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Where we devote our time, effort, energy and money says a lot about who we are and how we want to live. Whether it’s investing in retirement plans for peace of mind and security or giving our time to the community by volunteering, we have important decisions to make every day to shape our lives down the road.
My husband and I decided to prioritize our family life by choosing careers that allow us to spend substantial quality time with our children. That’s our way of investing in their futures too.
In this April issue, we explore the notion of investing. In our cover feature we introduce Kelly Mosby, owner of Curate Character, who shares her passion for collecting vintage items. We share the vibrant art of Katrina Sánchez Stanfield and why she joined The Contemporaries, the McColl Center’s club for local art investors.
We also share excerpts from the Mint Museum Auxiliary’s winter meeting with guest speakers Jessie Randall of Loeffler Randall and Katie Hobbs of Cara Cara who discuss how they balance family and careers in fashion, as well as tips on investing in your wardrobe.
Finally, we feature a lake house designed by Kathryn Lilly Interiors for a retired couple who value community and wanted to invest in their home for a lifetime.
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April 2025
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Join Taylor Richards & Conger during their trunk show season to shop their extensive seasonal ready-to-wear collection and view the generous selection of luxury fabrics for Made-to-Measure orders on trousers, sports jackets or suits, etc. that will be delivered in 4-8 weeks. Isaia will be featured April 11-12 and Marco Pescarolo and Officine Creative on April 25-26.
Gardeners’ Garden Tour 2025
Purchase advance tickets for Wing Haven’s annual Gardeners’ Garden Tour Saturday, April 26 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 12-4 p.m. The tour features private gardens as well as open visitation at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. A preview event is on the evening of April 25, Garden Tour Sip & See. Tickets are separate and include tour ticket.
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On April 7, 21 and 28 from 5-8 p.m., sip on refreshing cocktails, savor delicious bites, and soak in the beauty of Duke Mansion. A complimentary history tour of the Mansion is at 6 p.m. Self parking. Please consider car pooling and ride sharing. Tickets are available at dukemansion.org.
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Phillips Place Spring Market & Shopping Stroll
On Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phillips Place will have fun, spring-inspired activations taking place as well as stores and restaurants offering exclusive promotions and in-store experiences. In the courtyard between Ralph Lauren and J.Crew (coming soon!), Phillips Place will have its local artisan vendor market, with live music, a flower activation, food and sips, kids activities and more.
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New Salted Melon Location
Salted Melon Market & Eatery is coming soon to Phillips Place! Salted Melon will serve its wellknown espresso bar and breakfast menu, as well as its elevated counter service featuring an all-day menu of salads, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, and more. They will also carry a curated selection of gourmet market items and specialty goods. Salted Melon will open in late spring at 6809 Phillips Place Court, Suite A.
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RADA
This intimate upscale dining experience opened in a walkable area of Myers Park in January. Rada features Chef Callan Buckles from New York City who brings Asian and French influences to farm fresh cuisine. The menu features tapas, sharable plates, flavorful martinis and a biodynamic wine, which is produced without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
ALBERTINE
Albertine is the latest eatery from the husband and wife behind Kindred, Hello, Sailor, and milkbread. Located in the heart of Uptown, Albertine serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern twist. Albertine was named after Queen Charlotte’s mother and envisioned as the Kindred’s love letter to the city.
OSHEN
This sushi haven in the heart of South Charlotte was created by Randy and Cinthya Garcia, co-founders of the Peruvian Viva Chicken and Yunta restaurants. This sophisticated yet family-friendly dining experience serves upscale ambiance and approachable pricing with Japanese creations. The 75-seat restaurant with a coastal vibe is located in Colony Place.
Photo by Laura Pol
Photo by Blake Pope
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OROSOKO
Orosoko offers elevated dining in a stylish atmosphere seven days a week. The concept mixes small plates from Chef Jay Pound in a DJ-driven atmosphere with unparalleled sound. Soundbar Sundays feature brunch and a day-party feel. On weekends, guests can linger over cocktails until 2 a.m. or retreat to the Shiki Booth, a private members-only space for a more intimate experience.
MAZI
Mazi is a new small-plate Mediterranean restaurant in South End. The 55-seat restaurant features flavors from throughout the Mediterranean region. Executive chef Chris Coleman says his influences come not only from Greek, Israeli and Lebanese cuisine but also Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Spain and Italy. Joining him is Chef de cuisine Whit Thomas, known for appearances on “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Hell’s Kitchen” where she made the final four.
