It’s almost that time of year again, the first day of school. When I was in school I loved shopping for school supplies. Nothing beats freshly sharpened pencils and a brand new notebook. We usually got the standard, boring notepads that came were available everywhere but I always wanted something fun and fashionable. No one…
North Carolina is full of wonderful history, and one of the best ways to experience our history is to stay at the Washington Duke Inn. The Washington Duke Inn is named for the founder of Trinity College, which later became Duke University, confederate solider, industrialist, and philanthropist Washington Duke. The Washington Duke Inn & Golf…
When I was young I would spend my summer vacations with my grandparents. I have many fond memories of my summer days spent with Mema and Pepa, most of which involve food. In the afternoon we would snack on saltine crackers and cheese with a side of Mt. Olive Sweet Petite Pickles. To this day…
I’ve considered myself a fairly organized individual. I mean I’m no neat freak by any stretch of the imagination but things have their homes and there was a basic order to my home. That was until I married Joe. He’s a collector, he has hundreds of CDs, DVDs, Star Wars toys and memorabilia, and probably…
Meet NC Blogger, Cydney from Raleigh Street Fashion Tell us more about yourself: I grew up here in NC, and my primary field of work is architecture. I think it is pretty common for architects (or, in my case, soon-to-be architects) to be interested in all fields of design, from clothing to furniture to graphics. So…
As a mom I’m always on the lookout for great companies that make high quality products. So, I am in love with all things Scandinavian Child. They offer some of the most beautifully crafted baby gear that I’ve ever seen. But the wonderful thing about Scandinavian Child is that their products are not only gorgeous,…
I have a thing for unique, handcrafted jewelry, so of course I love all of the pieces from photoglassworks. They are simply stunning masterpieces that you can wear. Just look at these beautiful necklaces. I’ve admired Tracy’s work for awhile, first seeing her work at a local craft show, and now she has offered a…
In March our family had the pleasure of attending a breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Carolina Inn. It was our first time visiting the Carolina Inn and I must say it is a stunningly beautiful place. If you are ever in the Raleigh/Durham area and need a place to stay I highly recommend…
Back in 2003 I first heard John Mark McMillan’s album Hope Anthology Volume One and was attracted to the raw lyrics of songs like “Hey Won’t You Come Around” and “Ominous”. Then in 2007 he released, Songs Inside the Sounds of Breaking Down another great album with some of my favorite songs like “Make You…
As a part of my I Heart NC campaign I new I wanted to include some of the great businesses designed for and by moms. Wee Little Changes fits this description and offers hip and eco-friendly products any mom will love. When Wee Little Changes offered me the new bumGenius 4.0 to review I was…