Hello! I'm Christa.

The Avid Pen

a Charlotte based lifestyle blog

Gift Guides ·

The French Girl Edit | Gift Guide

Since I am inspired by all things French from arts and architecture, food, lifestyle and more, making a gift guide for my fellow Francophiles was an absolute must. Most of the picks for this gift guide come from my favorite…

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Cookbooks ·

French Pastry Made Simple with Molly Wilkinson

Time to get out your apron and whip up some delicious pâte à choux! Pastry Chef, Molly Wilkinson (you’ll remember her from my first interview in April 2020) is releasing her first cookbook. Learn the foundations of French pastry and helpful…

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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.

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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.

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