home & garden
into the
woods A couple embraces tranquil sights and sounds in their empty nest By MORGAN CARTIER WESTON Photography by JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON
heir years spent in bustling urban landscapes led Leah Chen and Jack Chen to the decision to build their forever home in a more natural setting. “We raised two children in city environments and moved all over the country, and even to Shanghai, for work,” Jack says. They found their sanctuary in the serene Stonecrest neighborhood in northern Pittsboro. “Living in a quieter neighborhood
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