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Thanks to The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, you can step inside six stunning private homes March 27-29. What it is: This 9th annual fundraiser offers exclusive access to private homes, brought to life by talented interior designers, builders and architects.  What to expect: Inspiring interiors and gardens, and delightful surprises like live music performed by […]

I met Ariene Bethea in 2020, back when she was running her brick-and-mortar shop Dressing Rooms Interiors.  Recently I checked in with Ariene, and, as expected, she shared so many inspiring words of wisdom. Here’s a look at how her love for home and intuitive nature have helped her build a storied business. Tell me […]

Savor Charlotte is back March 11-28, giving foodies exclusive opportunities to interact directly with Charlotte’s leading culinary tastemakers. What it is: Savor Charlotte is an annual one-of-a-kind deep dive into the Queen City’s buzzy food scene. Savor Charlotte is not your typical week-long restaurant event. This three-week experience centers our culinary community, allowing them to […]

Your morning routine sets the tone for your day, so I love studying the habits of successful people. Alarm or no alarm? How do you wake up every day? Watch alarm, but I usually wake up before it goes off. How long do you wait to pick up your phone? Immediately on the way to […]

Around the holidays, this New York Times essay called “Why Is Shopping an Abyss of Blah?”, made its rounds. And I haven’t stopped thinking about it.  The lines that grabbed me:  “In a world of abundant choice but imprisoning algorithms… Our senses are flattened, our appetites dulled.” The point: “Taste is the fizz that’s missing. […]

Grab your favorite dancing queens—the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is hosting “The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA.” Guest artists will join the Orchestra to perform the iconic pop songs of ABBA. They’ll be playing all of your favorites, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and more.  “The Concert” tribute band […]

Christina Langrall was feeling burnt out from her 20-year commercial real estate career. So, she made the jump and opened QC Lagree Training & Wellness, a new fitness studio right on Selwyn.  Tell me why you started QC Lagree?  I first discovered the Lagree method at HSM Core a little over ten years ago, and […]

If you crave original art but don’t know how to find it, head to Art House Charlotte. It’s where owner Judith Weston Zehmke sells affordable artwork from her SouthPark area home. How it started: Like all of the best businesses, Judith started Art House 16 years ago because she saw a gap in the market. […]

The semi-annual EDIT Sale is just weeks away, which means founders Stephanie Bissell, Shelly Landau and Jennifer Shelton are deep in prep mode. The accidental entrepreneurs didn’t mean to start a business, but they did. A decade in, and the semi-annual EDIT Sale is one of Charlotte’s tentpole shopping events.  Here’s how the EDIT girls […]

If you don’t know Maria Lumb yet, she’s about to become your favorite person. She’s the owner of Eternal, a new upscale consignment shop off Kings Drive. Backstory: She’s worked in fashion for over a decade at companies like The Real Real, Frame, Isabel Marant and Miu Miu. Not anymore! Maria created Eternal to fix […]

Still need to procure a present for your Valentine? We have some ideas. 💖 For the reader in your life,pick out a book or two from Trope Bookshop. Nothing is more romantic than caring about your partner’s interests. 💖 For the person who’s always doing all the things, give them the gift of slowing down […]

That’s right, Salmon DNA is Toccare’s newest secret weapon. It’s available as an add-on to their signature microneedling treatment. I have incredibly sensitive skin, so I thought this could be my chance to try one of their more advanced treatments—call it investigative journalism!  My typical skin: My skin is mostly clear, prone to redness, and […]