Travel

Well-Traveled

At Voyage, Ophelia Allman Merges Global Style, Small-batch Goods and Women-Only Trips Article by Taylor Bowler | Photography by Olly Yung Voyage feels less like a boutique and more like a passport you can step inside. The Camp North End specialty shop has racks of globally-inspired clothing in one area and shelves of small-batch provisions in another. Shoppers chat about upcoming trips to Zimbabwe, Mexico and Italy as they try on backpacking gear and alpaca coats. It’s colorful, curated and a...

Arts + Culture

Where The Past Gets Playful

Historical Artist Dan Nance Brings America’s History to Life With Wit, Wonder and Epic Attention to Detail Article by Taylor Bowler | Photography by Carissa Rogers If you’ve ever wished you could step into a storybook of American history, artist Dan Nance is the ultimate tour guide. A painter, diorama builder and animated storyteller, Nance has made a career out of turning history into an experience.  “My wife says I’m leading a Peter Pan life,” he laughs. “I’m always drawn toward...

Home + Design

Paper Plate Perfection

Table Two Studio Makes Al Fresco Entertaining Effortlessly Elegant Article by Elliott Harrell | Photography by Courtesy of Table Two Studio Gabrielle Amato couldn’t relax during her housewarming party. Instead of enjoying the time with friends and celebrating her family’s new home in Charlotte, she was stressed about how long it would take her to wash all of the vintage china plates. “I just felt so overwhelmed,” says Amato, who moved here from New York in 2023. “It took away from me wanting...

Life + Culture

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Step Inside the Whirlwind World of European Antique Hunting with Drue Bohrer Article by Carroll Walton Drue Bohrer grew up in Birmingham, Ala., surrounded by antiques and fell in love with French style while living in New Orleans. Now a Charlotte mom of three, she travels to the South of France four times a year to source European antiques for Drue Bohrer Antiques. The setting sounds glamorous but navigating five markets in eight days is, as Bohrer puts it, "a hustle."  6-7 A.M. FAIRYTALE...

Travel

Safari Dreams

Charlotte Travel Expert Ashley Theis Shares How to Find the African Safari Experience of a Lifetime Article by Elliott Harrell Deep in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Africa, a safari guide cleared a path through dense trees with his machete. His partner, a gorilla tracker, had spotted the Kwitonda family nearby, a group of about 18 of the animals ranging from babies to adults. For Ashley Theis, owner of luxury travel planning company The Constant Wayfarer, it was a once-in-a-lifetime...

Arts + Culture

Behind the Lens with Nick Mele

Inside the Whimsical World Where Sophistication Never Takes Itself Too Seriously Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Nick Mele Nick Mele is a renowned lifestyle, fashion and art photographer but also a storyteller. The Washington, D.C.-raised and Palm Beach-based photographer, who has appeared in Vanity Fair , The New York Times and Town and Country , captures luxury lifestyle with a twist, bringing elements of whimsy into every image. During a recent visit to Charlotte for An...

Travel

Stars, Stripes and Sagebrush

An Epically American Fourth of July Article by Jordy Lievers-Eaton | Photography by Courtesy of EXP Journeys We all love the version of the Fourth of July in a backyard, with something cold in a koozie and a decent view of distant fireworks. But there is also a wilder Fourth—a version on horseback in Montana, with the Absaroka Range stacked up behind you, hair blowing in the wind under your Stetson. It’s all so Ralph Lauren that a barbecue by the pool may never be enough again. If you've been...

Arts + Culture

Where the Wildflowers Grow

Local Artist Uses Natural Elements in Backyard Garden to Create Contemporary Landscapes Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Emily Lyons-Wood Artist Kate Schultz’s recent show in Greenville, S.C., featuring a series of landscapes, was aptly entitled “The Scenic Route.” Schultz takes her lead and artistic inspiration from something as simple as an early-morning walk through her South Charlotte neighborhood or from staring out over her backyard garden. “I get inspiration from the...

Food + Beverage

if you eat one thing

An 18-piece Nigiri Showcase Brings Flavor, Artistry and a Touch of Drama to The Table at Oshen Article by Allie Papajohn | Photography by Rodarte's Corner Media When Randy and Cinthya Garcia opened Oshen in October 2024, they wanted to fill the void of a family-friendly sushi spot in their own neighborhood. Immediately, South Charlotteans welcomed them with open arms, and today they operate a thriving restaurant that serves lunch and dinner six days a week.  The menu features sushi, nigiri...

Event Planning + Services

A Setting for Forever

From Grand Ballroom to Open-Air Pavilion, The Yorkmont Blends European-inspired Design with a Seamless Wedding Experience Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Carissa Rogers As unforgettable as wedding days are, they can also be a blur. Couples often get so busy in the inertia of planning and executing everything from flowers to table settings, cake to catering, decor to dancing, they forget to enjoy the moment.  The Yorkmont in Southwest Charlotte is not only a picturesque venue that...