Fun things to do in and around Raleigh NC! There's been so much going on in and around Raleigh lately that it's been almost impossible to keep up with it all.  Well last week-end as Lee and I headed downtown to check out Raleigh Winterfest (which started on Saturday) we also found something else happening at the Raleigh Convention center ~ well actually two things... One was A Carolina Christmas arts and craft show, and the other was the first annual Raleigh Art Expo bringing top African-American artists to the Triangle.  We'll certainly be bringing more info on this venue next year!      From the Raleigh Convention Center we headed to Boylan Heights.  An inside the beltline neighborhood for the 18th annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk..      It was packed with people of all ages walking the ... 12/08/2010

Craftsman Style Homes in Raleigh NC Building a New Craftsman Home - What is a Craftsman Home? "Craftsman" - just the name of this type of architecture evokes feelings of permanence, of time-honored traditions, of surprises and old-world workmanship. But a picture is worth a thousand words and a video is even better, so here's just one example of what a Craftsman style home in the Raleigh area can look like.  The Brogan was custom designed by Stanton Homes.  (click photo or here for video tour) A Raleigh Craftsman style home can include: - Simple lines inside and out, with no compromises on quality. - Stone accents, in particular front porches with stone base and tapered columns. - Built in bookshelves, cabinets, or niches. - Staircases with square/detailed balusters and newell posts ins... 08/14/2010

Boylan Heights Historic District is another Raleigh Neighborhood blessed with many fine homes from the turn of the 20th century.  Combined with a proximity to North Carolina State University, and the City of Raleigh Downtown area, along with walking distance to Glenwood South entertainment district, Boylan Heights is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Raleigh.  Raleigh Skyline from South Boylan Avenue, Boylan Heights BB&T Building seen from Kimsey and Cabarrus in Boylan Heights. Typical home sales prices are elevated due to the historic designation of the subdivision, and vary widely due to condition, style, and size of home. Excerpted from the Design Guidelines for Raleigh Historic Districts: Before its development beginning in 1907, the property which is now Boylan Heights was... 02/11/2007