25 Must-Read Thrillers for Fall 2026: Spooky Season Books
As the days get shorter and the nights turn crisp, there is nothing better than curling up with a book that sends shivers down your spine. Thrillers are the ultimate fall reads: dark, atmospheric, and impossible to put down once the tension takes hold. Whether you are in the mood for a…
What to Wear to the Polls: 2026 Election Day Outfit Ideas
Looking for what to wear to the polls this fall? Here are my favorite 2026 Election Day outfit ideas, from VOTE sweatshirts and history-nerd tees to a sequin jacket that works well beyond the polls. Scroll to the bottom for key North Carolina voting dates. This article was originally published in September…
5 Best Throw Blankets 2026: Nordstrom & Pottery Barn Picks
While I am working on quality over quantity and having pieces we love in our house, one thing I cannot resist is a good throw blanket. David and I finalized our living room, and one of the first additions was a set of oversized, cozy throw blankets. I have rounded up the…
Fall Front Porch Tips 2026 with Fairview Garden Center
I look forward to decorating our front porch for fall every year, and these fall front porch tips are the ones I come back to each season. My go-to place for fall flowers and pumpkins is Fairview Garden Center in Raleigh, NC, where the selection and plant quality are exceptional. After 50+…
Afternoon Tea at Fearrington House Inn: 2026 Guide
Y’all, if there is one experience I recommend to anyone visiting the Triangle for a weekend, it is afternoon tea at Fearrington House Inn. It is held in the historic Fearrington House Restaurant in Pittsboro, and it is one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon — whether you are driving…
8 Essential Items Every Dog Owner Needs in 2026 (Tried & Tested)
If you have been reading here for a while, you probably already know I am that dog mom — the one who is completely obsessed with her pups. Winston, our German Shepherd/Chow mix, and Gizmo, our German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix, also known as The Grant Boys, both joined our family through the…
