“There’s no way you women can raise money like what we [the men] do.” Them’s fightin’ words, amiright? When the 4 women who founded the Good Friends of Charlotte heard these words from the Good Fellows 30 years ago, they knew what they had to do. Catherine Browning, Alice Folger, Sally Saussy, and Patty Norman assembled a diverse […]
You know that scene in Bad Moms, when Kristin Bell talks about her recurring dream of being in a car accident which results in a two-week hospital stay, during which she’d have nothing to do but lay around and eat Jell-O and watch bad TV? Raise your hand if you daydreamed something similar at some […]
Sitting down with your feet up? Got your coffee in hand? Readers on? (if you need them, that is). Bear with us on this post — it’s a lot!! But we know you won’t want to miss the Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals in Charlotte this year from the boutiques, fitness studios and […]
Uptown Charlotte is going to be alive with family-friendly festive cheer this holiday season with two new shopping events which open on Thanksgiving Day. At Poptopia Holidays and Charlotte Christmas Village you’ll have the opportunity to complete your shopping list with gifts from both local and national retailers, plus enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the holidays. […]
The results are in! 62% of you are staying in town for Thanksgiving, so we thought we’d give you plenty of options to keep you (and your guests) occupied this week. Our round-up of what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: Wednesday Carolina Panthers 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Wednesday, November 23 […]
It is here, the week of Thanksgiving. We reached out to some of our clients for their suggestions on wine recommendations to place at your Thanksgiving table or to impress your host as a gift. If you’d like to bring more than just wine to Thanksgiving, check out last week’s How to Build a Beautiful […]
There’s no denying it at this point… Christmas decorations are up EVERYWHERE, Tree Lightings are happening, and all of the fun holiday events that the Queen City offers are starting NOW. Get out your calendar and make some room. So much to do, and so little time. There is certainly no shortage of family fun […]
We are obsessing over each and every outfit new in stores now. Whether you need the perfect outfit for an upcoming event or are just looking to spruce up your wardrobe, you’ll find it (shoes and accessories included) here. Click the store links to see what else they’re selling now. COPPER PENNY DOLL […]
Whoever coined the phrase, “bikini bodies are made in the winter” must not have had a sweet tooth or many holiday party invites. The time of New Year’s Resolutions will be here before we know it and our friends at CAROLINA SCULPSURE are here to help us get a jump start on keeping our midnight […]
For most of us, the season of temptation is about to begin. Let’s all take a group vow I’ve stolen from Chicago Med…”First, do no harm.” Flywheel Megan says it best. “I think the mentality of fitness during the holidays should shift slightly from losing weight or progressing fitness levels into a more realistic maintenance […]
Now is the time to grab the perfect outfit your holiday festivities – for you, for your kids and for him. Whether you’re headed to your in-law’s, taking part in a ‘Friendsgiving,’ or celebrating in the comfort of your own home, you’re sure to find what you need to be the best dressed at the […]
200+ local businesses, 3 one-day-only pop-up markets, 70 places to eat & drink. South End Small Business Saturday is back. On November 26, you can spend the day shopping and dining in South End Charlotte’s unique assortment of furniture, clothing, art, gifts, food, and [of course] craft beer establishments. There will be deals and discounts, […]
