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SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Lyn Coaldwell | lyn.coaldwell@lifestylepubs.com SENIOR ACCO UNT MANAGER

September Style is here South Charlotte! AS SEPTEMBER BEGINS, WE'RE REMINDED THAT SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER AND IT'S TIME TO LOOK AHEAD AND PLAN FOR FALL. As we rush to catch the last days of the summer’s sizzling sun rays, we look back and realize how fast the weeks have flown by. Make sure you capture some final summer memories with family and friends before the days quickly turn cooler, shorter and darker. September is the perfect month to reimagine your outdoor space. Fall is an ideal time for planting. Our choice for design landscaping is DeSignia Landscape. They will help

George Zorrilla | george.zorrilla@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Emily Shea | emily.shea@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Rachel Chrisman L AYO UT DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Melinda Burris, Katie Ford, Melissa Latin, Mark Selles, Emily Shea CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Fireplace & Granite Distributors, Melissa Latin, DeSignia Landscape, Vascular Solutions, James Love at TRMediaworld

you create the best plan for your yard and will execute your dreams for you. We feature DeSignia on our cover and its partner Mark Selles discusses landscaping style and fashion inside this issue. Also, as we plan for spending more time inside our homes we are excited to share home renovation ideas with you from Fireplace abnd Granite Distributors. Their beautiful kitchen, bath and fireplace designs make staying at home much more enjoyable. Dr. Peter Ford and Vascular Solutions headline our fashion feature article with

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ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

think of showing off your legs in fashionable boots this fall, think about their overall

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health and good looks.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

Our non-profit contribution to the community this month is a feature on Assistance

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League of Charlotte. Please consider donating your gently used fashionable and stylish items to their thrift store, where sales help support those in need in our community. We value your opinion! Are there businesses or professionals you'd like to see featured with articles and ads in our magazine? Let me know at lyn.coaldwell@lifestylepubs.com.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Seafood in Style 18 Style and Fashion In Landscaping Explore the Nuance of Style With DeSignia Landscape

26 Create Your Dream Kitchen, Bath or Fireplace Fireplace & Granite Custom Design

32 Time to Stop Hiding Your Legs Visit Vascular Solutions For

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the Treatment of Vein and Vascular Disorders

18 DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

34 Realty Report

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AROUND TOWN

AROUND THE CROWN 10K

57TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN THE PARK Mark your calendar for the return of the local-

event and celebration of Charlotte. It will take place

ly-cherished annual event, Festival in the Park,

on Sept. 5, at 8 a.m. and the race course will include

at Freedom Park from Sept. 24-26. The festival has

the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run the entirety

been going on since 1964, bringing good music,

of Charlotte’s 3-mile major inner loop, Interstate-277.

good art and good times to Charlotteans and

At the end of the race, there will be refreshments

visitors from around the world. There will be local

and activities available for all ages. Visit AroundThe

artists and vendors, concessions, live music and

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entertainment, family-friendly activities and more.

to date on any changes due to COVID-19.

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CHARLOTTE SHOUT! RETURNS Charlotte SHOUT! is a celebration of our city's creativity, diversity and resilience that weaves together the extraordinary talents of internationally and locally tellers, photographers, chefs and thought leaders. It

POTTERS MARKET AT THE MINT COMING TO MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH

is a feast for all the senses and all ages, serving up

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soulful music, tantalizing food, mind-blowing images,

top ceramic artists at Potters Market at the Mint.

playful installations, inspiring performances and bold

The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25

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acclaimed artists, dancers, musicians, poets, story-

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AROUND TOWN from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph, located at 2730 Randolph Road in Charlotte. It will feature 54 booths representing over 60 of the top potters working in North Carolina. Visit PottersAtTheMint.com for more information and to stay up to date on any changes due to COVID-19.

performances, art, shopping and other fun family friendly activities. For more information on the festival and to stay up to date on any changes due to COVID-19, visit YiasouFestival.org.

THE ROLLING STONES RETURNS TO CHARLOTTE The Rolling Stones will bring their “No Filter” tour to Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte on September 30. The concert was originally planned for 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. The new tour dates follow their record-breaking, sold-out performances of 2019, heralded by Rolling Stone as “A triumph for the World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band.” According to Mick Jagger, “It’s always a pleasure to return to North America and play for some of the biggest and best crowds in the world.” For ticketing information and to stay up to date on any changes due to COVID-19, visit RollingStones.com.

YIASOU GREEK FESTIVAL COMES BACK TO CHARLOTTE IN SEPTEMBER

PARTY IN THE PARK AT MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH Enjoy free admission to both Mint Museum locations on Sunday, September 26, and the last Sunday of the month in October and November. There will be food trucks and live music

Greek celebrations and traditions will take the

in the Park at the Randolph location and a cash bar

spotlight in Charlotte at this year's Yiasou Greek

on the front terrace from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Park

Festival from September 9 -12. The festival began

at the Randolph Museum, the first art museum in

in 1978 and has become one of the city’s largest

North Carolina, is on the grounds of what was the

annual cultural events held each year at Holy

original branch of the U.S. Mint. Today it is part of

Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East

the Eastover neighborhood. The intimate galleries

Blvd. The festival makes a comeback after being

inside invite visitors to engage with the art collec-

cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Yiasou

tives and the museum store offers merchandise to

features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic

top off your visit. Purchase tickets and see more

Greek cuisine and pastries, music and dance

information at MintMuseum.org.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

S ea food i n St yle ARTICLE MELISSA LATIN

SEAFOOD PAELLA IS A CLASSIC SPANISH DISH THAT IS MEANT TO BE SHARED AND ENJOYED WITH OTHERS. Various regions across Spain will typically have their own traditional seafood paella recipe that may, or may not, include chicken and/or chorizo. Imagine having a few guests over and preparing this easy seafood paella around the grill. Of course, with a few fabulous bottles of red wine. This recipe will easily feed four to six adults. It truly is a one-pan wonder. Prior to lighting up the grill, be sure to prepare the ingredients. Dice the bacon and mince the garlic and shallots. Rinse the clams and mussels to get rid of any dirt or grit. Rinse the scallops and remove the foot. If you are using large scallops, cut them in half. For fish, cut into pieces. Cut the squid into rings; feel free to toss in a few of the tentacles.

