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Contents

Contents

10 The Main Channel 21 Rip Currents — 16 Captain’s Chair Style What’s hip at Lake Norman

Jeff Porter brings people together to build homes

Things are looking rosy

ip Currents – 18 Game Changers 22 RPeople 19 Thoughts from 30 The Galley with 22 the Man Cave

Chris Boutin opened his dream

Why newcomers like us so much

Mike Savicki goes to the experts to learn about coffee

Lynn and Glenn The Harp & Crown brings England and Ireland together

32 Grapevine

Beautiful Burgundy

36 Game On

Amanda Kloo opens the doors to possibility through fitness

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39 Lake Spaces

Home design trends and tips for 2016

58 Home Port

A gorgeous getaway in Cornelius

68 Currently

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72 Lori’s Larks

Editor Lori K. Tate creates cutting edge art

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At The Helm

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uring my childhood, my parents began each year by eating breakfast with their friends. They threw an annual New Year’s Eve party in their basement, where they danced and played pool. Around 11:30 p.m. folks would meander upstairs to the kitchen to start scrambling eggs and frying sausage. Once the ball dropped, everyone grabbed a plate and began eating together as they welcomed another year.

When I was a kid, I didn’t grasp how special this was. I was too immature, too obsessed with Rick Springfield and too busy filling my plate with pancakes. Now that I’m older, my parents’ New Year’s breakfast tradition has become one of my favorite memories. What better way is there to forge into the New Year than by sharing a meal with friends?

With almost 6-year-olds in tow, we’re not ready to have friends over at midnight yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we pick up the New Year’s breakfast tradition when they grow older. Right now, we enjoy entertaining in the earlier hours of the evening, which brings me to my New Year’s resolution for 2016.

Instead of making a list of things I probably won’t accomplish (I have a running list of classic books I’ve yet to read), I decided to make one resolution — to entertain more.

IT’S TIME TO ENJOY One resolution should take

care of everything this year

The way I figure it, this tiny resolution should take care of most of the things that need to be improved upon in my life.

This past fall my husband and I entertained more than usual, and the benefits were astounding. In preparation for dinner parties, we fixed all of those little things that needed fixing around the house. We hung pictures and cleared out clutter. We even painted the tiny bookcase in the powder room that we’ve been meaning to paint for the last eight years. Then we cooked, and the house filled with magical aromas that lasted longer than the dinner party.

The best part was that we spent time with our friends just hanging out and catching up.

This was so much better (and informative) than simply reading their Facebook posts.

By entertaining more, our family can nourish our friendships, eat better and keep a neater household. It’s easily a winwin situation.

My friend Rosie Molinary, who also writes the Game Changer column for CURRENTS, suggests choosing one word to focus on during the year. It can be anything from peace to laughter. I’ve always liked this idea because it works. Last year I chose the word “real,” and throughout the year I referred to it when I found myself drifting from my authenticity.

This year I’ve selected the word “enjoy,” as it perfectly accompanies my New Year’s resolution. Too often I find myself checking things off of my list without taking the time to process what’s going on — go to dinner, check; go to a movie, check; go to the beach, check. What’s the use in doing these fun things if I don’t experience the joy that they can provide? I simply need to slow down, be present and enjoy the moment.

Even though my children are constantly scurrying around me, getting into this and that, they are experts at enjoying the moment.

More than once my daughter has stopped at the rose bush in our front yard during our rush to school to pick a petal for me to keep in my pocket for the day. And my son notices everything around him. He was the one who first spotted the Davidson College logo on the Cornelius Bojangles. Who knew?

So as I crack open my planner for 2016, I’m going to write “enjoy” at the top of every page so I’ll remember to take everything in.

I’ll enjoy the good and somehow see the light in the not so good. I wish the same for you.

Happy New Year!

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Main Channel Movers, Shakers, Style, Shopping, Trends, Happenings and More at Lake Norman

On Target Two brothers take on the national toy market

Three years ago, Duncan (now age 12) and Hayden (now 10) started a business making kid-safe bows called Two Bros Bows.

The Village Store in Davidson was, at the time, the only brick-and-mortar location that carried their toys.

Today, Two Bros Bows are sold in almost 700 specialty toy stores across 49 states — including three in Alaska. In addition, the brothers, who attend Davidson Elementary School and asked for their last names not to be listed, recently won the TAGIE Awards’ Kid Inventor of the Year title — they were selected from 200 nominees.

To reach this level of success, the bros have been innovating nonstop, underneath the guidance of their mother, Elisha. When the brothers first started, they made each bow themselves. Today, their team includes over a dozen people. The new bows have rubber end caps, shrink-wrapped designs and revised safety features. The brothers are still hands-on with the company, although they’ve switched from laborers to design and management positions.

“As a parent, you always have to revitalize what they’re doing,” Elisha says, while the brothers show off their latest project, an app they’re designing that will incorporate archery and education. The company focuses on promoting creative play, but their family stays focused on keeping balance in their lives. To the brothers, it isn’t about the money — it’s about the fun of the journey.

— Connor Roberson, photography by Glenn Roberson

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From left, Hayden and Duncan with their TAGIE Award. Inset, Hayden and Duncan in the July 2013 issue of CURRENTS when they first launched Two Bros Bows.

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We are looking for individuals with experience in photographing profile stories, as well as taking action shots — previous published work is a plus. This is an effective way to market your skills and get to know all of the wonderful people that make the Lake Norman area so special.

If you are interested, please send a resume and sample shots to CURRENTS Editor, Lori K. Tate at Lori@LNCurrents.com.

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Pillows from Kathryn Lilly Interiors

Pillows are one of the easiest (and inexpensive) ways to spruce up your home, and these beauties from will do that and then some. “These [pillows] were recently on the cover of House Beautiful,” says designer Jody Kurtz, owner of Kathryn Lilly Interiors.

If you want to add a touch of rich color to your home to kick off 2016, this is a great way to do it.

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In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

Mediterranean Nachos January is a good month for healthy resolutions, watching playoff games and going to a sunny spot. This recipe can help with all of those endeavors. By using vibrant, sun-kissed cherry tomatoes, luxurious olive oil and fragrant basil, these Mediterranean nachos will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with Vitamin C and antioxidants, as they push away those winter blues.

Eating whole foods helps your body use more calories as well as keeping you full longer and stabilizing energy levels. Nachos are a crowd favorite, and these are such a doddle to make that you’ll want to whip them up all month long and beyond.

Go Panthers!

Ingredients 6 ounces feta cheese (I like Mt. Vikos brand.)

8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 handful fresh basil leaves 4 whole wheat or Ezekiel pita breads 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 cup, plus a bit extra if needed, extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves Instructions Place the tomatoes cut side up on a piece of baking parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake at 325 F for 30 minutes until softened. Reserve. Split the pita breads in half horizontally and crisp them in the oven naked at 350 F for 10 minutes until lightly browned and crispy. Mix the garlic with the olive oil and thyme, and brush on the bread halves.

Break the halves into chip-size pieces and place on a serving ovenproof platter. Spread the tomatoes over the chips and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. To serve, warm in the oven for five minutes at 350 F, remove and tear basil leaves over the top for garnish. Makes one lovely platter.

Jill Dahan lives in Cornelius and is the author of Starting Fresh! Recipes for Life. You can learn more about her at www.jilldahan.com.

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It’s in the Hole

This locally designed putter could elevate your golf game It was 10 years ago that Ronald Barnett first came up with the idea.

During a 3-D design class, the Davidson resident began tinkering with the design of the traditional putter, believing that a cylindrical, capsule-shaped face, if engineered to the proper diameter and balanced heel to toe, could strike the ball easier than a traditional, flat-faced club.

Building his first prototype out of PVC pipe with his son in his family’s Lake Norman condominium, Barnett constructed a cylindrical-shaped face Ten years ago Ronald Barnett began tinkering with the design of the traditional putter.

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Where the Make Yourself OLD is the atnewHOME! NEW Barnett says his research showed that, “if you have the right line, and use the club to see the channel to the hole as opposed to simply a straight line, your putting can become automatic.”

that swung like a pendulum. He minimized the possibility of scuffing by reducing the mass of the club that might catch the putting surface and engineered the face to strike just above the ball’s equator.

Then he headed to Birkdale for a test.

“What we learned is that if you have the right line, and use the club to see a channel to the hole as opposed to simply a straight line, your putting can become almost automatic,” Barnett says.

“I want you do be able to lock, load and fire, knowing that you are a more confident putter and those three-footers, especially, will go in every time.”

The patent pending Trilogy 408 putter is now available at Amazon while being tested by a select group of PGA professionals.

— Mike Savicki, photography by Lisa Crates THE SCOOP Barnett now sells the Trilogy 408 on Amazon.

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Lake Norman includes all three major types of power plants — coalfired steam, hydroelectric and nuclear.

Getting the nuclear plant built was the most contentious. Objections started almost as soon as Duke Power applied for a permit to build at the foot of the still new Lake Norman in 1970. The handful of environmentalists and neighbors tried to block the plant’s construction.

While opponents weren’t successful in stopping the building, they did slow the process down.

Objections to the plant ranged from the banal to the apocalyptic. Homeowners in one nearby neighborhood complained that the warm waters from the plant’s reactors would cause steam to mildew their houses.

Others were concerned that the heat would attract more fishermen and boat traffic to their quiet cove. They were partially right; bass fishermen with heavy rods did flock to the warm spots near the plants. After the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster in Pennsylvania in New York in 1979, the fear of potential nuclear annihilation came up in several meetings.

Still, the McGuire Nuclear Station, named for Duke Power President from 1959-1971 W.B. McGuire, began operating in 1981. Then-Duke Power CEO Bill Lee understood some of the concerns but, “we have not as a society decided what to do with radioactive wastes,” he told the Charlotte Observer on the eve of the plant’s opening. “Basically, we have three sources of fuel to make electricity — hydro, coal and nuclear. Any one of those, viewed myopically, is unacceptable. So you do the very best job that human beings with good materials and good management systems know how to do to make it safe. Then you accept responsibility for what you have done.”

