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CELEBRATE THE COOLER TEMPERATURES! Although the fall season may bring cooler temperatures to the Queen City, Charlotte’s housing market continues to be one of the hottest in the country. There are good reasons why! Charlotte is a world-class city and maintains its Southern charm with an intimate, small town feel. It’s no wonder so many call the Queen City home.

The contents of the following pages showcase some of the city’s most beautiful homes and neighborhoods as well as insights from our team of skilled agents. Explore all that Charlotte has to offer—a rich, colorful and bountiful lifestyle much like the wonderful fall season.

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Issue 2, Fall 2018 contents DM Services | 5 Client Spotlight: Ebba and Robert Karlsson | 7 Art & Cuisine at Upstream | 21 Strides for Shelter | 25 #BTW: Tips from the Experts | 26 Everything But The House | 28 Neighborhood Highlight: 28277 | 38 Giving Back on 9/11 | 41 Realtors Care Day | 42 Simonini Homes: Trend Spotters & Taste Makers | 43 Designer Trends | 53 Dickens Mitchener: Our Style Team | 56

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6 Bedrooms • 6 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms • 7,499 sq ft Luxury design and superior architectural details, flowing layout of interior spaces on stunning custom estate on almost an acre tucked away in Highgate on cul de sac. Exquisitely crafted grand foyer, soaring ceilings, beams with history, and custom iron details. Luxury finishes in every room, main level master suite, newly renovated elegant Habersham kitchen, refrigerated drink drawers in oversized gorgeous island. Authentic English Conservatory with eightfoot glass dome. Ideal environment perfect for entertaining and casual living with covered dining, outdoor gas fireplace and terraces. Second level chic theater/rec room with wet bar. Private guest house has main space, steam shower, sauna, pool bath, outdoor shower. Stunning former Homearama masterpiece won national award- Best Specialty Room in a Custom Home.

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Two Stars, Equally Bright EBBA AND ROBERT KARLSSON FIND A HOME IN CHARLOTTE— AND IN EACH OTHER

“I just found a huge connection to

she, too, had to share her story. “I

the stars. I decided I loved life and

had to have the strength to look at

didn’t want to die.” That connection

myself and all the pain and then re-

When telling the story of a pro-

with the stars has lasted throughout

lease it,” she says. With each hurdle,

fessional athlete, we tend to focus

Ebba’s life ever since.

Ebba continued to fight through—

on the star—the record-breaking swimmer, touchdown scoring quarterback, or, in this case, the international golfer. But behind the scenes of Robert Karlsson’s story as a successful golfer is his wife, Ebba, and she’s a star in her own right.

Ebba began meditating to find more peace in her life. But with a difficult

a courage she’s carried with her ever since.

home life, she sought happiness

The day she met Robert in the 1990s,

away from her parents and outside

she remembers feeling like she was

of herself. When she was 15, Ebba

about to meet the man she’d marry,

became pregnant and then had an

but she also remembers feeling

abortion.

overwhelmed. She had recently

“I didn’t know anything about

struggled to start a holistic

golf,” she says, joking about her

healing clinic in Stockholm,

time growing up in Sweden before meeting Robert. “I thought it was kind of boring—an old people’s game.”

With each hurdle, Ebba continued to fight through—a courage she’s carried with her ever since.

and recognized she needed to ground herself.

She remembers seeing a tall, blond man brushing his feet

While Robert was practic-

in the gravel outside a leader-

ing putting in Katrineholm,

ship training seminar she was

Sweden, Ebba was about an hour

In her early 20s, Ebba began mod-

attending. It was Robert, and he was

north in Stockholm. “My childhood

eling, but was set back yet again

attending the training, too. The two

was pretty traumatic,” she says.

after being sexually abused by a

clicked.

Ebba’s father was involved in the

modeling agency owner. “I prom-

music industry and was unfaithful

ised never to tell a soul,” she says.

to her mother, which led her mother

The agency was very powerful,

to turn to alcohol. This relationship

and even though a couple of media

deeply affected Ebba and, at 14, she

outlets eventually did uncover the

decided she didn’t want to live.

abuses occurring, the information

“But I just looked outside, out to

was never publicized globally.

the sky, and I realized I couldn’t

After therapy and hearing the

go much lower than that,” she says.

stories of other women, Ebba knew

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Robert’s height has always been something people notice. At 6'5", he’s taller than the average golfer— so much so, his height almost held him back from ever becoming a professional athlete.

Robert grew up with golf—literally. He started playing golf around

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Clie nt S p o tl ight | Ebba and Robert Karlsson age six. Because of his father’s

in between the U.S. and Europe, but

position as the greenskeeper at

hoped to plant roots in America.

Katrineholms Golfklubb, he lived in a cottage on a golf course, which is

“I just liked Charlotte from the be-

unusual in Sweden with their public

ginning. It’s far enough north to not

and semi-public courses.

be Florida and to still have seasons.

It reminds me a little of Europe, too,”

“As a young boy, I always dreamed

says Robert.

of going professional,” he says. But as a teenager he grew quickly and

While Robert was playing at a tour-

lost his game. He was told he wasn’t

nament in Hilton Head in 2010, the

good enough for the club team, but,

family decided to look for a home

like Ebba, he didn’t give up. “The

while they were here. They already

team had a practice camp and one

knew they wanted to move to North

of the guys couldn’t go, so I got invit-

Carolina, but Robert wasn’t quite

ed. During that week I had a really

ready to make the purchase on this

big breakthrough.” He was back on

trip. They were still just looking.

the team.

Then a volcano erupted in Iceland

From there, Robert has continued working his way through the ranks of professional golf, never letting his height hold him back. He joined the European Tour in 1991, and then the PGA Tour in 2011. He’s had 12 major professional wins, 11 in the European Tour. He also has two Ryder Cup appearances as a player, and this year Robert will serve as a vice captain representing Europe at the tournament in Paris in late September.

Robert has continued working his way through the ranks of professional golf, never letting his height hold him back.

and cancelled all flights back to Europe. They took that as a sign and purchased a home in The Club at Longview in Waxhaw, North Carolina. “The volcano just made it a bit more certain that it happened then and there,” Robert says. “We just decided, let’s do it now.”

They’ve since settled in another area but still in the town of Waxhaw.

Ebba is now a coach as part of her company, True Star Coaching. “I

When Robert first met Ebba, he

love helping others become who

was living in London, traveling

they’re meant to be,” she says.

constantly all over the world for

“Everyone has a true star within

tournaments. As they grew closer,

them.” She’s also written a book,

Robert and Ebba moved to Monaco

True Starlight: From Living in the

where they had their first child, a

Shadows to Being Stellar, which

daughter.

will be released in bookstores this

As their daughter, and later a son, grew older, they decided Monaco wasn’t the right place to raise a family so they began looking elsewhere. Robert was splitting his time

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winter and is now working on a second. With her books and True Star Coaching company, Ebba has channeled those challenges in her early life into her career, helping those in similar situations.

