There’s no place like home for the holidays, the adage goes. Whether you’ll be near or far this season, we’ve got plenty of home and holidays for you in the November/December issue of Cary Magazine!

The spirit of giving surrounds the season, and that’s evidenced by our annual Volunteers of Western Wake. And if you’re feeling inspired, check out a few local organizations that need volunteers like you to continue their service.

Make the most of your holiday meals with the suggestions in our Encore! feature. We collected ideas from our staff on clever ways to use up leftover turkey, picked our favorites and passed the recipes on to you.

Curious about interior design, but not sure how the process works? We met with the ladies from Apex-based Southern Studio Interior Design to get insight into three different levels of service.

To give your home a touch of the holiday spirit, consider a wreath from a local shop to give a Warm Welcome to friends and family throughout the season.

Pick up some tasty treats for your holiday gatherings at Fuquay-Varina’s CupCakeBite —or make your own Gingerbread Spice Cupcakes with the recipe featured as our Exclusive Dish. And be sure to accompany them with a drink from an independent coffeehouse!