Drink local. Gift local. I'm stealing this idea from Mac Daddy. He's a man of many talents, you know. Mac Daddy has a colleague who's new to our state. This guy appreciates a good brew, so Mac Daddy figured the gift of some Carolina beers would be perfect this holiday season. … [Read more...] about Drink Local. Gift Local. – 5:00 Fridays TM
It’s OK, It’s Christmas
The stressful pangs of Christmas creep are upon us. There is no merrymaking in town these days. The mall is positively the worst place to be this time of year. I've witnessed more than one parking space smack down, and those women toting giant Tory Burch bags will use those gold … [Read more...] about It’s OK, It’s Christmas
Handmade in North Carolina – Emily Brooks Designs
Emily Brooks is a local Renaissance girl among artists. She's smart, savvy, talented, and ever so gracious. Emily just might be Raleigh's It Girl. She hails from Raleigh and calls it home again after a stint in New York City. Emily studied at Wake Forest University and went on to … [Read more...] about Handmade in North Carolina – Emily Brooks Designs
More Me in 2015
There's a frenzy about the holidays. Some of that frolicking is fun, though in all honesty, most of it saps the joy from the spirit of the season. The mall is positively the worst place to be this time of year. Ditto for weekends at the grocery store. People are snaggled toothed … [Read more...] about More Me in 2015
Krupnikas – 5:00 Fridays TM
Tis the season...for Krupnikas. It's not really holiday season until the Krupnikas lands on my bar. I generally like my Krupnikas served over ice in this ever so cute whiskey glass from Crate & Barrel. It's meant to be a neat sipper, but I like a little something to … [Read more...] about Krupnikas – 5:00 Fridays TM
Handmade in North Carolina – VAE Holiday Market
The ultimate Handmade in North Carolina extravaganza is coming soon to a gallery near you. That is, near you if you live near me...in Raleigh. VAE is hosting its fantastic annual holiday market this Sunday, December 14 12 - 4. … [Read more...] about Handmade in North Carolina – VAE Holiday Market
Size Matters
People disregard anything I have to say about body image because I'm small. I am small in stature, small boned, you name it. I weighed 90 pounds before I got pregnant with my first child, and literally gained half my body weight during pregnancy. I joked that I looked like a … [Read more...] about Size Matters