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C li ent Sp o tli ght | Ebba and Robert Karlsson

Robert is still very active in golf,

hundreds of hotel rooms they’ve

life’s hurdles. It’s a place where they

traveling back to Europe frequently.

called home during Robert’s golfing

can relax and continue to love each

With their many travels, though,

career, home is really just about

other and their two kids. Home is

home is what grounds them. For

family—the people with whom you

where they shine, just like the night

Ebba and Robert, home is less

share the shelter.

sky’s stars they can see from wher-

about the place, and more about the people.

Home is also the place they can be themselves, where they can talk

Between living in Sweden, London,

about the challenges they’ve faced

Monaco, North Carolina, and the

and also how they’ve overcome

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WESTWOOD: $109,000 | 1,158 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Sean Scott at 704.765.2292

HEATHERWOOD: $149,900 | 1,464 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Meghan Lluberas at 704.904.7404

PARK WALK: $165,000 | 1,074 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488

COPPER RIDGE: $167,500 | 1,175 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

GOLD DUST: $170,000 | 1,502 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Lou Amorose at 704.517.3563

ECHO HILLS: $174,900 | 870 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

SUMMERHILL ESTATES: $179,900 | 2,350 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

KENMORE HOUSE: $184,900 | 954 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

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LAKE PARK: $189,900 | 1,890 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sudie Throneburg at 704.575.1010

NORTHLAKE LANDING: $194,500 | 1,578 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

CLOVER MEADOWS: $205,000 | 2,106 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Tony D’Agostino at 704.241.4769

SHADOW LAKE: $219,900 | 1,850 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

28TH ROW: $244,900 | 977 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

WILLOWHURST: $245,000 | 1350 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Mary Robertson at 704.577.5726

HIGHLAND CREEK: $259,900 | 2,176 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

METROPOLITAN: $269,000 | 679 sq ft | 1 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

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CASTLE CLIFF: $272,500 | 2,195 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Peggy Jones at 704.607.5351

ROCKY RIVER CROSSING: $275,000 | 2,410 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

STARMOUNT: $292,500 | 1,536 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

SILVER GULL: $299,800 | 2,246 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Gary Lawn at 704.309.5565

THE ARTS DISTRICT: $305,000 | 969 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

PROVIDENCE WEST: $329,900 | 1,942 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call JoAnna Dougan at 704.617.0670

HUNTERS VALLEY: $339,500 | 2,691 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andrea Roether at 980.307.3262

CANDLEWYCK: $339,900 | 1,966 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Diane Vermillion at 704.575.4007

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ROSEMONT: $339,900 | 3,637 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

HAWTHORNE COURT: $339,000 | 1,417 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

MOORESVILLE, NC: $349,000 | 2,193 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

ARBORMERE: $349,900 | 2,815 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

VERMILLION: $369,500 | 2,729 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Tony D’Agostino at 704.241.4769

OLDE PROVIDENCE: $370,000 | 2,454 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

CHAPEL COVE: $375,000 | 3,115 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashlee Durrance at 704.354.3960

BLAKENEY: $389,000 | 2,994 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

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COTSWOLD: $389,000 | 1,742 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kristen Armstrong at 704.400.5734

CANDLEWYCK: $399,000 | 1,752 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Wendy Mills at 704.562.0050

RAINBOW FOREST: $399,000 | 2,691 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296

ARDREY WOODS: $422,500 | 3,295 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Paige Moody at 704.906.8291

SARDIS POINTE: $424,000 | 3,329 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

RIVERCHASE: $424,500 | 3,780 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call JoAnna Dougan at 704.617.0670

OAK RUN: $419,000 | 2,527 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

FOREST COVE: $459,900 | 2,776 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

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MIDWOOD: $470,000 | 1,600 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Kate Terrigno at 631.903.3021

BARCLAY DOWNS: $475,000 | 2,417 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

VILLAS AT SUMMERLAKE: $475,000 | 2,386 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

THE ARTS DISTRICT: $489,000 | 2,320 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080

BAXTER VILLAGE: $490,000 | 2,674 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

CONNELLY ON CHURCHILL: $495,000 | 2,452 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

MOORESVILLE, NC: $499,500 | 1,751 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

CHARNDON VILLAGE: $499,900 | 2,722 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Mary Robertson at 704.577.5726

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Upstream Enhances Its Pacific Rim Credentials DM Style sat down for an interview with Tom Sasser, president of Burke Hospitality Group and Upstream’s new Executive Chef / Partner Gene Kato to learn about the exciting changes at the Southpark favorite.

The Menu Now that Chef Gene has returned to Upstream, have you reinvented the menu?

TS: Well yes and no. We’ve got some of the old staples

One of Gene’s signature dishes is “The Rock” NY

that we’ve had almost since the day we opened. We have

Strip. A hot rock comes out—it’s a New York strip—and

the sautéed marinated Seabass. We have a calamari

your server will show you or he’ll do it for you, if you

dish that Gene created when he was here, back in 2000.

want. It’s a nice little table interactive thing. So if you

But we’ve never really had a static menu. We drastically

brought 10 people and sat at big table, you might get

change the menu every quarter, but then during the

three big rocks put down and then everybody does their

quarter it literally might change every third day. One or

own and that’s their protein for dinner, and then you

two items might fall off the menu and one or two more

split it two or three ways and get a couple of salads and

come on. So, there were a few things that we never took

maybe some oysters and you’ve kind of created an event.

off but everything else always changed. Gene has been

I think the Peking Style Duck is fantastic, too. It’s

staying true to the original intent, which was to be as

new, as of two weeks ago and is served in a way that

authentic Pacific Rim style as possible. He has great

makes it very easy to share. Also unique is the The Big

Japanese knowledge but also has Korean and some

Eye Tuna Escabeche. He makes the dish in a can, rem-

Vietnamese knowledge with the way food is prepared,

iniscent of a tuna can, and puts the lid on the side for

and he’s been refining that in Chicago, New York, and

presentation. Kind of cool.

Las Vegas in his own restaurants for the past 18 years.

GK: I think that our restaurant is unique in that a guest

GK: That’s part of our ambience. And that’s what we tell our guests—that our menu is created to share. You can

can come here multiple times—even within a week—to

try multiple things in one sitting, rather than just be

get very different dining experiences. They can come

stuck with a steak and baked potato. Also because it’s

here and do a very traditional three-course meal and

Asian cuisine, it’s easier to do that—it’s not heavy. In

dessert and have a great time or they can come here and just have sushi. They can come here and do Robata or they come here and do a a sharing meal: a combination of all those elements.

TS: A sharing meal can be a great experience. I think one of the items that is fantastic to share is the Krispy Fish Catch (“KFC”). It’s a whole fish and it’s been scored in a way to where you can literally just lift sections of the fish and you put it together with a lettuce wrap that has all the different items that come with it, to make almost a little lettuce taco, if you will, of crispy fish.