LELUIA HALL
Leluia Hall, owned by Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, is set to open this spring in the historic Dilworth neighborhood. The 1915 church has been under renovation since January of 2021. Expect a modern steak & surf concept with coastal inspiration, a raw bar, extensive wine list of more than 200 bottles and an innovative, rum-forward craft cocktail lineup.
Photo by Blake Pope
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VI N T AGE COLLECTING
KELLY MOSBY, OWNER OF CURATE CHARACTER, OFFERS TIPS ON COLLECTING VINTAGE
ITEMS
ARTICLE BY KELLY MOSBY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER ISON | STYLING BY ASHLEY HOTHAM COX
Vintage Favorites
I love a piece that stands the test of time, adds character and is unique and functional. I have a pair of mirrors that I adore; they are vintage 1970s rattan in a high gloss black. Another favorite is a set of vintage chinoiserie prints of my grandmother’s. I hosted my family this year for Thanksgiving, and my mom was teary as she noticed them hanging in our dining room.
Opposite page: Kelly Mosby, pictured at her home in Eastover, is wearing vintage gold earrings and a vintage caftan she found at an estate sale.
This page: Tablescape features petite silver scalloped shell spoons, a vintage crystal toothpick holder, Reed & Barton silver pedestal dish and vintage teacups. Print on wall belonged to Mosby’s grandmother.
Why Invest
The quality, the story behind a piece, a slice of history, and the added character are all great reasons to collect. Investing in vintage is also investing in your environment.
Popular Items
Silver and vintage glassware. There seems to be a prohibition renaissance, and I am here for it!
Vintage Italian lemon topiary, vintage Italian metal lemon candle holders, silver antique egg cups, vintage mill glass bud vases, vintage salt cellars, Richard Ginori ‘Granduca Coreana’ bone china
Where to Find Vintage
Estate sales are your best bet. You can browse a lifetime of treasured items from plates to art, furniture, vases, glassware, vinyls, vintage frames, and jewelry. Estatesales.net is a great resource. It’s a gamble but I love the thrill of the hunt! Sleepy Poet is also a great local antique mall. Go with an item in mind or get lost for hours perusing the aisles.
Wedgwood Queensware plates, Wedgwood Jasperware trinket dishes, vases, vintage Wedgwood lidded egg box, vintage postcard, vintage Mint Museum Wedgwood Exhibition book, Wedgwood Swallow hand painted bone china, various vintage corals and shells
Curate Character
Start small. This is a process, and that’s the fun part! Buy items that bring you joy. Pick a space and add some vintage books, a vintage trinket dish, upgrade your barware. Vintage pieces provide that lovely layered feel that big box companies miss. The home is where you invest in your family and friends; make sure you curate character.
A collection of vintage ginger jars, melon jars, chinoiserie vases and silver julep cups
THE FIBERESS
ARTICLE BY CARROLL WALTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY DA NAM
SÁNCHEZ STANFIELD BRINGS FINE ART TO TEXTILES
KATRINA
Opposite Page: Sánchez has been commissioned by companies including Lowe’s, Credit Karma, Truist, and Ally Bank.
“Cascading Softly” is an expansive interior installation which spans three floors adjacent to the monumental staircase of
When Katrina Sánchez Stanfield describes the themes behind her unique fiber artwork, she uses words like “joy,” “comfort,” and “healing.” Those concepts are illuminated by the vibrant colors and soft textures she uses. Her pieces are like plushies for the eyes, and in some cases, the hands too. Her patrons are often encouraged to touch her work.
She weaves together knitted noodles that are reminiscent of potholders children make, only on a grander scale. Sánchez, whose family emigrated from Panama when she was 2 years old, never made loom potholders but can appreciate the fun of doing it.
“I love being able to knit or crochet on the couch in front of the TV,” she says. “That’s the best way I unwind. My work is about sharing that sense of comfort and sense of home because we all have a
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connection to fiber art. We all wear clothing. We all were given baby blankets. We soften hard spaces with textiles, whether through cushions or curtains. It’s an essential part of who we are as humans.”
Sánchez’s greatest influences are her grandmother, who embroidered everything from tablecloths to dolls, and her great grandmother, who crocheted sheets and pillowcases using fine white cotton thread. Her mom taught her to crochet at age 10 so she could make a blanket for her baby brother.
Sánchez went to UNC Charlotte thinking she wanted to be an art teacher, but the fiber arts studio piqued her interest and she switched majors.
