Every year, I look forward to writing my North Carolina Holiday Gift Guide to highlight all the goodness the Old North State has to offer. Here are 12 North Carolina gifts and corresponding experiences to book depending on your preferences. This year is even more important to support local for our western North Carolina businesses…
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Unique Christmas Ornaments to Add to Your Collection
Each year, David and I look forward to decorating our home’s interiors and exterior for the holidays. See our holiday home tours from years past here. Honestly, nothing is more peaceful than having a quiet cup of coffee in front of the tree before starting my day and ending it with a cup of tea,…
Top 15+ Coffee Shops in Raleigh NC
One of my favorite treats is to work from a coffee shop. There is no shortage of great ones in Raleigh and the surrounding suburbs. Whether you are looking for a coffee shop to meet up with friends, have a space to work, a place to people watch, or just a grab-and-go great cup of…
10 Essentials Every Raleigh Woman Needs this Summer
We have hit that time of year when the Raleigh humidity is out in full force. It is no joke and as someone who is naturally hot-natured, I consider myself an expert in locating items that will help beat the heat and humidity. Here are 10 essentials every Raleigh woman needs this summer. This post…
Top 14 North Carolina Food Staples to Try
Being born and raised in North Carolina, one of my favorite aspects of this space is sharing the best that my home state has to offer! North Carolina cuisine is truly spectacular and one of the reasons I started writing travel guides here. So, today, I’m sharing my top 14 food staples in North Carolina…





