On Memorial Day we decided to take advantage of a deliciously cool and humidity free afternoon, and head out to Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. We’d last been there in the early spring, when only a few things were beginning to…
Time to Say Goodbye | Kiawah Day 3
Alas, as much as we would have liked to stay there forever, our final day at the Sanctuary had to come sometime. If any of you plan on taking a trip out to Charleston, I definitely recommend going the extra…
Let’s Relax | Kiawah Day 2
Everyday at The Sanctuary on Kiawah should begin with breakfast at Jasmine Porch. While there are so many options to choose from on the menu, I highlight recommend just going up to the buffet and getting a made to order…
On the Island | Kiawah Day 1
We arrived in Charleston on Sunday. Our plans? Have a bit of lunch with one of my mum’s colleagues and tour a few of the art galleries in the French quarter.
Art in the Garden
What better way to spend a Saturday than to tour gardens around Charlotte? I just happened to see the latest email from the Mint Museum of Art – Randolph, and as soon as I opened it I knew this was…
Let there be flowers | Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
On Saturday we met up with my sister and bro-in-law to walk through the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens (in Belmont, NC) and have a little lunch at one of our most favorite eateries, Dean and Deluca. The weather app had…
Raleigh Minibreak | Day 2
We started off our final day in Raleigh with breakfast in the room. Because who doesn’t want to have ‘breakfast in bed’ while on vacation?
Raleigh Minibreak | Day 1
On Friday we headed up to Raleigh for the Spring Needlepoint Retreat with Needlepoint.com. Mum was attending a ribbon needlepoint class for the afternoon, and after the long drive, I took some time to relax on one of the obliging…
Kendra Baird Runnels | Artist Spotlight
I recently discovered the amazing work of Kendra Baird Runnels that is on display at the Lark & Key, a local Charlotte Art Gallery. So I’m very excited to share my interview with the artist herself. I find it so…
Josh Brown | Artist Spotlight
Recently I had the amazing opportunity to interview Artist Josh Brown. I’ve seen several of his shows at the Shain Gallery, so I was beyond excited to get a chance to ask the artist all the questions I’ve had since first…
A Day in Winston Salem
On Saturday, mum, my sister and I took a little day trip up to Winston-Salem, the home of Wake Forest University and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. (We were there to see the latter.) Our first stop of…
Kindred + Pumpkin Patch | A Day in Davidson
This past Saturday we drove up to Davidson, to try out a new restaurant (see the full post on my foodie blog) and to take in some crisp fall weather. We also made some other stops along the way. First up…
