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The Isabella Santos Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual Coffee for a Cure last month, with a two-day event to raise awareness and funds for the fight against pediatric cancer, and to educate community members on the importance of bringing pediatric cancer treatments home to Charlotte. The event raised $185,000, with donations continuing to come in.  It […]

Women are known as the fairer sex, which is why it’s truly UN-fair that we’re twice as likely as our male counterparts to suffer sleep issues. According to the National Sleep Foundation, women need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to function well the next day. However, the average 30-to-60-year-old woman only gets six […]

You may already know that Andreas Bechtler, founder of THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF ART, dedicated his family’s collection of modern art to the City of Charlotte to introduce generations of Charlotteans to the power, inspiration and joy that modern art can offer, but did you know that his vision reaches all the way to the items […]

If you haven’t heard of Lisa Mende, one of Charlotte’s best interior designers (in my humble opinion), then hop on over to her Instagram or website & check her out ASAP! You can read more about Lisa here, and enjoy below a glimpse of some of her gorgeous projects all along the East Coast.   Tuxedo Park – […]

As you create your summer day camp schedule, you likely struggle to find options for the weeks in August. It’s not just you. The data shows that your choices decline dramatically. With the 4th of July falling on a Tuesday this year, many camps take the week off for their own vacation, and assume that […]

Holy Guacamole, Let’s throw a Cinco De Mayo Party. Cinco De Mayo 2017 falls on a Friday. Is there a better excuse to gather friends and family around the patio or table to enjoy apps, dinner and drinks with a bit of Mexican flair? We think not. Here are some of the best recipes to […]

Have you been strawberry picking yet? If not, you need to go ASAP. I took my kids to Hall Family Farm on Thursday and it was phenomenal. The berries were gorgeous, the hayride was fun as always, and the strawberry slushies…delish. Get there this week. [check out our post on area farm options at the […]

Queen’s Cup is this Saturday, so what are you going to wear? Rain or Shine, or maybe a bit of both, there are no limits on what style you can sport for this event. The options are endless at our Charlotte boutiques with mini dresses, maxi dresses, rompers, and two pieces. Stick to light and […]

Art & Soul of South End, the celebration of art, culture and all things South End, takes over Camden Road from West Boulevard to Park Avenue on Saturday, April 29 from 12-9 p.m.  Art & Soul is your chance to spend a day exploring all that South End has to offer, including 24 breweries, bottle shops […]

Graduation Etiquette If you have a high school or college graduate, or if you’ve been invited to a graduation ceremony or party, you may have some questions about the etiquette of graduations. Below are some common questions, and my (hopefully) straight forward answers on graduation etiquette. Congratulations and enjoy the party!   FOR FAMILIES OF […]

ABODE is one of those stores where you go in looking for one thing and end up coming out with five items you didn’t know you needed. Interior Designer Mary Miller has curated a fun, eclectic shop that not only has some of the best furniture but also some of the best gifts & jewelry […]

You’ve spring cleaned your house and your closet (or not) and all of that hard work calls for some retail therapy. This month is packed with major sales and fun shopping events to attend with the girls. Don’t forget to check out what’s new in the boutiques and home stores in Charlotte now.   Sales & […]