Raleigh Convention Center

Raleigh's Convention Center, the hub of much of the city's activity...http://www.raleighconvention.com/

Downtown Raleigh

I tell my friends "not to blink" when giving them the two-second tour of downtown RALEIGH. It's small. Really small. But Raleigh has amazing potential and am excited to see it grow. High rises are going up and should only continue with the influx of folks moving to the area. 

Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!!! If you're planning to partake in the consumption of alcohol this New Year's, be sure to designate a driver or take a cab. Whatever you do, please stay off the roads. May 2014 be a wonderful year for us all!

Harvest Season

Apples, apples, apples! Although available around the country, I was introduced to the Pink Lady apple for the first time when I moved to North Carolina. Now, there is no other apple for me. I have been spoiled by its sweet, crisp taste. It costs a little more than the standard apple, but well worth it. To see the full North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Chart for "What's in Season", click here.

Vespertine / This & That

VESPERTINE and THIS & THAT are two fun gift shops that share an entryway in Carrboro. 

Each store has its own vibe, both are worth a visit. You can find local artists and crafters represented here. The staff is friendly and a great source of information about the neighborhood. Vespertine (above) and This and That (below).

Harvest Season

Spinach and Bok Choy are in abundance at the Farmers' Market this time of year. Christmas trees are making their appearance as well. To see the full North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Chart for "What's in Season", click here.

Weaver Street Market

CARRBORO, NC ~ Weaver Street Market is certainly the hub of activity on the weekend when families with kids, and students with laptops all meet under the huge oak tree for a quick bite. The organic/natural food store is community-owned (with more than 14,000 owners in fact) and supports a slew of local growers and suppliers. Picnic tables and bike racks fill up pretty quickly on a nice day. This is what community should look like!

Southern Rail

CARRBORO  ~ I had my first fish taco sitting inside this vintage rail car on Main Street in Carrboro. 

Murals of Carrboro

The murals of Carrboro.

Lake Crabtree, Morrisville

MORRISVILLE: I caught the tail end of Autumn colors at Lake Crabtree in Morrisville, NC this past weekend.