In 1999, Iredell County emergency management officials became increasingly concerned with their ability to evacuate the Brawley School Road peninsula in the unlikely event of a nuclear emergency at McGuire. Officials estimated that at least 17,000 people lived on the peninsula. In the worst cast scenario, it would take 24

hours to evacuate because one lone twolane road served as the only exit route along all eight miles.

“Would we get every person out in that scenario?” asked Iredell County’s emergency management director at the time. “Probably not.”

Fortunately for lake dwellers, McGuire has never had a major emergency, and parts of Brawley School Road have since been widened. The only reported accident was a steam generator leak back in 1989, according to the Charlotte Observer.

— Chuck McShane is director of research at the Charlotte Chamber and the author of A History of Lake Norman: Fish Camps and Ferraris.

Contact him at chuckmcshane@gmail.com. On Twitter: @chuckmcshane The McGuire Nuclear Station, named for Duke Power President from 1959-1971 W.B. McGuire, began operating in 1981.

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BENEATH THE SURFACE

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Captain’s Chair

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Jeff Porter brings people together to build homes

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aking a difference in the community one house, one family at a time is what Our Towns Habitat for Humanity is all about, and volunteerism is at the heart of the organization’s success. In its last fiscal year, Our Towns Habitat consisted of more than 2,200 volunteers working more than 40,000 hours to make affordable housing a reality for families in need.

“Our goal is to build 18 homes in 12 months and to repair 34 homes in 12 months.

We’re helping one family a week every week of the year,” says Our Towns Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jeff Porter.

Our Towns Habitat covers areas in northern Mecklenburg County from I-485 north through Iredell County.

Porter says about 20,000 families in this service area live in substandard housing, and a quarter of those are children.

“Children who live in substandard housing have more respiratory problems, academic difficulties and are more prone to be victims of violence. Statistics show that once they get into affordable housing all that changes,” explains Porter. “They become healthier, their grades improve and they are less likely to get hurt.”

CURRENTS recently sat down with Porter to discuss his role at Our Towns Habitat for Humanity and the organization’s impact on Lake Norman-area communities.

What are your responsibilities as executive director of Our Towns Habitat for Humanity?

I’m responsible for directing and coordinating the entire work of the organization. We are a home construction

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jeff Porter says that children who live in substandard housing have more respiratory problems, academic difficulties and are more prone to being victims of violence.

business, a retail business, a mortgage lending business, a family services business and a fundraising organization.

We have to follow HUD requirements and proper standards. My job is to make sure everything follows in sequence to help the most families as possible.

We have volunteer opportunities every day of the week. You can pick the date and activities you want to volunteer for, register, and then show up on the date and bring as many friends as you want. Every tool you need, we provide. No experience is necessary. We’ll train you.

How did you become involved with Our Towns Habitat for Humanity?

How critical are the ReStores to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity?

I was a pastor for 25 years and for 10 years was a Habitat volunteer. Then I became a board member of the Iredell County Habitat for Humanity. Two years ago I became the executive director when Our Towns Habitat for Humanity merged with Iredell County Habitat for Humanity in November 2014.

How can someone be a Habitat volunteer?

The easiest way is to go to our web site, www.ourtownshabitat.org, and click on “volunteer opportunities.” There’s an entire list of volunteer opportunities from home construction and furniture and electronics repairs to working in our three Habitat ReStores.

The ReStores fund half of all of our expenses. Without them, our ability to build homes would be cut in half. One of the best ways to help is to let Habitat pick up your old furniture, electronics, cabinets and countertops. We’ll get it from your home for free, uninstall it and use it to raise money for needy families.

How did Habitat’s Women Build group get started, and what impact has it made in the community?

Women Build started in Charlotte with a group of women who wanted to celebrate their solidarity in building affordable housing for needy families,

and it caught on like wildfire. Our Women Build affiliate started in 1995.

We have a core group that continues to grow and expand. It’s one of our most popular building groups. These women raise the money, build the homes and build relationships with the new home families. Our Women Build group builds a home every two years. Every November Women Build puts on a fundraiser, Tastes of Habitat, to raise funds to build a home.

What plans does Our Towns Habitat for Humanity have for the future?

We want to continue to increase new home production by 15 percent every year because the population and need is so great. We’re looking for more people who want to volunteer or donate to our three ReStores. There’s room enough for everyone at Habitat.

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Up Close and Personal What’s the best advice you have ever been given?

My parents were my youth leaders growing up, and they drilled it into us every day to put God first.

What advice do you give regularly?

Be yourself.

by Rosie Molinary photography by Ben Sherrill

What is one thing you cannot live without?

My cell phone — in case there’s an emergency.

When you were 8 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A professional golfer.

What book do you love to recommend?

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers.

What is your best habit?

I hug and kiss my wife and daughter every single day.

Chris Boutin has wanted to open a sports-themed store since he was in college. He’s living his dream with Rival Sports & Home in Cornelius.

A Good Sport Chris Boutin managed to take stock of what’s important and go after his dream at the same time

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f we pay attention, life gives us moments that crystalize exactly what we want for ourselves.

For Chris Boutin, who was working for Yamaha and traveling more than 180 days a year, that moment came when he found himself watching his daughter’s first dance recital via Skype.

“I knew that I needed to make a change,” Boutin, 44, recalls.

While making a change can be daunting, Boutin didn’t have to go on a long search to find what was next for him. Growing up in Georgia, he worked at his mom’s three year-round Christmas stores. A business class assignment as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia allowed him to articulate his own entrepreneurial dream.

“Early on in college, the first thing a business professor had us do was write

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a business plan. Then, at the end of the semester, we had to rewrite the plan based on everything we had learned. My plan was for a store called Everything Sports,” says Boutin, who is now the entrepreneur behind Rivals Sports & Home, which opened in October 2014 in the Peninsula Village in Cornelius. Rivals Sports & Homes sells unique gifts for the sports and lake lover and transforms into a winter wonderland with a Christmas in the Village theme from October to December.

“I love the holidays, and I am one of the biggest sports fans that you’ll ever meet.

I get to talk sports all day long, and three months of the year I get to combine two of my favorite things,” says Boutin of the unique focus of his store.

Now that Boutin is home more regularly, he is not the only one living his dream.

“This also allows my wife to pursue her

career further,” he explains. “She has been a physical therapist for 17 years. She is getting her doctorate now because she wants to teach. We are both able to go for our dream.”

Meanwhile, Boutin loves his work environment and approach.

“I am getting to do things exactly the way I think they should be done. I get to try the things that I have always wanted to try,” explains Boutin. “I get to buy products that are unique. My favorite thing is when someone comes in for a sports gift or Christmas ornament, and they say, “‘They are going to love this.’ ” Even more important to him is the ability to create a certain feeling when a customer enters the store and have an impact long after they leave.

“We try to create a family atmosphere, and we want people to enjoy the visit,” he says. “We also hold back a portion of all sales to be able to give to the community and be a part of it.”

That family atmosphere is one that Boutin is enjoying at work and at home these days. Now, he’s putting his daughter on the bus, going to dance recitals and gymnastics practice, and reveling in each day.

“This has allowed us to spend every day together. I haven’t had to go out of town without my family in over a year,” says Boutin. “My daughter is 6. I wanted to be home. I wanted to tuck her in at night and read books. That was just more important.”

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To better understand the coffee I’m about to drink, I went to the experts

by Mike Savicki photography by Mike Savicki

CUP?

t’s a frosty winter morning, and my hands are wrapped around a piping hot cup of coffee that I just waited in an outrageously long line to buy. No worries though, before even the first sip, the warmth of the cup has taken the chill off my hands, and the aroma has found my nose and chased away that last bit of droop from my overtired and not yet caffeinated face. As I turn to roll away from the counter, I’m as happy as a kid who managed to sneak his full bag of Halloween candy past his parents and into his bedroom.

Then it hits me, I have absolutely no idea what I’m about to drink, nor do I know where it came from or even how it was made. I wonder how it can be that I spend more time studying and selecting produce in the farm fresh section of the grocery store once a week, and have absolutely no idea what I’m squeezing and scanning, than I do selecting the coffee which fuels not only me but also the overwhelming majority of saggy-eyed business devotees who share my routine

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From left, Evan Pollitt, Brian Helfrich and Tim Helfrich lead the charge at Summit Coffee Co.’s Roastery in Cornelius.

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on a daily basis. For a fleeting second, I wonder if I’m not alone in my thinking.

It seems I place more trust in a cheery, usually tattooed covered barista who may or may not know what is being served than I do the local farmer who has dedicated his life to cultivating and growing the perfect tomato, cucumber, carrot and head of lettuce. For the rest of the day, this bothers me.

So to learn what exactly is in my cup of coffee, how it was roasted and cupped, and from what foreign country the beans originated, I pay a visit to the Summit Coffee guys, Brian Helfrich, Tim Helfrich and Evan Pollitt, at their new roastery which just happens to be located a floating whiff down the road from their basecamp retail store.

When I arrive, the six-month-old facility is in full swing. Evan, whose official title, director of coffee/lead roaster, makes my title, journalist, seem quite boring, is locked behind a computer screen analyzing spreadsheets full of numbers that compare how time and temperature contribute in determining a coffee bean’s profile. Brian and Tim, brothers and co-owners, are discussing and awaiting a 10-bag shipment of beans with far-off origination points that include Brazil, Columbia, Kenya and Burundi.

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They take me to the giant black and gold roaster and walk me through the process. From 150-pound bags, the trio weighs out 20-pound batches and adds them to the piping hot roaster. Following Evan’s spreadsheet of numbers, the beans hit certain time and temperature benchmarks before descending to a cooling tray after anywhere between 11 to 13 minutes. Then they transfer to the coffee transportation receptacles to await final weighing, bagging and distribution.

When things are rolling, they roast no less than 80 pounds an hour. I imagine each must down a few cups of fully caffeinated Joe to keep that pace to support their multiple retail and growing number of business establishments.

Eight months ago, when the trio first opened the roastery and began the process of sampling and selecting beans to roast, they tell me they did get a bit overcaffeinated. Before their first purchase of 5,000 pounds, the trio tried at least 120 coffees to find the first 10. Working with five importers, some specializing in certain countries and some pulling from all over the world, Brian, Tim and Evan sample roasted, cupped then profiled coffees from

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Brazil, El Salvador, Columbia, Tanzania and Ethiopia just to get going.