“What my family would have considered a craft evolved into expressing thoughts and concepts in a more contemporary way through artwork,” she says.
Sánchez first made an oversized knitted noodle with fiberfill of recycled water bottles to create a chain link pattern for an undergraduate project. She also focused on the concept of mending by weaving intricate and beautiful patterns into holes in vintage Levi jeans. During a residency at Goodyear Arts, she combined the two ideas to create designs that would fill gallery space.
“I used to make work that was more confrontational,” she says. “It didn’t matter to me whether they felt beautiful or not. I realized I wanted to make work that actually added joy and healing. I felt like that’s something we could all use.”
Sánchez, whose work was featured recently at Art Fair Tokyo, Japan’s largest art exhibition, wants to broaden her exposure with more mural painting.
“Access to art is really essential, so I’m also excited to develop that part of my practice more,” she says.
The Contemporaries
Sánchez’s art has been on exhibit from Boston to Los Angeles, and that’s also where she says she sells most of it — outside of Charlotte. She participated in the McColl Center’s inaugural collecting club called The Contemporaries to help make art more accessible to local buyers.
“Sometimes I think people may feel timid about reaching out to artists or art spaces,” she says. “The purpose was to bring people in and engage them.”
Sánchez created 25 pieces, one for each collector, and hosted a knitting workshop at the Milestone Club.
“The yarn kept getting passed around from person to person,” she says. “It was a great way for people to get to know each other and talk to me.”
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FASHION ENTREPRENEURS JESSIE RANDALL AND KATIE HOBBS DISCUSS INVESTING IN CAREER AND FAMILY LIFE
ARTICLE BY LIZ BROWN
The Mint Museum Auxiliary welcomed fashion entrepreneurs Jessie Randall, co-founder of Loeffler Randall, and Katie Hobbs, co-founder of Cara Cara as guest speakers at their recent winter membership meeting at Mint Museum Randolph. Randall and Hobbs shared their experience launching businesses and balancing family life. Charlotte-based Maggie Gavigan, founder of Mignonne Gavigan, served as moderator.
Here are excerpts from that presentation, shared with permission from the Mint Museum Auxiliary.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR RESPECTIVE VENTURES?
JESSIE: I went to UVA and moved to New York City two days after graduation. I started working in advertising and
met my husband there. I didn’t think I had the confidence out of college to say I was a designer and it took awhile for me to realize this is something I really want to do. I started my company because of my wedding. My husband was a graphic designer, and we did everything by hand and made everything so complicated. I came home from my wedding hysterically crying because my feet hurt so bad. I was working at Banana Republic. We knew we wanted to start this company, and I thought we should do handbags. He said, “No, it has to be shoes. You’re obsessed with shoes.” I took a shoe course. I was foot modeling when a Bergdorf Goodman buyer came in who I used to go to high school with. She said to bring our new collection when it was ready and we sold it to Bergdorf in our first season.
Top left photo courtesy of Loeffler Randall. Photo top right is by Daniel Coston. Pictured from left to right are Katie Hobbs, Jessie Randall, and Maggie Gavigan.
KATIE: I went to UGA and started in advertising as well! Starting in media was fun and fast-paced. I moved to New York with my husband and I wanted to get into fashion so badly and didn’t know how. I had no friends in the indus try. I thought the way in would be in publishing. I started at New York Magazine then later I got a job at Elle in sales and marketing. That’s where I got exposed to fashion and editors. Then I started an E-commerce site...I took a position at Harper’s Bazaar. I used what I learned in media to create a shoppable magazine.I hit a wall at 40. I was working nonstop for almost 20 years and had little twins at home. The day I quit my job a friend (now partner) in Tribeca called me and asked me to meet her. She was a designer and wanted to start a line and asked me to do it with her. In March 2020 we had an event to launch our collection at Capitol in Charlotte when Covid hit. Somehow when people got out of their athleisure, here was our brand and it was vibrant, happy clothing and it took off from there.
WHAT PIVOTAL MOMENTS OR CHALLENGES EARLY IN YOUR CAREER SHAPED YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
JESSIE: I came from nothing but my husband saved money and wanted to bet his whole life savings on this company. His father really did not like that idea. We launched our business and sold it to Bergdorf and the
factory we worked with said we had to sell 2,500 pairs of shoes in our first season, which felt insurmountable. Our mentor always said to me “Jessie, anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” So many different things have gone wrong and it’s really a test of resilience.
