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A Road Trip to Charlotte – A Weekend of Antiquing and Eating
I don’t know about you, but nothing gets my juices going more than the thrill of the hunt when I walk into an antique mall, thrift store or consignment store. When Chris suggested a weekend in Charlotte, I jumped at the chance to explore some of the places that have popped up in recent years. So much has changed since I left Charlotte in 2008. The city made it through the recession and has bounced back stronger than ever. There’s been a tremendous amount of growth and, while locals might complain about the traffic, it is still pretty easy to get around. The neighborhoods in and around the city are…
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Why You Keep an Idea Book: How I Finally Got My Window Arbor
If you’re into DIY and crafting you probably have one of these – an idea book. I’m probably dating myself, but I have a three-ring binder full of pages I’ve torn from magazines over the years. I even have them organized by subject – crafts, garden, storage, etc. I still tear pages out of magazines when I’m at the beach – I’m too nervous to take my IPad into the sand. Today, Pinterest serves this purpose for many of us. It has also given us access to many more ideas from so many talented people. But I still like to take a look back at my original book. Every now…
