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Beth Colletti- The Story Behind Your Stuff Spring 2017 Winner
March 1, 2017
Empty. Spent. Burned out. What had begun as an exciting opportunity to work for a growing nonprofit, making a difference in the lives of others, had become exactly the thing that left me feeling like I had nothing more to give. And no desire to give it. As with most important work, the needs were […]
Read moreShell Rummel- The Story Behind Your Stuff Spring 2017 Winner
March 1, 2017
Sometimes our life’s calling is obvious, even from a young age. The things we are drawn to present themselves, like touchstones along the way, sparking the creative and making our hearts beat faster. If we are truly paying attention, a road map is often revealed. But, funny how easy it is for life’s natural twists […]
Read moreScott Harris- The Story Behind Your Stuff Spring 2017 Winner
March 1, 2017
Most people have heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child”. I have been incredibly grateful to be a full time artist since 2006, and I can tell you it also takes a village to raise an artist. A full time artist since 2006. Those words would be impossible to say without […]
Read moreVenice Murano Designs- The Story Behind Your Stuff Spring 2017 Winner
March 1, 2017
It was the summer of 2001. After becoming involved with Italian opera for a number of years, immersing myself in general Italian culture, and studying the language, I was ready to take the next step, visiting the great country itself. Nothing could have prepared me for the abundance of delights for both the senses and […]
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How to Use Color to Solve Design Problems
June 3, 2016
As noted in the video featured on UNCTV’s North Carolina Weekend, The Mayton Inn (and its sister property The King’s Daughter’s Inn) is rapidly gaining recognition in part because of its adventurous use of color. Below are a few tips on how to use color to solve common design dilemmas you may run into in […]
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