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…
2024
3 Books I Read in November 2024
November was a heavy month for me, though I read two incredible books and a charming holiday novel. One of the best books I read was All the Colors of the Dark, which has rightfully gotten a lot of attention this year on social media. One of the books I listened to on audio was…
Dirty Martini Recipe with Gin
While I do enjoy a good glass of wine, my go-to cocktail of choice is the classic cocktail, a dirty martini. When ordering at a bar or restaurant, I ask for it as filthy as the bartender can make it. I have spent this year working on perfecting my at-home martini, especially because it allows…
5 Things I Tried & Loved in October 2024
It feels impossible for me to fathom that we are heading into Thanksgiving week and zooming into the end of the year. October is typically my favorite month, though I admittedly had a pretty short attention span given the election cycle. I tried a new skincare product to help with the healing of my Moh’s…
Adding Curb Appeal with Fairview Garden Center
One of my favorite local businesses is Fairview Garden Center, which has been family-owned and operated for 50 years. Fairview is our go-to during the seasons for styling our front porch, wreaths for the holiday season, and now, landscaping needs. David and I moved into our home in 2017 and have slowly been making updates…
