Health + Wellness

Beyond the Scale

Dr. Shraddha Mehta Clarifies Today’s Weight-Loss Myths Article by Carroll Walton What shifts are you seeing in weight-loss trends since medications like Ozempic became more mainstream? Weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1s, have helped change the narrative about obesity. It’s considered a chronic medical condition, not a lack of motivation or willpower. However, there is increasing concern about the number of people taking GLP-1s without tracking body composition changes.   ...

Food + Beverage

Hatching Henrietta's

An Unlikely Dinner Host Brings a lot to the Table Article by Allie Papajohn | Photography by Blake Pope "What would Henrietta do?" That's what Henrietta's co-founders Barrett Worthington and Meg Charity are always asking when it comes to their newly opened restaurant in the Lower South End neighborhood. Worthington and Charity, also co-owners of Rally Pickleball, having been dreaming up this concept since Rally's doors opened two years ago. "At the end of the day, what mattered most to us...

Fitness

The Power of Low Impact

Pvolve Brings a New Kind of Strength to Charlotte Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Olly Yung So many women are programmed to push themselves to high-impact exercise. It doesn’t feel like a workout unless you’re drenched in sweat, running miles at a time, or cross-training in competitive programs.  But what happens when physical challenges or changes make that difficult?  There’s a new fitness brand coming to Charlotte this month that honors the idea of personal evolution. That’s...

Home + Design

Craftsman Reimagined

Designer Hadley Quisenberry Blends Bright Colors with Family-Friendly Functionality for a Modern, Inviting Dilworth Home Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Heather Ison When designer Hadley Quisenberry of Perch Collective met with homeowners in Dilworth about renovating their nearly 20-year-old Craftsman-style home, it needed a refresh. The couple wanted a brighter color palette, a more energetic feel and better function for their family of five. They wanted to stay within the...

Travel

Snow Globe Come to Life

Canadian Rockies Offer Alpine Escape North of the Border Article by Krisha Chachra | Photography by Courtesy of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise You don’t have to cross the Atlantic for an Alpine escape. Alberta’s Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies offers a winter experience as breathtaking as any in Switzerland or Austria, but much closer to home. THE MAGIC OF ARRIVAL Spending the holidays at the Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise is like stepping inside a snow globe. You and your family can...

Life + Culture

A Day in the Life

With Personal Trainer Wayne Cooper, Who Mixes Motivation, Nutrition and Mindfulness Into Daily Routine Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Carissa Rogers Do you ever wonder where personal trainers get their energy and motivation to stay fit and healthy? Or what they do during the day to practice what they preach? Queen City Lifestyle invites you to follow along on a typical day with Wayne Cooper III, 30, a personal trainer and a meal prep chef in Charlotte. Cooper says his motivation...

Beauty

Age-Defying Beauty Essentials

Shape Up Your Makeup Routine with the Latest Picks from Top Local Makeup Artist Lindsey Regan Thorne Article by Elliott Harrell January is traditionally a month to assess your health and wellness, so why not do the same for your makeup products and routines?  Lindsey Regan Thorne, owner of Be Pretty Charlotte and Instagram content creator, curated a selection of 2026 must-have products for women over 40, offering a polished, on-trend, and elevated look. She anticipates that eyes will have a...

Health + Wellness

Regenerative Medicine

Neogenix Offers Holistic Alternative in Treating Joint Pain Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Carissa Rogers World-class athletes like Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Rafael Nadal and even Charlotte’s own Steph Curry have made regenerative medicine part of the everyday vernacular. Curry once received a PRP, or platelet-rich plasma injection, in which platelets from his own blood were used to treat his sprained knee during the 2016 NBA playoffs. He was back on the court for the Golden State...

Home + Design

Transforming Estates into Seasonal Masterpieces

The Art and Inspiration Behind Charlotte’s Most Enchanting Holiday Doors Article by Elliott Harrell | Photography by Hadley Henry Large grapevine balls are suspended above the doorway of an Eastover home, adorned with draped holly berries and greenery. The effect feels more like a striking art installation than a front door, but that’s the magic of Jay Lugibihl’s so-called “holiday doors.” Each season, the owner of In Bloom LTD frames roughly 55 doors with a custom blend of greenery, flowers...

Travel

A Very European Christmas

Festive Markets in London and Munich Shine in Winter Splendor Article by Written by Jordy Lievers-Eaton There’s a certain alchemy that transforms Europe in the winter. City streets glow under strings of fairy lights, and the scent of cinnamon fills the air as shoppers bustle from doorway to doorway. Few places do the holidays better than London and Munich, two capital cities that approach the season with their own distinct flair.  London sparkles with theatrical displays and festive teas...