Today we meet Seattle based artist, Rachelle Kearns. While I often discover artists through their exhibitions in Charlotte area galleries, there’s a little known fact that I also love finding inspiring artists through social media. Kearns whose work has been…
The Summer Book Club with Author Susan Mallery
Sometimes what we need is a charming feel-good book about three friends who share a love of books. No matter what is going on in their personal lives, Laurel, Paris, and Cassie have each other. In this Q&A with author…
Pasta Every Day with Author Meryl Feinstein
Meryl Feinstein, the creator of Pasta Social Club and pasta-making extraordinaire just released her cookbook Pasta Every Day. The book which has recipes and techniques for everyone from novice pasta makers to those who simply want to hone their craft,…
Run Baby Run with Author Melissa Lenhardt
This book had quite a twist. Darcy Evans hasn’t talked to her mom in three years (not by choice), but when her future in-laws invite her mother to the wedding, she finds herself agreeing to go on a road trip…
The Dutch Orphan with Author Ellen Keith
The Dutch Orphan plunges you into the realities of WWII Holland. Johanna and her husband are living a happy life together in their adopted city of Holland, Johanna is a singer in the vibrant music scene, and her husband Willem…
Around the Board with Author Emily Delaney
Back in 2020, I shared an interview with Emily Delaney aka @cheeseboardqueen. Emily, who is Chicago based, shared her beautiful charcuterie boards and Instagram LIVE demos throughout the pandemic, giving the cheese lovers amongst us something to look forward to…
Inside the Fairy Ring with Artist Meredith Connelly
Original 2021 installation of Fairy Ring On February 17th artist Meredith Connelly’s permanent installation of ‘Fairy Ring’ will be lit for the first time in Charlotte’s South End. The family-friendly event is a must for art lovers and budding artists…
The Last House on the Street with Author Diane Chamberlain
Today’s interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Diane Chamberlain was months in the making, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity not only to read The Last House on the Street before its release but to be…
L’Appartement 4F with Ashley and Gautier Coiffard
While many budding bakers got their start during the pandemic, Ashley and Gautier Coiffard took their love of creating delicious breads and pastries to a new level by creating a boulangerie in their Brooklyn home aka L’Appartement 4F. Both Ashley and Gautier…
Inside the NYC Based Brand JEMMA with founder Joanna Lau
“A Weekend Bag That Comes With a Side of Female Empowerment!” — Condé Nast Traveler “JEMMA was created to inspire women to redefine life on their own terms. We are redefining what should be a handbag,” says brand founder Joanna…
Behind the Brand | Marta Scarampi
“More than ever, we’re not looking at our wardrobes just as a source of joy, but with a “less is more” mindset; quality over quantity becomes our mantra. Now that the sun is out it’s time to invest in garments that will spark joy on a long-term basis. Dare to…
Jenna Paddey | Artist Spotlight
I’m so excited to share this interview with Jenna Paddey for the latest artist spotlight. Jenna is a Guelph, Canada-based artist, graphic designer, and freelance illustrator who recently went full time with her artistic talents. I first discovered Jenna via…