Talk about a caffeinated day.

As I listen and learn, I can see that the trio’s passion extends far beyond the final cup, and I’m glad. Tim tells me Summit’s decision to begin roasting was as much a decision made to satisfy their own intellectual curiosity and desire to get more closely aligned with the entire process of bringing coffee to the customer as it was an economic decision. Getting closer to the start of the process gives them more influence on it. And including all 36 of their employees in the process by encouraging them to spend time at the roastery, allows them to become more of the craft coffee company they plan to become.

“Coffee is culinary,” Evan tells me, “and like a foodie, a wine aficionado or craft beer lover, coffee is becoming more personalized. Meeting the customer where he is, whether he comes in simply looking for a cup then leaving saying ‘wow’ or wanting to know the finer points of different roasts, that’s where we need to be.

It’s our responsibility.”

So it seems I’m not alone in wondering what’s in my cup.

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by Lori K. Tate photography by Ken Noblezada and Glenn Roberson

As folks flock to Lake Norman, we found out why they like us so much

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If you’re a native of Lake Norman, you’ve certainly seen some changes over the past 20 years. Located near three interstates (with one slicing right through it), the Lake Norman area is in the middle of everything. You can commute to Charlotte or WinstonSalem. You can jaunt to the beach or the mountains for the weekend in hours. And you can hop a plane to go anywhere in the world from nearby Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

While those factors have certainly played roles in bringing industry to the area, there are so many other variables that attract newcomers, as Huntersville and Cornelius both saw more than a 10 percent increase in population between 2010-14*. For one, our climate can’t be beat. After the North experienced two brutal winters in a row, a lot of folks traded in their snow

boots for sandals. People coming from California love the idea of seasons and the occasional snowflake. And everyone loves the fact that homes are more affordable here than in other parts of the country.

Then there is our southern hospitality.

No matter how big we grow or how fast the world spins, you can still find folks pouring sweet tea, blessing hearts and opening doors. It’s a way of life built on community and casseroles.

We recently asked newcomers what drew them to the Lake Norman area and what they like best about living here. You’ll be happy to know that our friendliness topped the list. Read on to learn more about what our new friends think of us. *Data drawn from www.census.gov.

The Roy clan recently relocated from California to the Lake Norman area.

From left, Mark Wells, Clyde, Luke Wells, Valerie Wells, Iris Roy, Avery Wells, Ed Roy, Kaylen Roy and Patrick Johnson.

Photography by Ken Noblezada

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Ed and Iris Roy Town: Huntersville Occupation: Retired From: Whittier, California How did you hear about the Lake Norman area?

We visited North Carolina several times and had been researching different areas of the state to retire. We learned about and visited the Lake Norman area after our daughter and son-in-law moved to Huntersville in 2012.

Why did you move here?

Iris is from the South originally. We had always tossed around the idea of returning to the South after retirement. After visiting family several times in North Carolina, we decided this was the place.

Did you consider Charlotte, south Charlotte, any other areas nearby?

We considered several different areas nearby, including Mooresville and Denver.

What was the deciding factor in selecting Lake Norman?

We found our home in Huntersville, near two of our children. Huntersville has that small town feeling with friendly people.

What do you like best about living here?

We love the climate and enjoy experiencing four seasons, and most of all being close to our family.

What has surprised you the most about living here?

The only thing so far is how beautiful the fall foliage is. We hadn’t experienced that for a very long time.

Favorite thing do to here?

We enjoy family outings on Lake Norman or just the two of us cruising on the lake enjoying the beautiful scenery. We also enjoy taking drives to close destinations like the Biltmore.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Huntersville has become our home very quickly, and we love being here.

Photography by Ken Noblezada

What’s something new (activity or food) that you’ve tried since moving here?

We bought a pontoon boat for the first time and love being able to jump in from the marina and go exploring.

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How did you hear about the Lake Norman area?

For Mark’s 30th birthday in 2007, I surprised him with a NASCAR-themed family trip in May. We went to the Darlington (South Carolina) NASCAR race and passed through the Lake Norman area visiting local NASCAR race shops. We immediately fell in love.

Favorite thing to do here?

Aside from boating, exploring new places and creating memories.

Anything else you’d like to add?

We are very happy with the community we moved to. We have made a lot of good friends and have met so many nice people.

Mark and Valerie Wells (Luke and Avery)

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Town: Huntersville Occupation: Mark — project manager for a steel fabricator; Valerie — school secretary From: Southern California (Yorba Linda)

there were so many young families like ourselves. Seeing all that the area had to offer and the opportunity for our family, we knew Lake Norman would be a great place to raise our children and decided to take the leap of faith in 2012 and move.

Did you consider Charlotte, south Charlotte, any other areas nearby?

We really didn’t, aside from Mooresville. We knew we wanted to be close to the lake and loved the Birkdale area, as it gave us the comfort of “home.”

What was the deciding factor in selecting Lake Norman?

Good schools and wanting to be close to the lake. With two elementaryaged children, finding great schools was of utmost importance. We have always owned a boat and love boating and wakeboarding, so the lake played a huge role, as well.

What do you like best about living here?

Being so close to the lake and so many outdoor activities, not to mention being able to experience seasons.

What has surprised you the most about living here?

We are not alone. It seems like the majority of the population in the Lake Norman area is from other states.

What’s something new (activity or food) that you’ve tried since moving here?

White water rafting! We love having the U.S. National Whitewater Center at our fingertips. Being able to do more of the outdoor activities we have always liked to do has been incredible. As our children are growing up, we are able to experience so many great adventures with them in this beautiful state.

Why did you move here?

After our trip in 2007, we knew we were in love with the area and needed a change of pace. We got home and started researching the area and saw how much more affordable housing was than in Southern California. We visited the area several more times prior to actually purchasing our home and loved that

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How did you hear about the Lake Norman area?

My family visited the area years back and fell in love with it. We visited soon after and thought this would be a great place to live.

Why did you move here?

As a new couple just starting out, we wanted a place where we would be able to own a home and not have a huge financial stress. We knew home ownership would be impossible in California, given the areas where we would like to live there. Everything is at least double the cost in California.

We also wanted a change of scenery when it came to the seasons — Southern California only gets to experience summer.

Did you consider (Charlotte, south Charlotte, any other areas nearby)?

No, only Lake Norman. We knew we wanted to be by the lake.

What was the deciding factor in selecting Lake Norman?

We have always been involved in boating and water sports, but in California, we would have to drive hours to be able to do this. Now it’s only a five-minute drive.

We wanted to be sure to have access to the water any time we wanted.

What do you like best about living here?

Lake Norman has all the amenities that you could ever need, but it still has a small-town feel. There are several shopping centers nearby which give many communities, including ours, the option to walk places.

What has surprised you the most about living here?

Everyone is so nice and willing to lend a hand when you need it. There is so much community involvement, and there’s always an event going on at

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Photography by Ken Noblezada

Town: Huntersville Occupation: Patrick — project coordinator with Pella Window & Door Co.; Kaylen — customer service representative with Aquesta Insurance From: Whittier, California (South Los Angeles County)

a nearby shopping center or even in your own housing community.

What’s something new (activity or food) that you’ve tried since moving here?

Although we haven’t really tried anything “new,” we’ve been able to spend more time enjoying things we’ve always loved (like boating).

Favorite thing to do here?

Take the boat out during the summer months.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Patrick’s family visited us for two days this past June and fell in love. We recruited eight more Southern Californians. Some are planning on moving here in early 2016, and the rest will be here by summer 2016.

new. After living in the D.C. area all my life, I was excited for the new opportunity and to have a new city to explore.

Did you consider Charlotte, south Charlotte, any other areas nearby?

I was primarily considering the Huntersville area. I knew I did not want a very long commute to work, and I liked the fact that the area is central to so many things, including uptown Charlotte and Lake Norman.

What was the deciding factor in selecting Lake Norman?

Lake Norman appealed to me because the people here are so genuine and welcoming, and it seemed like a great place to live. I love spending time outside, so having the lake nearby was a big deciding factor for me.

Photography by Glenn Roberson

What do you like best about living here?

My favorite thing about living here is the proximity to so many different things. I love being just a short drive from both the beach and the mountains. I also love that it has a small town feel, while still having a bigger city and all its amenities nearby.

Lauren Swindall Town: Huntersville Occupation: Health and Wellness Coordinator at the Lake Norman YMCA From: Alexandria, VA (about 10 minutes outside of Washington D.C.) How did you hear about the Lake Norman area?

One of my closest friends and her husband had been living in Charlotte for a few years, and I had been down to visit them a few times. I quickly fell in love with the city and all that the Charlotte area had to offer.

Why did you move here?

Last summer was a time of transition for me, and I began looking for jobs in the Charlotte area just for fun and to see what was available. When I applied and was offered the job at the Lake Norman YMCA, I knew this would be my chance to make the move and experience something

What has surprised you the most about living here?

When I first moved here last year, I was shocked by how friendly the people were everywhere you go. There was always a friendly face and someone to talk to no matter where you were. This is very different than the way of life in D.C., where people are not quite so friendly and tend to keep to themselves, but it is something that quickly became one of my favorite things about Lake Norman.

What’s something new (activity or food) that you’ve tried since moving here?

Since moving here, I’ve realized I am much more outdoorsy than I previously thought.

Having the mountains so close by has given me the opportunity to spend more time hiking and being outside, and that has become one of my favorite pastimes.

What is your favorite thing to do here?

I think my favorite thing to do here would have to be the U.S. National White Water Center. I have also newly become a Panthers fan and enjoy going to games whenever I get a chance.

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Ireland and England Meet in Cornelius

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Chris and Christina Phillips are at it again with The Harp & Crown Pub and Kitchen

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“A pub is a gathering place,” says Christina Phillips, who originally hails from Ireland. “Everybody goes somewhere they know is cozy. It’s a total social thing. The pubs back home, you would sit down and you wouldn’t know who’s sitting beside you, but by the end of the night you’d know

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The Grate Cheese, an eightounce C.A.B. (Certified Angus Beef ) patty placed into a grilled cheese made with American cheese and deep fried bacon hits the spot.

them. Some people would come with a guitar. And everybody’s singing away. It’s more of a social gathering. I’ve had a lot of British and Irish people come in and say they feel like they’re back home.”

