Lifestyle

J. Major’s Bridal Boutique has been a trusted destination for wedding dresses in Charlotte for over 41 years. Now under new ownership by a young, style- and tech-savvy couple, this bridal shop is bringing a fresh and welcoming approach to shopping for the dress, balancing luxury with affordability and approachability. At J. Major’s Bridal Boutique in South […]

Cheers to a summer of relaxing in the sun with cool drinks and the hottest books! There are plenty of page-turning new releases to pack in your suitcase and pool bag this season, including captivating fiction, suspenseful thrillers, sizzling romances and new must-reads from local authors. Stop by Park Road Books or Main St. Books […]

Grab your tote bags girls, we’re going shopping — at the farmers market. Read below for a scoop-girl’s guide to all the Farmers Markets in the QC and in nearby towns, including hours, vendors, and all the farm fresh goods this season has to offer. Spring & Summer Only Markets North End Farmers Market300 Camp […]

Celebrating 50 years in business is no small feat. It takes grit, resilience, and a relentless commitment to the people you serve. To the family, staff, and agents behind Helen Adams Realty (HAR), it’s also deeply personal. In honor of their golden anniversary this year, we spoke with Rebecca Adams Starrs, HAR Co-President about the […]

We are late to the party on posting photos from last season’s fundraisers, galas, and big black-tie events. Oh well, that just means this article is a full one! Enjoy the scroll girls. And don’t forget to check out our Spring 2025 GALAS feature here, so you can get your tickets now and join the […]

Upholding beautification rules, maintaining attractive amenity offerings, community area landscape maintenance, and more. Depending on your home, these are all potential functions of HOAs (Homeowners Associations.) Who knew that these three letters could have such an impact on your home-owning experience?  The National Association of REALTORS® defines an HOA as an organization in a residential […]

We know that Charlotte is the place to live.But we were curious about how newcomers come to find themselves in the Queen City and how they choose where to live. So, what brings you to town? Not surprisingly, our expert panel of Helen Adams Realty REALTORS® says that people arelooking to settle in Charlotte for […]

Yikes! The Holiday countdown is ON! Thankfully, there’s no need to stress because the shops and businesses in SouthPark are ready for whatever you need ~ hosting, gifting, shopping and entertaining…it’s never been easier. Not only does SouthPark have pretty much everything you need, their website has a fantastic Guide for the Holidays 2024 sure […]

While there are more and more options developing every day, one of the best and easiest is to make a DONATION, repeatedly. There will be needs for months and months during recovery. The good news is that as of this update, several towns in WNC are open and hoping you will visit. Here’s a good […]

We can’t believe it either, but the holidays are right around the corner, at least when it comes to planning your holiday party. If you’re on the hook to organize the company dinner, the supper club evening out, an extended family gathering, or a large group celebration of any sort around the holidays, knowing your […]

The Charlotte real estate scene offers trendy townhomes, beautiful bungalows, classic brick colonials, and luxe lakefront abodes. We tapped the area’s top-notch REALTORS® at Helen Adams Realty to get their insider info on the hidden gems and hot places to buy and why. BELMONT (the town not the neighborhood) REALTOR® Liz Georgion cannot say enough […]

We all know that the benefits of networking can be many, and we always mean to do more of it. However, the most common question that comes along with the hope of building business connections is this: Where do I start? Where do I go? We have assembled a list of monthly networking meet-ups, one […]