Today we’re celebrating Christmas a little early. Each year we look forward to having my sister and brother-in-law over for a little family Christmas celebration and this year we’re celebrating with the newest member of the family, my niece Cecileia….
Overnight Oats with Fresh Blackberries, Walnuts & Honey
Breakfast may be considered the most important meal of the day (after all a good breakfast gets your day started on the right foot!) However, when it comes to breakfast, I like to keep things as simple as possible. Most…
8 Skincare Must Haves for 2019
If you’re a long time follower of The Avid Pen and already aware of my love of all things skincare, then you’re probably surprised that I was able to narrow down my skincare favorites for 2019 to just eight products….
Pink, Black and Jeweled | Holiday Style
With all of the new restaurants popping up in and around Charlotte, I like to spend the holiday season exploring a few previously discovered spots along with some new ones. Since the weather was nice and sunny (albeit cold and…
On the List
Well the first week of my December vacation is officially over with. On the blog I shared my second ‘gift-guide-ish’ post for the month, The Francophile’s Christmas Book List, a review on a few products from VERB, and brand new…
Inside the Dreamy Floral World of Amy Elizabeth Fine Art
I love introducing local artists, and today I’m sharing an inside look into the dreamy floral world of Amy Elizabeth Fine Art. The mom of three makes her home in the Queen City, and as the title of the post…