Whether you like the term ‘self-care’ or not, everyone needs a little TLC to get through the stresses of life in general. Since I’m working by 8-5 during the week, I like to spend a Saturday every five weeks or…
Brunch & Scenes around the Ballantyne Hotel
On Saturday as part of our ‘Self-care Saturday’ we decided to start off our day a brunch at the Gallery Restaurant at the Ballantyne Hotel. The Gallery is a wonderful place to spend an hour or so relaxing surrounded by…
Inside Across Time with Artist Herb Jackson
This November, the latest exhibition featuring work from North Carolina artist, Herb Jackson opened at the Hidell Brooks Gallery. Across Time, features paintings dating from the late 1970’s to the present day and is full of colors and layers, that…
On the List
We’re taking things slow this Saturday morning. We did quite a bit of running around last weekend, so we’re planning on a nice lunch, followed by getting my eyebrows threaded and afternoon pedicures. If you’ve been following along for a…
Alice Ballard | Artist Spotlight
During our recent trip to the Raleigh area, we had the opportunity to see the Pod Triangle Installation by artist Alice Ballard. Located outside of The Umstead Hotel & Spa’s restaurant, Herons, the Pod Triangle is made up of 15…
Herb Jackson’s Across Time Exhibition Arrives at the Hidell Brooks
Herb Jackson’s latest exhibition Across Time has opened at the Hidell Brooks Gallery in Charlotte’s South End. The exhibition features works from the late 1970’s to the present, and features both paintings that have never been shown before (either in an exhibition…