ROOM WE LOVE: In the Pink
Crystal Nagel’s clients had a 2-year-old son and a baby girl on the way when they hired the designer to decorate their new build in Eastover. The homeowners wanted to convert the guest room into a nursery, but with supply…
ROOM WE LOVE: In the Pink
Crystal Nagel’s clients had a 2-year-old son and a baby girl on the way when they hired the designer to decorate their new build in Eastover. The homeowners wanted to convert the guest room into a nursery, but with supply…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS AT THE GARDEN Head to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for a magical night of lights at Holidays at the Garden. Sing along to wintertime favorites at the topiary display, take in the twinkling cherry trees, grab a…
Decorate, Eat, Repeat: The Best Holiday Cookie Kits for Kids
Skip the all-day cookie baking marathon and get to the fun stuff with these take and decorate cookie kits. Bake My Day Starting Friday, November 26, Bake My Day holiday cookie kits are available via Facebook or Instagram @bakemydayCLT. Each…
LILY BAKES: Blueberry Biscuits
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is…
Best Holiday Gifts for Teachers
The holiday season is the perfect time to recognize teachers for everything they do for your kiddos. From foodies to plant lovers, we've a got gift idea for every educator on your list. Check out these 10 local spots. Paper…
11 Places to Find Thanksgiving Take-and-Bake Meals in Charlotte
Hectic and holidays go together like turkey and stuffing. This Thanksgiving, skip the long grocery lines, messy kitchen, and endless prep time and leave the cooking to someone else. Here are 11 local restaurants that can help you make this…
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2021
From electric scooters and fidgets to cookie kits and activity boxes, we’ve got a round-up of the season’s best toys, treats, and games—and where to find them in Charlotte. We caught up with Dan Weiss, owner of Harper & Skyler’s…
WEEKENDER: Winston-Salem
At just over an hour drive from Charlotte, Winston-Salem is an easy getaway if you find yourself with an unscheduled weekend ahead of the holiday season. Find seasonal festivals, fall foliage, holiday lights, and a mural-lined greenway. Leave the car…
ROOM WE LOVE: Drop Zone
Charlotte Lucas isn’t afraid to use bold colors and whimsical patterns, and that’s exactly why clients across the city hire the designer to add some pizzazz to their homes. When it came to her own midcentury modern house in…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE DIWALI AT OPTIMIST HALL Come to Botiwalla on Thursday, November 4 and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights that marks India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The family-friendly evening includes traditional décor, lights, special menu…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Emmy Squared Pizza
Each month, our 8-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Emmy…
LILY BAKES: Almond Flour Cake
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is Lily’s…
5 Halloween Activities To Get Your Spook On
Below are five ways to enjoy this fang-tastic time of year! Goblins and Goodies at the Promenade on Providence Date: Friday, October 22 Location: Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277 Time: Trick or treating is from 4:30-7…
Where to find Spirit Halloween stores in and around Charlotte
The creepiest, crawliest night of the year is coming up, and that means one thing: Box stores that once stood empty have found new life as Spirit Halloween stores move into town. If you can dream it, you can find…
Here's where kids can eat free (or almost free) in and around Charlotte
What are the three best words on the planet when you have no idea what to cook, are tired of kitchen duty, or have been on the go all day? Kids Eat Free! Luckily there are lots of great places…
WEEKENDER: Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City is a popular stop on the way to the Outer Banks in the summer months, but the waterfront town is also a great place for a family-friendly weekend trip in the fall. You’ll find cozy accommodations, a…
ROOM WE LOVE: A Stylish Teen Lounge
Melissa Lee’s clients had lived in their SouthPark Tudor for close to 10 years when they hired her to transform the upstairs playroom. Their daughters, now 10 and 13, wanted a more mature lounge space where they could do schoolwork,…
From the Mountains to the Beach: 3 Fall Kid-Less Getaways for Charlotteans
Earlier this summer, my husband and I hiked through the woods near Linville Falls, leaving our three boys at home. I felt the stress of the last 18 months melt away. School, jobs, extended family, health, and safety had been…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
HONOR BREAST CANCER WARRIORS Join WBTV’s Molly Grantham on Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m. at Truist Field for the Taste of Charlotte Pink Cupcake Run/Walk and Breast Cancer Lap. The $25 registration fee gets you a cupcake from…
The Pint-Sized Foodie: An introduction to Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Each month, our 8-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Brewers…
PARENT TO KNOW: Dan Weiss
Dan Weiss is the owner of Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets, which opens on October 1 in Park Road Shopping Center. The New Jersey native has more than a decade of experience in the toy business after running a…
LILY BAKES: Cookie Sandwiches
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is Lily’s…
ROOM WE LOVE: A Dark, Moody Bathroom
Dominique DeLaney, owner of Dominique DeLaney Interior Design, worked on every room of her clients’ new build in The Enclave community in Huntersville. The homeowners, who have two middle school-aged boys, wanted a light, coastal-inspired interior. So DeLaney installed wire-brushed white…
Ride On: Family-friendly bike paths in the Carolinas and Virginia
A bike ride adds a sense of adventure to a family vacation or day trip. Kids can practice new skills on paved paths and more experienced riders can challenge themselves with more technical rides. Fortunately, the Carolinas and Virginia offer…
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