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Lifestyle Letter

Welcome To February

FEBRUARY 2017

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reetings! We hope you enjoyed our first issue of Lake Norman Lifestyle and we are excited to bring you our February issue! At the heart of a community is family and it is often said that at the heart of the family is an inspired and strong woman. If I could bundle all of the thoughts and feelings into one word that expresses how important women are to our communities, that word would be "LOVE." So in the month that is notoriously known as the love month, I wanted to offer a different perspective on that word. Love is so much more than what we say or a romantic feeling for another person.

It's a verb that inspires you to think and act selflessly for one another.

This month we feature two ladies at the lake who we love because they love. They love their work, their families, and their community and we at Lake Norman Lifestyle believe that this is something worth celebrating! And if you are a lover of luxury fashion, we hope you enjoy our fashion editorial shot by the talented Isil Dohnke. Fashion will be a big part of our magazine, and we intend to infuse it every chance we can. So keep an eye out for our trendsetter departments!

Stick with us as our magazine continues to grow over the course of 2017 and stay tuned for information about our fabulous launch party coming soon.

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P.O. Box 12608 Overland Park, KS 66282-3214 Proverbs 3:5-6 Lake Norman Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Lake Norman’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Sold Properties

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Local’s Choice

14 Sourcing At Its Finest

Two Local Restaurants

18 Transition your Style to Spring

Top Spring Trends

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Women In Our Community

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Located along the shores of beautiful Lake Norman, LangTree boasts a unique mix of retail, restaurants, hospitality, office, entertainment and residential space in a walkable town center environment.

Good Times

Gray's Christmas Party

Some of Charlotte's most influential people including Mayor Roberts and County Commissioner Ella Scarborough attended a holiday party hosted at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. A lively jazz band and delicious appetizers kicked off the evening at the 4-story museum. The night ended on the rooftop with a DJ and flowing cocktails.

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Good Times

Metrolina Auto Group To Give Away A Lamborghini

Metrolina Auto Group kicked off the holiday festivities in the spirit of giving in support of nonprofit organization Millionaires Against Bullying as well as hosting a clothes drive in which attendees filled a Bentley with gently used clothing. Check out the Around Town section this month for more information and your chance to win a Lamborghini!Â

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

MABWOW AND METROLINA AUTO GROUP RAFFLE OFF LAMBORGHINI

2016-2017 IREDELL HEART BALL A celebration of creating and sharing. Our evening celebrates: our work and mission; our donors and volunteers; and most importantly the lives saved and improved because of everyone’s effort. The Heart Ball promises to be an engaging evening of fun and passion bringing community and philanthropic leaders together. Last year, The Heart Ball campaign raised just over $51 million nation-wide allowing there to be funding for over $123 million of research and programs across the country and in our community. Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street Statesville, NC 28677.

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6 p.m. Cocktail Reception

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Kenley Lane Charlotte NC 28217. This raffle will help Millions Against Bullying accomplish four main goals for 2016-17.

1. Raise awareness in the general public about the problems we face due to bullying.

2. Fund the coaching outreach campaign for 2017.

PRMI RAISES MORE 153,000 FOR FEEDING AMERICA AND SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) is a nationwide multi-bil-

3. Fund the Millions Against Bullying reality show on the CW

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4. Create support programs for the growing number of volunteers

branch office in Huntersville, NC. The local PRMI was especially hon-

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Additionally, the fundraiser will help Millions Against Bullying put a

Bank of Metrolina to give back to the community. Huntersville branch

stop to bullying at all levels once and for all.

Visit: MABWOW.com for more information and to get to know our board of directors.

manager Paul Carini says, “It’s a cause we truly care about.”

PRMI employees across the nation raised more than $153,000 for Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.

Feeding America has 200 food banks and provides food to more than forty-six million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs.

Feeding America also supports programs that provide more than 1.68 million meals to children, families and seniors across the nation. Because of its network and efficiency, Feeding America is able to secure eleven meals for every dollar donated.

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Culinary Creations

Sourcing At Its Finest ARTICLE MELISSA LATIN PHOTOGRAPHY KATERA SIEGEL

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W

e all know the saying…”what’s old is new again.”

Two Lake Norman area restaurants could not

reflect this better in their mission to source the freshest ingredients for their dishes.

Stroll down Main Street in the quaint town of Davidson, and you will happen upon a beautiful brick building with windows galore and one incredible dining experience.

Kindred, is a true mirror image of a husband and wife’s culinary experiences in both travel and in working in some of the finest restaurants in the country. Joe and Katy have a vast network of procurers who they rely on to source the building blocks for their preparations.

Kindred’s menu changes almost daily and is a pure expression of the changing of the seasons. The focus is on small, shareable plates. As you enter, you are greeted with gorgeous brick and tile. Your eyes cannot help but focus ahead on the elaborate wine wall. We decided to make our way upstairs and found our table fit with perfect linen napkins in front of a big window overlooking Main Street. The natural light shining through was a sign of good things to come. We were presented with two incredible dishes. The Crispy Oysters were buttermilk fried and placed perfectly on top of a dill yogurt sauce. To finish, a Calabrian chili oil was drizzled ever so gently throughout the dill yogurt sauce for that added touch of heat. A unique wide-rimmed, deep bowl housed the Bucatini special. Fresh pasta, egg yolk, guanciale, and tender English peas made for one incredible dish. We loved everything about our experience at Kindred and look forward to our next visit.

Only a few miles down the road from Kindred, in Moorseville, you will happen upon an exciting new development to the Lake Norman area, Langtree. In the heart of this community lies the second location for Block & Grinder.

