Rocky Mount, NC – Bungalow Architecture Reigns

Although distinctive styles of bungalows have emerged over the last century, many of today's bungalow homes have retained traditional architectural elements. Bungalows typically have low-pitched roofs and some bungalow homes incorporate decorative elements, like gables and eaves, to the roof line. Inspired by the large, covered verandas found among Bengal's bungalow homes, large front porches … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC – Bungalow Architecture Reigns →

Building Shalom Receives a Grant for Creating Beautiful Renovated Homes – Rocky Mount, NC

Finishing off the month of June with a wonderful surprise. I received the following note. I wish to make a grant of $200 from my Community Foundation DAF to Building Shalom, Rocky Mount, NC. This gift is NOT anonymous. It is in honor of: Stepheny Houghtlin Crystal Wimes-Anderson From blight to beauty. The Franklin St. … Continue reading Building Shalom Receives a Grant for Creating Beautiful Renovated Homes – Rocky Mount, NC →

Rocky Mount Tuesday: Bungalow Appreciation Day

Bungalows typically feature sloped roofs, open floor plans, large front windows, and broad front porches. Depending on the style, bungalows can feature more than one story. The Arts and Crafts movement ushered the American-style bungalow into prominence during the early twentieth century, and variations of this style continue to be sought-after by homeowners around the … Continue reading Rocky Mount Tuesday: Bungalow Appreciation Day →

A Stepheny Reflection – Remembering Our Youth Growing Up In America

The plums are back in the produce section of Rocky Mount's groceries. I stood before a mound of then at Harris Teeter, picking the right ones to bring home. Flickering on my internal memory screen was the movie of running away from home, age 10. I picked some plums from the bowl on the kitchen … Continue reading A Stepheny Reflection – Remembering Our Youth Growing Up In America →

Historic Edgemont Community Association – Meeting Angels Unaware in Rocky Mount, NC

800 Tarboro Street - Home of Jean Bailey and Family I went to the Edgemont Community Association (HECA)meeting Tuesday night (7:00PM) at St. Marks on 1150 Tarboro St. Are you in need of prayer? Reverend Robert Yarborough is the man to see. This white lady wanted to shout afterward, hallelujah, and that's bold for an … Continue reading Historic Edgemont Community Association – Meeting Angels Unaware in Rocky Mount, NC →

Blanches Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC And The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields in London

I follow a fabulous blog called Spitalfields Life. Be sure to check out this link: https://spitalfieldslife.com I smile when a new post shows up in my e-mail. The latest blog is called The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields. One of the coolest things that has happened in the Five Points area of Rocky Mount was the … Continue reading Blanches Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC And The Secret Gardens of Spitalfields in London →