October - November - December 2020
A Word From The Publisher
For all you avid CIRCA readers out there, you may recall that based on my publisher’s letters from years past, fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! The days offer a much-...
What's Up Wake Forest?
We are still hanging in there and hope you are too! We are looking forward to the time when we can all be back together. There’s a lot going on at the Town of Wake Forest, and holi...
Gorgeous Garden Mums
With autumn’s arrival, you may find yourself missing the beauty of summer’s lovely blooms. But take heart, for fall brings with it a whole new set of gorgeous gardening options to ...
A Fresh Dinner Canvas
While 2020 has brought us some daunting challenges, it has also served as an opportunity to put a lot of things in perspective. If there has been any benefit from the changes we’ve...
Oh Deer!
When autumn begins, it’s important to remember that deer become more active as they get ready for mating season – which can mean a greater risk of deer-related accidents while driv...
Transitional Holiday Decor
It’s that time of year again – the much-anticipated last few months of the year, chock full of spookiness, feelings of gratitude, and holiday cheer. But the closeness of Halloween,...
The Spirits Of Wake Forest
Gunshot victims. Unidentified, abandoned corpses. Rumored bewitchings. Unexplained sounds of metal clacking. Sighting of ghostly beings. Phantom footsteps. Unresolved murders. Deat...
Driveable Destination
When I picture autumn, I envision hues of orange, red, and yellow sweeping across breathtaking landscapes. I imagine the bite of a crisp fall breeze on my cheeks, and a pep in my s...
Managing Stress And Expectations
Taking charge of our health and well-being is more important than ever as we continue to face and overcome the challenges of COVID-19. It’s also important to recognize that feeling...
7 Things To Clean: Fall Edition
Even if you are super diligent about daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of your home, there are some spots that almost always get overlooked. And while spring cleaning is all abou...
North Carolina's Seasonal Sensations
Fall is finally here! And that means it’s time to snuggle up with warm, comforting food that’s as good for the body as it is for the soul – especially several of North Carolina’s s...
Easy Updates
Even with a strong real estate market, first impressions are still crucial to today’s home buyers. Let’s face it – they will compare your house to what they see on the many popular...
Good Reads
The nights are getting longer, the temperatures are cooling down, and the promise of a new season is upon us. What’s better than finding a spot on the couch, snuggled up with a sof...
Hidden Gems
Once reserved for the wealthy and special occasions, portrait photography is over 170 years old, and many different types of photographs have been produced throughout the 19th and ...
Time To Sell!
Some things have changed since my summer article – we have migrated into Phase 2.5 of the “Safer at Home” restrictions (as of press time), the kids are back in school (virtually or...
A Little DIY Holiday Spirit
Autumn is here, and that means Halloween is near-ly upon us, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Christmas following closely behind. For many, this is the most wonder...
Let's Talk Turkey
Thanksgiving is often the kickoff to the year-end holiday celebration season. If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner – whether it’s just for your immediate family, or perhaps a few...
Visual Stress During This COVID Mess
If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is that even in our best attempts to be accommodating and flexible to our “new normal,” stressors have a way of making their pr...
Shop Local
In an increasingly globalized world, it’s easy to rely on big-box retailers – especially around the holidays. However, small businesses are the foundation of our communities, which...
Beautiful Blooms For Christmas Cheer
The holidays are a time for happiness and cheer; a time to enjoy with loved ones. The Christmas tree is up and boasting the many ornaments you’ve collected over the years. The stoc...
Baked In Tradition
Baking – it’s been around since ancient times, and is present in every corner of the world. Food brings people together, and provokes feelings of love and cheer – especially around...
The Magic Of The Christmas Tree
Even before the advent of Christianity, evergreens had been used for some time as decorations by many people for various celebrations. The tradition of evergreen trees used for Chr...
Holiday Home Selling
Selling your home can be a stressful experience no matter what time of the year it is. Selling during the holiday season can only add to that stress. However, I am going to help yo...
Don't Stress ... Smile!
Our world has been a very different place the last few months. While we all experience our share of normal life stress, the added COVID-19 stressors like employment concerns, socia...
Understanding Insurance
Open enrollment is here again. From November 1 – December 15, individuals may sign up for or change their insurance plans for the upcoming year. But health insurance can be confusi...
Marketing Matters
Pivot! It’s a word that we have had to come to know – and hear quite frequently – in the days since COVID hit. Being able to adapt and change quickly and swiftly may have meant the...
Our Heritage
For 122 years, Wake Forest was both college and town. The two could not be separated for they were truly one. The students were a part of the community and members of the household...