Posts Tagged as ‘Carolina Inn’

May 21, 2010

Summer concert series

By Harold One of the best things about living in the Triangle is all the free outdoor concerts over the summer. On top of a parking garage, behind condos, in front of hotels,another parking lot, and this being Durham, outside a renovated tobacco factory — really anywhere with 50 yards of flat space. The biggest [...]

December 14, 2009

5 Things I’m Loving This Week

#1) My new rain loafers from Barefoot Tess. So much better than clunky rain boots that get sweaty and uncomfortable about an hour after you put them on and it decides to become a beautiful, sunny day.  I have size 11 feet, so it’s also nice that Barefoot Tess specializes in shoes that fit both [...]

December 4, 2009

Daily Triangle Gift Guide: Local Edition

by Laura This edition of the gift guide narrows down your shopping to a few categories that have something for everyone – food, books & sports. Local Foodie Meccas Southern Season It’s probably impossible to make it through the holidays without giving or receiving a bundle of goodies from this gourmet super-store.  They just released [...]

August 30, 2009

Fridays on the Front Porch

by Laura Harold and I first checked out The Carolina Inn after snagging a $75/night deal on Priceline. Apparently if you put in a bid for a 5-star hotel in Chapel Hill, there are no other options.  I’ve never been there on a weekend without seeing a wedding in progress. I’m guessing that the sheer [...]