We’re moving on in our look at the process of admission to a Charlotte area independent school. The Open House season has ended and, hopefully, your family is set up to tour several of your favorites so that you can get an up-close and personal sense of the schools on your list. You’ve thought carefully […]
Want to visit Charlotte Museums for free over the holidays (or any time of year)? Here’s our handy list of which Charlotte Museums have free admission, and on which days. 11/14/17: Please note that this article was published in 2015, and some of these museums may have adjusted their programs and policies. Please call before […]
The new BJ’s Warehouse opened in Midtown without too much fanfare, at least in my circles. My friends had mixed feedback about shopping BJ’s, and I wasn’t convinced another warehouse store was the answer to my already over-engineered grocery shopping decision tree. It’s a complex if/then calculation that involves Costco, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, Whole […]
We polled our email subscribers a couple of weeks ago, and it turns out the 62% of you are staying here in the QC for Thanksgiving this year. Nice! We’re right here with ya. Whether you’re a first time host looking to entertain out of town guests or just keeping a low profile, there are […]
CORRECTED VERSION: SPLURGE on Providence Rd in Myers Park/Eastover will give you 30% off * on Black Friday, 11/27 and Saturday, 11/28. (limited exclusions apply). Plus an extra 10% off anything black you buy at this gem of a shop in the Myers Park Center this coming weekend. (it’s in the center with the new Taj-ma Teeter […]
During the holidays it can be hard to head out of the house or office to get your shopping done. Traffic magically appears on the streets even if it isn’t rush hour, and the lines at the stores get overwhelming. If you’re looking to get some shopping done without that extra hassle, but still wan […]
Jan Barboglio is a furniture and accessories designer whose designs and objets carry with them “the rich history and romance of old Mexico.” Her work is well-known for bringing the spiritual aspect of old Mexico to home decor, burnished with crosses and crowns, fleur de lis and scrolls, wildflowers and roses, guardian angels and symbolic bleeding […]
It’s not often you have access to a photo tour inside the Biltmore mansion, especially at Christmas. Thanks to Mark File of ROMANTIC ASHEVILLE,here’s our inside look at the Biltmore holiday display this year. Road Trip Anyone? Guest Post from Mark File, RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide It’s the most wonderful time of the year at America’s […]
It’s Thanksgiving week. If you’re traveling to see family and friends, we hope you have a safe and memorable trip. If you’re staying put in Charlotte there are LOTS of events to keep you busy this week. Let’s all enjoy all we have to be thankful for! Black Friday Camps November 27 […]
Pop Quiz: How do you find the perfect outfit that says sophisticated and sexy at the same time? Answer: midi length dresses and skirts. Midi-length skirts & dresses has taken over fashion trends throughout 2015, and who can blame them? They not only make a polished work outfit, but they seamlessly transition into cocktail attire […]
We know, hunting Pinterest for recipes, prepping for what seems like months and fussing over who sits near whom at the dinner table sounds like the perfect idea of a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. But if your hands are still dry from all the dish washing you took on last year (go you), you may wonder if […]
Can’t you just feel Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon? It’s no accident that #GivingTuesdayCLT happens right after these two mega-shopping days. After getting great deals and knocking out some of your holiday shopping, it just feels good to do something good. And only better when it directly benefits the Charlotte community at large. Giving Tuesday […]