The atmosphere is one of comfort and relaxation from the white tiled wall to the vast amount of wood. Not only can you enjoy a true farm to table dining experience, but you can also purchase their locally sourced meats at their butcher counter, hence, their philosophy of “everything under one roof.” Block & Grinder chooses natural, organic meats with no GMO’s and no antibiotics. They meticulously focus on sourcing locally for fresh ingredients and hand-cut all of their meats. The menu is further enhanced by offering a unique variety of seasonal dishes.

We began our meal with one of my favorites; a char-

cuterie of house cold smoked salmon and smoked duck ham accompanied by a tempting selection of Spanish cheeses…a goat cheese and Idiazzabal (a hard Spanish cheese). The in-house pickled vegetables sent this dish over the top. Ben Philpott, the executive chef, then presented a gorgeous 22 oz. Bone-In Ribeye cooked to perfection. A flavorful, herb butter was melting away on top of this juicy cut of meat and was further enhanced by a garnish of local micro arugula.

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Culinary Creations

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A leggy glass of Cabernet rounded out this dish. Upon my return, I am excited to try the pork shank, locally sourced from Heritage Farms. The warm and inviting atmosphere coupled with the super-friendly staff and a phenomenal selection of meats has my mouth watering and anxious for my next drop in.

We would like to personally thank both Kindred and Block & Grinder for their hospitality. Be sure to follow me each month as I take you on a culinary journey throughout the Lake Norman region. In addition to my own published recipes, I will be collaborating with local chefs and restaurants to bring you the best Lake Norman has to offer. If you are a local chef or restaurant and want to be part of one of my monthly columns, reach out to me at Melissa@CharlotteFashionPlate.com.

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TransitionYour Styleto Spring ARTICLE ALEA SHERRILL | PHOTOGRAPHY ISIL DOHNKE

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ne of the most stylish combinations for this season is paring metallic with fur accents to

create a luxe and elegant feel. When choosing your metallics, the possibilities are endless. From tops and dresses to shoes and accessories your favorite designers are offering a wide range of choices that fit your personal style. Think of metallics as neutrals; you can pair them with any color to elevate your look. CONTINUED >

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TRANSITION YOUR STYLE (CON TI N U ED)

When it comes to transitioning your fur pieces, focus on vests, scarves and accessories.

Throw them on as a final adornment, especially on breezy spring nights. Layering is the key to merging your favorite winter spring pieces with your new spring buys. Outfit combinations such as a metallic dress with a fur vest or a lightweight sweater, denim, metallic heels and a 20

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MODELS: Madlen, Cheyenne and Alex PHOTO: Isil Dohnke Photography FASHION STYLIST: Jamie Banks | Banks Statement MAKE UP: Sergio Apaez | Vaus Make Up HAIR: Minthia Sanders WARDROBE: Schwarzbart Fashion February 2017 | Lake Norman Lifestyle

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Regine Bechtler

REGINE BECHTLER ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE

Artist Regine Bechtler was born in Germany and began creating art by crochet hooking some eyeglasses at the age of 6. She has always had a flair for her own sense of style and personality. She uses a wide variety of mediums to cultivate her masterpieces such as ceramics, paint, canvas and mixed media. Each of her pieces are one of a kind and express her eclectic innovations and her boldness to be totally original. Her contemporary art ranges from sculptures and jewelry to Peace Jackets. More information about her can be found on her websites: RegineBechtlerContemporaryArt.com and PeaceJackets.com.

Q & A: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST?

I do not have ONE favorite artist because so many are super talented! A few of my favorite contemporary artists are Christina Cordova and Thaddeus Erdal. In the modern genre of art, I admire the works of Lynn Chadwick and Salvatore Dali.

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR PEACE JACKETS?

Six years ago I purchased my first army jacket. It was too large, so I altered it and added embroidery and patches. After 20 people had asked me to make a jacket for them, I began to make “Peace Jackets.” The name has a strong meaning. Wars are occurring all over this beautiful planet. The jackets are a reminder that we need to seek harmony among us all, "piece by peace.”

WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?

I watch movies with my family, visit my friends, read books, eat chocolate and drink tea.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT?

I travel a lot, so I have several favorite spots.

North of Italy between Laggo Maggiore and Lake Como are wonderful. The South of France, Stockholm, and Hamburg are on my list and Alaska is a dream!

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WOMEN WE LOVE (CON TI N U ED)

DR. LAURI GIVENS M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Superstar medical doctor Lauri Givens was inspired to enter the medical field by a couple that attended her church when she was a young girl. The wife was a pediatrician, and the husband was a dentist. Both provided a glimpse into their professions. Her grandmother who was a labor and delivery attendant influenced her final decision to go into OBGYN. Her holistic approach to medicine benefits not only the bodies of her patients but their spirits as well. She attended Spelman College and ECU Medical School. Currently, she practices at Statesville Obstetrics Gynecology. Visit: StatesvilleOBGYN.com.

Q & A: WHAT ARE YOUR TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS?

First and foremost are my three amazing children!

They are simply wonderful. Living my dream of being a doctor and providing clients with the health care that they deserve are at the top of my list also.

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU IN YOUR PROFESSION?

My reputation is crucial. I stay on the cutting edge of my ongoing education so that I can provide patients with excellent care. I make sure that I forge relationships with my patients and keep in touch with them after treatment.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN ASPIRING DOCTOR?

“To whom much is given, much is expected.”

Be prepared to sacrifice to care for others. I miss a lot of things such as sleep and seeing my children’s activities. Make sure that you believe in yourself and never give up.

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

I am a foodie! I love to cook and make everything from scratch. I even bake our bread. I experiment with all types of cuisines such as Mexican and Chinese. Balance is important, so I am also an exercise nut.

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Local’s Choice

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