spotlight // EDITORIAL PORTRAITS
After an “ah-ha!” moment in the middle of overzealous Christmas decorating, Myquillyn Smith overhauled her approach—and decided to share it. Her specific brand of “cozy minimalism” offers an accessible path to interior design for busy homemakers.
– How We Thrive –
Looking back on our editorial work over the last year, a recurring theme stands out: we consistently captured notable people in moments of contemplation, joy, and connection. These photos tell stories of entrepreneurial grit and family bonds, often at the same time. They’re also stories of how we thrive in the face of illness, disaster, and everyday challenges.
When Mary Hix’s new granddaughter developed a dairy allergy, all of her cheese-and-butter-laden go-to recipes were no longer an option. But she discovered a new skill: creating vegan versions of her family’s old favorites.
In a magazine series on building wealth, the Kornegay family explains their smart approach to real estate investments, paired with strategies for saving money in their day-to-day lives.
Gerald Mack, a realtor in Durham, NC, lets his lighthearted personality shine through in this profile for a national real estate publication.
Barry Roberson took up a new hobby after his Parkinson’s diagnosis: building dollhouses as gifts for children. With a new passion that keeps his hands busy and his mind engaged, he’s outlived his prognosis by three years.
Christina Yongue and Sam Cykert, of the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative, pose for their portrait as finalists for Scientific American and AstraZeneca’s C2 Cancer Community Awards.
Sheri Furman’s store, Take Heart, burned down in a sudden fire—but the tree outside, and the thousands of prayers that the people of Blowing Rock had written and hung there, miraculously survived.