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Gardens on Green

From Danish pottery to Charleston-style courtyards, new center transforms shopping for plants into an experience Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Carissa Rogers As some of Charlotte’s traditional nurseries closed up shop and the largest ones moved to the outskirts of town, luxury landscape designer and Charlotte native Hugh Crump noticed a void. He had to travel to Atlanta looking for pots, containers and interesting gardening effects for a client who also sent a professional...

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Intentional Design

A Sedgefield renovation blends personal touches with timeless elegance and modern function Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Dustin Peck For one Charlotte couple renovating their Sedgefield home, it made perfect sense to have the kitchen as a focal point of the design. In 2010, the homeowner baked brownies and a pumpkin loaf for the next-door neighbor, hoping a sweet gesture might persuade her to sell the lot where their future house would stand.  When they decided to renovate it to...

Food + Beverage

Bread, Pie and Southern Pride

Kudzu Bakery & Market makes its Charlotte debut Article by Allie Papajohn | Photography by Hadley Henry Andrew and Shelley Verhagen's journey to opening Kudzu Bakery & Market in Charlotte technically started three years ago. But if you look a little deeper, the journey began much further back. “I quite literally grew up on Kudzu," says Shelley. "It opened two years after I was born.” Shelley, originally from Georgetown, S.C., has lifelong memories of the concept created by Joey and Stacy...

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Brunch Like You Mean It

Your guide to Charlotte’s can’t-miss brunches Article by Allie Papajohn La Belle Helene | Uptown For an elevated approach to brunch, choose this beautiful French brasserie in Uptown. Enjoy sweet or savory crêpes, oeufs mimosa (that’s deviled eggs and caviar), or a steak burger with caramelized onions and cantal fondue. The "La Pâtisserie" section of the menu boasts French crullers, a croissant filled with crème frangipane, and an option to order the weekly selection of pastries. If you’re...