As a native Charlottean, I am a little bit embarrassed to admit that I have never been to McAdenville before this year.  McAdenville is a town about 15 miles south of Charlotte that is well known for its Christmas lights and is actually referred to as Christmas Town U.S.A.  So one day while at work

I have been a bit of a tree hugger for as long as I can remember.  I try to do my part by keeping my carbon footprint as small as possible, but I am still a girl who likes pretty and sparkly things.  It is a difficult balance to strike, as I do eat meat,

I was at Anthropologie a few weeks ago and noticed these… And I thought to myself, “Those people are crazy inside their heads if they think anyone would pay $38 for that.”  Well, enough people paid $38 for them that they are sold out on the website.  I will admit that they are adorable.  I

“These are a few of my favorite things.” I must admit that I have not cared much about gift wrapping until recently.  However, I have now come to a place in my life where I really do feel that presents seem more special when they are beautifully wrapped.  I enjoy brown paper packages tied up

I went on a trip to New York over the weekend with my friend Michelle and some of her friends to celebrate her birthday.  I know she wouldn’t want me to mention what birthday it was (so I won’t) but to me she doesn’t look a day over 21.  Anyways, New York was beautiful and

I have always had a very special relationship with Christmas cookies.  My favorite part of the Christmas season may very well be making a different kind of Christmas cookie every week and then eating them 3 at a time.  We have our old standbys, but it is sometimes nice to try something new.  Meg found