Lake Norman residents know Christina and her Londoner husband, Chris, from when they owned Restaurant X in Davidson.

“Because I’m English and Christine is Irish, people would come in Restaurant X expecting a pub,” Chris says. “Well, we were doing an eclectic bistro. It caught on, and we did really well for eight years. We now have gravitated back to our roots and for want of a better way of saying it, to people’s expectations of what English and Irish people should be doing restaurant-wise.”

it features Old Country standards such as fish and chips and shepherd’s pie, it also includes dishes such as pan-seared Scottish salmon and chicken Creole Alfredo.

“It’s good food that’s crafted from scratch,” Chris explains. “It’s honest, it has integrity and there’s no cheating. We’re trying to create robust flavors and traditional recipes with a twist here and there.”

A slice of home When the couple sold Restaurant X a year ago, they traveled back to Ireland and England to be with family and friends there. Yet, they knew they wanted to return

“We wanted to pay homage to the local beer scene while also staying true to our roots with Irish and English stuff,” Chris says. “I thought it was important to have a good beer system. It’s like the food. Whatever you serve, you’ve got to try to serve it to the optimal level.”

While the couple has updated the food options and incorporated new choices from the local craft beer scene, they have held onto some traditions. The décor hearkens to the pubs in their homelands, with wooden-clad walls and tables Chris and a friend built, traditional Irish pottery, warm lighting, and family pieces adorning the walls and the space over the bar. Traditional music plays in the background, and they will feature live music periodically.

They have made improvements to the outside patio bar, and three fireplaces

Left: Savory Bread Pudding features layered artisan bread with leeks, tomatoes, Irish Cheddar Cheese and a mushroom cream sauce.

Top: Fish and Chips boasts Smithwick’s beerbattered Atlantic cod, housemade fries and coleslaw.

Right: Guinness-braised beef brisket served with Au Jus sauce.

to Lake Norman to open a cozy pub.

“We’re trying to bring a little corner of Ireland and a little corner of England to a little corner here in North Carolina, so people can experience part of the culture that we grew up in,” says Chris, “but perhaps in a more modern way.”

Personalized touches include the extensive menu, which draws from their world travels and their background in restaurants and catering in New York. While

Chris’ culinary experiences began when he was a young boy.

“It’s the old classic story,” he says. “I was always in the kitchen with my mum.

I’ve just always had a natural interest in it. I went to school for it for a couple of years, and then I cooked in restaurants in London, and then from there it went on. I think it’s like anything in life. No matter what you do, you gather a breadth of knowledge if you’re interested in what you’re doing and committed, and you start to put that knowledge to good use.”

Local touches Chris and Christina have approached the beer with a similar mindset and turned to Crafty Beer Guys of Huntersville to install their draft beer system.

on the patio will brighten and warm the space when that part of the restaurant opens in the spring. In another eclectic, history-linked touch, weather-beaten antique English doors stand between the bar and the main seating area.

The name of the pub, too, is inspired by history. “I’m the harp, obviously, being from Ireland,” Christina says. “And, Chris is the crown, being from London. I’ve liked that name for the longest time.”

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Grapevine

by Trevor Burton

beautiful burgundy

the oomph that is a must; wines that make a simple, bold statement are what floats their vinous boat. But, as with all wines, it’s not a case of one style of wine being better than another. They’re simply different.

One side isn’t right and the other wrong.

Let’s dig a little deeper into the Burgundy region. Burgundy is all about (totally about) wines that express the place they come from — wines that express their “terroir.”

Burgundy has to be the most terroir-intensive wine region in the world. There are just two grape varieties in the region, Pinot Noir for red wines and Chardonnay for white. If one were to get really picky, there are a couple more, but they are truly bit players. What makes Burgundy so interesting is the way that Pinot Noir and Chardonnay taste so differently depending on what Burgundian soil and climate they’re grown in.

Doing some weeding

Burgundy in January — when the main attraction is pruning vines and making small bonfires from the clippings.

Unapproachable, T surrounded by mystery and intricacy?

Not really.

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o many, Burgundy is at the pinnacle of the wine world. I’m kind of in that camp. On the other hand, there are those who shy away from it. What’s going on?

On the “love it” side of the fence, Burgundy wines are filled with nuance and finesse, not power. They’re a combination of elegance and complexity. Then there’s the “not so much” side. To them, Burgundy is troublesome to get their arms around.

To them, Burgundy wines definitely lack

I’ll be getting into the weeds a little bit, but it leads to a point. The, not so large, Burgundy region has 100 different Appellations d’Origine Protégée (AOP) wines. Think of an AOP as an address label, indicating the place where grapes have been grown. Burgundy’s AOPs are grouped into four different classifications.

Going from the lowest classification to the top, they are: Regional, Village (Communal), Premier Cru and Grand Cru. Wines that carry “Regional” on their label are made from grapes grown in any number of plots throughout the region. Not too surprisingly, “Village” wines are made from grapes grown in and around the village named on the bottle. “Premier Cru” wines are made from grapes grown in one single vineyard within a named village — both the village and vineyard name appear on the label. Finally, a “Grand Cru” carries just the name of its vineyard. Rules are very strict. If an area is named on a label, grapes must come from that area and that area only. But, enough of the weeds, the beauty of Burgundy is how wines vary from one plot of land to another.

The “aha” moment Maybe the reason I’ve got such a soft spot in my heart for Burgundy is that it’s the region that got me really interested in wine. My wife, Mary Ellen, and I had always been fond of wine, but one meal changed everything. It was our “aha” moment. I was

working quite a lot in Paris at the time, and one evening a business associate invited us to a tasting meal in a pretty nifty place in the City of Light. Several wines were poured during the meal, but one in particular was a showstopper — bells rang and lights flashed. It turned out that the wine was from Burgundy. Getting back to those weeds, it was a Nuit Saint Georges, a Village wine.

The bells and lights were so powerful (in contrast, of course, to the wine) that the next day we rented a car and drove to Burgundy to dig and sip deeper. To our delight, the evening’s wine had not been

A Grand Cru Burgundy wine carries just the name of its vineyard on the label.

a “one-off.” We started off at lunch trying the same type of wine from the previous evening — same experience. At the end of our meal we asked the restaurateur where she got her wines. List in hand, we started knocking on doors. Every wine we tasted was as good or better than the one we’d tasted in Paris. So began a beautiful friendship.

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As I said before, these are nuanced wines.

They’re understated, but there’s a lot going on. Like most “Old World” wines, it’s the non-fruit aspects that come out first. For me, white Burgundy is the greatest and most lingering expression of the Chardonnay grape. There’s a complex combination that is smoky, toasty, buttery, nutty and minerally. There’s a firm acidity that holds everything together. And I think Pinot Noir reaches its crowning point in red Burgundy.

Again, there’s an understated complexity — perfumed and fruity, commonly with hints of undergrowth or mushrooms. Some wines have a gorgeous floral, violet finish. There’s even a hint of barnyard that, on its face, sound yucky but fits beautifully into the wine.

I spoke of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

There is a school of thought among some Burgundians that they ought to internationalize their wines by putting the name of the grape on a label. There’s another school that pours scorn on the idea. Their viewpoint is that they do not make Pinot Noir or Chardonnay; they make Burgundy.

I’m with the second lot; if there’s a grape named on a Burgundy label, count me out.

We’ve been going back to Burgundy as often as possible since that first experience.

We go mostly in the month of January, as airfares are cheaper and that’s the least busy time in the region. It’s really quite neat. At that time of year the main activity is pruning vines and making small bonfires from the clippings. The region is a dull, winter gray with smoke rising into the air. Not as pretty as the rest of the year, but it has a definite charm.

The other nice thing is that it rains quite often at that time of year so, naturally, that drives us down into wine cellars to cruise through crus with their winemaker.

Maybe it’s the ambiance of the cellar, but the wines we taste are nothing short of spectacular. The only downside is that these wines can be a little pricey. But everyone deserves a treat now and then.

Back to my initial point, I think Burgundy wines are terrific, but that doesn’t make wines from other regions non-starters.

They’re not worse than Burgundy wines; they’re just different. Take Pinot Noir as an example. Wines from the Willamette Valley in Oregon are stunning, and I’ve got a deep affection for Pinot Noirs from the Russian River Valley region of California, among many others. That’s the great thing — so much wine, so little time. Enjoy.

Trevor Burton of Mooresville is certified by the International Sommelier Guild, he is founder of SST Wine Experiences and, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, conducts wine education and tasting tours to wine regions throughout the world.

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T

he roadside sign along Brawley School Road in Mooresville simply said “CrossFit 77 — Come Try Your Free Session Today.” And every day, when Amanda Kloo passed it on her way to work, she wondered if the sign was somehow speaking to her. As a Ph.D. professor in education at Belmont Abbey College, she knew the stories about healthy transformations and weight loss and taught lessons about the benefits of being healthy and active to her students every day. But Kloo was different than most — she was born with cerebral palsy — and felt somewhere deep in her heart that gyms advertising free sessions weren’t speaking to someone with a disability.

The more she passed the sign, the more she began to wonder. Might they might have a place for her even though she was different? Could she benefit from exercise like everyone else? What might happen if she taught her body to do the movements — a sit up, a push up, a kettlebell lift — that so many take for granted? Perhaps with fitness she could feel more included in the active life she saw her family living and participate like she had never been able to before.

To walk on the beach “If I call and tell them I’m disabled, I’m sure they will tell me they don’t have a place for me,” she reasoned to herself. “Then, seeing the sign won’t bother me anymore. If I just call and they tell me ‘no,’ the voices inside my head won’t have a reason to shout.”

But over time, as she continued to pass the sign, Kloo became depressed.

Amanda Kloo Having given birth to twin boys after a high-risk pregnancy, she was having difficulty losing weight. She drifted into a world of self-doubt and watched the person she once was begin to fade.

She began using words like self-conscious, defeated, afraid, disgusted and embarrassed to describe herself as she disconnected from the person she once was.

