French bakery Amelie’s

As soon as I walked through the doors I realized this place was worth burning the midnight oil for. The eclectic decor was fascinating and there was a line wrapped around the inside of the building. At Midnight people! This is my definition of, “A good problem”.

Birdy in a cage

Flying frenchlady

Cool Mona Lisa

Decadent pasty counter

It was a good day for a cheat day… so… I took it;)

Raspberry Macaroon

Raspberry lemon mini tart

Pecan Petite Four

Pecan Pie Mini Tart  – a Southern Influence may haps?

French press coffee

I’m tired…. Get in my belly!

Edwardian Circa 1900s…?

I’ll be back!

I got to bed with a nice sugar rush seeing as how I haven’t had sugar in almost 30 days. That morning we stopped for breakfast at a place called “The Butcher Shop” in “The Peach Stand”.

French Toast the Southern Way

Pancakes, crispy bacon, and eggs

Authentic southern breakfast, made to order. I had a great time browsing their store full of local farm fare, including preserves, butter, whole milk, produce, and treats! I had to leave with some strawberry habanero jelly as I had particular craving in mind to wrap up my cheat day with.

Ta Ta Charlotte! I hope to see you soon. I hear you are one of the fastest growing cities around and I can’t wait to explore more of what you have to offer.