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Featu re d Ve ndo r | U p s t re a m southeast Asian and Japanese cuisine, they don’t use a

Pairings

lot of fat, butter, oil, or frying so you still have all those

Have the food and wine pairings changed since Chef Gene

textures and bright flavors without the heaviness. You

has returned?

can try four or five different things and not feel heavy

TS: Yes. And I’ve struggled with this since 1987.

when you leave at the end of the night.

Robata Grill Tell us about your Robata Grill.

GK: We have a a smaller version of Robata called a

Charlotteans love California wine and a lot of California wines will win a blue ribbon, but many will cover up the food. In many cases you can’t taste the food because the wines are too big. Ever since we started in this business we’ve been trying to put more food-

Konro. The Robata is something that’s very personal

friendly wines on the menu. We’ve got a good mix of

to me and my past in Chicago, and it’s also starting to

European and domestic selections here that are really

become popular in Charlotte so I think it’s great that it’s

more food-friendly.

getting more exposure.

The South is known for barbecue and this is just an-

We also have more saké selections than we’ve ever had, and we’ve got some really good Japanese whis-

other form of barbecue. The way that we do the Robata

keys. We’re getting ready to put in a new tap that is a

is very Japanese-style, adding another element to our

really cool thing: there is a device in the tap that infuses

dining experience. It’s very specific and it imparts a

sparkling water with Japanese whiskey and makes a

unique flavor. It’s not just the seasonings and the ingre-

cocktail that is really refreshing. It’s not heavy alcohol,

dients we use, but it’s the charcoal as well. The charcoal

so it’s like having a glass of rosé—a little lower in alco-

is called Binchōtan—it comes from Japanese white

hol. It’s a very nice afternoon aperitif kind of cocktail

oak. The charcoal itself is an artisanal product; it takes

which I think is fantastic. I was in New York a couple of

months to get that charcoal to its finished state. Actual-

weeks ago and saw it in a bar up there. We’re going to be

ly the charcoal is sometimes more expensive than the

the second installation of it in the state.

actual ingredient we’re cooking.

TS: Robata is just a small part of what we do here. Gene’s Sumi Robata bar in Chicago was a Robata restaurant, but we’re using it as a bar menu item. It gives the guest a whole other dimension, a reason to come and dine. So let’s go in the bar, have a beer and Robata, or a nice wine and Robata, whiskey, saké and it’s different.

GK: It all makes sense with what we’re serving. We have Japanese draft beers, as well, which is really traditional with Robata.

TS: The flavor profiles are really good together.

A Passion for the Craft What lessons are most important to impart to the people who work under you?

GK: I think the most important thing for my staff to see is that their chef is very passionate about what he does. It’s a craft. Of course it’s a business in the end, but it starts off as a craft. It starts off as the love of cooking—creating your art and of having a philosophy and then following that philosophy and perfecting it.

For me, it’s very important that the staff not necessarily do what I say, but really appreciate how much passion I have for my work. I can then help them understand the importance of the basics, because Japanese food is very basic. When you think about sushi—traditionally

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beef. It can be as simple as a tomato but you have to

elements to make 100% of the dish. When you think

have a keen eye for tomatoes to be able to get the best

about the American composition of a dish, there are

tomatoes. So it’s not necessarily expensive ingredients,

five components: protein, starch, sauce, vegetable, and

it’s just having that sensibility and that eye to know ‘this

garnish. So if you don’t have one of the elements, you

is what I’m looking for, this is great, this is what I want

still have 80% and you can keep going. But with sushi,

for my shiitake.’

each one is 50%, so when one is not good, it’s not even worth it to do the other half. The point being is that

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if you understand the basics very well and if you can

You also like to take advantage of opportunities to bring

execute that at a high level, any dish that you create

something unique to your guests.

is going to have a huge impact by adding two or three ingredients. You don’t have to have an excess of a lot of stuff to make a great dish better.

Striving for Perfection Joël Robuchon with his passion for perfection was a particular influence on you. You’ve said

TS: We were really the first group in town to deal with a great coastal fisherman. He would call us from his boat and say “I just caught (a special catch),

Just two elements

that you attempt to prepare each dish better than you did the day before.

GK: Food is a very important part of Japanese culture

would you want some?” And we would take as much as we could. He was just starting out, had a single truck, and could probably have sold most of his catch at the coast. Sometimes we would even meet him halfway to pick it

up. So yes, that’s exactly right. You’ll see something in the market or we’ll have a mushroom forager come in

and my mother was a great cook. So that instilled in

with some beautiful product and you want to create a

me the importance of food. But then as I started my

dish around it. Your proteins that you have might not

profession and my passion grew, my urge to perfect

seem quite appropriate, so you call around and find

what I did increased at the same time. But that’s tricky.

something else or get something flown in and then—

You have heard the term mise en place? Many people

boom, you put that on the menu. What you count on

think mise en place starts in the kitchen—chefs get

with a really talented executive chef is that they’re able

the ingredients ready in the kitchen. But mise en place

to do that. I can trust that it’s going to be delicious and

actually starts with the farmers, the ranchers, the

it’s going to be a beautiful presentation.

fishermen… because they are the product. If we have inconsistencies with the product that we get in, we have

We’ve seen photos of some of the things that you have for

to make a very tough decision: is it good enough to offer

the new dishes, and the art aspect is really spectacular.

on the menu? Mother Nature is not always the same, either, so it’s hard to produce the same exact thing.

You can always strive for perfection, and definitely that’s part of my personality, but there never really is perfection.

TS: You have to develop an eye and a palate to where you can decide, based on a pristine ingredient, whether it’s within the range of serve-ability. It has to fall within this range or you say, “We just can’t serve this; we’ve got to do something else.”

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Featu re d Ve ndo r | U p s t re a m When did the art become an important part of cooking for you?

GK: It always has, but like any craft, when you start off, what you produce is really not refined until you come closer to being a master at your craft. You can have all your ideas, but to be able to execute the vision you have in your mind and bring it to a plate, takes experience.

And the way the ingredients work has a huge effect.

So for instance, one dish we have, King Crab Risotto, is black—it’s got cuttlefish ink. And then it has corn

Asian touch to it? So I think it’s kind of unique what we

pudding, and on the outside we use Carolina Gold rice,

are doing here. I also feel that I have an obligation to

which is local, to make the risotto instead of arborio

educate, and at the same time to make sure that I’m not

rice. Then we finish it with shaved truffle and XO sauce

interpreting other cultures’ food—Korean, Vietnam-

that goes on top. But the actual idea for the dish started

ese—in the wrong manner, that I am respectful of their

originally from wanting to create a lobster dish. The

heritage. One thing I stick to is “what grows together

components are really simple—but

goes together.” When it comes to the

the way you put it together has an

ingredients, I make sure that I stay

elegance.

Having that eye for art, presentation, and design is so important. I love

What grows together goes together.

design—anything that has to do with that kind of stuff, I’m really passionate about. At my last

indigenous to that region, but maybe the technique is from another country in order to create a different effect at the end. It’s more authentic.

restaurant that I had before I came to Charlotte, Sumi

TS: Every time you eat out you get inspired. Einstein

Robata Bar in Chicago, I was able to design the whole

said he never really had an original thought; he was

restaurant. Very minimalistic, an endless kind of feel.

just building on what others had done. So you see a dish

You could see the tie with culture.

for that core item and you say “Well, you know, I like

In Charlotte when I first started to do Asian prod-

that, but I think I could use some aspect of that idea and

uct, the ingredients were not available to do at a high

make it better.” That’s what I think our business is a lot

enough level. Sushi was pretty much nonexistent. We

about.

were the first sushi place to open in Charleston which is very traditional low-country cuisine, so that was kind of a shock to them. But then coming back now, it’s exciting because I have the availability to get product from the same distributors that I used in New York and Chicago. So I have that, plus the bounty of local produce and can fuse the two together.

I think what we do here at Upstream is really

Chef Kato has won numerous awards, including the 2017 Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence as Chicago’s Best Neighborhood Restaurant and a nomination by Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence as 2017 Chef of Year. Kato was also named a James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes in 2017.

Upstream is located at Phillips Place in Southpark. upstreamseafood.com

unique because not only are we showcasing great Asian culture food, we’re also infusing local product within the cuisine—which is tough. I mean you can use local product in southern food and it’s natural because it’s indigenous to this area. Fried green tomatoes, okra… but in the Asian culture we don’t have fried green tomatoes or okra so how do you do that in a smart way?

How do you showcase local products but give a little

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C om mun ity I nvolvement | Strides for Shelter

JUNE 23, 2018

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he Strides for Shelter 5K Run/Walk is one of

S H E LT ElR k a W / n u R 5K

This annual

event is particularly spe-

cial to us because our very own Joan Goode founded

Dickens Mitchener’s favorite events to support each year! With the help

the Strides for Shelter 5K three years ago. On a mission

of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association, fellow

to raise awareness and funds to end homelessness in

Realtors, friends, and runners, this year’s event raised

Charlotte, Joan’s dedication to helping those affected

over $20,000 for The Men’s Shelter of Charlotte. The

is truly inspiring. The 5K is an event that we at Dickens

facility, located at 1210 North Tryon, has 216 emergen-

Mitchener look forward to each Summer, participating

cy shelter beds. It remained relatively the same since it

in whatever way we can—from running, walking, or

opened in 1985, until a recent renovation that renewed

volunteering—and having an incredible time for an in-

the shelter with a sense of optimism and progress.

credible cause.

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#BTW

Tips from the Experts Helpful hints and local knowledge from the experts: our Team Members MAKE IT SPARKLE!

I would suggest splurging on a professional clean and cut the day before showings start! A freshly mowed lawn and recently cleaned interior space makes a wonderful first impression. With the various steps in the pre-listing process, it’s easy to miss a cobweb or smudge here and there. Let a professional take that burden off of you. Schedule a cleaning crew to give your home a deep clean and let the landscape professionals mow the lawn and trim the shrubs. You and your buyers will appreciate a fresh sparkle—inside and out! ­— Kelly Catanese MUMS THE WORD

Mums the word when it comes to fall! When listing your home during the fall season, mums are an inexpensive way to give pops of color to your outdoor spaces. They come in a variety of colors and sizes and make for an inviting entry outside your front door. Instead of flowers on your dining room table, you can use pumpkins, leaves, and gourds to make a nice fall centerpiece. There are several pumpkin patches in the area complete with pumpkin picking, corn mazes, scavenger hunts, and all things pumpkin baked goods! Happy Fall, y’all!

— Amanda Blackburn LIGHTS ON!

Turn all lights on including under cabinets and all lamps. Open the blinds and curtains and have the windows washed. Blow the leaves and debris from your sidewalk, driveway and porches. Add fresh flowers in the planters.

Make sure there is a clean, fresh smell in the home. Smell can immediately turn off buyers (light a candle, bake cookies, Febreeze the furniture/rugs — especially if they have dogs. — Ashley McMillan THE FOUR C’S

Clean — Your home needs to be the cleanest it has ever been and the cleanest it will ever be.

Don’t forget baseboards, front door, windows, light fixtures… and the bathrooms should be sparking clean. Shine up all stainless appliances.This doesn’t just mean inside. Your landscape should be free of weeds and new mulch should be put down to give it a fresh, clean look.

Clutter — Free your home of all clutter. Ask a friend to come over after you have decluttered and ask them to take a walk through the home. You may be surprised what other people spot that you missed. This does not only mean stacks of magazines or paperwork or too many collectibles on the end table, but furniture as well. Too much furniture can make a room look small and clut26

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#BTW tered. You want rooms to look spacious. You want the buyer to be able to imagine their things in your house.

Color — The inside of your home should be neutralized.

What does that mean? The walls should be a basic neutral color. Shades of white are becoming very popular now and a grey shade that leans toward taupe is still very appropriate if you are planning on painting. An accent wall with color is a great addition but adding a bold color to the entire room can be overpowering. Add color, especially for photos with items like pillows, throws, rugs, artwork, and vases. An accent chair in a pop color is great. Be sure to stick to a color theme when doing this. Live plants such as a large palm adds color as well. Don’t forget the outside. Add plants in pots on the front porch for color and fresh blooming plants in the flower beds.

Countertops — Your countertops should be void of almost everything. It is OK to leave an item or two, but pair down drastically. Your countertops need to look as large and expansive as possible and by removing almost everything, you will achieve that. This means your bathrooms as well as your kitchen.

— Jeff Murdock PRESSURE WASH

The pressure washer can be your best friend and it’s not too expensive. Pressure wash all sidewalks, patios, front porch and deck. Take time to clean your gutters and even wash your house. You heard right, wash your house. The same company that pressure washed your drive can clean your house. This is easy to do on your own also. The local home improvement store has house and window cleaning solutions that attach to your hose and are very easy to do.

Buyers will appreciate the well maintained exterior and give them a great first impression.

— Heather Melton GORGEOUS FALL FLOWERS

The classic combination of pumpkins and mums will offer a warm welcome to your home this fall. Another option is to fill containers with pansies. These eye catching blooms will be the star of the show this fall, survive the winter, and continue blooming throughout spring. Heirloom Violas, aka Johnny Jump Ups, offer smaller blooms than pansies and combined with Creeping Jenny are a true garden gem. A planter of sunny Marigolds are a great late-season addition to brighten an entryway. Lantana is also a favorite of southern gardeners due to its hardiness and abundant flowers. Stop by your local garden center, farmers market, or pumpkin patch and stock up on some of these fall favorites.

— Cindi Moore

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ARE THERE ENOUGH UNUSED ITEMS IN YOUR HOME TO FUND A RENOVATION?

“Using EBTH is such a pleasure compared to other online auction sites... it’s clean and simple and the descriptions come from knowledgeable experts who know their specialties very, very well.”

– Design Sponge

Everywhere you turn, it seems like someone is making over their home these days. You may be thinking about

undertaking a similar project yourself, like adding that home gym or craft room, turning your bathroom into a spa, or giving the entire house an overhaul. But where can you find the funds for you next project?

While those ideas are all exciting, they can also drain your wallet. Many homeowners turn to refinancing options - loans, credit cards, and even borrowing from their 401(k)s to fund the rehab, leaving them to pay for the projects for years.

Paying cash for your home improvements is the most sensible option, but who has thousands of dollars just lying around? If you’re like many people, you might have items to sell to generate some fast cash through an estate sale instead. With the right sales platform you can cover the costs of your rehab project with earnings from an online sale.

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IS MY STUFF THAT VALUABLE? Even if you don’t think you have many valuable items around the house, you may be surprised. People are making enough to remodel entire rooms based on items they’ve collected over the years.

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO PART WITH THINGS? Once you’ve selected items that collectors may want, it’s time to decide how you want to part with them. For example, if you’re holding on to heirlooms that you plan to pass down to your children, find out if they actually want them. Studies have shown that Millennials are less likely to keep their parents’ old things. If your kids are planning to sell or donate these things, why not beat them to it?

WHAT ARE MY ESTATE SALE OPTIONS? Traditional estate sales are a lot of work. You need to choose and price each item, find the space to put it on display, and advertise the sale. Then, you need to sit with it for a few days or a weekend and hope shoppers will come to you. Not only are you limited to people who live in your area, but the process involves myriad extra tasks and time that might not be feasible with your schedule.

A collection of pre-owned Disney VHS movies sold at auction on EBTH for $160.

For example, do your kids have old Disney VHS tapes tucked away in the attic? Collections like those could earn you some major cash.

Selling old quilts, celebrity autographs, vintage toys, and even your old cars can help you earn the funds to finish that basement or turn your porch into a sunroom when you find the right buyer. The same can be said for vintage electronics, magazines, music, and stamps.

“Millennials are also less inclined to want their parents’ household goods simply because they have no place to put them.”

– New York Times, 8/18/17

This collection of Kenner Star Wars memorabilia featured fifteen action figures from the movie Star Wars and one action figure from the movie The Empire Strikes Back.

Final auction price on EBTH was $7,501.

If you have years’ worth of belongings, it may be time for a good decluttering. Simply cleaning up your house can help you find items you no longer use or want to hang on to. If you go through the process of rehabbing a home, you’ll want it to look great.

Only keep what you have space to display and store. And, if you plan to redecorate, downsize, or upsize when you remodel, your furniture and home decor may no longer suit the space. Getting rid of the old can help fund the new.

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For many, an online sale is the best option. When you work with an auction site like Everything But The House, people around the globe have access to your items, so there is greater exposure — and the likelihood that the right buyer will find your items.

Instead of getting up when the sun rises to wait for shoppers, sleep in while EBTH’s staff collects, catalogues, photographs, and lists each item then sit back and relax while people bid.

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

Barclay Downs: $500,000 | 1,670 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

The Arlington: $495,000 | 1,678 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

Midwood: $539,000 | 2,026 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080

First Ward: $574,900 | 2,018 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

Denver, NC: $575,000 | 3,696 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

Fenton Place: $599,000 | 1,701 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

Elizabeth: $600,000 | 2,023 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

Park Kingston: $615,000 | 2,029 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Suzy Hubbell at 202.607.5688

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Providence Plantation: $649,888 | 4,012 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Karen Hollingsworth-Miller at 704.574.0580

Cotswold: $649,900 | 3204 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

Cotswold: $649,900 | 2,628 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

Providence Country Club: $660,000 | 4,037 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

Perrin Place: $664,000 | 2,032 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520

Piper Glen: $665,000 | 5,062 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

Cloisters: $665,000 | 4,546 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Meghan Connor-Shelton at 843.814.9339

Sheffingdell: $674,900 | 3,880 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$500,000 – $1,000,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

Sun City Carolina Lakes: $699,000 | 5,134 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622

Providence Plantation: $699,999 | 5,103 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full Bath | Call Meghan Connor-Shelton at 843.814.9339

Cotswold: $710,000 | 2,581 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

Southpark: $728,500 | 3,304 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

Dilworth Road West: $739,900 | 2,409 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full -1 Half Bath | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

Blantyre: $739,995 | 3,901 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

Barclay Downs: $749,000 | 2,166 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

Cotswold: $749,000 | 3,825 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680

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Myers Park: $750,000 | 2,421 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656 | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448

Fort Mill, SC: $799,900 | 4,360 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Fitz Lee at 704.576.2979

Summerlake: $825,000 | 3,555 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

Rosewood at Providence: $845,000 | 2,567 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080

Longview: $849,900 | 4,024 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kate Terrigno at 631.903.3021

SKYE Condominiums: $849,950 | 2,061 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

Bellemeade: $859,900 | 4,070 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

Quail Hollow: $875,000 | 4,487 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619 | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$500,000 – $1,000,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

Myers Park: $889,000 | 2,869 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

Davis Trace: $889,000 | 7,157 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

Stonecroft: $899,000 | 3,365 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

Stonecroft: $899,000 | 3,704 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

Summerlake: $925,000 | 4,219 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

Stonecroft: $949,000 | 4,148 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

Heydon Hall: $950,000 | 4,150 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

Providence Park: $964,900 | 3,768 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kristen Armstrong at 704.400.5734

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Quail Hollow: $969,000 | 3,754 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622

Foxcroft: $975,000 | 3,932 sq ft | 5 Bedroom, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

Gleneagles: $975,000 | 6,435 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

Myers Park: $999,000 | 2,955 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680

DICKENS MITCHENER 2017 Numerical Breakdown of Transactions

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

STONECROFT Discover your Blowing Rock dream home.

STONECROFT $4,950,000 | Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Linville, Stonecroft is available for only the second time this century. This 116 acre property is highlighted by panoramic mountain views, access to nature and privacy.

The main residence is an original 1930s Grandfather Mountain Stone home fully updated with modern amenities.

A restored caretaker cabin serves as a unique guest quarters or rental property.

Exceptional in every way, Stonecroft offers the ideal mountain escape and experience.

For more information about this exclusive listing contact Owner/Broker Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or at vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com.

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Nei g hb o rho o d H i g h l i g ht :

28277 South Charlotte/Ballantyne

WHAT WAS ONCE A QUIET SUBURB that

from via Interstates 485 and 77, con-

seemed worlds away from in-town

necting it to the rest of the Charlotte

In June 2016, Dickens Mitchener

Charlotte is now a booming resi-

metro area and beyond.

also made South Charlotte home,

dential area complete with incred-

A relatively new area, South

HOME OF OUR SECOND OFFICE

proudly opening their second office

ible shops and dining, beautiful

Charlotte was built around the

adjacent to the StoneCrest shopping

country clubs, award winning

idea of progress. In 1992 the master

center. A natural move and great op-

schools, endless entertainment,

planned community Ballantyne

portunity, “we opened the South Of-

sought after jobs and so much more.

