Reclaiming The Sacred, Lost Hour: A Love Letter💌 To The End Of Daylight Saving Time 😴⏰💤 "What’s your favorite part of fall? Oh, mine is when I turn my clocks back an hour, and I gain an hour of sleep. Love it!"... Unknown At long last, the tyranny is over! The clocks have surrendered, the sun has retreated to a reasonable schedule, and we, the chronologically oppressed, finally get back what was stolen from us in spring: that precious, glorious, deeply personal hour of sleep. For months, we’ve stumbled through mornings like zombies with Wi-Fi — disoriented, under-slept, and slightly resentful of whoever came up with this biannual time-shuffling nonsense. But now? Now we rise (slightly later) as heroes of the night, victorious in our battle against the clock. The Hour That Heals All Woun... 11/02/2025

Time Is Running Out⏳! Just Under Two Months Left In 2025... Now’s The Time To Get Your Greater Charlotte Home Sold!  Do you need or want to sell your Greater Charlotte area home by year-end 2025 and  wondering if there's still time to do so?  The answer is YES! Here's what you need to know about the Greater Charlotte real estate market that makes the answer to this question a YES. Charlotte region's days on market are up, but year-to-date, homes in the Charlotte region have sold in 49 days, on average.  Closed sales are up year-to-date: 3.6% year-over-year. Pending sales are up 4.6% year-over-year. Clearly, demand is there and homes are selling. Home prices are still increasing.  Compared with one year ago, year-to-date, the average list price for Charlotte region homes is up 4.6%, whil... 11/04/2025

 Inside Charlotte’s Culinary Rise: Michelin Stars + A Wave Of New Restaurants Reshaping The Queen City's Dining Landscape For years, Charlotte, North Carolina, wasn’t the city you’d name first in a conversation about food destinations. Well-known food writer and lifestyle journalist, Shindy Chen, recently said about Charlotte that:  “Charlotte has historically not been known as a foodie destination. You know, when you think of like food cities, you think more Charleston in the South, or you think even Asheville has gotten a lot of recognition.”   But that narrative is changing fast. With strategic investment by The Queen City's tourism board and a surge in chef-driven creativity, Charlotte has officially landed on the culinary map with its FIRST MICHELIN STAR.  Why it matters: A Micheli... 11/07/2025

 Home, Sweet (Fall) Home: Where The Cozy Things Are “Home is not a place... it’s a feeling.” — Cecelia Ahern 🍁There’s something special about cozy weekends at home in the fall 🍂The air turns crisp, the light softens, and suddenly it feels right to slow down — to stay in, light a candle🕯️, make a warm drink☕, and let the world quiet down for a bit. “Peace — that was the other name for home.” — Kathleen Norris Whether you’re curling up with a book📖, cooking 🍲 something comforting, or just taking time to rest, I hope your weekend feels peaceful and cozy🛋️. This weekend, here’s to small joys, warm blankets, and the simple joy of doing absolutely nothing in your home. “At home, I find the rhythm of the seasons — the scent of cinnamon, the glow of lamplight, the quiet that feels like a hug.” ... 11/07/2025