Lifestyle

5 Tips for Hosting a Networking Reception at Home

By Michiel Perry Spring networking season is right around the corner. As you prepare to host your guests both personal and professional, here are some tips to make an impression: Get Personal: Personalized napkins or linen are a great way to make your event stand out to your guests and look great in social media images for a business event. …
Travel

Winter Fun in the N.C. Mountains

By Lashawnda Becoats I don’t like cold weather, so when the temperature drops, it usually means I’m heading someplace warm with lots of sun. As a way to change up my routine, I decided to ditch the familiar and head to the N.C.…
Lifestyle

5 Style Trends to Watch for 2017

By Majesty Acheampong Here’s my list of five trends to watch for 2017. 1. 2017 Color of the Year: Pantone has declared that Greenery is the color of the year. Greenery is described as a refreshing and revitalizing shade that is symbolic of new beginnings.…
Lifestyle

3 Things That Should Stay in 2016

By Eddie Love Can you believe that it’s already 2017? Remember when you were a child and it seemed like your birthday took forever to roll around? At least that’s how I felt, but today I know one thing for sure…time waits for no one!…
Lifestyle

Letting Go! Tips to Make It Happen in 2017

By Elizabeth Colen Recently I was channel surfing and I came across Joel Osteen preaching and his sermon was just what I needed. You guys know that when I hear something, see something, or do something that moves me, I must share it with you.…
Lifestyle

Get Dressed with Jewelry: Tips You Should Know

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy   Jewelry is a way of making getting dressed be fun and stress- free while introducing your work and style personality. Whether you like to wear style is simple, conservative or bold, intentionally including jewelry in your wardrobe will a great idea.  …
Lifestyle

The 3 D’s of Successful Dreaming

By Elizabeth Colen I have always been a dreamer, which has gotten me into a lot of trouble as a child. However, as an adult it has allowed me to do some amazing things. That is why I call myself a “Successful Dreamer”.…
Lifestyle

Here’s Your Peek at 2017 Home Decor Trends

By Cheryl Luckett Hello! Hello!  Now’s the perfect time to start thinking ahead to the NewYear and all of those home improvements you’ve been putting off. I’m here with a recap from the Fall High Point Market. In case you’re wondering, “High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point every six months.…
Style

Fall Must Have: Suede Trench Coat

  By Majesty Acheampong If you are going to invest in one major Fall staple, I highly recommend a long, suede trench coat. It’s an amazing transitional piece to integrate into your wardrobe as the seasons change. What I love most about a suede trench coat is that it elevates any look.…
2016 November/December

Pride’s 2016 Gift Guide: Shop Locally

  By Jimese Orange Take pride in where you spend your dollars this holiday season with our gift guide that makes supporting local and minority-owned businesses easy, tasty, stylish and fun. Cafe Ganache Kronuts www.dessertspecialists.com   When 100 layers of pastry dough and butter come together, you get a sweet, deep-fried marriage of a doughnut and croissant known as a kronut.…