WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-KiddLANDSCAPE DESIGN BY Laurie Durden The Duke Mansion has been home and host to many leaders of the 20th century. Its most famous owner was James Buchanan Duke. His most lasting legacies, including Duke University, Duke Energy and the Duke Endowment, all took shape at the home. Built in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is operated as a nonprofit with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect the community …
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The Summer 2019 Issue is Here!
We're calling our latest issue the "Garden Issue." All of our features have something to do with gardens and the outdoors. Plus, we are back in Charlotte for our fifth anniversary year! In this issue, we explore a chic modern home and garden that also serves as the setting for a delicious summer meal, wander through Laurie Durden's stunning redesign of the Duke Mansion gardens and relax poolside at the center of a lovely landscape designed by our own Blair Farris. All of this and so much …
The Fall 2018 Issue is Here!
In the fall issue, we celebrate our fifth anniversary by taking a step back to revisit some of our most memorable features. Join us as we look back at some of our favorite homes, gardens, style, entertaining ideas, beauty products, health and wellness tips and inspiring stories from around the country. We're so happy to share this amazing journey with you. It has been a wonderful five years and we look forward to many more. Enjoy! …
The Fall Issue is Here!
The Fall 2016 issue of Peachy the Magazine explores the magnificent North Carolina Mountains. In this issue we feature two gorgeous homes located in Grandfather Golf & Country Club. We highlight a lovely garden, designed with love by landscape architect Laurie Durden for her parents’ retreat. The beautiful hydrangeas from this lush garden grace the fall cover. Entertaining editor Tamberlyn Dobrowski shares fabulous ideas for “glamping,” an elegant and glamorous take on traditional camping. Read …
