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Taking their children’s nutrition into their own hands local moms share tips for making their own baby food at home by trial and error and from scratch using all natural and organic ingredients.

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Cut velvet flowers rise from the hem of a vintage silk chiffon shift. Wind-tossed petals flutter about the bodice of the gossamer fabric. The waist drops to hip height weighed by gold-tone lead beads scattered across the skirt. Gold beads tether the sleeveless garment to the shoulders and the hemlines flounce. On Fridays Phyllis Millard…

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A small city nestled between the coast and the state capital Wilson is an unusual homeland for a world-renowned folk artist like Vollis Simpson. To celebrate his unique artistry the town has begun the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park which currently displays 11 of his sculptures. Once completed the area will array 31 of his works…

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Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be a stressful affair. Area caterers offer their pro tips about how to throw a festive shindig without getting flustered. Whip up their favorite easy party recipes and get ready to celebrate.

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Knapdale radiates hospitality any time of year but no season rivals Christmastime with each room festooned and hall bedecked. Admire the homeowner’s extravagant collection reflecting family traditions joy love and Scottish ancestry.

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Wilmington artist and photographer Billy Cone says one doesn’t usually set out to become an art collector but instead achieves it by accident. He and fellow regional art experts divulge their tips and secrets for beginning a personal art collection creating relationships between pieces and finding the works you’ll admire forever.

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A child is never too young to be encouraged to appreciate art. Publisher Pat Bradford shares her art adventures with her grandson; which becomes engaging quality time and conversation in historic St. Augustine Florida.

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Wilmington artisans Jiri Kalina and Traudi Thornton (unrelated) create beautiful functional kitchen utensils in wood and pottery. Step inside these artists studios to learn more about the transformation of natural raw materials into cherished keepsakes.

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Ben Wright made it to Wilmington by way of New York City retiring from the stage to open Dye Creek Capital financial planning firm. Sit down for a Q&A with the Broadway alum to learn everything from his first Wilmington memory to his New Year s resolution.

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  Music Feeds Young Souls: Jingle Jams by Pam Creech   This holiday season Christmastime revelers can roll out gingerbread dough and wrap paper packages with string to the sound of a previously unreleased track by the late Wilmington flamenco guitarist Paco Strickland. The Port City Christmas Jam 2014 album a double-disk set will feature…

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