HOME & DESIGN

71 Designing With Architecture In Mind

Interior Designer Cate Gutter talks about her creative inspirations and how a home’s architecture should influence its design.

76 Color Study

A colorful living area from Nancy Parrish.

78 Rustic Retreat

A stunning space from House Of Nomad.

80

Invited Inside A warm and cozy space from Amy Vermillion.

82

Classic In The City Lisa Sherry takes on Morrocroft Estates.

ON VIEW FEBRUARY 11–MAY 21, 2023

MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN AT LEVINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Explore landscapes through the brushstrokes of Pablo Picasso in this first-of-its-kind museum exhibition.

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds is generously presented in Charlotte by Bank of America, the City of Charlotte, Duke Energy, Mecklenburg County, M.A. Rogers, Ann and Michael Tarwater, North Carolina Arts Council, and Moore & Van Allen. Additional generous support is provided by: Leigh-ann and Martin Sprock; Robin and Bill Branstrom, Sally Cooper, Laura and Mike Grace, Marshelette and Milton Prime. The Mint Museum is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors. Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds is organized by the American Federation of Arts with guest curator Laurence Madeline. The exhibition is generously supported by Monique Schoen Warshaw. Additional support has been provided by Lee White Galvis, Clare E. McKeon, and Stephanie R. La Nasa. Support for the accompanying publication provided by Furthermore: a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund. IMAGE: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). The Village of Vauvenargues, April 29-30, 1959, oil on canvas. Fundación Almine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso para el Arte, Madrid. Image © FABA, Photo: Hugard & Vanoverschelde Photography. © 2023 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts | 500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 704.337.2000 | mintmuseum.org | @themintmuseum

No. 91

2022 was a challenging year for everyone, but now we start fresh! The first day of the the new year is always something to look forward to. There's new opportunities, new adventures, new goals and dreams, new ways to approach things like health and wellness. These are always fun topics to discuss in the magazine. Our writers took this opportunity to compile several lists that embody these themes in this issue's Exclu! You'll be able to discover some of our favorite restorative retreats, as well as an in-depth guide to where to find the healthiest plant-based dishes here in Charlotte. We also feature 25 ideas for improved selfcare in 2023 from amazing towns to visit in the new year to activities that we think you'll love and, of course, ways to relax and rejuvenate. Along with all the wellness content, we also visit Stone House Art Gallery to see some unique art, unwind at the very beautiful Nature's Spa, taste a truly creative menu at bardo, and visit a new local favorite, Salted Melon. We also tour a stunning home from Lisa Sherry Interieurs and view some seriously beautiful spaces from House Of Nomad, Nancy Parrish, and Amy Vermillion. We also take a trip to Charleston to stay at the spectacular hotel The Ryder, and visit Wrong Way River Lodge, a new mountain A-frame community. It was a really fun issue to plan and design that we think starts 2023 off on the right note! We hope you enjoy!

Sincerely,

Jon-Paul Grice, Art Director Brett Barter, Publisher

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