The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year… but also the most hectic! I feel like I have had something planned every single day of this month and while I love going to fun events and staying busy, I’m also looking forward to some R&R after Christmas. Who’s with me??
We’re doing a little catching up today so here’s a little look at what I’ve been up to since settling back into Charlotte!
EXIT STRATEGY
I don’t know about other cities, but Exit Strategy and other escape room-type places are taking over Charlotte. The concept is that a group of people are locked in a room and have 1 hour to get out. You’re probably like, “why would I want to do this??” It’s a fun activity to do that involves teamwork and working to solve a puzzle. You may have to find an actual key to get out of the room or solve a series of clues. Our room was a “murder mystery” and we had to find out who the murderer was, what weapon they used, and where it took place. Spoiler alert: we didn’t make it in time… even with a few hints along the way. The hour flew by and they told us we were 3 clues away from the end. It’s harder than you think it would be but I highly recommend it!!
AMELIE’S FRENCH BAKERY
If you’ve seen my Instagram posts and recent snaps, then you’d know there’s a new French bakery in town! Amelie’s actually has another location in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, but I’m happy that they have added an uptown location which is conveniently a few blocks from my place. Quite dangerous for the wedding diet if you ask me. Not only are the pastries and breakfast sandwiches delicious, but the decor is so pretty (very French) and it’s the perfect place to cozy up with a cup of coffee.
AMY SCHUMER
Ryan & I have been watching “Inside Amy Schumer” since it started but somehow we still haven’t seen Trainwreck. Anyways, Amy came to Charlotte last Saturday so it made for a fun date night. She was funny as usual, but when Bridget Everett came out on stage, things got a little crazy. If you don’t know who she is, imagine a 200 lb. woman wearing almost nothing, singing very inappropriate songs, and straddling guys in the audience. Raunchy to say the least, but she put on one hell of a show!
HOLIDAY ON ICE
My old roommate Sarah and her boyfriend visited Charlotte over the weekend so I did my best to keep them entertained. Of course we had to make a stop at the outdoor ice skating rink and skate around while listening to Christmas music. We followed that with dinner at 5 Church because it’s an uptown Charlotte staple. The next morning, I took them to a few more places uptown and we biked through SouthEnd. Needless to say I was pretty exhausted at the end of the day but we had a great time!
CO CHARLOTTE
On Monday night, I had a dinner date with Joey and we tried out a new Vietnamese restaurant in Charlotte called CO. It’s located in the Park Road Shopping Center, which has been buzzing with new shops and eateries. I got the Vietnamese ramen with pork belly, shredded pork, poached egg, egg noodles, and bok choy served in pork broth. And I’m telling you, it was good to the last drop! I’ll definitely be going back ASAP.
Last night, Ryan’s parents came over and cooked dinner for all of us. They’re the sweetest! Luckily my guy gets to work from home today so while he works, I will study. Thanks for stopping by and I will catch up with y’all again after Christmas!
You've been a busy girl- but it all looks like lots of fun! Merry Christmas!
i think i blacked out a little after french bakery – that place looks so cute! and everyone keeps talking about the exit strategy places (and others like it) and i'm not sure if i could do it – but with the right group it could be fun! (they just may hate me at the end bc i'm bossy haha!) cheers to some r&r soon!
xoxo cheshire kat
I still need to try Pho (or is it fo?), that looks delish! So much fun packed into the last few weeks, and now I totally want to go ice skating. My husband did one of those escape rooms for a team building event at work and he said it was a lot of fun. And I'm with you, I'm very much looking forward to some much needed R&R the next week and a half. Merry Christmas Kristina 🙂
Green Fashionista
Escape Rooms are all the rage right now. My husband and I are excited to try a few in our area, so fun! I need some Pho with all the rain we're having. Marry Christmas, friend!
I want to do one of the escape rooms here SO bad! They sound like so much fun! And so jealous of your ice skating! I haven't been in years! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
You've been doing so much fun stuff! We have an escape room type place here too and I think it would be fun to do with co-workers!! Merry Christmas!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Exit Strategy-esq places are popping up in Minnesota too! I have never done anything like that, but it looks interesting. Nothing to me is more quintessentially winter/Christmas than outdoor ice skating, I just wish we could dress like that here, instead of 500 layers, lol.
It really is the most busy time of the year- but also the funnest! Those macaroons look deeelicious and yes to ice skating! Merry Christmas, girlfriend!
Merry Christmas! That food looks delicious, I must try it! Ice skating is such a good way to have some fun and get in the Christmas mood!
you've been doing so much fun
kisses
So busy! Hope you guys have a great Christmas!
Glad you are having so much fun! Merry Christmas!
– Cielo
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Great post! 🙂
-Ashley
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I spy macaroons! Yum! Merry almost Christmas to ya'll! xoxo
Yummy! Looks like you're enjoying the holidays.
xo | The
Fashion Forecast
Sounds perfect!! I really want to try Exit strategy now I love stuff like that haha. It was great seeing you the other day, it made me so happy!! Merry Christmas!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
What a great wrap-up! Your dinner with Joey looked delicious! xo, Champagne&Suburbs