At Home With Jen

As the air warms and the azaleas bloom across Southeastern North Carolina, there is a magical, fleeting window of time known to locals as the shoulder season. It’s that sweet spot after the winter chill has gone, but before the tidal wave of summer tourists arrives, filling the beaches and lengthening the restaurant wait times. Holden Beach For residents planning a Spring break staycation, or grandparents welcoming family for a visit, this is the premier time to enjoy Holden

There's a strange thing that happens when you buy a new home. You imagine all the ways you'll use it — dinner parties, game nights, friends stopping by on a Saturday afternoon. But then life gets busy, the house feels messy, and you think: "I'll have people over when things are more... ready." Except "ready" never really comes. Here are two important truths to remember:  Your home doesn't need to be perfect to be welcoming.  In fact, the homes that feel the most loved are the