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Get Baked! Who can resist warm bread or a fresh brownie out of the pan, corners only of course. Or for those of you who have an obsession with croissants, chocolate cakes and specialty cookies these shops make them too. Mostly sweet and some savory, check out these Charlotte bakeries for a daily breakfast treat […]

Guest Blog By Lauren Clement, Lauren Nicole Designs We came, we saw, we snapped photos—all for you! High Point Market, the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, brings more than 75,000 people to High Point, North Carolina every six months. As an interior designer, I think High Point is better than Christmas. I […]

  OPERA CAROLINA’S new season, Enter the Illusion, begins November 4th with a classic love story of a woman torn between two suitors. The tale of Cyrano is truly timeless and has been reinvented over the years on screen ~ maybe you remember “Roxane” with Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah or the movie “Hitch” with Will […]

Although I hate waking up and coming home when it’s dark outside, I do love a good lamp to make things feel cozy! The end of DST is the perfect excuse to buy a new pair of lamps for your LR or BR. Here’s a selection from our favorite Charlotte home stores that are sure […]

If you’ve been thinking about improving your look before the Holiday Party Rush starts, take a look at these November Beauty Treatment Specials at the Cosmetic Center of Lake Norman. $25 off HydraFacial 15% off sclerotherapy for spider veins Conveniently located in Huntersville, the Cosmetic Center of Lake Norman has been serving patients in Mooresville, […]

Monday, Oct 30 Budding Adventures, 10:00 a.m. Reedy Creek Nature Preserve (Charlotte) Learn about plant life, animals, habitats, and the weather with hands-on activities, crafts, games, and hikes. Registration requested. Best for ages 3-6. Tuesday, Oct 31 Candy Crawl, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Downtown Concord, Union St (Concord) Strolling for candy who’s in? Take the […]

Every fall, the Mint Museum Auxiliary hosts their Fall Enrichment Forum featuring a well-known creative powerhouse, and this year is no exception. In the recent past, we’ve heard from Fashion Designers (Trina Turk and Lela Rose), Designing Entrepreneurs (Jonathan Adler) and Tastemaking Entrepreneurs (India Hicks). This year, we will hear from Tony-Award winning costume designer […]

Ready your appetites! Between the sweet flavors of Halloween and the savory classics of Thanksgiving, the Charlotte culinary scene is serving up the best in new fall menus, hands-on classes and delectable dinners. Here’s your Charlotte Food and Restaurant News for the next few weeks. Don’t worry, plenty of Thanksgiving scoop coming on our calendar too! […]

Modest dressing is now officially trending, and we’re seeing it in the magazines, blogs and around town. Take a look at this article from The New York Times on the topic. You may be wondering, what exactly is a Modest Dressing Movement? It’s a sea-change from decades past ~ the Look To Wear Now is no longer about […]

This Channing Hall home built in 2016 is high-tech and stunning, a former Model Home with desirable upgrades throughout its 5500+ square feet. The whole house is smart wired/Bluetooth, with wireless internet on 1 network and the control systems right from your phone. Take a virtual tour here and scroll down for some of our […]

Buckle up for a fun-filled weekend around the Queen City! Raise awareness and support for worthy causes, don a costume for “Halloweekend” and dig in to specialty foodie events. Here’s what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: THURSDAY WP Feeds the Need with Sue Olsen WP Kitchen + Bar | 5-10 […]