In 2020, Missy Wolfe married her passion for art and the outdoors by creating an immersive, rotating art gallery and luxury rental, appropriately named Highlands Art Chalet. The infusion was a perfect blend for Highlands, NC, a small mountain town that boasts multiple fine dining options and boundless outdoor activities. Check out Highland's Art Chalet on our latest Sawgrass Spotlight.
As a native of Tallahassee, Florida and a frequent visitor to the Forgotten Coast, my love affair for Southern style and it’s relaxed simplicity is never-ending. So when I heard TJ Callaway, the Founder and CEO of Onward Reserve was available for an interview, I had to ask how he created such an approachable, luxurious brand that represented the natural beauty of the Southeast most know and cherish.
Read MoreAfter four years of exploring the coast on solid ground, we hopped aboard La Cruz, Spanish for “The Cross,” and viewed Wrightsville Beach from a Norman Cross Trimaran that EJ, Marisa, and Kevin (the pug) are lucky to call home.
Our two-hour private cruise was luxuriously relaxing, and an idyllic escape from our usual routine—it felt like an afternoon staycation. While I could gush about our experience aboard La Cruz, our host’s story is even more extraordinary: We sat down with Marissa to hear all about how she and EJ started their new journey.
Read MoreJust as the sweltering summer heat begins to become unbearable on Wilmington’s Riverwalk, a cool refreshing treat lies steps ahead in the old J.W. Brooks Wholesale Grocer’s store. GelaRto gelateria recently opened on Water Street in Wilmington’s historic district then COVID-19 paused their grand debut. But even a global pandemic couldn’t keep this Insta-worthy ice cream from drawing a crowd.
Read MoreHeading south on Market Street from Porter’s Neck towards downtown Wilmington you often find yourself tightly gripping the wheel and cursing under your breath as other drivers rush passed you on their morning commute. But if you take a right just past Bayshore Drive into Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters, you’ll find yourself in a caffeinated oasis with delectable dining treats.
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