Time to wrap up February and ring in March. Lots to do this week with family in Charlotte…springtime fun is about to begin. All You Can Bowl @ Strike City February 29 (and all Mondays) @ 11am Strike City at The Epicentre The perfect way to spend a Monday…it’s all you can bowl day today. […]
If you have ever found yourself lamenting the fact that there are not enough hours in the day or days in the week, this is not the month to whine. 2016 is a Leap Year, so we have 29 days instead of the usual 28 in February to pack in those to-do list stragglers. In […]
When it comes to spring shoes, think lace-up, fringe, mules and block heels for the season. After your feet have spent the last few weeks snuggled into UGG boots (we won’t judge), all we can hope for is a glimpse of warmth to propel our spring shoe shopping into full gear. Shoe lovers can rejoice because the stores are […]
Our March Property of the month is owned by Interior Designer, Lisa Britt of Lisa Britt Designs, winner in the Best of Houzz 2016. This fabulous 4000 square foot 4BR/3.1BT home is on a breathtaking lot in desirable Jefferson Park. Featuring original charm blended with the modern conveniences of newer construction ~ including gleaming wood floors, […]
With private school admission deadlines fast-approaching, there’s lots to think about when deciding which school will be the best fit for your family. For working parents and parents with several children, after-school care is an important but possibly overlooked consideration. The school day ends at 3 p.m. but many parents don’t get off work until 5 p.m. or […]
If you gearing up to enjoy the red carpet at 6pm on E and/or 7 pm on ABC, or the awards on ABC at 8:30pm in this Sunday’s 88th Academy Awards, you might want to whip up a batch of this Bourbon Caramel Popcorn we found when stalking local food blog Feast + West. […]
Time for something new to brighten up your view? Sick of looking at the same furniture and 4 walls? We shopped some of our favorite Interiors, Decorating and Furniture stores for What’s New for your home. ABODE ACQUISITIONS HIGH COTTON HOME Don’t miss the sale at High Cotton Home on Vanguard, plus discounted […]
Jillian Frein, creator and owner of LIKEAGIRLFITNESS.com is a tiny, 21 year old force of nature. A force of positivity to be reckoned with. Like the hashtags she swears by, Jillian is your ticket to #SHINEEVERYDAMNDAY with her subscription plan for daily doses of healthy living and affordable fitness. Here’s a snapshot of what life […]
Fringe is still trending in the Charlotte shops for spring and summer 2016. If you are late to try some Fringe Benefits, not to worry. There are plenty of options in the boutiques right now, whether you want just a touch here or there, or you want to go all out haute hippie, woodstock redux. […]
About this time each year, in the long stretch between Christmas vacation and Spring Break, I start to dream of being stranded on an uncharted isle somewhere. No meetings, no homework, no cell phones. Course that would also mean no blow dryer, no Starbucks, no DVR, so I quickly snap out of it. One thing […]
In Charlotte’s booming restaurant scene, the food is center stage (as it should be). But what about the atmosphere? You might have heard of research about music, lighting, and other environmental elements in dining settings that supposedly cause you to eat more, order more, and, therefore, spend more, but I prefer to think the dining […]
We are fortunate in Charlotte. Unlike other big cities, our home prices are mostly reasonable. However, no matter what you can afford, it seems none of us can resist seeing what’s at the top of the heap. Whether you are just window shopping or actually house shopping in the 7 figures, it is just fun […]