KATIE: A pivotal moment for Cara Cara was Covid. We had clothes sitting in a warehouse and nowhere to sell them. We were able to take all the inventory and sell it online at a better margin. We just had to do it all ourselves and it was the most rewarding thing.
HOW DO YOU BALANCE THE DEMANDS OF RUNNING A BUSINESS WITH RAISING A FAMILY? WHAT WAS IT LIKE HAVING YOUR HUSBAND AS YOUR CO-FOUNDER?
JESSIE: It’s really hard. I feel like we don’t do it well. Brian (my husband) is my opposite in so many ways, but it’s so wonderful because all the qualities I don’t have, he has. I’m shy, and he’s outgoing. Kids were really hard because we started with twins, and we already had the company. I CONTINUED >
Photo courtesy of Cara Cara.
Photo on the right by Daniel Coston.
always thought the fact that I was a working mom was going to make my children have to be in therapy the rest of their lives. One day I was so frustrated about things that had gone wrong and I said “I’m done, I’m quitting.” My daughter burst into tears and said “but we were so proud that you work and we’re so proud of your company.” It was a huge moment in my life because I had been assuming this whole time this was so bad for my kids, and she was telling me the good side she saw in it. Hopefully they’ve seen an extremely hard work ethic and that I never give up.
TAKE US THROUGH A DAY IN THE LIFE WITH KIDS AND WORK?
KATIE: I’m in New York a lot, and that’s just part of it. I used to have mom guilt all the time, and now my kids are 11 and it’s an amazing phase. All of the sudden they are independent. With this phase of life we have more quality of time together at home, and it’s a very sweet spot. I can maintain the travel and also have a good family life.
WHAT TOOLS HAVE YOU FOUND MOST EFFECTIVE FOR MANAGING YOUR TIME?
JESSIE: I have a to-do list on my Notes app and any time anyone asks me to do anything I put it all there. As I go, I delete and it’s the only way I keep organized. It’s so much secretarial work having three children!
HOW DO YOU INVEST IN YOUR WARDROBE?
KATIE: Now that I have a clothing line, I invest in really great shoes and bags. It’s so easy to over consume. I’m a big believer in investing in fashion that truly sparks joy. As a former impulse shopper, I’ve had to train myself over the years to think through a purchase and look at it more like a closet acquisition.
JESSIE: Our house is piles of my clothing! I love fashion, but I think as I’ve gotten older, I have wanted to buy less and just build a core wardrobe with the perfect sweater and jeans. I like to have core items that are the foundation and then a “wow” shoe.
Photo Courtesy of Loeffler Randall
taste of spring
RECIPES TO ENJOY THIS SEASON FROM CHEF ALYSSA’S KITCHEN
ARTICLE BY LIZ BROWN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HADLEY HENRY
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen was founded in 2013 by Alyssa and Andrew Wilen with the goal of providing a comfortable, social environment where guests can learn to cook and eat well. Located in Lower South End, their state-of-the-art kitchen hosts private events and cooking classes for adults, kids and teens, as well as camps. Chef Alyssa’s now offers lunchtime catering and pick-up or at-home delivery meals for busy families. If you’re looking for something special to prepare this spring, check out these recipes provided by Chef Alyssa.
ingredients
• Homemade or store-bought ricotta cheese
• Parmesan Reggiano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Homemade or store-bought fresh pasta sheets
• Semolina flour
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ½ cup heavy cream
• White pepper to taste
• Micro greens for garnish
directions
1. Season ricotta cheese with finely-grated parmesan, salt and pepper. Place mix in a piping bag.
2. Lay out pasta sheets. Cut the sheets into 4” squares. Pipe about 1 to 1½ Tablespoons of filling into the center. Dampen 2 sides of the square and fold and press to make a triangle; press firmly to thin out the doubled sides. Bring the ends of the triangle together while creasing the dough around the filling and pressing the ends firmly together. Repeat with remaining dough and filling and then set aside on a tray sprinkled with semolina flour.
3. Fill 1 large pot with water and salt and bring to a boil. In a sauté pan, simmer the white wine. Once reduced by half, add the chicken stock and reduce by half as well. Then add the cream and season with salt and white pepper; reduce heat to low.
4. Cook the tortelloni until they float to the top of water, then remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the sauté pan with sauce. Cook a few more minutes in the sauce and when tender, plate topped with microgreens.
