Archive for December, 2008
Kacie Rushton
I met Kacie Rushton at The Handmade Market this past fall where she was selling her gorgeous Heirloom Journals made from vintage books. Although I’ve seen (and loved!) her work at past craft shows, I didn’t know much about the girl behind them. I asked Kacie to answer a few questions for us, and learned [...]
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Inspiration: Denise, Charlotte, NC
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Duck and Corolla
If you are headed to the Outer Banks, consider making the drive to the northern communities of Duck and Corolla. After having heard about the appeal of these towns for years, I finally had the opportunity to visit them when my mother-in-law came for a visit and we all piled into the car for a [...]
A Christmas Street Style
Hold the presses. We have one final post before we sign off for the holidays ….
As much as I would love to say this was just a run of the mill regular ole’ egg nog party, I couldn’t do that to these fine folks, or myself. This, dear friends, was Denise & Rob’s 7th annual [...]
Happy Holidays
We are taking a break through next week, see you then!
{Picture via flickr}
Get up and walk to the window. What do you see?
Featured Photo: Downtown Raleigh, looking east.
Shop Local NC Coupons
In the coming months we hope to bring you more coupons from North Carolina businesses. For now, check out these sweet deals here and on our coupon page. Have a coupon you’d like to see? Let us know.
Rock & Shop Street Style
I saw lots and lots of super cute stylish people at the Rock and Shop. And while I did work up the courage to ask a few complete strangers if I could photograph them (yay me) I didn’t ask as many as I would have liked. So be on the watch for me eyeing up [...]
Peppermint Bark
{photo via flickr}
About this time every year I make peppermint bark for friends and family. It makes for a delightful, delicious gift and it’s super easy to prepare.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Chocolate, lots of it, in equal amounts dark (bittersweet) and white. Get the best kind you can afford, as this will really determine whether the [...]
Inspiration: Ginna, Pittsboro, NC
I’m doing a new feature here on the blog where I ask different people around the state to list the things that are currently inspiring them. The first behind-the-scenes look is below. I hope you enjoy it.
Name: Ginna Earl
Occupation: Jewelry Artist & Owner of Vespertine, a boutique in Pittsboro
At the moment the things that give [...]
