If you’re looking for a new home in a city that appeals to techies, students, and outdoor enthusiasts, then Darlington Woods in Cary, North Carolina is the place to call home. Charming Cary is less than 10 miles from Raleigh and close to Research Triangle Park, a 7,000-acre high-tech research facility that hosts over 250 … Continue reading Community Spotlight: Darlington Woods in Cary, NC
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5 Design Trends for Your New Home
By Shana Jacobs, Creative Executive Director at MP Studio Design In a world where we all have access to an overabundance of design inspiration, it can understandably be hard to hone in on what is important when designing your new home. The team at MP STUDIO Interiors design the model homes for KB Home in … Continue reading 5 Design Trends for Your New Home
Readying Your Home for the Holiday Onslaught – Part 2
Part 2: Kitchen Detox and Prep They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and at the holidays this seems especially true. For many kitchens, it’s the climax of the year – there will be more meals cooked, more cookies baked, and more people entertained than at any other time. When I … Continue reading Readying Your Home for the Holiday Onslaught – Part 2
Keep Cool with Proper Fridge Storage
When I come home from the grocery store, I’m usually saddled with bags and bags of fruits, veggies, snacks and more. Sometimes I get a little lazy and just stash it all in the refrigerator, wherever it may fit. To my dismay, the next day I often wake up to wilted lettuce, frozen juice and … Continue reading Keep Cool with Proper Fridge Storage
Holiday Kitchen Cleaning
During the holidays, it’s a safe bet to say the kitchen is probably one of the most popular rooms in a home. Whether it’s used for cooking, entertaining, drinking or just chatting, the kitchen seems to be the place where everyone gathers. Maintaining a clean kitchen is essential in order for guests – and hosts!- … Continue reading Holiday Kitchen Cleaning
Top 10 Reasons for Ditching Paper Napkins and Embracing Cloth
Three things happened in my life all of which ultimately led me to switch from paper to cloth napkins for every-day use. As a child, we were using paper napkins as usual when my mother mentioned to me, “Your great-grandmother would NEVER use paper napkins.” Hmmm. I didn’t ask why, just filed this tidbit away … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Ditching Paper Napkins and Embracing Cloth
The Art of Setting a Beautiful Table
I’ve had a thing for china and linens since I was a little kid. There weren’t many daughters on my dad’s side of the family, so my mom ended up with all sorts of family heirlooms. Sometimes, she’d take me through the pieces and tell me the story behind each one, teaching me to turn … Continue reading The Art of Setting a Beautiful Table