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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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Everything I’ve Read This Month | January 2026
January was a busy month, with work, nursing school, and my grandfather in the hospital, I didn’t find much spare time for reading. That being said, there are three amazing books on this month’s list of reads,…
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Modern Elegance | Living Room Edition
Modern elegance was the look we were going for with our recently redesigned living room. My mom was previously an interior designer, so she was mood boarding this space long before we actually started working on it….
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On the List
Image created in Vogue Paws I don’t know about you, but I would REALLY like a refund on 2026 so far. Between being sick since Thanksgiving of last year, to having my grandfather in the hospital just…
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Everything I’ve Read This Month | December 2025
This month’s list of reads is a short one (but the books were amazing). I blame my lack of time for reading this month on the combination of Applied Algebra and a cold that just won’t stay…
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Gift Guide: The Cozy Girl
Being cozy, especially in the comfort of your own home, is something that has always been important to me. After all, how will you relax at the end of a long shift/day in the office if you…
“Owning your story is the bravest thing you’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown
