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The painting is one of Lee’s favorite parts of her new kitchen, along with the chevron backsplash, which, she says, reminds her of iridescent beach glass with its shades of taupe and blue.
Now that the renovation is complete, the home suits Lee’s aesthetic and lifestyle. The quartz waterfall island gives her ample prep space, and the large pantry cabinets maximize storage. The space looks sophisticated but not too formal for her active family.
Most importantly, it’s a place where Lee can spend time with her children, six-year-old Sienna and nine-year-old Miles, who have begun taking cooking classes so they can help in the kitchen. Now they use that KitchenAid stand mixer to bake cookies with their mother—and pies for the holidays.
LEILA WILHELM is a journalism student at Elon University and a lifestyle writer. Follow her at @leilawilhelm on Twitter or @leilawilhelm on Instagram.
SHOPPING BOUTIQUE CALL
MANY NEW RETAILERS have opened across the city in the past year. In South End, Atherton Mill and Design Center are nearly unrecognizable with the additions of Madewell, Society Social, Sephora, and more. SouthPark Mall welcomed Morphe and Captivate, and Sara Campbell and Tiny opened on Selwyn Avenue. Here are ve other stores where you can spend any le over holiday cash this weekend:
MARINE LAYER 1930 Camden Rd., Ste. 237 A branch of San Francisco-based Marine Layer opened in South End’s Design Center in November. The store’s hook is its super-so shirts, and its commitment to sustainability is extra motivation to shop. Donate old tees here for up to $25 o your purchase ($5 per shirt), and Marine Layer will recycle them into new clothing items. CHARLOTTE COLLECTIVE 1222 Central Ave. Only local vendors occupy this Plaza Midwood shopping co-op. Purchase a house plant from The Cactus Club, a sassy tee from Feminist Goods Co., a soy candle from Pretty Honest Candles, or something from the other 11-plus sellers.
QUAD ESPRESSO JEWELRY 1026 Jay St. The name of this locally owned jewelry boutique ts its surroundings inside Not Just Co ee’s Wesley Heights location. Jennifer Falcon’s earrings, necklaces, and more are simple enough to t any look.
NIC+ZOE 6815-C Phillips Place Ct. The national women’s clothing retailer opened in SouthPark in June. Expect high-quality material and out ts you can wear to work or for an evening out.
TABOR 421 Providence Rd. While not a new boutique, Tabor recently launched its rst tailored clothing collection this season. All items are made in the United States and can be purchased o the rack from three di erent silhouettes ($740+) or made to order. —Emma Way
REAL ESTATE Hot Listings
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions to exercise more or simply live more active lives. Joining a gym is a good start, but these listings offer fitness options just steps from your bedroom. —Emma Way
2024 DELPOND LN. $1,450,000 SOUTHPARK In addition to its ve bedrooms, this mansion has a home gym with mirror- lled walls and enough room for a treadmill and a few other machines—or you can swim laps in the home’s massive pool. 5 BD, 5 BA, 6,037 sq. .
Dickens Mitchener & Associates Inc.
4428 OVERLOOK COVE RD. $619,900 MOUNTAIN ISLAND This property on Mountain Island Lake is designed for an active homeowner. Take a short walk to the community tennis courts and pool, then relax in the master bathroom’s soaking tub. 5 BD, 4 BA, 5,157 sq. .
Nestlewood Realty
1100 METROPOLITAN AVE., UNIT 415 $750,000 MIDTOWN Amenities for this top- oor condo include a tness center and sweeping views of the skyline. During the warmer months, enjoy the terrace and the Met Terraces community pool. 2 BD, 2.5 BA, 1,903 sq. .
Lead 2 Real Estate Group
2823 PROVIDENCE RD., UNIT 147 $775,000 COTSWOLD Wake up with the sun in this condo teeming with windows, then stroll the Rosewood property’s gardens or play a match of tennis or pickleball. The building also includes a tness center with personal training options. 2 BD, 3 BA, 2,147 sq. .
