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I wanted the last week of my 40s to be stellar — and Raleigh delivered.
From dancing to new discoveries at the Raleigh Wide Open Festival, to catching up with friends old and new, this city gave me everything I needed to celebrate life in full color. I soaked up the energy at Falling for Local at Dix Park, explored stunning designs at the Triangle Parade of Homes, judged the Iron Chef Challenge (and savored some of the best fall dishes in the city), and enjoyed one of the most authentic Japanese dining experiences at Waraji — I swear I was transported straight to Japan. Now a favorite Raleigh restaurant for sure!
The week continued with book club (Circe is a great read if you’re looking for one!) and the perfect birthday celebration: coffee and cake from Fount Coffee, a beautiful lunch at the new Good Graces in North Hills, FaceTime calls with family and best friends back in Australia, and having Kalyra home from college for fall break. My heart couldn’t be fuller.
And the celebrations aren’t over yet — we’re wrapping it all up this weekend with a house party with our friends. 🥳
The sweetest surprise of all came when a follower stopped by our table at Good Graces to wish me a happy birthday. She left me with the most divine message: “Synergy at 50.” She told me that her best years — in life and career — began at 50.
I’m ready to embrace that, with a full heart and an open soul. Because life is too short and goes too fast not to. Here’s to the magic still to come — and to the city that keeps giving us so many ways to celebrate it. 💫
Caroline
P.S. In case you missed my new Golden Thread and want to join me over there!
💖 FAVORITE FINDS
Good Graces: We enjoyed our chicken salad sandwich on sourdough, blackberry salad with chicken, cappuccinos, espresso martini, and Mezcal cocktail.
Judging the Iron Chef Challenge at the Midtown Farmers Market was fun, although a difficult job. Congratulations to the winning team, Tamasha for their original dish highlighting sweet potato and andouille sausage.
Cafecito is a new coffee cart we discovered at the Midtown Farmers Market. (It’s a small but mighty market btw)
The spicy mocha paired with gluten free pumpkin bread at Idle Hour is full of Fall flavor!
Loved Mason Via’s National Park Song (see it while you can) at Raleigh Wide Open. He got a standing ovation for it! Our reel here.
Since I’m newly ear’s pierced, Craig bought me some gorgeous pearl earrings for my birthday, from local, Bailey’s Fine Jewlery! He said the attendant was very helpful in recommending something that would suit my face and coloring!
Good Grace
Warajii
With Tamasha
Falling for Local
⭐DID YOU HEAR?
Fuquay Varina Ranked No. 20 nationwide for homebuyer demand in 2024. We had two random conversations about life in FV this week - now we know why!
We walked past the Creamery site on Glenwood Ave this week and noticed they have started construction.
Designed for Joy's Evening of Giving raised $182,000 - their best yet, but they are still $18,00 away from their goal. You can give here to help them get there!
Discounted advance tickets for the N.C. State Fair are available online through Thursday, October 16
Registration is open for the legendary annual Trophy Trot 5K at Dorothea Dix Park on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27 at 9 a.m I’m tempted!
PLAN AHEAD: Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Witches & Warlocks takes place Sunday, October 19 from 2–5 p.m.
The Canes won their season opener game last night 6 - 3. May this be a sign of good times! Speaking of which, Canes games will have two new food options at Lenovo: Sup Dogs (great UNC college bar) and Willy's Hot Chicken (restaurant from former player Justin Williams).
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📆THIS WEEKEND
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Fri: Fall into History at Moore Square: A free immersive living history experience with candlelight tours sharing the stories of remarkable figures from Raleigh’s past. There’ll also be fall-themed craft, fall snacks and drinks. Tours: 4:15, 5:15, and 6:15 p.m.
Sat: Cary Diwali Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Celebrate with music, dance, theater performances, a handicraft bazaar, Indian food vendors, sponsor booths, an exhibition of Indian art and culture, and activities for children. 10 am till late
Sat: Dix Park will have an Inter-Tribal Pow Wow which will feature competition dancing and drumming, vendors, music and fun showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today. 11:30am - 6:30pm
Sat: Makers Alley Fall Fest in North Hills Innovation District. Shop the vendor market, sip cocktails from Good Graces Raleigh, enjoy beer & wine from Unlikely Professionals, pick a complimentary pumpkin & paint it, and meet some adorable pups ready for adoption. 3pm – 6pm
Sun: The 37th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope festival. Walk 5k from Angus Barn to Umstead State Park and back followed by a fun festival at Angus Barn. It’s all done to raise money for local mental illness research. 9am
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