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Come To The Table

Charlotte distinguished designers join forces to raise funds for Beds for Kids Article by Liz Brown | Photography by Carissa Rogers A group of women in an organization called “Come to the Table” held its inaugural luncheon at Quail Hollow Club, showcasing creative tablescapes by some of Charlotte's premier designers. The February 6th event raised funds for Beds for Kids, a Charlotte-based charity providing essential furnishings for families in Charlotte and western North Carolina counties...

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Leisure on the Lake

Couple enjoys luxury living to last a lifetime Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Heather Ison If you can get past the infinity pool leading to an incredible sunset view on Lake Norman, the gorgeous spiral staircase accessorized with a baby grand piano, and the spacious chef’s kitchen that beckons you to stop in for a meal or a glass of something and a chat, you’re in for a surprise.  This beautiful 8,400-square foot new construction home designed from the ground up by Kathryn Lilly...

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Vintage Collecting

Kelly Mosby, owner of Curate Character, offers tips on collecting vintage items Article by Liz Brown | Photography by Heather Ison Vintage Favorites  I love a piece that stands the test of time, adds character and is unique and functional. I have a pair of mirrors that I adore; they are vintage 1970s rattan in a high gloss black. Another favorite is a set of vintage chinoiserie prints of my grandmother’s. I hosted my family this year for Thanksgiving, and my mom was teary as she noticed them...

Food + Beverage

New and Notable

Bon Appétit at these new buzz-worthy restaurants this spring Article by Queen City Staff RADA This new intimate 50-seat upscale dining experience opened in a walkable area of Myers Park in January. Rada features Chef Callan Buckles from New York City who brings Asian and French influences to farm fresh cuisine. The menu features tapas, sharable plates, flavorful martinis and a biodynamic wine, which is produced without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. ALBERTINE Albertine is the latest...

Style + Beauty

Balancing it all

Fashion entrepreneurs Jessie Randall and Katie Hobbs discuss investing in career and family life Article by Liz Brown The Mint Museum Auxiliary welcomed fashion entrepreneurs Jessie Randall, co-founder of Loeffler Randall, and Katie Hobbs, co-founder of Cara Cara as guest speakers at their recent winter membership meeting at Mint Museum Randolph. Randall and Hobbs shared their experience launching businesses and balancing family life.  Charlotte-based Maggie Gavigan, founder of Mignonne...

Arts + Culture

The Fiberess

Katrina Sánchez Stanfield brings fine art to textiles Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Da Nam When Katrina Sánchez Stanfield describes the themes behind her unique fiber artwork, she uses words like “joy,” “comfort,” and “healing.” Those concepts are illuminated by the vibrant colors and soft textures she uses. Her pieces are like a plushies for the eyes, and in some cases, the hands too. Her patrons are often encouraged to touch her work.  She weaves together knitted noodles that...

Food + Beverage

Spring is Here

Recipes to enjoy this season from Chef Alyssa's Kitchen Article by Liz Brown | Photography by Hadley Henry Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen was founded in 2013 by Alyssa and Andrew Wilen with the goal of providing a comfortable, social environment where guests can learn to cook and eat well.  Located in Lower South End, their state-of-the-art kitchen hosts private events and cooking classes for adults, kids and teens, as well as camps.  Chef Alyssa’s now offers lunchtime catering and pick-up or at-home...

Travel

Serenity in Grace Bay

Explore the Soul of Turks and Caicos Article by Krisha Chachra Searching for serenity on a beautiful Caribbean beach where the landscape beckons you to lie back and let go? Book a non-stop flight from Charlotte to Providenciales in Turks and Caicos and in less than three hours you’ll be lounging on one of the world’s most welcoming destinations surrounded by stunning stretches of sand: Grace Bay.  This staggering seven-mile powdery-white shore is the heart and soul of Providenciales, or...

Home + Design

Flying High in Cornelius

A Lake Norman couple draws inspiration from travels for design of luxury condominium Article by Catherine Ruth Kelly | Photography by Laura Sumrak Clay Venable was a flight instructor in Charlotte in 1993 when he met his wife Marie, who was one of his students. “We met in the air,” Venable says. The couple married in 2000 settling into a home in Mooresville, but they maintained a peripatetic lifestyle. Both Clay and Marie travel frequently, between his job as an airline pilot and her owning...

Real Estate

Making an Impact

Real estate community raises more than $100,000 for homeless neighbors Article by Carroll Walton Vicky Mitchener, owner of Dickens Mitchener, has been a driving force in Charlotte's residential real estate market for more than 30 years. It's no surprise she's leading the charge for that community to give back to Charlotte's homeless population. Mitchener said she got the idea for the Homeowners Impact Fund from a group of female philanthropists who've been raising money in Charlotte for more...