The weather is getting warmer, and it's time to gather the neighbors for drinks and conversation. You want to do something fun, yet simple. Which is exactly what I was thinking when I decided to host an Open House Porch Party. I wanted to [...]
The Governor of North Carolina has declared that in September we celebrate NC wine. There are more than a dozen vineyards and wineries in North Carolina, and I thought it would be helpful to spotlight wineries around the Triangle, 919 area. You [...]
This post was made possible by a paid partnership with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Gregory Vineyards. All opinions are my own. See Disclosure/Disclaimer for details. Dr. Lane Gregory hasn't met a rooster he didn't [...]
Tucked behind the trees and foliage on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is an elegant hotel that resembles an Italian Tuscan Villa-- the Siena Hotel and Il Palio restaurant. At first glance, it's easy to see why this richly appointed Autograph [...]
It was another week of snow that paralyzed our community for 3 days. Three days of no school and closed stores. Big, white fluffy flakes began falling around lunch time on Tuesday, and by 2 o'clock, nearly 5 inches had accumulated. People rushed [...]