So one day, after being stuck in traffic for what seemed like an eternity right in front of the sign, Kloo made the decision to call.

“I’m a 39-year-old mom with a disability,” she told the voice on the other end of the phone. “I have cerebral palsy, and the left side of my body is affected. I have always had an extraordinary life, but my disability isolates me. I use canes and crutches and can’t do the things most people can so if you don’t have a place for me in your gym, I’ll understand.”

Ken Crowder, the co-owner of CrossFit 77, was the voice on the other end of the line. He listened and immediately began thinking about what he could do as a coach and a trainer to include her. What he told Kloo on that call, now two years ago, changed both of their lives.

“Come on in and let’s get started,” Crowder recalls saying. “I’m not sure where to begin with you, but

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It took Kloo almost an entire year to learn how to do a push up because she had to teach her mind how to recognize the pathways that trigger her body to do certain movements.

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THROUGH GRIT, SWEAT, VULNERABILITY AND PURPOSE, AMANDA KLOO IS OPENING THE DOORS OF POSSIBILITY FOR THOSE WHO LIVE WITH DIFFERENCES Two years ago, Kloo, who has cerebral palsy, began training at CrossFit 77 in Mooresville.

MOMENTUM For Kloo, workouts were initially as taxing mentally as they were physically because of her disability.

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everyone has to start somewhere.”

Their call became the basis for a daily training partnership based on vulnerability, trust and hope. Crowder modified workouts, individualized exercises and simplified complex movements with the hope that Kloo might first learn the functional strength needed to help her in activities of daily living. She spent the first three months simply learning to remove her orthotic and wiggle her toes.

Then she began flexing her ankle and bearing weight after getting off the floor alone. Learning to do a push-up, an exercise most learn in minutes, took an entire year because Kloo had to teach her mind to recognize the pathways that trigger her body to do certain movements in the proper sequence. Because of her cerebral palsy, the workouts were as mentally taxing as they were physically.

Her gains came slowly at first then picked up pace. As the first summer arrived, Kloo had trained her body to get up off the floor and walk without crutches and canes. She developed core strength and stability. Then, on a beach vacation she had been both anticipating and fearing, she walked barefoot

on the beach with her family for the first time.

Walking next to her boys, and feeling the sand under her bare feet for the first time was one of the greatest achievements in her life.

Project Momentum is born For Kloo, reaching a personal goal was not enough. She told Crowder that she had higher hopes and wanted to do more for those who are similarly challenged.

“When you reach a goal — something that once seemed impossible — and still have something left inside you, what do you do next?” she wondered.

“What if there are other people out there like me who feel isolated by their disability and are afraid to try because they have always been told ‘no’?” she recalls. “When you hear ‘no’ so much, and you start to believe it, a part of you begins to die. And that is so dangerous.

No one should ever have to have that feeling, especially someone with a disability.”

So together with Crowder, Kloo began the process of developing an adaptive health and wellness program designed specifically for those who live with disabilities and differences. The pair began offering freeof-charge individual and group training

to adults even before filing for non-profit status which they officially received last month. With a mission of using fitness as a gateway to improving long-term health, healing and quality of life, they named the organization Project Momentum.

During a recent Saturday morning group session, while more than a handful of disabled athletes moved freely through an exercise that involved rolling over and climbing to one’s feet, Kloo struggled and fell behind. But unlike the times she recalls having grown frustrated and angry with failure, she was confident, inspired, proud, courageous, strong and joyful knowing now that failure is a part of the journey and every struggle is part of the learning process.

“What we are doing here is more than physical,” she says with a tear in her eye.

“We are teaching hope, possibility and giving joy to those who struggle with so much. It’s not my responsibility to be here paying it forward; it’s my honor. Because a life spent moving forward gathering momentum, especially for those with disabilities, is an amazing life. When we move beyond our fears we see the world in a way we never thought possible.”

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That said, there’s no time like the present to put a brand new spin on your décor. Why not start off 2016 with a happy bang and update your house (and beyond) with the best and brightest trends to be found?

We asked specialists from a variety of home-related industries to weigh in on the “must-have” elements homeowners should consider when decorating their abode this New Year. Here’s what we learned.

popular, as are Moroccan prints in fabric, artwork and accessories. Sculpted area rugs and carpets are in, and accent furniture pieces that are constructed from rough, reclaimed or exotic wood create interest.

“Homeowners are becoming more confident in their own taste and they know the feel they’re after, whether building a

and soft pink. The two colors mixed together will create a serene sense.”

Gupta suggests refreshing your décor by adding pops of color, either by using a few accent pillows or purchasing an area rug. “These options will help freshen up a home or business design quickly and cost effectively,” she says.

When you cross the threshold of your house, it should welcome you in, and that begins with the right color palette.

Joan Inglis of Carolina Spaces has the skinny on the hottest colors of the year.

“Both Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore chose an off-white as 2016’s Color of the Year, so we will continue to see a lot of wooden furnishings and upholstery in shades of white,” Inglis says. “Pantone, the industry-wide authority on color, has selected two colors — a rose pink and a sky blue — as its picks for 2016. Depending on your personality and what you want to convey in your décor, from earth tones to jewel tones to pastels, the sky’s the limit.”

Inglis says color can have a huge effect on mood and the senses; likewise, make your selections carefully. “Choosing the wrong paint color, for example, could make you feel uncomfortable in your own home,” she says. “It’s best to seek professional advice if you’re not sure exactly what colors to select.”

No matter the palette, paint is the most dramatic — and economical — way to brighten your space. Contemporary, clean lines in furniture and fixtures are

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new home or renovating,” Inglis explains.

“The important thing is to balance colors and textures throughout your space.”

Rug & Home’s Aanchal Gupta agrees that color is one of the most important aspects of your home’s décor.

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She also suggests incorporating texture and contrasts.“This year will be all about texture, and creating texture contrasts by mixing different elements is key,” she says.

“From shaggy or nubby rugs to wooden accent pieces to metal details — layering in different textures keeps things interesting.”

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Nieuwendijk says lighting is key.

“Don’t cut corners on your lighting,” she says. “Great lighting and unique home accessories are what completes the look.”

International Kitchen & Bath’s Brian Tarle agrees that clean lines, simple styles and industrial looks are going to be popular in 2016, but he has a contrasting prediction for the hottest colors of the year.

Tarle is aware that many experts are selecting pink and blue as the two hot colors of the year, but he feels it isn’t necessarily the look homeowners are going for. Reclaimed wood and natural wood tones are the rage; likewise, he predicts earth tones will be a popular complement.

“Olive, denim, grays and khaki seem to be what our clientele are leaning toward,” Tarle says. “Warm-off whites will still be a standard that fits with any style, and provide a backdrop for adding bolder accent colors.”

McNeilis says homeowners should expect a resurgence in clean, simple looks, from color to design.

“Going into 2016, consumers should expect to see ‘less is more’ color palettes, with more neutrals and less color,” says McNeilis, reiterating that Benjamin Moore’s 2016 color of the year is Simply White, while Sherwin Williams’ is Alabaster, another flattering natural white.

Give a classic color scheme a boost by using mixed metals and accessories that offer a natural feel and plenty of texture.

“Neutral backdrops will be layered and warmed with natural products, including wood furniture, metal accent pieces, natural fiber area rugs and textiles,” McNeilis says.

Dutchmans Casual Living’s Stephanie Nieuwendijk encourages clients to spruce up their homes by adding an infusion of prints, patterns and textures.

“Color and pattern are coming back in a

big way,” she says. “A mixture of wood, textiles and natural materials in a home works to make it feel well-rounded and cozy, yet individual enough to reflect the homeowner’s own sense of style.”

Some of the hottest new color combos are brilliant shades of blue, which are especially crisp with whites and neutrals. Or, go rich with yellows, greens and persimmon for a strong color pop when combined with those blues.

Nieuwendijk notes that there is an art to layering textures and patterns, and it helps if the style of your furniture is classic. Accessories such as rattan baskets, gold accent pieces, candlesticks and bowls, in addition to accent throw pillows — which offer the perfect pop of color — will help homeowners pull together an intriguing but livable look.

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continue to be in demand,” he says.

Nikol McRary, with Amish Oak & Cherry Furniture, says brass is back, along with gold accents, neutral colors and above all, furniture that will last for decades.

McRary’s go-to plan for those hoping to freshen up their décor includes fresh paint, plus intriguing pillows and artwork.

“Then, determine if you need a new accent piece or an entire collection, such as a sofa, chair, or dining table and chairs,” she says.

McRary’s customers are drawn to the distressed or reclaimed look, and they don’t want a fabricated or “fake wood” product. American-made products are

desired, not imports or cheaper-made furniture. “Our clients are definitely educated on furniture construction, and the importance of solid wood,” she says. “Therefore, they are spending more money to get quality-built furniture.”

She also sees house plans with the Craftsman/mission look, including lots of stonework, tongue and groove floors and ceilings, and reclaimed woods for cabinets.

Melanie Crabtree, with Interiors By Redesign, says authenticity, simplicity and clean lines are of utmost importance to the consumer these days.

“People want to live in homes that feel authentic to them,” Crabtree says. “And when authenticity and

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classic design principles merge, personal yet timeless style occurs.”

Downsizing is in, as is living in a home that is customized to your lifestyle. People are also choosing to live with less. “Think less McMansion,” she says. “It should either have a function or make you happy.”

Crabtree opts for simple color schemes that showcase a touch of unexpected color, which offers the ability to easily change things up on a whim. She loves the use of gray as a neutral, paired with almost any color. “I’m loving gray with a fresh, grassy green,” she says, “or gray with a mellow, umber orange, or gray with a deep, warm fuchsia.”

The use of metallic leather and metallic thread woven into material can be a provocative accent when used sparingly.

Or, give your home a burst of personality by mixing vintage looks with any style.

Lastly, she has a simple way of deciding what’s in, and what’s out.

“If you’re sick of seeing it, it’s out,” Crabtree says with a laugh.

“If you still love it, it’s in.”

Rich Sampson, owner of The Great Frame Up, enjoys seeing home trends pop up in custom framing.

“There are some really fun home decorating trends,” he says. “While the word ‘trend’ seems constrictive, sometimes trends are truly being driven by personal taste and style.”

