Earlier this month, book publicist Georgina Moore released her first novel into the world. The Garnett Girls tells the story of three sisters and their free-spirited mother, Margo. All three sisters have always tried to do what is expected of…

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I first started The Avid Pen, a Charlotte based art and lifestyle blog, as a place to celebrate the artistic world. As someone who has always had a love of color, I enjoy seeing the art in everything from beauty and skincare to fashion, food or in the places I travel to. I longed to tell a story both through words and through photographs. I’ve always enjoyed making every moment special, even the most ordinary of moments, and believe that there is beauty in the everyday. Learn More...
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Earlier this month, book publicist Georgina Moore released her first novel into the world. The Garnett Girls tells the story of three sisters and their free-spirited mother, Margo. All three sisters have always tried to do what is expected of…
I’m currently reading The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel (which releases on 6/6) every chance I can find, which mostly consists of lunch breaks and anytime before I inevitably nod off in the evenings. It’s the story of two women in…
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” The next time you want to have a picnic and the weather isn’t cooperating with you, having a picnic on either a screened-in porch or even in the middle of your foyer or living room…
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The Perfumist of Paris, the final book in the Jaipur trilogy by author Alka Joshi, takes us to Paris where perfumer Radha has been given the commission to create her first perfume all while dealing with the demands of her…
Who’s ready for the weekend? After another busy (and rewarding) week working in pediatrics, I’m looking forward to spending the weekend with my two nieces, and I have a fun and exciting campaign that they’re going to help me with…
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Author Bryn Turnbull masterfully transports us to WWII Paris, where Sophie joins real-life character Rose Valland at the Jeu de Paume which has been taken over by the ERR (who have stolen art from Jewish families). Sophie must put the…
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I first started The Avid Pen, a Charlotte based lifestyle blog, as a place to celebrate the artistic world. As someone who has always had a love of color, I enjoy seeing the art in everything from beauty and skincare to fashion, food or in the places I travel to. I longed to tell a story both through words and through photographs.
I hope through following along with me you will see the beauty in the ordinary everyday moments.
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