Hello! I'm Christa.

The Avid Pen

a Charlotte based lifestyle blog

Recipes ·

The Perfect Brunch Mocktail

Are you ready to make the most delicious brunch mocktail ever? This is one of my favorite mocktails that I’ve made so far this spring, my absolute favorite is the Strawberry Lime Punch, but this one is a close second….

Read More

Recipes ·

Strawberry Lime Punch

Wondering what my favorite of the Mocktails from Mocktails Inc has been so far? The La Vida Loca Mockarita really impressed me, with its bold flavor profile and its ability to adapt to a variety of different recipes that are…

Read More

Become an Insider

Thank you so much for following along with The Avid Pen. Your support means the world to me.

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.

Want to get in touch? Just send me a note via the contact page, or DM me on Instagram @theavidpen

Merci beaucoup!

Bonjour!

... and merci, beaucoup for joining me in this space as I share about beauty/skincare, food, style, and travel inspired by my love of art and all things French.

Latest on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 The Avid Pen · Theme by 17th Avenue