How to politely disagree about politics, religion and other touchy subjects. I hate making a scene. I hate it when other people make a scene. I hate it when people disagree about something, and then suddenly, what could have been a friendly debate, turns into a loud screaming match where no one is listening except […]
You may just have to plan an extra spring getaway (or two) to catch up all on the latest books earning raves from critics and readers. From a cultural history of The Bachelor series to a modern love story set in the New South, there are plenty of options to keep you enthralled by the pool […]
Where is my #WorkFromHome crew? I’ve been working for myself as a full-time blogger and working from home for almost two years now, and I’ll admit: it’s SO different than going into an office every day. The biggest plus is having the freedom…sweet, sweet freedom…to do what we want throughout the course of our day. […]
by Rebecca Glavin At some point, everyone will likely have to give notice and quit a job. We have all been there, whether you are miserable in your position, have another opportunity waiting for you or are making a change for personal reasons. Leaving a position is not always an easy thing to do. How […]
Looking for the latest must-reads for yourself or your book group? Eight talented Charlotte women are sparking plenty of buzz with their captivating life stories and page-turning fiction. From an emergency room doctor turned novelist to a steamy romance writer, these Queen City authors have recently penned titles that will keep you up reading past […]
Did you send some gifts via our shaky postal or package delivery system this year? Are you still wondering if they were received or not? A thank you would solve this problem for sure 🙂 On the other hand, did you and yours remember to say thank you to the relatives and friends who sent […]
What do Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, Mark Sikes, Jonathan Adler, Trina Turk, Katie Ridder, William Ivey Long and India Hicks have in common? Besides being beautiful people ~ talented and famous? They are among the many creative and entertaining guests Charlotte’s Mint Museum Auxiliary has brought in over the years to inspire its […]
What makes home feel like home? Home is comfort, familiarity, and a place where we feel safe. When we moved it felt at times like I was without a home. Not the physical building of course but a place that I could just be. Here, no one knew me. I knew no one. I drove […]
Looking for a gathering place to celebrate Christmas this year? After dining out at one of our scoop picks, maybe taking one last drive to see the lights, make note of these Charlotte Midnight Mass times and other Christmas Eve celebration times sorted by neighborhood. We know we can’t list them all, so please add […]
Holiday Tipping Etiquette Many people in the service industry count on holiday tips. Below is a guideline on who to tip and how much and what you should give them. If you’re deciding between money and a present, it might help to know most people prefer the cash. I will say, what really matters is that […]
The 65th Annual Room to Bloom Celebration hosted by the Mint Museum Auxiliary represents local fellowship and philanthropy at its best ~ a series of beautiful and entertaining events hosted by the Auxiliary’s 600+ members spanning seven generations of women who, since 1956, have gathered to support and raise over $13 million in funds and […]
Tiny Prints and Shutterfly, even Minted, are flooding our inbox with their holiday card promotions – highest quality paper, foiled holly leaves and perfect family photos – of course perfect family photos. Whose family do they use for those stock photos, anyway? Maybe child models who are used to posing? Our best attempt at photos […]
