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A Perfect Pair, Forever Farm

In some ways, Peanut and Jelly are very representative of the pets we take in at the Friends for Life Forever Farm.  Like many of the cats and dogs who come to us, they ended up in our care because their elderly owners were no longer able to care for them. As much as their people loved them, the owners …

De-toxing Your Home, Dornbush Design Studio

With a twinkle in her eye, Barbara Dornbush, president of Dornbush Design Studio in Highlands, said, “There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned midlife crisis to get yourself motivated.”   Her crisis, more of an epiphany really, came along in 2000 when she was taking a break from teaching.  She felt a compelling pull to her true passion, interior design.  By …

Home & Garden Gifts & Finds, Fiddlehead Designs

You may know Fiddlehead Designs as the premiere floral and gift shop in Cashiers.  Over the past ten years, this little shop has become recognized for both their distinctive floral designs and their dedication to the service of their clients.  The retail shop at Fiddlehead Designs has been a joyful combination of gifts and finds, all under the umbrella of …


Step Out In Style, Allison Diane Clothing

There’s a new star on the Highlands retail scene and that star is Allison Diane Clothing, located at Bryson Square in downtown Highlands.  Owner Stephanie McCall is expanding her success at the nearby gift shop Molly Grace into this one-of-a-kind boutique for ladies of all ages. Stepping into this modern boutique is a delight to the senses.  From their artful …

Highlands Kids

Highlands Kids is one of those rare finds that brings out the kid in all of us.  One look at their brightly colored clothes; playful teepees; soft stuffed animals; colorful shoes, boots, sandals and slippers; delightful books and accessories; and, you’ll be transported to a kinder, gentler place.  This is the place where childhood dreams spring to life.   Highlands …

Membership Benefits, Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Every year the Highlands Chamber of Commerce ratchets up the rewards of being a member. This year the board is focusing on giving more value to the participation levels it offers through a Tiered Membership model.  Hilary Wilkes, July’s incoming Chamber board president says, “Before Tiered Membership, everyone got a letter of renewal.  But we want to really let people …


More S’mores Kids Klothes

S’more [smôre] noun – a sweet snack consisting of a chocolate bar and toasted marshmallows sandwiched between graham crackers. 1930’s: a contraction of some more.  What could be more appealing?  Sharon and Tom James named their store after that traditional nighttime campfire treat that conjures up delightful memories of nights spent with family and friends in the beautiful mountains of …

Helping our Community, Peggy Crosby Center

As many of you know, the Peggy Crosby Center building at its inception housed Highlands’ original hospital.   Once the hospital moved to its present location, the building took on a new role.  It’s now a center for area non-profits and serves the community through its tenants.  Two of these tenants include counselors addressing the mental health needs of all …

Partnering with Our Neighbors, Big Brothers Big Sisters

We are fortunate to have generous partners through local organizations and businesses that offer our Littles learning opportunities, novel experiences and fun traditions each year.  Among these organizations are The Bascom, Zachary-Tolbert House, High Hampton Inn, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Highlands Biological Station and Western Carolina University. Each of these partners have offered us invaluable experiences and continue to come back …


Emergency Council of Highlands Benefit

Volunteers with big hearts and open hands share time and energy with those served by the Highlands Emergency Council. They help low-income residents, senior citizens, young families, single-parent families, and disaster victims of any age in times of adversity. For those in dire need of food, clothing, household goods, appliances and fuel (as available to the organization), a team of …

A Commitment for Life, Cashiers Highlands Humane Society

This past May marked my sixth anniversary as the Executive Director of the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.  May has been my favorite month ever since, because it serves as a time of reflection for just how far we have come in saving lives and finding forever homes.  In April of this year, for example, we adopted more animals in one month …

A Perfect Pair, Forever Farm

In some ways, Peanut and Jelly are very representative of the pets we take in at the Friends for Life Forever Farm.  Like many of the cats and dogs who come to us, they ended up in our care because their elderly owners were no longer able to care for them. As much as their people loved them, the owners …