There is just so much cheer around town this year. Even if you read our weekly Scoop To Do updates regularly, it’s hard to keep up. Worse, as soon as you decide to head out to one, you find out it’s already happened, while you were busy standing in the Target aisle trying to decide […]
Monday Celebration of Lights + Winterland, Kannapolis Monday, Dec 11 (through Dec. 30), times vary usually 6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights, take a ride on the Double Decker Carousel and don’t miss a performance from the Kannapolis […]
Tis’ the season! It’s time…to party. You’ve got the work party, the girlfriends get together, neighborhood shin dig, and probably one more – and that’s not even getting to NYE parties! Let the group messages of what are you wearing begin. To help you with planning that perfect ensamble {& steering clear of holiday stress} […]
Finding the perfect outfit for any event is hard enough, but finding the perfect outfit for the holiday office party? That’s a bit trickier. The outfit needs to be chic but still professional. Of course, it needs to be comfortable, especially if you have to sit in the outfit at work all day. It has […]
Of course you know the mac daddy of all Santa Photos sessions takes place at Southpark Mall (and Concord Mills) through 6 pm on Christmas Eve, and you can reserve your spot ahead of time online at simonsanta.com ~ although at press time there were only weekday slots available at SP. #FastPassNorthPole There are lots […]
The holiday rush is in full swing, and there’s only one way to stay sane: planning ahead for the weekend. Fill your calendar with concerts, wine tastings, bar crawls and more with our day-to-day guide to what to do this weekend in Charlotte. ICYMI, here are our posts on Where to See the Christmas Lights […]
Our Holiday House of the Month is a beautiful custom home in an exclusive gated community in the heart of SouthPark. This 8.000+ square foot home is located on 1.32 acres in Morrocroft Farms, with mature landscaping and a salt water pool. In addition to the usual formals, expansive and open kitchen and 6 BR […]
If there is one thing I’ve always loved about the holiday season, it’s piling in the car and going to see holiday light displays. No matter if it’s at the Speedway or tucked into a residential neighborhood, my husband and I make it our annual tradition to see as many displays as possible and challenge […]
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 […]
Sales, trunk shows and holiday parties! Decorations are up all over the Queen City and the Charlotte shops are celebrating with fun events you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s going on this week plus new items on the racks. ICYMI – Here are our other Shopping Posts this week: GIFTING: The Candles of Charlotte […]
What’s Your Holiday Color Scheme this year? Are you staying with Red & Green? Going with Silver & Gold? Or having an All White Christmas? Are you an old-fashioned everything on the tree kind of girl or a precisely styled, only-if-it-fits-our-theme tree person? Better Yet, Do you even have your tree? {If you are looking for […]
The Holiday Party invites are rolling in, but do you have your outfits picked out? Here’s what to wear to casual parties ~ like neighborhood tree trimmings, gift exchanges, cookie swaps, school parties for the kids ~ where you want to be not over-dressed by still look your festive best. Black still rules, with pops of […]