Hot styles include dark colors mixed strategically with bright colors, plus bold patterns and high contrasts. He is also seeing the use of neutral palettes.

“This season, we are seeing people creating curated displays by framing and displaying items they’ve already collected — framing flea-market finds and making eclectic pairings,” he adds.

“Unmatched gallery walls are used to create a personal design touch, but matched arrangements are always good for related photos and artwork.”

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spaces — from firepits to fireplaces, outdoor furniture and flat-screen televisions to fully operational kitchens.

“Homeowners are willing to invest thousands of dollars in order to extend their living space to the outdoors,” Moran says.

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Cindy Marze of The Hearth & Patio's Northlake location, agrees that outdoor spaces are increasingly important to homeowners.

“Outdoor spaces are becoming an extension of the home’s family room, with all of the accoutrements, including fireplaces, comfortable seating spaces, rugs, and lamps,” she says. “Wicker sectionals with colorful cushions are being used in the spaces denoted as the family’s outdoor gathering area, with rugs defining the space.”

Marze notes that people are buying for the long-term, which means

they want quality products. And above all, firepits are the rage.

“Firepits are becoming a common request from parents with teenagers,” she says. “They tend to draw the kids in and keep them at home longer.”

There is plenty to choose from these days when it comes to firepits, including new heat-tempered fireglass pebbles, which offer a stunning alternative to lava rocks or gas logs. “It comes in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes,” she says. “Used with a gas or propane fuel, fireglass can create a beautiful fire that doesn’t have the odor of wood, burning logs or sparks to worry about.”

Tricia Kesling, with Clark Hall Doors, says if she had to pinpoint one thing that is definitely out, it would be home maintenance.

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style,” she says. “Homeowners want maintenance-free beauty, so doors and windows that have the warmth of wood without the maintenance are must-haves.”

Recently she has seen many designs that partner light exterior home colors with contrasting accents. “Details like gutters and windows, often ignored in the past, are now an important area of emphasis to achieve a pulledtogether look,” Kesling says.

Bottom line, regardless of how you decide to add beauty and comfort to your home, the specialists agree that the number one goal for every homeowner is that their surroundings create a personal sense of happiness. Whether you give your home a complete update — from paint to furniture — or select just one area to update, remember that home is where the heart is, and make your heart happy.

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he Lake Norman Home Builders Association Best of the Lake Design Competition and Gala celebrated its’ 12th Anniversary on November 6 at River Run Country Club. This year marked an unprecedented number of entries by Lake Norman homebuilding professionals.

For the third consecutive year, Electrolux in partnership with Queen City Audio - Video Appliances was the presenting sponsor of the event, along with Gold Sponsor — BB&T and Silver Sponsors — Ferguson Enterprises and H2H Blinds.

Jim Feldman, President of the LNHBA, commented on the event’s success, “This is quickly becoming one of the most prestigious industry events in the Charlotte region,” he said.

The Best of the Lake Design Competition and Gala was created to recognize and celebrate homebuilding industry professionals such as architects, builders, associates, Realtors® and industry trade partners who have contributed to the residential homebuilding industry in the Lake Norman area. Projects were selected by a panel of experts in the home building and design industry.

The event is also the largest fundraising effort for the LNHBA and its members. The LNHBA is a notfor-profit professional association that represents and protects the interests of the building industry in and around the Lake Norman area. The event will provide funds to provide leadership, education and advocacy to its more than 300 members

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WINNER NORTHLAKE LANDSCAPES

BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN – MORE THAN $50K The overall design of the home was a West Indies style with coastal elements. The homeowner wanted to add modern elements and blend into the neighborhood. A definite objective was to do something that isn’t done often in the area, and carry the outside living into the interior living to create one large space.

WINNER TEAM ENTRY – SOUTHERN COTTAGE CORP & STOREY ELLIS FINE ART & DESIGN

BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR STAGING - LESS THAN $250K The stager wanted to create a relaxed environment with plenty of seating for entertaining using earth tones to blend well with the stone fireplace and to balance the dark tones with light woods and contemporary style. All of this needed to blend with an open concept kitchen. This home sold 12 days after staging.

WINNER CAROLINA SPACES

BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR STAGING - $250-$499K The home lacked color and warmth on the wall space, so the stager introduced those elements through home décor, textiles and accessories. They also placed furnishings to convey use of space and define each room’s purpose. The home sold in two days after receiving multiple offers and was sold for $20,000 above listing price.

WINNER CENTERPIECE HOME STAGING

BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR STAGING - $500-999K This spec home was to serve as a model for the other houses with similar floorplans in the development. The developer wanted to stage each main room to use a guide for furniture placement to highlight the beautiful craftsmanship of the property. Targeting empty nesters, soothing colors and furniture proportions with pops of color to showcase lighting were used.

WINNER BELLA STAGING & DESIGN

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BEST RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR STAGING – OVER $1M The 4,100-square-foot home initially served as a staged model in a small development of 13 single family lots. The stager used a balance of color and furnishings, current patterns and contemporary style and showed a complementary connection with the permanent fixtures throughout the home. The completed price of this home was $1.03 million.

WINNER CAROLINA SPACES

SPECIAL PROJECT The basement bar and wine cellar boast ample space with a poured concrete counter featuring fiber optic lighting, a kegerator, sink, ice maker and dishwasher. The wine cellar’s racking system maximizes storage and a small countertop allows for wine tastings and pourings. This project offers the retreat the homeowners were looking for.

WINNER LORENZ CUSTOM BUILDERS

BEST OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT – LESS THAN $50K This backyard features a covered deck, pergola, natural stone fire pit, outdoor kitchen and lower patio. An arbor defines the entrance and exit onto the lower patio that ties to the outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and lower pergola. Both the deck and lower patio stand alone as unique spaces, but blended together give the client several entertaining options.

WINNER METRO GREENSCAPE

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WINNER METRO GREENSCAPE

EST OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECT – B MORE THAN $100K The client wanted a resort quality pool to be the focal point of a “U-shaped” house on a corner lot. The U-shaped house structure and pool shell are integrated. The final result of the project was a one-of-a-kind pool and outdoor living area using highly efficient impervious limitations without compromise.

WINNER SOUTHERN COTTAGE CORP

BEST LANDSCAPING – LESS THAN $20K The homeowner wanted a convenient, natural and safe way to access the backyard from the driveway while incorporating an aesthetically pleasing assortment of plants that would enhance curb appeal while tackling the steep grade. The final result of adding this beautiful stone stairway not only increased the value of this home but also turned an unusable space into an elegant landscaping creation.

WINNER NORTHLAKE LANDSCAPES

EST LANDSCAPING – B MORE THAN $20K Creating lawn space, outdoor entertaining and a gardening area were the goals. The simple clearing of trees and undergrowth expanded the lawn. Adding native flowering trees and shrubs offer color. A curving gravel path lined with perennials leads into the woods to a fire pit with seat walls.

New raised garden beds for vegetables and fruit trees were planted adjacent to the new lawn.

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Incorporating the homeowner’s worldly travel background was key in creating this backyard retreat. A fountain, a stream, fire pit, deck, patio and pergola were the main features and were tied together with the use of natural stone, pavers and unique plantings to create an urban living feel with a modern flare in a suburban setting.

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BATH RENOVATION - $20-50K After 14 years it was time for a redesign. The dark master bath was demolished and replaced with a clean, modern bath retreat that requires minimal upkeep. A free-standing soaking tub allowed space for a larger shower and new lighting illuminated the elegant master bath.

WINNER INTERIORS BY REDESIGN

ATH RENOVATION – B MORE THAN $50K The project was to design a space that would provide a larger bathroom and closet with lots of storage, added light and a spa-like setting. A three-sided, glass-enclosed shower was added to an exterior wall, while a double-door track system offers open spacing and ample lighting.

WINNER INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH

ITCHEN RENOVATION – K LESS THAN $50K The designer called for the kitchen and dining area to be unified with like materials. When the whole space was gutted, it was clearly obvious to the clients that this was going to be a fabulously open kitchen. Adding an island had the biggest impact on modernizing the kitchen. The clients were thrilled at the transformation and equally pleased to stay under budget.

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KITCHEN RENOVATION - $50-100K The heart of the home is the kitchen; therefore it was first on the list for this renovation. A new design was laid out to create a better working triangle and to allow for multiple cooks in the kitchen at once. A wall was removed to create more space and the kitchen renovation maintained and enhanced the charm and character of the home, while allowing it to serve as the heart of their home.

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EST RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING HOME B $76-175K The client’s design objective on this project was to update, repair and add energy efficiency throughout the home. Stucco repairs, cement shake and a general refresh were part of this renovation, and in the end friends and neighbors thought this was a new home.

WINNER SOUTHERN COTTAGE CORP

EST RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING HOME B $176-275K A car hobby was the driving force of this project, expanding the existing garage while maintaining the mountain resort feel of the log cabin home with dark lumber and natural stone. The amount of ample space needed was fulfilled, while the quality and attention to detail were fulfilled and matched the log cabin to a tee.

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The goal of the project was to create a larger, open and inviting space that the empty nesters could enjoy for many years to come.

The architect’s plan called for renovating the existing kitchen and dining room with the addition of 100 square feet. The kitchen was extended, the roof was raised, a wall was removed and areas of the kitchen were reframed to create a welcoming and inviting space that is the gem of the neighborhood.

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KITCHEN RENOVATION – MORE THAN $100K

WINNER METRO GREENSCAPE

EST RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING HOME B $276-$500K Looking for a ranch home to easily age in place, the homeowner’s found a home in need of a whole home renovation. The goal?

Modern, cozy and low maintenance. A modified kitchen layout adding a multipurpose island opens up to a warm living space that boasts a modern chiseled stone fireplace and spectacular lake views.

WINNER TEAM ENTRY – HENDERSON BUILDING GROUP AND INTERIORS BY REDESIGN

BEST SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOME - $350-499K The goal was to create a niche product that met the challenges of today’s economy and still offered the buyers the custom qualities they desired in an upscale home. The design is a Craftsman style with an open floor plan that allows for personal interaction between the kitchen and the great room. The plan offers four bedrooms and three and a half baths with the master suite on the first floor.

