There’s never been a crisp from 34 Degrees that I haven’t loved, and the new Mates cheese crisps they’ve just released are my new favorites. Gluten-free and vegetable oil-free, the Mates are made with Gouda (one of the most delicious…
Lord Bergamot No. 55 | Smith Teamaker
The Lord Bergamot blend from Smith Teamaker, is a symphony for your tastebuds. The delicate blend of Ceylon and Assam black tea from India and the aromatic Bergamot harvested from Reggio Calabria, Italy is enchanting. The tea needs no enhancements…
On the List
Last weekend we picked up so many beautiful flowers and scrubs at our local and this weekend we were planning on getting a few of them in the ground, but alas, today the weather has different ideas. However, in the…
Mano Bella | SouthPark
“Three years ago, Raffaele and I started Mano Bella Artisan Foods from our kitchen, making fresh pasta and other Italian goods for their friends and family. After three years of early mornings at the farmer’s markets, late nights in the…
The Summer Book Club with Author Susan Mallery
Sometimes what we need is a charming feel-good book about three friends who share a love of books. No matter what is going on in their personal lives, Laurel, Paris, and Cassie have each other. In this Q&A with author…
On the List
While I wait to find out whether I need to take my nursing entrance exam again (certain types of math are my nemesis) I’m trying to keep things positive and keep up with my usual routines. I haven’t released an…
New in Fiction | February 2024
Since I’ve been consumed with spending all my free time studying for a test, that will determine when I’ll be able to start nursing school, I didn’t have much chance to read for fun this month. So in this post,…
Elisa Sheehan | Artist Spotlight
“I’ve always loved the Japanese art of kintsugi. It calls us to celebrate age, history, and the scars that life and time make upon everything and everyone. I embrace this as a way to think about ourselves, others, and our…
Kelsey Howard | Artist Spotlight
Kelsey Howard / Photo Credit: Finn Rauen My love of color has only grown over the past few years, and the bright and playful colors of Kelsey Howard’s paintings will put a smile on your face every time you look…
Stella’s | Charleston
If you love Greek food when in Charleston, South Carolina, making reservations at Stella’s is an absolute must. Located on St. Philip St. and just a short brisk walk from either the Francis Marion Hotel or Hotel Bennett, Stella’s is…
Juniper Briggs | Artist Spotlight
Down by the River Today we meet Northern Virginia-based artist, Juniper Briggs. From the very first moment I saw Juniper’s work at the ANFA gallery here in Charlotte, North Carolina, I was immediately drawn to it. While the artist’s work…
Everything I Read This Month | January 2024
Whether you’re in the mood to go undercover (The Traitor), discover secrets that people would rather keep buried (The Vacancy in Room 10), figure out who killed the wife of a personal development company (Watch it Burn) or plan a…