Friends are our family. They stand in when parents and grandparents can’t be around. The best kind of friends grab us tight and hold us up when we stumble. They encourage us to be better. To keep going. To get out of the house on the days we can’t escape the weight of our world. […]
This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering Tamu Curtis started her company, Liberate Your Palate, to host hands-on cocktail classes for the at-home enthusiast that are designed to “take the mystery out of mixology.” In her chic, social, and interactive classes guests learn about the history of alcohol […]
This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering There’s a lot of carved pumpkin centerpiecing going on again this year…including some DIY centerpiece crafting parties that we think need to get on the CLT radar asap. Mix up a batch of seasonal cocktails and have at it, you deserve […]
This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering We’re heading into the holiday season, and it’s time to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner out or a festive soirée, our list of holiday event spaces in Charlotte restaurants will get your planning off to a great start. Read […]
This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering ‘Tis the season for a celebratory glass of vino. From Thanksgiving tables to holiday soirées, you’ll need to know which wines to serve or bring to every occasion. We asked Charlotte’s sommeliers for some guidance. Read on for the best wine […]
When temperatures start to drop in Charlotte, we’re ready to break out the flannel and cozy up with the latest page-turner. Whether you’re reading with your book club or a four-legged friend, there are a bounty of bestsellers to keep you enthralled this season. The latest titles include two anticipated sequels to classic novels, juicy […]
Networking. Ugh. I don’t know about you, but for me, networking is hard, and often feels awkward before it feels right. However, it’s critical to moving your expertise and business forward, and to staying fresh and on top of your game. It’s not something to do just as your start looking for a job, it’s […]
This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. In this monthly series, sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services, we highlight local women who are going above and beyond in their careers, passions, and paths in Charlotte. This month we are highlighting local women who have had their lives impacted in some way by breast cancer. […]
This is a Guest Contribution by Michelle Mannering Mindfulness seems to be everywhere- magazine covers, office lunch and learns, and even in schools. The name seems to entail sitting in a beautiful, serene place and meditating for hours on end (which does sound appealing to some). But mindfulness doesn’t involve going anywhere different or doing […]
Guest post by Natasha Hemmingway My Time Is Up! “My Time Is Up!” How often have you heard yourself say this to your image in the mirror, or simply in your head during a long and stressful day of meandering through your routine? As a Meaningful Success and Sales Coach for passionate, ambitious women, I […]
This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering A Halloween party on actual Halloween is tricky because the Trick Or Treating takes precedence, and the kids are all amped up before going out, and over-sugared and exhausted afterwards. Even an all adult Halloween party is tough, cause the doorbell […]
Editors Note: I have been working with people in their 20’s for the last 35 years. While technology has certainly added to the Manners Challenge for today’s youth, understanding and practicing mannerly behavior has always been a learning experience for the young. The preceding generations, X and Boomer, had their own issues to practicing good […]
