Lifestyle

Envision Charlotte is turning takeout food containers into Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). You probably don’t even realize it, but most of the plastic containers you get your takeout and food delivery in are NOT recyclable at our local Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Although mostly labeled as recyclable, and dutifully put in your recycle bin, in Mecklenburg […]

Dr. Sharon L. Gaber is making history. The second woman to lead the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, she officially replaces Philip L. Dubois as the school’s fifth chancellor on July 20. While the university was founded by a woman, Bonnie Cone in 1946, it has not had a female chancellor in over 50 […]

Celebrate Black History Month by making an investment in a Charlotte Black Owned, Women Owned Business. Support these ladies by following their social media pages and if you are able, make a purchase. From candles to cheesecakes, event planning to business resources; the following list is a great start to find businesses to support. Another […]

Let’s take this outside. Patio parties and driveway meetups are the new way to connect with friends and neighbors. Limiting the total number in attendance to 10 or under makes it easy to spend quality time together ~ so what if you have to shout a bit to stay safely apart?  Spruce up your outdoor […]

After a month staying at home, many of us have adjusted to spending our days in athletic wear and connecting with colleagues and friends on Zoom. For those still heading out for essential work, we’re grateful for your service during this uncertain time. Along with binge watching our favorite shows, there’s finally plenty of time […]

There’s never been a better time to get lost in a great book. These nonfiction titles offer plenty of inspiration, so you’ll be ready to take on the world when it feels safe again. Until then, we’ll be staying in with our stack of books and dreaming of reunions with our favorite people and places. […]

You have landed on an ‘old’ article and the info below may not be accurate. Please link thru here for our latest update. It’s almost spring, which means it’s almost time for bridal showers, baby showers, graduation showers and more. If you’re in charge, not to worry. Skip the stress and book now using our […]

Run out of ideas on things to do and cannot watch yet another Netflix show? Consider reading one or five of these hot sellers from this spring. Stop by Park Road Books or Main St. Books in Davidson or shop via the Amazon links below (book summaries below pulled from Amazon.com). Page Turning Fiction American […]

Do you have an event coming up that you’re looking for the perfect spot to host in SouthPark? Wedding? Bridal Shower? Birthday or Anniversary Party? Work or Client Dinner? Are you a Charlotte Event Planner? If so, we’d like to invite you to an exclusive viewing of Corkbuzz’s Event Spaces on March 7th from 12pm to […]

Did you just get engaged? Congrats! Whether you are planning a year long engagement or a 3 month minor miracle, picking your Wedding Date is the key first step. Even if you are just planning a big party or event, we have some things to consider along with some dates you may want to avoid […]

I have two children and I’ve always told them, as most moms tell their kids, to show respect to others. While we all know we should respect others for their differences, I’m sorry, but I don’t think everyone really knows what that means, what it looks like, sounds like, or feels like. Just watch the […]

If there’s a party or event in your future, you must get to know Charlotte’s newest luxe event space, The Collector’s Room in South End, brought to us by the tasteful & elegant Beau Monde venues. The Collector’s Room provides a one-of-a-kind luxurious experience for you and your guests. In a beautifully renovated warehouse adjacent […]