28277 is the zip code that encompasses the area of South Charlotte. It’s bordered by Marvin

I love living right on the edge of everything the city life of Charlotte has to offer, all with the small town feel of rural Mecklenburg and Union counties.

—Joan Goode

and Weddington, North Carolina to the southeast, Indian Land and Fort

Corporate Park opened, attract-

fice so we could conveniently serve

Mill South Carolina to the south-

ing Fortune 500 companies like

this popular and growing area

west, and Pineville and Charlotte

Lendingtree, SPX and MetLife. It,

while providing the level of service

neighborhoods (such as Carmel

along with Ballantyne Village, at

and expertise we are known for,”

and SouthPark) to the north. South

the crossroads of Johnston Road

says Broker-in-Charge/Realtor

Charlotte is convenient to get to and

and Ballantyne Commons Parkway

Sarah Szczodrowski. The expan-

functions as the center of “town” complete with apartments, townhomes, a movie theater, offices, retail and restaurants. Other impressive South Charlotte retail hubs are StoneCrest and Blakeney along Rea Road, Waverly at Ardrey Kell and Providence Roads, and Toringdon just north of Interstate 485 on Johnston Road. And while you won’t find a traditional, old-timey Main Street that hearkens back to a past era, rest assured there is no shortage of small businesses, doctors offices and family run restaurants who have made 28277 their home.

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Nei ghb orhood Hi gh li ght | 28277 sion has fostered a tremendous amount of growth for the company, growing its roster to over 100 agents and exceeding sales goals for the year. Dickens Mitchener couldn’t be more thrilled to be here!

LIFESTYLE The South Charlotte lifestyle draws everyone from first time home buyers to professional athletes and everyone in between. What’s the attraction? Convenience! 28277 could easily function as a city of its own- you don’t have to leave if you

28277 is the zip code so many Char-

don’t want to! “I can do everything I

lotteans call home.

I love training for races on the ever-changing landscape. No two runs

need to do in Ballantyne, it’s so convenient!” says Broker/Realtor and

and many other days of the week.

THE ZIP TO BE FIT IN!

are ever the same view. I see deer,

resident Michelle Dyman. The ac-

Due in part to Charlotte’s pleasant

bikers cross country teams train-

cessibility, amenities and proximity

year-round temperatures, you can

ing, new moms with strollers, mom

to everything the area has to offer

easily find yourself on one of the

groups walking and talking about

are what originally drew Michelle

area’s premier golf courses like

their children, retired couples out

and her family here and what she

The Club at Ballantyne or TPC at

for a leisurely stroll. I meet runner

still loves about it today.

Piper Glen. Running or jogging is

clients here and we run together.”

always a treat on the McAlpine and

If it’s indoor and group fitness you

include The Club at Longview, Bal-

Four Mile Creek Greenways which

crave, there’s no shortage of gyms

lantyne Country Club, Providence

Broker/Realtor Joan Goode lovingly

and boutique fitness studios to join

Country Club and Piper Glen. Take

calls her “church on some Sundays,

including The Morrison YMCA, LA

Some well known communities

it from Top Producer and resident

Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, CycleBar,

Joan Goode, who explains how

PureBarre, HSM Core, The Bar

living in South Charlotte is the best

Method, Orangetheory Fitness,

of both worlds: “I love living right

9Round, Rising Crossfit and more.

on the edge of everything the city life of Charlotte has to offer, all with

AN EXTENSION OF IN-TOWN CHARLOTTE

the small town feel of rural Meck-

Worried you won’t have access

lenburg and Union counties. Within

to some of your favorite in-town

10 minutes I can be in wide open

Charlotte goodies? Fear not! 28277

spaces with horse farms and salt of

is also home to Elizabeth’s beloved

the earth people that bring me back

Sunflour Bakery, where you can

to my childhood roots, keeping me

indulge in cinnamon buns the size

balanced and reminding me of why

of your head as well as the best

I love North Carolina. And let’s not

chocolate chip cookie in Charlotte

forget, being here on the southern

(as an added bonus, it happens to be

edge of Charlotte puts me that much

vegan!) Other Charlotte favorites

closer to the beach!” It’s no wonder

like Midwood Smokehouse, Viva

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Neighb o rho o d High l i g ht | 28277

Chicken, Rush Espresso, JJ’s Red

BEST-KEPT SECRETS OF 28277

Hots, and Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

There are lots of hidden gems in

great family activities- this luxe

all have sister locations in 28277.

South Charlotte. Take Big Rock

hotel will instantly transport you

Beyond those standbys, why not try

Nature Preserve, a wooded area

upon check-in. It’s the place to get

something new, something South

with humongous granite boulders

away without having to leave at all.

Charlotte? Like Big View Diner

situated in the Thornhill neighbor-

The only drawback? You may never

for breakfast all day, Inizio for the

hood. You’d never know it’s tucked

want to leave!

best pizza and authentic gelato, 131

in there. Another place you could

Main for date night and Blue Taj for

easily miss is Hall Family Farm

to the convenience and pleasant

incredible Indian cuisine! And not

located on Providence Road West.

lifestyle, it’s easy to see why so many

to be missed is a Dickens Mitchener

Their strawberries are so divine

people love to call South Charlotte

favorite, Sugar Handmade Gourmet

you’ll look forward to picking them

home! There’s something for every-

Doughnuts, which are scratch made

each season. But perhaps one of

one here.

every morning with both inventive

28277’s best-kept secrets? We asked

and traditional flavors as well as sa-

our very own Broker/Realtor® Andi

vory popovers, bread pudding and

Morgan to spill her favorite South

apple fritters. Insider’s tip: get there

Charlotte gem. The Ballantyne

early for a warm doughnut before

Hotel! From the impeccable service

To learn more about 28277, contact a

they sell out!

and award winning Gallery Restau-

Dickens Mitchener agent today!

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C om mun ity I nvolvement | September 11 Tribute

Giving Back on 9/11

E

ach September since the first anniversary of 9/11, the Dickens Mitchener family gathers together to prepare a decadent steak dinner for our

local Fire Station #6 in Eastover.

September 11, 2001, during the week of September 11th, our agents and staff contribute money or make their favorite side dishes and desserts, which we hand deliver to the Randolph Road station. This is

As a way to show our gratitude

one of Dickens Mitchener’s most

for their bravery day in and day

beloved traditions. We are very

out and to commemorate the men

fortunate and thankful to have

and women who lost their lives on

Fire Station #6 in our community!

