North Carolina has never needed much help selling itself. The state draws people in with its unique landscapes, its barbecue debates, and its college basketball rivalries. There is a quieter reason to love it, one that has been growing steadily over the past decade: the wine scene. I have written about the western North Carolina…
2026
The Best Places for Lunch in Raleigh NC (2026 Guide)
I love a long, leisurely lunch, and any time I have a holiday break or time away from work, I schedule a lunch with my girlfriends so we can be Ladies Who Lunch. That was the inspiration for this post! The Triangle has blossomed into such a vibrant dining scene, and some of the most…
15+ Must-Try Restaurants in Wilmington NC (Updated for 2026)
Wilmington continues to be one of my all-time favorite cities in North Carolina, and the food scene just keeps getting better and better. Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway or are lucky enough to call the Port City home, there is truly something for every kind of dining occasion — from celebrated waterfront…
The Best Date Night Ideas in Raleigh, NC (2026 Guide)
Date nights are a time-honored tradition in The Grant house and have made quite the evolution in our time together. In recent years, we have taken a more progressive approach to date nights, so today I am sharing some of our favorite places to visit for a Raleigh date night in 2026. Raleigh’s dining scene…
How to Style a Sweater Dress: Fall & Winter 2026 Outfit Ideas
Knowing that fall and winter weather can be unpredictable, I always lean into sweater dresses for looks that are both seasonally and temperature appropriate. Sweater dresses are simply the way to go — they are easy to style, endlessly cozy, and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The silhouette is so…
