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CHANGING OUR WORLD TOGETHER ONE FASCINATING STORY AT A TIME.
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FEATURES ON THE COVER
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The former McEachern property
on Cedar Island has to be one of
the prettiest spots in Wilmington.
It made the perfect backdrop for
the Azalea Belle Tea. The belles
spread about the lawn in their
colorful dresses seemed to signal
the start of spring each year.
— PHOTO BY ALLISON POTTER
46 Timeless Trends
An up-to-date kitchen needn’t be a monotone
white. Our annual spotlight on high-end layouts
shows how, from notes of pastel floral to dark
green backsplashes to bold black details, the look
of Kitchens That Cook can be both trendy and
lasting. By Marimar McNaughton
70 Joy and Imagination
Imaginative tones of family, friendship, joy, beauty
and happiness abound in the strokes of Naomi
Litzenblatt’s colorful and whimsical paintings. Her
inspiration? The desire to capture the magic of life
and all things art. By Kathryn Manis
74 Southern Cookie Collective
Can’t eat just one! Whether you like to keep it basic
or spice things up in the kitchen, these Southern
cookie recipes are sure to satisfy that sweet tooth
craving of any palate – from sweet to savory, light
and airy to decadent and rich. By Colleen Thompson
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20 Hurt, Habit or Hang Ups
A church on Holly Tree Road is doin’ good this
month, offering a helpful, 12-step recovery
program to absolutely anybody who needs it.
By Pat Bradford
24 Airlie Azaleas Come Full
Circle
A history of note underlies the stunning
palette of spring blooms at 1925 South Live
Oak Parkway. The Cape Fear Garden Club
pays attention to that legacy with its annual
Azalea Garden Tour. By Pat Bradford
26 Azalea Festival High School
Writing Contest
The word is, these are some great results.
The Azalea Festival asked area high school-ers
to submit an essay or poem telling what
the event does for the city. Here are the
top winners.
34 A Reluctant Azalea Belle
A tomboy and aspiring Olympic athlete might
not come to mind as the usual profile of an
Azalea Belle, but Mary Margaret McEachern
tells us otherwise, walking us through her
early, at first reluctant days in that festival
role, and what the transformative experi-ence
has meant to her.
By Mary Margaret McEachern
DEPARTMENTS
15 Up Front
17 In Memory
18 Shorts
20 Doin’ Good
23 Etc.
24 Trending
42 In View
81 Social Seens
83 Tide Chart
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
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