AND GOAT
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
ingredients
• 2 lbs root vegetables such as carrots, rutabaga, hakurei turnips, kohlrabi and parsnips
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp minced herbs such as parsley, thyme and chives
directions
1. Set oven to 400°F convection.
2. Peel and cut the vegetables into cubed, wedged or oblique cuts depending on sizing. They should be similar in size.
3. Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet and roast on the oven’s center rack until tender and caramelized on the edges. Remove when ready and transfer to a large bowl and toss in the herbs.
FROSTING FOR CAKE
GLAZE
ingredients
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cane sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 2 Tbsp thinly sliced ginger root
• Peel of 1 orange + 2 Tbsp. orange juice
directions
1. Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 10 minutes. After ingredients thicken, turn it off to cool. Strain and keep at room temperature.
FROSTING
ingredients
• 5 oz fresh, mild chèvre (goat cheese), at room temperature
• 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
directions
1. Beat goat cheese, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
2. Place in a piping bag and top cake.
ingredients
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extra
• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ pound roasted whole baby carrots
directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a loaf pan with butter. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of sugar into the bottom of the pan.
2. Slice the carrots in half and position on top of the sugar in the bottom of the pan. Alternate colors and directions to make a decorative pattern.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks, ¼ cup of the sugar, and the vanilla until smooth.
4. Using a stand mixer, whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar until they become foamy, then slowly beat in the remaining ¼ cup sugar. Set aside.
5. Whisk together the dry ingredients (almond flour, baking powder salt and cinnamon) and add to the egg yolks. Stir together to form a thick dough.
6. Fold in the egg whites, ½ cup at a time, incorporating them fully between each addition. The final addition should result in a smooth, fluffy batter.
7. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes, until it’s golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the sides, then turn the cake out onto a serving plate, carrots facing up.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and top with piped frosting.
CARROT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH HONEYGINGER GLAZE AND GOAT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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COME TO THE TABLE
HUNGRY FOR HOME
by Ruth McKeaney
Charlotte distinguished designers join forces to raise funds for Beds for Kids
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BY LIZ BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARISSA ROGERS
An organization called “Come to the Table” held its inaugural luncheon at Quail Hollow Club, showcasing creative tablescapes by some of Charlotte’s premier designers. The February 6th event raised funds for Beds for Kids, a Charlotte-based charity providing essential furnishings for families in Charlotte and western North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene.
by Lynn Pitts
MATTERS OF STYLE
Sarah Fisher
Ashley Shaw Design
Mary Tobias Miller Interiors
Catherine M. Austin Interior Design
K. INTERIORS
Kate Newman
Ruth McKeaney, author of Hungry for Home, was the keynote speaker. The former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Virginia lives with her husband and their five children in Berwyn, Pa., where they love to host guests at their restored historic farm.
“The ability to make others feel loved, welcome, and cared for is one of the greatest gifts we can give,” she says.
The event was co-chaired by Lynn Pitts of The Table by Lynn Pitts and DeeDee Dalrymple, author of Effortless Entertaining ,
“The table is where life unfolds, friendships flourish, ideas and conversations take flight and families are forged,” Pitts says. “It’s where we are seen, known and loved. Today, more than ever we crave connection. When we open our homes and hearts—being present over perfect— even the simplest acts of hospitality become significant opportunities to express love and share God’s grace while building lasting relationships and memories.”
Designers
Tablescapes: Cathy Austin, Barrie Benson, Blair Farris, Sarah Fisher, Bronwyn Ford, Mary Miller, The Maximalist
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LEISURE ON THE LAKE
ARTICLE BY CARROLL WALTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER ISON
The living room features trim detailing by Ellis Reid Millwork. The sconces are by Visual Comfort. Two white Currey & Company cabinets are complemented by Thibault wallpaper, Fine Harvest in Midnight Blue.
Couple
enjoys luxury living to last a lifetime
If you can get past the infinity pool leading to an incredible sunset view on Lake Norman, the gorgeous spiral staircase accessorized with a baby grand piano, and the spacious chef’s kitchen that beckons you to stop in for a meal or a glass of something and a chat, you’re in for a surprise.
This beautiful 8,400-square foot new construction home was designed by Kathryn Lilly Interiors with one very important set of priorities in mind: Everything needed to comply with ADA, or the American Disabilities Act.
“This is a home that they can age in place,” says Leah Kleynen, who was lead designer on the project. “It’s handicap accessible.”
