Author Archives: Bethany Turner
Shop Small!
My favorite part of the holidays is selecting gifts for my loved ones. I put lots of thought into what may make my mom smile on Christmas morning, and I can hear her saying in my mind, “Thank you, honey!”
A Craftsman’s Mark
Constructing a home is not merely about bringing together hammer and nail or tile and grout. It is not a color-by-number project to be completed in one rainy afternoon. It takes extreme dedication—not only in attention to detail but
Art, Open for Business
What: 18th annual Arts by the Shore When: Thurs., 11/15 to Sun., 11/18 Where: Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr., 278-5518 Cost: free to shop; $10 to enter three pieces Info: www.oakislandartguild.org For an artist, it is
A Fling of Folly
It takes tens of thousands of dollars to build a home. It takes hundreds upon hundreds of hours of construction, and probably a few loads of laundry to wash out the “sweat equity.” For some, their current means just aren’t
A Mission of Merriment:
What: Charles Dickens Christmas Festival When: Fri., Nov. 30th-Sat., Dec. 1st 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days Where: Historic Downtown Southport Cost: $10 covers both days Children 7-12, $5 • Children 6 & under, free Info: www.brunswickartscouncil.org Just as
Childhood Novelties
One might guess that the biggest lesson to learn from “Dorothy Meets Alice (or The Wizard of Wonderland)” is to always complete one’s work on time. Yet it may just prove procrastination is one of the strongest motivators: Of course
November 2012
Thanksgiving is all about family and food. Aside from the lessons of our ancestors—indians and pilgrims— what we really enjoy most about November is the turning of the leaves (in some parts of the state), Friday-night football or college and
Candidates’ Interviews 2012
Read full, verbatim interviews from candidates for County Commissioners and Board of Education. Though the presidential race remains a fiery one to say the least, we are focusing on candidates a bit closer to home. We reached out to those
Christmas Open House
A Christmas Open House will take place in downtown Southport at participating businesses on November 2nd and 3rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Look for the peppermint “Merry Christmas” flag to score great deals! Daily specials will
