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You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2015. For a more up-to-date version, click thru here. It’s time to create “a room of ones’s own”. A tiny piece of real estate to study, rest and grapple with becoming a grown up. A dorm room provides glorious independence within the confines of academia. A layover on […]

It’s looking like another great week of summer fun in the Queen City. Hard to believe that August will be here on Sunday…how is it already “back to school” month? This week boasts car races, dinosaurs, rock & roll, soccer, animals and more (including ice cream). Get out there and have some family fun!! Here […]

It’s summer, it’s hot…the last thing you need to do is turn on your oven in the afternoon or slave over a hot stove. I’m convinced it was some genius mom (with a marketing background) that came up with the idea of “Kids Eat Free”. I mean you really can’t beat it. You don’t cook, […]

Bare your shoulders to show off your Summer glow and beat the heat because we know temperatures aren’t getting cooler any time soon. Off-the-shoulder, strapless and halter tops and dresses are in for the season and we can’t get enough. Pick something with lace, fringe or colorful patterns and pair with your favorite accessories and […]

WHAT’S ON SALE The Vintage Charlotte summer market is back this Saturday at 2205 North Tryon Street with over 80 handmade and local vintage vendors. Admission is free from 11am until 6pm and YELP Charlotte will have gift bags for the first 400 shoppers. Also enjoy a beer garden from Sycamore Brewing, coffee from The Daily […]

For most of us, the music is half the fun. Or at the very least, the music gets you through it when you need that extra kick to keep going. Some prefer to workout to the same songs all the time; others love to mix it up and find the groove with a new playlist every […]

We only have to worry about hip replacement when we fall and break our hip in our eighties, right?  Not true ladies. In fact, the age for hip-replacements has dropped steadily. Dr. J. Bohannon Mason at OrthoCarolina explained that there are numerous reasons we could need a hip replacement at some point.  The good news is, if we […]

Lots to do and see this week…food trucks, live bats, ballet under the stars, library exhibits, storytime and more. The summer fun just rolls on around here, and we are thankful for it. The “S” word (school) will be here before you know it! This Week:   Forest Sculpture July 21 @ 9am-11am Reedy Creek […]

It’s hard to believe summer is over halfway over (insert sad face emoji). On the bright side, the local shops are gearing up for back to school and fall arrivals with some amazing summer sales. So grab your girlfriends and plan a shopping spree this weekend with our full roundup of sales this week. The dots […]

It’s Summer which means wedding and cocktail party dressing can be a challenge. Yes, it’s steamy, but you still need to look cute. Whether you’re shopping for a casual outdoor wedding or a dressy cocktail event, our Charlotte boutiques have what you need to show off your Summer glow and look fantastic. Florals, saturated color […]

Whether you’re hopping on a plane or traveling by car to your Summer vacation spot, being cool, cute and comfortable are all a must. Slip on a colorful patterned dress or a flowy top and pants for an effortlessly chic look. Accessorize with a necklace and your favorite sandals.  Here are the perfect traveling outfits picked […]