Crossland Studio in Charlotte

Owned by two brothers. If you're ever in Charlotte, you gotta check 'em out.

Basically, a magical salvage wonderland full of deliciously worn architectural bits to gussy up your house.
Or restaurant.
Or any space you want to look like total awesomeness.

Makes me happy.

Blogger Peeps: I'm so confused. I never used Google Reader - will y'all's blog posts still show up in my blog roll from my dashboard? I don't get it ...

DECADES Fashion Show in Charlotte

Thursday night, the FIL & I went to see our Ms. Nikki in a vintage fashion show in Charlotte.
Nikki modeled the 1940's.
I have always looooved some vintage anything, including clothes. I am no priss, but I think the women's clothes of the 20's - 60's had a magic about them that today's clothes just don't quite have.
I wish I'd had my DSLR with me, but I wasn't sure if I could take it in,
but - did manage to snap some phone shots.

Wine on a rooftop at sunset? 

Sign me up.

You were wonderful, Nikki!

filming at davis store

If there were ever two things I didn't imagine together, it's Silas at the store, and a filming crew for a TV series. Weird. The TV series is called Banshee, and it'll air on Cinemax in 2013. Here's a little synopsis.

There are people everywhere. They all just unpack, set up and do what they do. It's like a colony. They are also shooting in other locations in the Charlotte area. The best part is that Silas is totally unphased, in his sunscreen and straw hat, taking their waters and sampling the food for the crew. (And being shushed as they are trying to film a scene and he is in the middle of telling some story.) If you've ever met Silas, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

You can click here to check out what the store is normally like. 

We were there Tuesday evening for filming ...

Keep an eye out for it next year!

because wolves are scarier than angry birds

Well shuga bees, you KNOW we had to purchase some bowl tickets to watch our NC Stizzle boys in the Charlotte.

Super exciting times. Lots of friends came in for the game, especially since it was so close to Christmas. Yay!

Christmas decor was still on display in downtown Charlotte.

Annnnd, we were expecting yucky downpour half the day. BUT - it cleared up by lunch! Holla!

Twas a magical day of cornhole playing ...

Catching up with old friends ...

And making some new ones ... in bomb NC Stizzle pants, a sports coat, a bow tie and cowboy boots - clearly, my kinda guy.

A good time was had by all .... well, mostly ...

We were all united by our love for the Pack.

SUPER thrilled about a reason to wear my Christmas prize hat ^ so soon after receiving it!!!

Got our grub on .... ain't NOTHIN wrong with sausage balls, Bojangle's and grilled treats, know what I'm sayin?

Every beverage is better wrapped in NC Stizzle love.

Hell, it was worth dancin over. And jumpin around.

Thanks so much, Charlotte, for letting us visit. Feels good to take home a W.

Until next time, Lovaaaaaahs.

with love,

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar = gluttony at it's worst

Dude.

If you live in the Charlotte area, and you've never been to Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, then you needs to get to steppin. Like, supa fast.

Holy.

Mother.

Of.

Pearl.

First of all, they have a gluten free menu, including Red Bridge, New Grist and Original Sin Cider. And, lots of options including bacon.

And just look at these options to build your burger ... 

Here's what I had:

Burger, like the actual patty, made of 1/2 beef and 1/2 bacon!!!

topped with bacon strips that're "crispy fried" - like, it had an extra coating of crunch on it

with fried onion straws

lettuce 

tomato

red onion

horseradish mayonnaise

Holy Toledo.

and the best. damn. tater. tots. I. have. eva. had.

Look at that thang! Melt in yo mouth. 

And, Anj got sweet potato fries that come with this delicious dipping sauce. Sorry, no idea what it was. You know I ate several of those in addition to my big BOWL of tater tots - straight awesome sauce.

*I should mention that I don't eat the bun ... even gluten free ones ... too much carbage for this diabetic shug pie, which is why the burger is spread eagle and there is a fork in the picture.

I was afraid I would have a heart attack on the way out. I swear to y'all I looked four months preggo by the time we waddled outta there. 

Sick.

But worth it. 

I am currently drinkin Caffeine Free Diet Coke in order to burp so I feel less like I'm going to explode.