New York City is our favorite place to visit together, and we especially love visiting NYC in the winter. The holidays seem to sparkle brighter in the city and there is so much to do and see outside of the normal attractions. Wearing the right outfits can help you stay warm while also looking fabulous…
2025
48 Meals I Enjoyed in 2024
Back in early 2023, I rounded up my favorite meals from across North Carolina from 2022 on Instagram in a two-part series on my feed (part 1 | part 2) + a reel of our annual Christmas Eve tradition. I got this idea from Lindsay of Welcome to Raleighwood because she shared some of her favorite dishes that she had tried…
10 Best Bookstores in Raleigh Durham and Chapel Hill
One of my goals when traveling is to find a local, independent bookstore to browse and I always bring a book home as a souvenir. Bookstores are so cozy and inviting, and I always love seeing staff picks for books. They also feature great gift ideas for friends and family. Supporting local bookstores is a…
The Best Books I Read in 2024
One of my favorite ways to spend a day is with a good book. In 2024, I read 52 books, including 26 that were 4.5 stars or higher. In the past, I have tracked all my books on my Instagram and in a monthly here on I’m Fixin’ To. That said, for 2025, my monthly…
30 Must-Visit Historic Sites in NC
I have called North Carolina home for my entire existence of almost 38 years and I love everything that the state has to offer. From an early age, I was fascinated by local history, in part because I grew up very close to one of the NC Historic Sites. As one of the most beautiful…
