Good morning & Happy Friday, friends! I hope you had a warm and restorative Thanksgiving and gave yourself plenty of grace this week. Today, I am sharing one of my very favorite posts to write each holiday season—my annual celebration of the best gifts North Carolina has to offer. Every year, I gather standout products,…
Winter
The Best Holiday Bars in the Triangle (2025 Guide)
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the way cities transform this time of year. Downtown streets glow with twinkle lights, rooftops shine against the night sky, and the whole region feels like one big winter wonderland. Over the past few years, the Triangle has fully embraced the trend of holiday pop-up…
10+ Best Things to Do in NC for the Holidays (2025 Edition)
One of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday season is by getting out and experiencing festive traditions across North Carolina. There is truly nothing like this time of year—when small towns light up their main streets, coastal communities host cheerful winter events, and historic homes glow with candlelit charm. While gift-giving may be one…
Tips for Early Holiday Planning Without the Stress
If the holiday season tends to sneak up on you, bringing a flurry of shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, and scheduling, you are definitely not alone. For many of us, the most wonderful time of the year can also feel like the most overwhelming. What if it does not have to be? I have learned that…
The Best Things to Do in Carolina Beach on a Winter Weekend Getaway
As a North Carolina native, I had only visited Carolina beach once before spending a winter weekend there. David and I took a winter escape to the beach for the weekend with Winston and Gizmo, and had such a wonderful time at this beach. Carolina Beach offers a vintage seaside boardwalk, a brewery, the best…
