Heather Webber’s latest novel, A Certain Kind of Starlight, which releases today, is everything you’d hope for in one of her novels. She really is the ‘queen of small-town charm’ and this book is full of characters you’ll love to love,…
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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...
Heather Webber’s latest novel, A Certain Kind of Starlight, which releases today, is everything you’d hope for in one of her novels. She really is the ‘queen of small-town charm’ and this book is full of characters you’ll love to love,…
While last weekend we popped over to the Myers Park area to see Josh Brown’s latest show at the Shain Gallery, this weekend we have more relaxed plans. With any luck there will be a bit of reading (while I…
If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, why not check out what the Charlotte art scene has to offer? The Shain Gallery’s latest solo show features former Charlotte native Josh Brown. Brown has a long history with the…
If you enjoy charcuterie before dinner, why not enjoy it after dinner? Whether you’re having friends over for a game night, movie night or book club (or just enjoying it with family) having a little after dinner charcuterie board can…
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There is just something about summer that makes you want to eat a salad. Farmers markets and grocery stores have the most beautiful berries, Rainer cherries and nectarines, perfectly crunchy Bibb lettuce, fresh chèvre (Laura Chenel is a goat cheese…
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As someone who enjoys peanut butter daily, I was looking for more plant-based, zero-added sugar options, and I discovered PB2 Foods. Founded in 2007, the peanut butter from PB2 is not only plant-based, but it has zero-added sugar and is…
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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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