Sunday night at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, eight artists came together for the North Carolina Songwriters in the Round, hosted by Jason Adamo. If you’ve never been to a songwriter’s round (it was our first), the format was pretty cool. Divided into two sets, with four artists in each one, the performers took turns playing their own music, beginning each song with a story that connected the audience with the inspiration and meaning.
Read MoreLast night, the Diamante Arts & Cultural Center welcomed the public to Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition with artists Jose Manuel Cruz and Miguel Brown. The exhibit was the first of four events, over the next month, celebrating Afrolatinidad.
Read MoreHaving a puppy is a special, but usually rare event in most people’s lives and because of that, it is easy to forget how much work they can be. Puppies conjure a unique mixture of emotions that range from total delight to abject exasperation, all while simply being themselves. I’ve had the privilege to work with numerous families and their puppies, and over time, I’ve noticed a trend in common questions or concerns when people call me for help. Here are the top 4.
Read MoreGrowing up, I always loved staying in hotels when going on vacation. I enjoyed the novelty of visiting new places and any change of scenery I could experience. About a decade ago, I began to stay in Airbnbs instead of hotels thanks to the privacy and one-of-a-kind aspect they offer. Eventually, I became interested in hosting my own Airbnbs, mainly because I love to decorate and provide great experiences for people. In 2019, I became a realtor and took a course that taught me how to become a short-term rental host.
Read MoreIf you look up the word “dogged”…you will see its very definition is “Unrelenting Persistence.” Some of you are undoubtedly saying with a sigh… “Yep, that is my dog”. And here is the irony in that…we humans purposely bred for heightened levels of that very trait…persistence…for hundreds if not thousands of years. But first let’s go to where it came from, the wolf.
Read MoreWearing the white coat, gives me an opportunity to share my story with other women, and young girls, encouraging them to chase their dreams.
Read MoreLast night, we went out to see our buddy Jason Adamo play a killer set with his band, at the Lincoln Theatre in Downtown Raleigh. They played several of his original tracks, along with a few covers that set the stage for The Breakfast Club to come out and give the crowd a blast from the past.
Read MoreJoe and Courtney treated their guests to a wonderful ceremony and reception, at The Pavilion at Carriage Farm, this past weekend. Take a look through some of the highlights.
Read MoreWorking from a theme of simple elegance, the bride dressed the wedding party in blue and gray, with decor featuring white on white, accented with splashes of green in the bouquets and various floral arrangements.
Read MoreThe other day, I was asked to share an unanticipated aspect of losing a parent, “something they never tell you.” The subject hit me odd at first. There’s no doubt that endless volumes have been written on losing a loved one. Most of what has been covered for millennia, is about dealing with the emotions of hurt, anger, sadness, fear, depression, anxiety - along with hope, love, and letting go.
Read MoreAnother long summer is coming to an end, and this momma is READY! Don't get me wrong. We've had a lot of fun. There was swim season, concerts, Durham Bulls games, and too much ice cream. There was a trip to the mountains, and a trip to the beach. We went for walks, and hikes, and tried to soak up all the summer sun.
Read MoreYou’d never know it by looking at her now, but Lurin Carlin wasn’t always the most “food conscious”.
About 10 years ago, when she was newly married and spending time with her in-laws, Lurin realized her husband’s family stuck to a pretty “clean” diet. Completely organic, ton of fruits and vegetables. This was a foreign concept to Lurin, and she took a pass on cleaning up her poor diet for a while. Her mother-in-law, however, really encouraged her to cut sugar and processed foods from her daily meals.
Read MoreI will never forget being 16, riding around with my dad, and the 20 questions he’d ask to try and ferret out what I wanted to “be when I grew up.” It was a humorous conversation because at the time, all I could tell him is what I didn’t want.
Not cut out for the 9-5 - working in an office gives me anxiety - variety : I can’t do the same thing every day and call it a life - travel included, but not too much - I love having a home and my people and my animals close.
Read MoreJacob wanted to surprise Sam with a once in a lifetime moment, by surprising her, and popping the big question at WRAL’s Azalea Gardens. Jacob secretly enlisted the help of Sam’s mom, Margaret, to help devise a plan.
Read MoreI have to admit, when I first began to notice biker shorts making their presence known within the fashion world, I looked the other way, turning a cold shoulder at what seemed like a ridiculous trend. These spandex style shorts have always been meant to support the bums of cyclists. They had no place in the world of street style. Then Kim K. rocked them, and well, the rest is history.
Read MoreWith July 4th around the corner, Kristen has some ways you can dress it up, dress it down, hit the beach, a gravel road…or perhaps, just pop a Budweiser in the parking lot and kick it with your friends.
Read MoreThe Triangle area has a vibrant equestrian subculture, however, not many people own Friesians. Friesians originated in the Netherlands. Though the breed is generally known for their black coats, Friesians can also be chestnut or bay. Friesians nearly became extinct on several occasions throughout history, but these days, the breed is growing in numbers and popularity.
Read MoreOn the evening of June 1st, a new local networking group called Creatives of Carolina, held their first meetup at JC Raulston Arboretum. This inaugural event was open to anyone who considers themselves a “creative,” or simply curious about the group. The meetup attracted approximately 75 local creatives and was considered a huge success by the organizers.
Read MoreInvented nearly a century ago by San Francisco-based cosmetics manufacturer, Luis Marcus, bobby pins were created to tame one of the most iconic haircuts of the 1920s, known as the “bob”.
Through the decades, bobby pins have mainly been tucked and hidden within elaborate hairdos, to keep them in place. Though decorative versions of these hairpins have been around for some time, a recent trend is to wear multiple, fancier pins, in geometric formations.
Read MoreWell, aren’t we all glad that spring finally decided to show up?! For some parts of the country, this winter was brutal…luckily us North Carolinians have it pretty easy. I grew up in Upstate NY, and the winters were no joke. We had snow delays on my college graduation day, which was in early May. But regardless of where you live in the country, I think we are always excited to be able to change our wardrobes over for the new season! With temps warming up nicely, it’s time to start thinking about all the fun rompers, dresses, shorts and tanks, and then of course all the little accessories we can throw into the mix!
