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The Good Life – Healthy Living
Do you want to feel 10 years younger? I imagine that most people who read this question…
Blazing the Path Forward: Ideal-LIVING’s Vision for Tomorrow’s Adventure Seekers
Thirty-five years gone in the blink of an eye—how did ideal-LIVING grow from a small-town start in…
Green Homes that Make a Difference
“Green” is a hot topic and a major sales incentive in everything from organic food to hydrogen-powered automobiles to recycling product waste. One of the areas in which going green has made the biggest splash is the construction of new homes.
Five Easy Universal Design Principles for New Homes
Building your own home is a life-long dream for many, so why not ensure that you can spend the rest of your life in the home you’ve created? Incorporating universal design principles in custom construction allows you to age in place and appreciate the fruits of your efforts. There’s no need to compromise aesthetics-some of the top universal design principles are actually quite easy to include when you plan for them right from the start.
Music from the Movies, NC Symphony Style
Sundays are a day for relaxation. No matter how much sleep you got the night before, or how busy you were the entire weekend, Sundays are just lazy days.
Small Town Charm
ast summer my family vacationed in Bryson City, North Carolina, a little town nestled quietly in the mountains of NC. We rented a cozy little cabin located off a mountain road and surrounded by trees, and explored the town for a week. It was a very peaceful vacation, with cool nights and mornings, and beautiful warm days.
Christmas in Conway, on Hallmark
Christmas in Conway, on Hallmark Hallmark’s latest holiday inspired movie, “Christmas in Conway,” is sure to be…
The Central California Coast
The Central California Coast Welcome to the Central California Coast! The Coast is comprised of four regions…
Skiing in the North Carolina Mountains
Skiing in the North Carolina Mountains From the smooth slopes and legendary terrain parks at Appalachian Ski…
Color Trends
What have Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and Haymes come up with this year? It’s a pretty well known fact that one of the best and most economical methods to refresh your home is by changing your paint colors.
Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around
Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around Whether it’s going to the grocery store, playing tennis,…
Spring and a Chili Cook-off – A North Carolina Tradition
Spring and a Chili Cook-off Nothing says spring time quite like festivals. People have been waiting all…
Top Four Destinations for Ex-Pats
International Living Magazine develops a Global Retirement Index every year to determine which countries are the best bets for expats looking to live the international lifestyle in retirement.
Summer Top Travel Destinations
Summer Top Travel Destinations TripAdvisor (the world’s largest travel site) just recently posted their results for their…
No Compromises on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula!
By Jessica Schutt Every day we’re faced with decisions; some harder then others and some that can…
Southeastern NC’s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!)
Southeastern NC’s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!) Summer is in full swing, the kids are…
Living the Life in Lake Retirement Communities
If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).
South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve
South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve Pulte Homes has made a name for itself in…
Lighthouses: East and West
There is something wondrous about a lighthouse, guiding the way for ships at sea, a beacon in…
Origins of Fall Flowers
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Gladioli, asters, chrysanthemums, and everlastings are some of our…