When something small and beautiful leads to something big and revolutionary, call it Bitty & Beau’s  ..read more

Plastic Ocean Project aims to study and reduce the waste building up in the sea, local river basins, and watersheds ..read more

A journey of gratitude turns into a profound exploration of the D-Day beaches, historic towns, and culinary delights of Normandy ..read more

Spring never felt so good to flaunt, featuring select styles from local boutiques ..read more

From pizza nights to a Tuscan T-bone, savor some great pairings this fall By Ann Marie Thornton Some evenings a glass of a big fruity, tannic red wine just sets the mood, and lately I’ve been enamored of Italian red wines such as Chianti, Barolo, Barbaresco and Montepulciano. These beautiful names just roll around in one’s mouth with the promise of big flavor. My journey with wine, especially buy ..read more

Sourcing the perfect materials for interior design By Judy Royal Dustin Braudway opened Bluewater Surfaces in 2009, and since then it has been his mission to find the perfect materials for local home and office interiors. “We are a natural stone and mixed hardscapes company that specializes in unique natural stones as well as sintered stone and engineered concretes from around the world,” he said ..read more

Wilmington’s Theater for All for provides a much-needed artistic outlet for people with development or physical disabilities By Kim Henry We all have our favorite singer, actor, writer. We feel their passion bursting forth from the mic, stage or book and we are so glad that they have found their calling. The alignment of the artist and their art is a part of why creativity touches the human soul ..read more

The new owners revamp the menu and the space, while continuing longtime local favorites By Carin Hall  »  Photos by G. Frank Hart Henry’s Restaurant may be under new ownership, but diners can still expect the same tried and true quality and dedication to fresh ingredients that locals love about this sophisticated yet casual dining spot. Having worked at the restaurant in some capacity for nearly ..read more

Enjoy the harvest before the holidays with an arranging method that’s easy as pie By Elizabeth Sugg  »  Photo by Melissa Souto There’s an optimism in fall’s vibrant colors. Bright oranges, yellows and golds set off a range of reds, burgundies and purples in a profusion of happy hues. In the mix often are berries such as St. John’s wort and greenery such as seeded eucalyptus, both of which are rea ..read more

How to embrace the Year of the Trail in Wilmington By Emory Rakestraw Ah, springtime! Birds are chirping as the clear morning light illuminates a world slowly coming back to life. For many in the Wilmington region, springtime equals long beach days soaking in that unseasonably high heat that often makes a surprise appearance come April. This could also mean dusting off those hiking boots and hit ..read more