Even though the mercury is steadily dropping, everything feels warmer.
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Every year, I’m reminded just how much creativity and craftsmanship live right here in North Carolina. From the coast to the foothills to the mountains, our state is full of artists, makers, and small businesses creating goods that feel thoughtful, one-of-a-kind, and uniquely us. Looking for more North Carolina goodness? Check out my past local …
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Isn’t it such a relief when you find a great gift that doesn’t bust your budget? The kind of small-but-mighty pick that makes someone say, “Oh, this is actually perfect,” even though it costs less than a takeout lunch? Budget gifting doesn’t mean settling for boring or cheap. In fact, I’ve found that some of …
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Some gifts feel nice to receive, and others feel unforgettable. That is the magic of a truly great luxury gift, and it’s why this gift guide category is always such a fun one to put together each year. This guide includes a mix of products from brands I’ve partnered with, items I personally own and …
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Shopping for kids and teens can feel like a moving target. Tastes change overnight, trends come and go in a flash, and what’s considered “cool” seems to quickly flip-flop. And if you ask them what they want, you’ll either get a mile-long list… or absolutely nothing helpful at all. While I may not be a …
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Shopping for the men in our lives has a way of turning even the most confident gift givers into detectives. One minute you think you’ve cracked the code, and the next you’re scrolling through options, wondering if he secretly already owns all of them—or worse, actively hates them. Every family seems to have that one …
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Gift shopping always starts with good intentions, but somehow it can easily turn into scrolling, second-guessing, and wondering if you’re about to give someone yet another thing to politely tuck in a drawer. We’ve all been there… though certainly never with your gifts, of course. This guide includes a mix of products from brands I’ve …
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Would you completely rearrange your travel itinerary and take a grueling, multi-leg flight home just to experience a city’s Christmas markets? Apparently for Michael and me, that answer was yes. Initially, it seemed logical to book our late November/early December trip to Prague and Vienna by flying to Prague first then moving on to Vienna. …
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For decades I dreamed of visiting the Christmas markets of Europe, with visions of Michael and me bundled up in our coats while holding mugs of steaming mulled wine and strolling row after row of vendors selling unique goods they handcrafted. But year after year, something got in the way. We’d already burned through our …
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Shop small this season with this roundup of gifts from North Carolina small businesses.
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