Author: Alyssa

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, Travel Products, USA, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts from North Carolina

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Shop local this season: a collection of local gifts from right here in North Carolina

Home, Style, Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Cyber Weekend 2022

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A roundup of the very best travel, style, and home sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2022.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, South Carolina

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Learn more about what to expect during your stay at this charming inn located in the heart of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

I Tried Quince for the First Time and I Have a Lot of Thoughts

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The market is flooded with direct-to-consumer brands these days, and while they tend to offer products at a reduced price thanks to cutting out the middleman, it’s not always clear if their products are better quality than a traditional retailer. But I still feel intrigued when a brand claims to offer quality items at a …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Ultimate Day Trip Guide to Downtown Kannapolis, North Carolina

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I’m back with another regional guide! Today we’re visiting Kannapolis, just thirty minutes Northeast of Charlotte. Established to serve the employees of Cannon Mills Company (founded in the late 1800s and expanded in the early 1900s as the world’s largest towel producer), many of the historic buildings in what is now Kannapolis still stand today, …

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style

A Cozy Fall Haul: New Arrivals from Pact

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Reviewing several organic + cozy pieces from Pact: the Woven Twill Safari Jacket, Honeycomb Knit Crew Sweater, Airplane Colorblock Pullover, and Airplane Pant.