Lately, I've been surfing a wave of homesickness for Wilmington. I miss everything—the food, the shopping, the beach. And oh my gosh, do I ever…
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26 Mar 2025
10 Books Set In North Carolina
I took the girls out for a little shopping trip this weekend. First stop: TJ Maxx, where we browsed notebooks and journals. Then, we made our…
21 Mar 2025
Bradford Pear
I stirred up quite the ruckus over on X by voicing my unfiltered hatred for the Bradford Pear. The post blew up, and—unsurprisingly—most folks were right there…
20 Mar 2025
Raleigh Tavern
A few folks had some thoughts about my recent Blackbeard post. Some took issue with me “romanticizing” a pirate, while others grumbled that it wasn’t North Carolina-focused.…
15 Mar 2025
Celebrating Four Years
I'm up early, gearing up for the drive to Wilmington to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Four years ago, you never could've convinced…
Hey there! I’m Cassie Clark, a Carolina girl who grew up in two towns on opposite sides of North Carolina. My family has lived here for 8 generations, so my love for my home state is something I got honest. I’m passionate about sharing all the things that make North Carolina living so sweet – the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. That’s what Where the Dogwood Blooms is all about. It’s my love song to life in the Old North State; an ode to sunshine & hurricanes.
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