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Photo Diary: Dollywood at Christmastime
Sharing a sweet little look at Dollywood all decked out for the holidays. Grief is a strange beast. Sometimes it renders you unable to move in its wake – and sometimes it drops you at Dollywood. My...
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Shop Local: 10 Charlotte Shops You Should Know About
I frequently highlight small businesses in my travel guides, so I figured it’s finally time to share some of my home city’s best local shops and boutiques! Charlotte is home to nearly every major...
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US on Tour: My Experience Attending a Local Styling Session with Universal...
At the start of a week in mid-December, an intriguing email landed in my inbox from Universal Standard: “We’re bringing back in-person shopping (with a twist) so you can see, touch, fit, and feel...
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A Review of Moëca in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tucked just around the corner from Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge is a cozy neighborhood seafood spot that’s been making waves ever since it opened in mid-2022: Moëca. Striving to prepare fresh,...
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36 Hours in Boston and Cambridge
A quick weekend getaway guide to Boston and Cambridge - perfect for second-timers. As a travel blogger, I find myself spending more time than I’d like touring my site’s analytics. It’s tedious, but I...
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Traveling Light: A Winter Packing List for a Weekend in Boston
Opening up my suitcase - err, backpack - and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Boston. Although I’ve always considered myself a “weekend travel blogger,” I suspect this year was the one...
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Style, Elevated: A Review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley
Sharing my honest review of The Toujours Boot from Poppy Barley. A few keen eyes spotted these boots on my Instagram Stories recently and reached out – so I’m thrilled to pop in and share my full...
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2023: Year in Review
Reflecting back on 2023 through the lenses of life, travel, and this blog. This again? I know the “this year went by so fast” schtick probably feels a little tired, but man, it feels like just...
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Setting Intentions for a New Year: 2024 Edition
3... 2... 1... Happy New Year! Although it was just yesterday that I shared my Year in Review post for 2023, it was also last year. Much like celebrating a birthday, the dawn of a new year isn’t an...
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17 Essential Day Trips from Charlotte, North Carolina
Rounding up my curated picks for the best day trips from Charlotte If you ask someone why they chose to move to Charlotte, chances are you’ll hear the following reason first: “It’s two hours from the...
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Quince Italian Wool Double-Breasted Coat Review
Sharing my honest review of the Italian Wool Double-Breasted Coat from Quince Brr… I’m not sure what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but here in Charlotte, things are pretty chilly....
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8 Can’t-Miss Restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky
Beyond fried chicken, the Hot Brown, and Derby Pie, I knew very little about Louisville’s cuisine before I started planning my trip to the city. With famous dishes like those, I can honestly say I...
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Urban Bourbon: The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to...
Sharing a first-timers weekend guide for Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been on my list of places to visit forever. Not just for the bourbon (although definitely for the bourbon!), but for the...
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Traveling Light: Packing List for a Winter Weekend in Louisville, Kentucky
Revealing everything I packed for a freezing cold winter weekend in Louisville. For a moment, I hesitated to include the phrase “Traveling Light” in the title of this post, because frigid temps in...
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I Just Tried Universal Standard’s New Style Club – and Here’s What I Discovered
Universal Standard recently launched an all-new Style Club called The (US) Club. It’s reminiscent of the popular former Mystery Box promotion, but with a new goal in mind: to curate a current, wearable...
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15 Things Travelers Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines for the First Time
*in an ominous voice* It’s time. I’ve shared my thoughts on Avelo. I’ve shared my thoughts on Contour. I’ve shared my thoughts on Frontier. And today? Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Spirit. This post...
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Beyond the City: A Day Trip Guide to Matthews, North Carolina
Sharing a day trip guide to the Town of Matthews, just 25 minutes from Charlotte You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Town of Matthews is part of Charlotte. Driving down Independence and taking in...
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In the Bag: A Review of the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Convertible Purse
Sharing my honest thoughts on the travel-ready Waverley 2 convertible handbag from Lo & Sons My last three packing lists all have one thing in common (well, besides the heavy presence of a black...
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The Essential Day Trip Guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina
Sharing your ultimate day-trip travel guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina, a charming town just 45 minutes from Charlotte How on earth did it take me four years to get to Waxhaw? It’s only forty-five...
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Carowinds is Open for 2024! Here’s What to Expect This Season:
Can you feel the thrill in the air? It can only mean one thing – Carowinds is open for 2024! Carowinds officially opened its gates to the public for the season on March 9 (with a special passholder...
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