, and local honey is the star on top of the tree, shining bright and sweet. An easy sipper for 7% ABV, Santa ought to take it easy, or else he might not make it to all the... Read More
The scramble to find perfect Christmas presents has begun, and for gardeners, the beautiful amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) is always a classic go-to gift. Whether as a bulb-in-a-box or a full-blown flowering plant, amaryllis can deliver much-needed cheer to comfort backyard growers through the winter blahs.
But when its flowers fade and warming temperatures entice you... Read More
It’s October. Do you know where your tomatoes are?
Obviously most tomatoes continuing to mature in what is left of this year’s growing season are still on the vine in the veggie patch. But cold weather will be coming soon, and with many fruits in varying stages of unripe green, it would be a shame... Read More
Joy to the world — it’s caroling season! Which means that comfort, community, and celebration will once again be found in songs with themes of joy, goodwill, and togetherness. Caroling may have originated in the Middle Ages but, according to director of the American Caroling Company Jaclyn Brown, feels “both special and timeless.”
“Any time... Read More
Is the “most intimate room of your home,” as described by owner of The Bath Remodeling Center Nikki Fella, a spathroom? If not, it may be time to invest in turning your sterile or squeezed-for-space bathroom into your personal spa-like sanctuary.
Not only does a bathroom transformation represent the highest return on investment you can... Read More