That means in addition to featuring a show-stopping spiral staircase with a stunning Elk chandelier of feather-shaped glass, the house has an elevator. It’s tucked discreetly behind a hidden panel in the arched hallway between the stairway and the kitchen. The house has a separate wing for a potential caregiver, with its own entrance and kitchen. The two ovens and the microwave in the main kitchen were installed where they could be open and closed from the height of
a wheelchair. All of the electrical outlets throughout the house are two feet off the ground, and the shower in the owners’ bath is zero entry, meaning it’s even with the floor.
But if you’re invited in to visit, or just happen to be gazing at photographs of it, all of the practical necessities become footnotes in the design of this lovely home on the south side of Lake Norman. Together with the talents of Kathryn Lilly Interiors, a firm Jody Kurtz founded that reaches clients in Lake Norman, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and other mountain communities, this couple is showing exactly how beautiful retirement living can be.
“They don’t have any children, but they love to entertain,” Kleynen says. “They have a huge church community. People will come over, and they’re entertaining anywhere from 30 to 50 people at a time.”
The homeowners’ favorite blue and white color palette extends through much of the living space. One of the unique features of the spacious living room is the arched paneled inserts in the living room which were custom designed by Kleynen. Two white floating bookshelves are anchored against a grasscloth Thibaut wallpaper called Fine Harvest in Midnight Blue. Below the shelves are a matching set of curved white cabinets with oversized flower hardware from Curry & Company.
Another unique feature of the living room is dark hardwood installed on the vaulted ceiling to match the dark hardwood flooring by Curated Surfaces, Inc.
“We told her with all the natural light from the windows and all the white walls, it’s really not going to close the space in,” Kleynen says. “We had to push her on that a little bit, but she loves it.”
The custom kitchen they designed for this home includes a quartz backsplash and two glass-front cabinets so the homeowner can display china passed down by her grandparents. She wanted a nook for cookbooks and a pot filler water dispenser behind the stove for easy access while cooking.
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The coffee table and swivel chairs, which are covered in Waterway Rain fabric, are from Universal Furniture.
The cabinetry and hood are by Johnson Custom Cabinets and the pendant lights are Visual Comfort. The kitchen countertops are Cosmos Calacatta
“Silver Super Quartz with Honed Black Quartz on the perimeter from Fabricated by Art of Stone. The island is painted in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy.
The grill countertop and backsplash is Steel Grey Leathered Granite from Fabricated by Art of Stone. The flooring is by Bluestone.
She specifically asked for a scullery, or working pantry, in a room off of the kitchen. It includes its own dishwasher, refrigerator, sink and warming drawer that can be closed off with a frosted glass swinging pantry door, so if the homeowners cater an event, servers can work behind the scenes. The dark blue cabinetry and white countertops of the main kitchen continue into the scullery, which makes its own statement in a blue and white floral Schumacher wallpaper.
The homeowner also asked for a serving bar between the dining room and the kitchen, an area with built-in cabinets to store her fine china, silver and table linens. Another Schumacher wallpaper accents the area.
One of the most important elements of any lake house is the outdoor space. This covered porch offers the best of indoor and outdoor living, complete with phantom screens that rise at the touch of a button and warmth from heaters hanging from the porch ceiling. The area is perfect for entertaining large groups as it comes complete with multiple grills, a table and chairs for eating and four swivel chairs, and a coffee table by Universal Furniture.
The scullery
bar
The four poster bed from Frontgate is offset by Caracole nightstands and Visual Comfort lamps. The rug is from Orientalist
Home.
Tucked into a panel along the arched hallway is an elevator
Owner’s bath
The cooking area includes space for a Big Green Egg grill, which the homeowners requested. The countertop and backsplash were finished in a natural Steel Grey granite with a leathered texture made by Art of Stone that allows easy cleanup. The grill hood is wrapped in cedar shingles to continue the Nantucket style of the rest of the home’s exterior.
The homeowners wanted to bring that welcoming atmosphere indoors too, so they asked Kleynen to create a custom media room where they could entertain large groups. The homeowners took their inspiration from a restaurant they visited in Columbia, Md., called Cured 18th & 21st. The cocktail lounge there has bench seating with the backs upholstered up to the ceiling. To create the look the homeowners wanted, a windowed wall was reframed to install a banquette with a back to the ceiling. Kleynen chose tufted blue velvet fabric to coordinate with the Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star color on the wall. Guests can sit at the banquette, on a sectional couch, or at high bar seating at a wet bar overlooking the lake.
“We brought that cocktail lounge to them,” Kleynen says.
Custom banquette in media room