WINNER LAKEMIST HOMES

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WINNER ARTHUR RUTENBERG HOMES – MONTEREY BAY CHARLOTTE

EST SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOME – B OVER $1 MILLION The vision was to design a home in ‘true Linville’ fashion, utilizing materials indigenous to the area with special attention given to maximizing exquisite views towards the summit of Grandfather Mountain and beyond. The project program involved the design of a vacation home large enough to entertain multiple guests and family members while maintaining a ‘cabinlike’ mountain charm.

WINNER ANDREW ROBY

EST CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME/ SINGLE B FAMILY DETACHED - $500-749K The goal was to build an efficient, cost effective yet spacious and functional home while still meeting all the needs of their expanding future family of grandchildren. The objective was to design and capture the elements of a true lake cottage with rooms that flowed from one to the other in the main living area to allow ease for the family and capture the tranquility and peace of the water from every room.

WINNER TITAN CUSTOM BUILDERS

EST CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME/SINGLE B FAMILY DETACHED - $750-999K This French Country Home was designed to take advantage of all the views of an expansive point waterfront lot. While the home is set up primarily for first floor living, the second floor offers comfortable suites and areas for entertaining a number of guests. One of the primary goals, besides the detailed custom design, was energy efficiency. Every area was intended to take full advantage of lake living at its finest and provide a serene and relaxed atmosphere.

WINNER LAKEMIST HOMES

EST CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME/SINGLE B FAMILY DETACHED – OVER $1M The goal was to build a home that serves as a permanent residence, as well as a vacation home while taking advantage of the waterfront and recreation areas. The home was designed to allow for a functional living space in the main part of the home, including open family, dining and kitchen spaces with views of the lake. The lower level “recreation space” was designed to flow out onto the outdoor living area, as well as the pool deck, connecting the family to the lake resulting in a little vacation, while at home.

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This custom residence was approached with the desire to achieve elegance and comfort for empty nesters that like to entertain.

The design goal was to produce a home that was both stylish and comfortable, while the focus and attention were on providing a layout that was both inviting for entertaining and functional for everyday activities. The home was built for casual elegance with an emphasis on creating a residence that was warm and inviting and able to provide the clients a place they could truly call home.

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Chris Hoffman brings the West Indies to Cornelius

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eing different just to be different doesn’t always work, especially in the homebuilding industry. Then there are those times when creativity leads to results that far exceed expectations, rendering new ways to approach things.

The Cornelius home that recently won Best in Show at the Lake Norman Home Builder Awards offers a fresh take on living in the Carolinas. Designed and built by Chris Hoffman, president and founder of Cornelius-based Southern Cottage Corporation, the award winning home takes inspiration from West Indies architecture, as it folds contemporary, traditional and even historical elements into the mix.

Chris Hoffman, president and founder of Southern Cottage Corporation, took inspiration from West Indies architecture when he designed this award-winning Cornelius home. lake spaces | January 2016 | lncurrents

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A primary retreat

Horizontal plank wood columns add interest to the dining room.

Chris Hoffman has enjoyed creating and building structures since he was a little boy. “It’s [building] always been an hobby of mine. I’ve been intrigued with design since I was a little kid,” he recalls.

“I wanted to be a builder since I grew up. I took a winding road to get here.”

An economics and finance major in college, Hoffman worked in the pharmaceutical industry before starting Southern Cottage Corporation in 2002.

While Hoffman and his family initially lived in this Cornelius house, they knew their time there was limited. “I built and designed the house knowing that we were going to sell it,” explains Chris. “We put it on the market and sold it immediately.”

But before he and his family moved out, Hoffman enjoyed the indoor-outdoor lifestyle the home provided. “I really wanted a home that felt like a primary residence but also was kind of a getaway or retreat,” explains Hoffman, who worked with JJ Barja with Elite Design Group on the design. “When I traveled to resort areas like the Caribbean and Naples, Florida, hints of

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Reclaimed wood on the oven hood and cabinet detailing create an inviting environment in the kitchen.

The master suite is located on the first floor.

this architecture are what you see in higherend homes. Those are really my influences.”

With more than 5,300 square feet, including a guesthouse, the home features a combination of hard coat stucco and hardiplank siding on its exterior. “Homes in those areas [the Caribbean and Florida] look like they’ve evolved a little bit. You see a mix of materials where they’ve been

Hoffman tucked the pool into the house to give it more of an urban look.

added onto for larger families over time,” says Hoffman. “We embraced that with this design. It gives it so much character.”

The exterior’s rails and beams are also reminiscent of the West Indies style, while the shutters are hung with hardware, providing them with more detail and dimension. Gas lanterns further bring the look to life. lake spaces | January 2016 | lncurrents

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Nestled around nature

The first floor features an open floor plan that surrounds an outdoor area, complete with a heated pool. “The pool was unique in the way we tucked it into the house. It comes right up to the living space,” says Hoffman.

“We wanted a more contemporary, urban type of layout where the pool and the outdoor living were virtually connected.

It just provides a more contiguous space instead of having a secondary pool out in your back yard. This makes it more elegant.�

While the master suite and the guesthouse also face the pool, the home’s outdoor space features a hard coat stucco fireplace and travertine floors. Two sets of slider doors with flush thresholds seamlessly connect the space, making it easy to open up for entertaining. In addition, the pool offers a tanning ledge and a raised spa for more relaxation. Lush landscaping punctuated with Sabal Palms Continued on page 65

A study on the second floor serves as a relaxing gathering space.

A window tower allows for an abundance of natural light.

Above, below and right, bedrooms on the second floor allow for everyone to have their own space.

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The outdoor living space features a hard coat stucco fireplace and travertine floors.

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brings in the resort feel even more.

“It’s real popular right now to have indoor/outdoor areas,” says Hoffman.

“Almost every part of the main-level living area orients back to the outdoor living area so the views and vantage points are maintained all the way through.”

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Select cabinet doors featuring seeded glass also feature the wood in their detailing. Storey Ellis Fine Art and Design worked with Hoffman on the finishing details for the home, building on a design trajectory that was already in motion.

The red oak floor stained in a color called Kona complements the reclaimed wood perfectly, while plank ceilings add to the home’s authenticity.

“We did plank ceilings throughout most of the first floor. We integrated it with the outdoor living area,” says Hoffman. “Even though they [the ceilings] were a different color, the material was similar so it created more uniformity.”

The center portion of the dining room ceiling features reclaimed wood as well, while horizontal plank wood columns and grass cloth add more texture to the space. The result is a warm and inviting atmosphere that anyone would enjoy whether they’re on vacation or not.

“We’ve got several projects in the process in this style,” says Hoffman.

“It works in this climate.”

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In addition to winning Best in Show at the Lake Norman Home Builder Awards, this home by Southern Cottage Corporation also won Best Outdoor Living Project more than $100K and Best Residential Interior Design more than $50K.

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Ensemble Vermillian Melt the winter blues with Ensemble Vermillian on January 4. Comprised of sisters Frances Blaker (recorders) and Barbara Blaker Krumdieck (baroque cello) in addition to David Wilson (baroque violin) and William Simms (theorbo and baroque guitar), Ensemble Vermillian will be joined by stellar soprano Margaret Carpenter Margaret Carpenter Haigh Haigh and prize-winning organist Nicolas Haigh.

The ensemble performs musical gems from the generation before Bach, such as pieces by Buxtehude, Schmelzer, Biber and Mayr. These performances are in preparation for a new CD, with recording sessions in the Chapel at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Winston Salem beginning January 6.

Ensemble Vermillian; January 4, 7 p.m.; $15, $10 students/seniors, children under 12 free; St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson, Ensemble Vermillian performs on 704.560.0101.

January 4 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

Koresh Dance Company’s Mezze

Photography courtesy of Davidson College

Founded in Philadelphia in 1991 by Israeli-born choreographer and artistic director Roni Koresh, Koresh Dance Company is known for its superb technique and emotionally compelling appeal. Mezze, meaning many flavors in the Middle East, is a dynamic program that is lyrical and dynamic, dreamlike and simply human as it includes music from the Middle East. The company performs it at Davidson College on January 20.

This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council. It is part of The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series at Davidson College.

Koresh Dance Company’s Mezze, The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series; January 20, 8 p.m.; $20.51, faculty/ staff/senior/military $15.85, student $9.32; Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson Koresh Dance Company performs College, www.davidson.edu.

Mezze at Davidson College on January 20.

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Photography courtesy of Ensemble Vermillian

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The Big Three

Ensemble Vermillian, Mezze and the 2016 Celebrate Business Luncheon

Photography courtesy of Ensemble Vermillian

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Currently MooresvilleSouth Iredell Chamber of Commerce 2016 Celebrate Business Luncheon

Commemorate business in the Mooresville area by attending the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce 2016 Celebrate Business Luncheon on January 11 at The Cove Church in Mooresville. The keynote speakers for the luncheon will be Kelley Earnhardt Miller (daughter of the late Dale Earnhardt), Doug Yates (head of Roush Yates Racing Engines), Tim Cindric (president of Team Penske) and Winston Kelley (executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame).

This panel will help guests understand the trends and technologies of the area’s industries. Business leaders flock to this luncheon annually to celebrate the economic growth of Race City USA. This is your chance to find out how area businesses are leading Mooresville into a prosperous future.

Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce 2016 Celebrate Business Luncheon; January 11; $75 for chamber members, $125 for non-chamber members; The Cove Church, Mooresville, www.mooresvillenc.org.

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CHILDREN Miss Nelson is Missing (January 29-31) Miss Nelson can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homeworkoverloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp. With the big test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson, and they’ll do anything — including hiring a private eye — to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back. Times and prices TBA. Davidson Day School Gordon Theatre, www. davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

CONCERTS Ensemble Vermillian (January 4) Comprised of sisters Frances Blaker (recorders) and Barbara Blaker Krumdieck (baroque cello) in addition to David Wilson (baroque violin) and William Simms (theorbo and baroque guitar), Ensemble Vermillian will be joined by stellar soprano Margaret Carpenter Haigh and prize-winning organist Nicolas Haigh. 7 p.m. $15, $10 students/ seniors, children under 12 free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson, 704.560.0101.