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Community Involveme nt | Re a l to r s C a re D ay

10

TH

ANNIVERSARY

4.20.18

ince the first annual Realtors Care Day in 2008,

S

With the help of Habitat for Humanity and the

Dickens Mitchener agents have assembled in the

Charlotte Regional Realtor Association’s Housing Op-

spring to participate in this community-wide

portunity Foundation, our agents love to give back and

event. Along with over 700 of our fellow Realtors

serve the community in this hands-on team building ex-

hands dirty, helping to repair the homes of our neigh-

In addition to contributing on-site during Realtors

bors in need. From landscaping and painting to repair-

Care Day 2018, our agents donated over 200 bags of gro-

ing fences and cleaning gutters, our agents are ready to

ceries to families in desperate need of food in the great-

help homeowners however they can.

er Charlotte area for the annual RCD Food drive.

from the area, our agents suit up and are ready to get our

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Trend Spotters & Taste Makers

Featured Vendor | Simonini Homes

Simonini Homes

SIMONINI HOMES continues to be a pre-

many years, is why founder, Alan

mier home building and renovation

Simonini, president John Tammaro,

nars around the country and belong

company in the Charlotte area, the

and their team are considered trend

to a group of luxury home builders

only builder in the region to have

spotters and taste makers.

that meets twice a year to discuss

won the coveted “Triple Crown” of

Alan and interior designer, Jai

“I regularly attend design semi-

the latest design trends in their

builder awards, including National

Covington, shared their insights

markets,” Alan says. “Designing for

Builder of the Year, America’s Best

with DM Style. Alan maintains three

the way people live today is key—we

Builder, and National Housing

core principles: simple elegance,

call it open concept living—inte-

Quality Gold Award. The Simonini

clean edges, and design for easy liv-

grating the gathering room, family

Team has found a way to master

ing. Having studied classical archi-

room, family dining and outdoor

current trends while at the same

tecture, he focuses on balance and

living into one large, contiguous

time produce a style that is time-

proportion. Each plan is reviewed

space.”

less. This art of being able to create

for historical reference and proper

alluring, exclusive homes over

architecture, inside and out.

Alan strongly believes that a home should have outdoor, private

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Featu re d Ve ndo r | Simonini Homes living spaces, and courtyards which

ally to help clients pull together a

design. Inspiration can come from

blend with both the landscape and

coordinated look, unique to their

many different directions; we ask

the architecture.

family, while maintaining a classi-

questions of our clients, look at

cal appeal.

changes in other lifestyle indus-

The open areas allow us to maximize the amount of light that comes

Simonini’s Custom Home and

tries, and study demographics and

into the home. We use oversized

Luxury Neighborhood interior

generational desires to find out

custom sliders to increase glass

designer, Jai Covington, explains

what works in other cities as well

area and large skylights in the covered porches to enhance the space by bringing the outside in.

In 2010, Alan was inducted into

as here in Charlotte. We challenge

Good design has the ability to not only please the eye but also impact lifestyles.

the Wm. S. Marvin Hall of Fame for

teammates to introduce new ideas each week in our design incubation meetings. If we want to lead, we have to put in the time and effort to

Design Excellence for his commit-

why it is so important to stay on top

ment to innovation and quality in

of emerging trends and innova-

the residential building industry.

tive design. “Good design has the

launch pad to create a better end

The team meets with the manufac-

ability to not only please the eye

product that exceeds client expec-

turers of the products they use to

but also impact lifestyles. From the

tations. Simonini Homes strives to

remain abreast of the latest advanc-

perfect floor plan for a downsizing

be great at what they do, proud of

es, and regularly visit top interior

family, to organization of belong-

the homes they build, and confident

designers to stay current on trends

ings to make life easier, to the best

that their clients are happy with the

and colors. Simonini’s in-house

appliance for the job—we want to

decision to partner with them in the

design studio reflects current style

get it right for our clients.

process. Continued commitment to

and relevant product to simplify

“It is our daily practice to

what can be an overwhelming num-

listen, observe, seek out, and

ber of market choices. The design

collaborate on what is happening

team curates selections continu-

in the dynamic market of home

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succeed.”

Exposure to new ideas is a

these goals is the key to their sucess.

Learn more at: simonini.com

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$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

SUMMERLAKE: $1,050,000 | 4,302 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

DILWORTH: $1,060,000 | 2,962 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

DILWORTH: $1,075,000 | 4,251 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Mary Robertson at 704.577.5726

VALLEYBROOK: $1,095,000 | 3,931 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580

MYERS PARK: $1,075,000 | 3,549 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

MYERS PARK: $1,100,000 | 3,495 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363

MYERS PARK: $1,185,000 | 3,765 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full-1 Half Baths | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

PERRIN PLACE: $1,189,000 | 3,148 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

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MYERS PARK: $1,195,000 | .57 acres | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: $1,250,000 | 3,156 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

MYERS PARK: $1,250,000 | 3,156 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

COTSWOLD: $1,275,000 | 3,489 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Call Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329

COTSWOLD: $1,275,000 | 3,502 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Call Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329

MYERS PARK: $1,295,000 | 3,884 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

MYERS PARK: $1,299,000 | 4,047 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552

DILWORTH: $1,399,000 | 4,030 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call JC Mahoney at 704.779.5120

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$1,000,000 +

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

MYERS PARK: $1,400,000 | 3,413 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

FOXCROFT: $1,450,000 | 3,795 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363

EASTOVER: $1,450,000 | 4,140 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

MYERS PARK: $1,475,000 | 5,008 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288

EASTOVER: $1,499,000 | 4,000 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

MYERS PARK: $1,499,000 | 3,594 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296

MYERS PARK: $1,499,900 | 4,692 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Call Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329

OLD FOXCROFT: $1,525,000 | 5,612 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398 | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

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MORROCROFT ESTATES: $1,595,000 | 5,335 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635 | Call Ruth Moniz at 704.609.4846

LONGVIEW: $1,602,942 | 6,736 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

MYERS PARK: $1,650,000 | 6,047 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560

MYERS PARK: $1,695,000 | 5,405 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

SOUTHPARK: $1,695,000 | 6,984 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

LONGVIEW: $1,775,000 | 6,547 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

MYERS PARK: $1,795,000 | 5,242 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560

EASTOVER: $1,849,000 | 4,630 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

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$1,000,000 +

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

COTSWOLD: $1,885,000 | 5,508 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

MYERS PARK: $1,890,000 | 5,387 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Stevee Baskerville at 704.650.7073

WEDDINGTON: $2,275,000 | 6,420 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB: $2,350,000 | 12,369 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 7 Full - 3 Half Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.6919

HIGHGATE: $2,400,000 | 7,499 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

LONGVIEW: $2,400,000 | 8,500 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

MYERS PARK: $2,500,000 | 5,750 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

EASTOVER: $2,475,000 | 5,844 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

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ENGLISH GARDEN: $2,595,000 | 6530 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288

FOXCROFT: $2,650,000 | 7,894 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Granice Geyer Smith at 704.517.4203

EASTOVER: $2,795,000 | 4,127 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MORROCROFT ESTATES: $2,895,000 | 6,824 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363

FOXCROFT: $2,950,000 | 5,750 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kelly Catanese at 704.236.8414

MYERS PARK: $2,999,999 | 6,592 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

MYERS PARK: $3,250,000 | 7,364 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 3 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: 5,804 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

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$1,000,000 +

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

EDGEHILL: $3,500,000 | 5,284 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

