When it comes to scones, you could say it was love at first bite. Growing up, we always had tea parties (including a Mad Hatter’s Birthday party one year, that included a scavenger hunt), and even now I’d be perfectly…

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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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When it comes to scones, you could say it was love at first bite. Growing up, we always had tea parties (including a Mad Hatter’s Birthday party one year, that included a scavenger hunt), and even now I’d be perfectly…
It feels like forever since I last shared a book recommendation list. 2022 was the year where I kept my nose in a textbook pretty much 24/7, and now that my Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam is scheduled for…
Happy Saturday and welcome to the first edition of On the List for 2023! Now that we’re 21 days into the New Year, is everyone getting the year right yet? For some reason, unlike every other year, I’ve been getting…
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If you want to get your veggies in, but don’t fancy a traditional salad, a grain bowl is definitely the way to go. This grain bowl gives you a serious dose of veggies, along with one of my favorite pasta…
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Before I even came up with the concept for this salad, I could hardly wait to try out the vinaigrette that I was pairing with it. Champagne Vinaigrette is something that I like to make from scratch, with no recipe,…
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If you’re looking for a classy salad to serve following the appetizers at your next dinner party, this Red Pear Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a delicious option. The mixed greens, topped with chopped pecans or caramelized pecans if…
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