Music at St. Alban’s (January 17) In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this program will feature uplifting gospels and spirituals in an exciting and moving performance by Helen Goldsby. 3 p.m. General admission $15, students and young adults under 25 $10, seniors (62+)$10, children under 12 free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Lake Norman Big Band (January 18) The Lake Norman Big Band plays every third Monday night at The Finish Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The show features favorite hits from the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $5 cover. Call 704.664.2695 for reservations. The Finish Line Restaurant, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www.thelakenormanbigband.org.

Sheila Kay Adams (January 21) To launch the Old Time Music Series, Davidson welcomes back NEA Heritage Award Winner Sheila Kay Adams to campus to share traditional folklore. Adams is a seventh generation ballad singer from Sodom in Madison County, a region highly regarded for its old time Appalachian roots. In addition to ballad singing, Adams’s performance will feature her accomplished claw-hammer banjo playing and famously hilarious storytelling. 7:30 p.m. $13.99. Davidson College, Duke Family Performance Hall, www.davidson.edu.

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Opera Theatre Workshop: Susannah (January 22-23) Set in rural Appalachia, Susannah focuses on 19-year-old Susannah (soprano Grace Hauser ‘16), a pretty girl who

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attracts the attention of the church elders. Despite her innocence, the church community shuns her and names her a sinner. When the local reverend (baritone and Professor of Physics Dan Boye) seeks Susannah out, he finds himself interested in more than saving her soul. A heartbreaking tale of lost innocence and isolation, Floyd’s Susannah is not to be missed. 7:30 p.m. Free but tickets are required.

Davidson College, Tyler-Tallman Hall, www. davidson.edu.

Timisha Barnes-Jones ’92, Guest Artist Concert (January 30) Renowned vocalist and educator Timisha Barnes-Jones ‘92 earned a full scholarship to attend the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, completed two years, then moved to Bermuda and began singing professionally. She became an acclaimed jazz vocalist, and appeared at some of the top clubs and performance halls in the western hemisphere. In 1995, she won two first place awards at the nationally televised Showtime at the Apollo. She currently serves as the principal of West Charlotte High School and director of its Project LIFT Academy. 7:30 p.m. Price TBA. Davidson College, Tyler-Tallman Hall, www.davidson.edu.

EVENTS First Footin’ at Rural Hill (January 1) Start the new year off right with First Footin’, Rural Hill’s annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, aka Scottish New Years. 10 a.m. First Footin’ Five Miler Trail Run begins, 11 a.m. First Footin’ Walk begins, noon Stone Soup Blessing and Gathering. $25 registration fee for First Footin’ Five Miler. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

18th Annual Rocky River Road Club Polar Bear Metric Century (January 9) This annual ride benefits Ada Jenkins. The Rocky River Road Club is a USCF sanctioned club based in Northern Mecklenburg County. The club consists of racing and social riders whose primary goal is to promote the sport of cycling by encouraging safe and responsible cycling.

Registration 8:30 a.m., ride begins at 10 a.m. $30 per person day of ride, $25 per person with pre-registration (minors ride free with parent).

800 Beaty Street, Davidson, www.active.com.

The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce 2016 Celebrate Business Luncheon (January 11) Commemorate business in the Mooresville area by attending on this annual luncheon at The Cove Church in Mooresville.

The keynote speakers for the luncheon will be Kelley Earnhardt Miller (daughter of the late Dale Earnhardt), Doug Yates (head of Roush Yates Racing Engines), Tim Cindric (president of Team Penske) and Winston Kelley (executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $75 for chamber members, $125 for non-chamber members; The Cove Church, Mooresville, www.mooresvillenc.org.

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Koresh Dance Company’s Mezze (January 20) Mezze, meaning many flavors in the Middle East, is a dynamic program that is lyrical and dynamic, dreamlike and simply human that includes music from the Middle East. The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series. 8 p.m. $20.51, faculty/staff/senior/military $15.85, student $9.32.

Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

FILM Studio-C Cinema (January 8-10, 29-31 ) The Wonders (January 8-10) is a entrancing, richly textured drama centers on an ex-urban family of beekeepers struggling to make a living on an ancient farm in the Tuscan countryside.

Their chaotic household of a father, mother, five daughters, and a spinster aunt is disrupted by the simultaneous arrival of a troubled teenage farmhand and a tacky Italian reality TV show exploiting the local color. Both intrusions are of particular interest to the eldest daughter, who is finding her way in a world that is split between the charming naturalism of Tuscan peasant life, and the shiny attractions of modernity and emerging maturity. A Hard Day’s Night (January 8-10) Showing this film is an annual tradition for Studio C Cinema. Restored in HD from the original 35mm negative with 7.2 Dolby Surround Sound re-mixed by Giles Martin (son of the Beatles’ producer, George Martin). Originally conceived as a small film to help a struggling pop group from England sell more records, A Hard Day’s Night was a game changer that influenced nearly every corner of culture: politics, celebrity, sex, religion, music, cinema, art, fashion and travel. It opened a window to the fresh air of new possibilities of modern life available to the Baby Boomer generation. Watch these films on a 17-foot screen in 5.1 surround sound. FridaySaturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $9. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.studioccinema.com.

GALLERIES Brick Row Art Gallery Various exhibitions.

Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment.

21325 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look for Brick Row Art Gallery on Facebook.

Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions.

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-noon.

19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions. The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www.landmark-galleries.com.

Depot Art Gallery Various exhibitions. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750.

Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, www.fcfgframing.com.

Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit 36 – Mooresville, between Belk and Kohl’s, 704.664.5022, www.lakecountrygallery.net.

Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free.

Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www.facebook.com/artisanmarketnc.

Coach Bob McKillop has clenched his 500th win, could Davidson College go back to the big dance this year? Duquesne (January 6, 7 p.m.), George Mason (January 9, 7 p.m.), UMass (January 16, 12:30 p.m.), VCU (January 29, 6 p.m.). John M. Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Lunch in the Lot (every Wednesday and Friday) Feast from a food truck in Old Town Cornelius at Oak Street Mill. Tables and chairs are set up at Kadi Fit so you can enjoy your lunch with friends. 11 a.m.2 p.m. Look for Old Town Cornelius on Facebook.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats take to the court for another great season. Saint Louis (January 10, 2 p.m.), Saint Bonaventure (January 13, 7 p.m.), Fordham (January 20, 7 p.m.), George Washington, (January 27, 7 p.m.). John M. Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (January 9 and 23) 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.

Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com.

Mooresville Museum (First and Third Saturday)View exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 132 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Various exhibits. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/ Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

Downtown Mooresville Farmers Market (Every Saturday) This market features local produce, meats, eggs and more. 8 a.m.-noon.

Corner of Church Street and East Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

MONTHLY EVENTS Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-thescenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details.

The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Saturday)

Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam every Saturday. 9 a.m.- noon. Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

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30th Annual Ice Bucket Regatta (January 1) The Lake Norman Yacht Club hosts its 30th Annual Ice Bucket Regatta. Fingers crossed for warm temperatures. The event also features a Hot Soup Lunch. The event is open to PHRF and one design centerboard and keel boats. www.lakenormanyachtclub.com.

THEATRE Next to Normal (January 14-25) Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wisecracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal, because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next To Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart. Music by Tom Kitt, and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Times and prices TBA. Warehouse PAC, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.org.

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Lori K. Tate puts pieces back together at The Pottery Cottage

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Since then, I’ve collected inexpensive and expensive pieces of glass art, and I even toured a glass artist’s studio when I vacationed in Seattle a few years ago. The color, the fragility and the creativity involved with glass art continue to amaze me. So when I learned that the newly opened Pottery Cottage in Old Town Cornelius offered glass fusion classes, I made a reservation.

The Pottery Cottage is the brainchild of Jenifer Walter, a go-getter who left

the corporate track to go after the dream of owning her own business. She opened her first location in nearby Harrisburg three years ago. Her Cornelius studio opened this past October. Both locations are in old houses. “We like to take old homes and put them to good use again,” explains Walter,

layers deep with your design and that Frits (glass sprinkles) were available to add a little zest to whatever I created. A few minutes later I took my place at a table appointed with a plastic grid made for catching shards of glass, two types of glass cutters, three bins of glass shards in a variety of colors and a pair of safety goggles.

After I had a quick tutorial on the different ways to cut glass depending on if I wanted straight or broken edges, I went to work.

I began by cleaning my piece of glass with rubbing alcohol. Then I started selected shards of glass for my design. I usually opt for flowers when I do an art project, and this was no exception. Sticking with Walter’s advice, I only used sheer pieces of glass, guaranteeing that light would be able to shine through. I found cutting broken, jagged edges to be easier than cutting a straight line. Truth be told, I never got the straight-line cutter to work for me. Walter says it just takes practice.

Soon I found myself in a zone of placing glass pieces into a floral fantasy. Once

Above, Jenifer Walter, owner of The Pottery Cottage, and Editor Lori K. Tate spend an evening working on a glass fusion project.

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adding that the Cornelius house was built in 1909. “The Pottery Cottage is about bringing families together. Girlfriends can come here for a safe night out.”

Walter also offers pottery painting and canvas painting, but I was determined to do something with glass, so she walked me through the process of glass fusion. First I learned about the materials involved.

At The Pottery Cottage, Walter uses Slumpy’s Glass Buffalo Chips — System 96. Walter says it’s important to use a specific type of glass so you’ll know at what temperature to heat it. Then you have to decide what type of glass base to use, clear or solid, and what color and size. I chose a clear square because I wanted the sun to shine through my masterpiece.

Walter explained that you can go two

placed, I moved them around with a plastic scoop straw so as not to get any fingerprints on the glass. When I got everything where I wanted it, I used a clear type of glue with a honey consistency to secure my design.

As is standard, I left my work of art there to be fired, and I should be able to pick it up in two to three weeks. I have no idea how it will turn out, but it really doesn’t matter because I simply enjoyed doing something new and creative. Next time, I’ll master cutting straight edges.

THE SCOOP The Pottery Cottage is located at 21106 Catawba Avenue in Old Town Cornelius. For more information look for The Pottery Cottage on Facebook.

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544 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704-658-0956

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