MYERS PARK: $4,500,000 | 8,526 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 7 Full - 1 Half Baths | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

HUNTINGTON PARK: $4,650,000 | 9,419 sq ft | 7 Bedrooms, 8 Full - 2 Half Baths | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680

BLOWING ROCK, NC: $4,950,000 | 3,429 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

DICKENS MITCHENER Market Share: Total Units Sold ($1,000,000+) 100

80

Buyer Sales in Units Listing Sales in Units

39 36

60

24 40

55 20

21

50

6

36 20

16

0 DICKENS MITCHENER

13

13

7

5

7 7

OTHER COMPANIES

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Di cken s Mitchener | D esigner Tren ds

Bronwyn Ford

PURSLEY DIXON ARCHITECTURE INC Living in an age where there is constant progress

Gray Walker GRAY WALKER INTERIORS

Purple is going to be coming on strong in the fall,

Catherine M. Austin CATHERINE M. AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN

Banish the Beige. For centuries, scientists have tout-

and a relentless drive for perfection, there is a comfort

straight through 2019. You can see this already in

ed the importance of color on the human psyche. It has

in those things that are timeless and authentic: hard-

Europe and in product trends, like tabletop. It also mixes

the ability to lift one’s mood, change one’s thoughts,

wood floors, quarried stone countertops, hand blown

well with the blush pinks and light blues that have been

and motivate one’s actions. Modern painter Wassily

glass, natural fibers…the list goes on. In our market-

so popular this spring and summer

Kandinsky stated, “Color provokes a psychic vibration.

place today, manufacturers and designers are always

Color hides a power still unknown but real, which acts

striving to come out with products that are stronger,

on every part of the human body.” I am thrilled to see

more durable, and more beautiful but in reality, it is

color being used with abandon in more in interiors and

the imperfection and handcrafted quality of simple,

clients not being afraid to take risks and have fun with

natural materials that create a warm and special feeling

colors that make them happy. I am a colorist at heart…

of security and comfort. It is the feel of natural fibers

color energizes me, comforts me, and evokes joy for

against your skin, or the mood of a room created by the

me. For the Atlanta Home & Lifestyles Southeastern

way the sunlight creeps through the windows at just

Showhouse this spring, I used a palette of lilac, orchid,

the right angle in the mid-morning. And at the most

and spring green that was inspired by some of my

basic level, it is the people you surround yourself with

fondest travel memories of the past year. My favorite

in those spaces that is most important. It is natural that

comment was from a lady of a certain age who entered

we will continue to follow the trends, but always keep

and said, “This room just makes me feel pretty.” Who

in mind that there is great comfort in living simply, with

would not want to surround themselves with colors

those things (and people) you love, that feel genuine

that do just that?

and will withstand the test of time.

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Dicke ns M itche ne r | De s i g ne r Tre nd s

Holly McClure Pigg BRIGHT HOUSE DESIGNS

Light and bright interior spaces is a trend that is still

Alida Beatty DELFT BLEU INTERIORS

As we edge toward 2019, our interiors have moved

are refreshing and uncomplicated and allow oversized

going strong, however, we are seeing a significant shift

well past the mid 2000’s golden Tuscan palette, the

abstract, coastal marsh, or botanical wall art to define

toward a warmer palette in the home. Earthy tones in

2010’s cool grey movement, and now have us more

the space, while versatile Benjamin Moore White Dove

paints and fabrics are steadily gaining ground, but one

comfortable with neutrals and even the fresh white

(pictured above) brings a hint of contrast to true white

of the most exciting emerging trends is the addition of

walls of the modern farmhouse trend. Farrow and Ball

accessories and trim…and gives current aged brass

natural and textured architectural elements to bring

Wimborne White and Benjamin Moore Simply White

fixtures a chance to sing!

in warmth. Wondering how to incorporate the new neutral trend into your grey and white interior palette?

Try introducing colors found in nature like mushroom or leafy green, or add a natural wood element such as shelving, cabinetry or exposed ceiling beams!

The DICKENS MITCHENER STYLE TEAM is fortunate to have excellent resources to help their clients decorate their homes for years of enjoyment or to get it prepared to sell. We are highlighting a few of these talented designers here for you to see their style. Enjoy!

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Jenni Cooper

Cornelia Anderson & Connie Anderson MARKET READY

STILO BY EMC DESIGN

Although a powder room can often be the smallest

trick the eye into optical illusions and provide visual

Transform EXISTING into EXCITING! Let your home

room in your home, there is great opportunity to make

interest. Faux leather, fabrics, and even stucco and brick

reflect your past, your present and your future. I have

a big visual impact with your décor. A powder bath can

can be mimicked to create subtle detail.

loved and truly lived in my house. I love THE COLLEC-

represent a homeowner’s personality, whether suited

TIONS I’VE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE YEARS. I know it is

with the rest of the home or a fun flair of surprise

helps create a jumping off point to décor in the rest

time to merge some new trends with my old treasures.

detached from expectation.

of the space. You may choose an eclectic mirror with

Selecting the perfect color combination and style

Once accomplished, I believe I will be prepared for

Dramatic wallpaper finds favor with both home-

vibrant color to accent your wall covering that you

whatever tomorrow may bring…dinner parties,

owners and interior designers alike. Wallpaper comes

would not otherwise have chosen with just painted

holiday planning, lifestyle changes or the possibility

in all genres and styles; delicate, subtle, neutral, bold,

walls. If there is a metallic in the wall covering, this

of preparing to sell or relocate. How do I begin this

exuberant, bohemian, powerful, minimalistic or artistic.

may help dictate the plumbing finishes and determine

challenging metamorphosis?

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if the room will tend toward a cooler or warmer tone.

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Updated light fixtures also enhance the impact of a

taste and individuality.

wallpaper’s design.

Mix Metals: Polished nickel, gold, silver, chrome, bronze and brushed brass

Geometric patterns with simple, clean lines intro-

Experiment with covering the ceiling or accentuate

duce order into a space, whereas metallics provide a

a single wall that harmonizes with the entire space. As

Go Bold: Neutrals don’t just mean White! Taupes, greys, creams, greens, blues, peaches and lavenders.

Think floral and earthy tones!

luxe feel and create rich, layered sophistication. Modern

the most visited room in the house, your powder room

floral patterns capture style-defining power. Oversized

is the perfect place to experiment with a bold choice.

botanical trends add vibrancy and breathe life into your

Wallpaper turns an otherwise boring room into a fun

Blend patterns and textures: Depart from the norm.

No more symmetry or “matchy matchy.”

home’s interior. Textured, three-dimensional wallpapers

stylish place.

Statement Updates: Sleek fixtures, fans and lamps to bring new life to a room

Repurpose the unlikely and mix it up: Turn Grandma’s antique desk into a bar cart or serving piece.

Paint rooms: Lacquer “brown” furniture and relocate to unexpected places.

Make each STAGE fun: Edit out the tired, blend in with the new, repurpose for “now” or prepare for sale or relocation.

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