Furniture in the Pines Bringing Sister Store to DTSP

Furniture in the Pines is expanding their presence to Broad Street via DAHR — a furniture studio and lifestyle boutique that focuses on female empowerment. DAHR will open in the 168 NW Broad St. [...]

Grace Filled Baker Mixes Up Modern Nostalgia

Alison Reed’s approach with Grace Filled Baker is simple — to take classic flavors to the next level. She brought that mission to life when she opened up Grace Filled Baker almost a year [...]

Behold: The Sway’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Meet These Fraternal Twins in Southern Pines

Designed by Mandee Dieguez and built by Druther Homes these fraternal-twin homes on E. New Jersey Ave. in Southern Pines have similar floor plans but different vibes. We’ve dubbed them the [...]

Home Design Trends That Are Hot Right Now

While the modern farmhouse theme isn’t ruled out completely in the real estate market, different design trends are beginning to take center stage. Here’s what Rhodes & Co. realtor [...]

6 Unique Airbnbs Less Than Three Hours from Home

From “glampers” and sail boat cabins on the water, to yurts — here are six funky Airbnbs for your next weekend getaway. 1. That 70s Camper: Winston Salem, N.C. This 1973 camper is [...]

Pine Pressed Flowers Brings Backyard Beauty Indoors

Katie Tischler has been drying and pressing flowers since her teenage years. Extra time gained from the pandemic allowed her to take her longtime love of all things floral to the next level with [...]

Caring for Your Home While You’re Out of Town

Traveling out of town these days isn’t simple. Packing extra masks and sanitizer and making sure chaos doesn’t ensue in the back seat is difficult enough, and the wellbeing of your [...]

Sanitarium to School: What’s Behind This Old Sign in West Southern Pines

A Sway reader spotted this brick archway, which reads R.C. Lawson Institute, on an afternoon walk through her West Southern Pines neighborhood. Located on New York Avenue, across the street from [...]

Sway Take: A Masked Visit to the Spa at Pinehurst

When I booked my massage at the Spa at Pinehurst, I knew the visit would look a little different than has in the past. Masks are the new norm, and the Resort is no exception. Regardless, I felt [...]