Last spring, David and I went to Wilmington for the day and spent the afternoon strolling the riverwalk with Winston & Gizmo. On our walk, we passed Hotel Ballast and added it to our list of places we’d like to stay in North Carolina. We loved the outdoor seating, the pool, and the location of…
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Celebrating Surry County with the Top North Carolina Wineries
In recent years, I have taken to exploring more of western North Carolina, and my beach-loving heart has been captivated by the beautiful foothills and mountains in our west. For my birthday this year, I decided to celebrate in Surry County with the top North Carolina wineries. North Carolina wine is more than the muscadine…
The Ultimate Girls’ Night in North Hills
A couple of weekends ago, I packed my bags to head to AC Hotel in North Hills for a girls’ night with Angela, Courtney, and Glory. We had a fun night planned with happy hour at Level7 Rooftop, dinner at the Capital Grille, and then a morning of breakfast at Happy + Hale, and shopping…
Visiting Greensboro in the Fall
Last weekend, I hit the road with one of my best girls for a little overnight trip to Greensboro. Over the past couple of years, I have been spending a bit more time in Greensboro, whether it’s for a date night with David, to explore nature at Lake Brandt, or for a work conference. I…
Eastern North Carolina Favorite: The Hen & The Hog
I am so proud to share an eastern North Carolina favorite with you today! Recently, I made the hour and a half drive northeastern to Halifax, NC to eat supper at The Hen & The Hog. Fall is one of my favorite times to visit eastern North Carolina and I was thrilled to bring Clarke…