INGREDIENTS + 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 shallot, minced + 4 garlic cloves, minced + 6 anchovy filets in oil + 2 cups Bomba or short-grained rice + 1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1 teaspoon black pepper + 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional + 2 bay leaves + 2 cups chicken stock + 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice + 1/2 cup dry sherry wine + 1 cup crushed roma tomatoes + 8 scallops, cut in half + 1/2 pound squid tubes, cut into circles + 1 dozen littleneck or middleneck clams, cleaned and rinsed + 1/2 to 1 pound mussels, cleaned and rinsed + 1/2 pound tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined + 6 lemon wedges

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DIRECTIONS 1. Heat grill or stovetop to medium. 2. Start rendering the bacon in a paella pan. 3. Add the anchovies and break up to start melting. 4. Add the olive oil. 5. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for about three minutes to soften. Do not brown. 6. Add the rice, kosher salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper and bay leaves. 7. Allow the rice and spices to toast up for a few minutes. 8. After toasting, distribute the rice evenly in the pan. 9. Pour in the chicken stock, clam juice, dry sherry and tomatoes. 10. Evenly distribute the rice one last time. You will not be moving or stirring the rice again. 11. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes. 12. While the rice is simmering, put grill marks on the shrimp. Do not fully cook. Transfer to a plate and reserve. 13. Check the liquid level of the rice. You may need to add a touch more chicken stock. 14. Place the scallops. Allow them to cook for a few minutes before flipping. 15. Flip the scallops. 16. Add in the squid, clams and mussels. Place lid and allow the clams and mussels to open. 17. The time it takes to open up the clams and mussels will be enough to cook the squid. 18. If you find the clams and/or mussels are having a difficult time opening, place on the grill and close the lid. 19. Transfer any clams/mussels back to the dish. 20. Add the shrimp and allow to finish cooking in the pan. The shrimp should no longer be translucent. 21. Turn up the heat just a touch to achieve a nice crispy rice layer on the bottom. 22. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and fresh parsley. CityLifestyle.com/SouthCharlotte

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THIS ISSUE OF THE SOUTH CHARLOTTE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOCUSES ON STYLE AND FASHION. While the concept of style and fashion in landscaping may seem nebulous, there are some very tangible ways in which these

create a scene that defies time-limiting fashion. What’s

words apply to landscape design.

more, a well-designed landscape, because of its living

Likely, most people think of landscaping in practical terms, considering outdoor activities, views, privacy,

aspect, will continue to evolve as it grows into the final view that was intended. Living, growing, moving art.

shade, color or at the most basic level, a way to finish off a building project. But style and fashion in the landscape, if considered thoughtfully, can have a significant impact on how a home looks in its setting.

STYLE AND PRACTICAL USE The most important aspect of a well-designed landscape is the blending of style and fashion with practical

The style of a landscape must reflect the style of the

use. At the very least, a landscape design should not

home. A contemporary style home requires a contemporary

impede practical use for the sake of style or fashion. In fact,

style landscape. A more traditional style home will require

the practical use of space in the landscape can unleash

a more traditional style landscape. If the landscape style is

style elements that may have remained hidden. Creating

driven by the style of the home that is being landscaped,

a walkway that reflects the style of the home’s architec-

then a complete picture is achieved.

ture while at the same time unleashing opportunities for

Fashion, however, is more complicated because the

introducing planting areas to highlight a particular tree or

concept of fashion is something of trends and tastes or

group of plants or providing different elevation levels in a

styles in a particular time. Twenty-five years ago, every-

landscape to allow for pedestrian access and use, can also

one in Charlotte wanted to have a Bradford Pear tree

unleash opportunities for water movement, planting inter-

and bordered their gardens with “Monkey grass.” Fifteen

est and a more dimensional presentation. The relationship

years ago, Knock-out Roses were selling like hotcakes.

between style and practical use really becomes the driving

Trends come and go.

force of the entire landscape project. A design that fails to

That being said, a well-designed landscape that uses the

consider these aspects together will miss the mark, but

style of the home as the basis, and then follows a disciplined

a design that embraces both will have a depth that will

design approach in the use of plants and other features, will

always be fashionable.

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STYLE AND FASHION IN LANDSCAPING (CONTINUED)

THE SENSES

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While sound is not often associated

In considering the style and practi-

with landscaping, a well-thought-out

cal use of a landscape, elements of all

design can encourage different sounds

five senses can be played on in order

of nature to descend on the landscape by

to create a much deeper display. Sight

introducing elements that attract birds

is the obvious sense that even a basic

and other creatures. Certain plants at

landscape will appeal to. The less obvi-

certain times of the year can also create

ous aspect of sight is movement. The

very distinct sounds as the wind passes

way a breeze moves the landscape or the

through them. Water features can also

movement of water in a landscape can

produce soothing sounds.

be visually soothing and refreshing. The

Taste also has a place in the land-

casting of shadows either during the day

scape. Many landscape plants can also

or with lighting at night can be a very

be edible adding a more practical aspect

effective design nuance.

to the landscape.

Smell is another obvious sense with

And the last of the five senses, touch

the fragrance of plants in bloom or the

has the obvious practical use aspect. But

fresh air smell of growing foliage.

who can resist a barefoot walk through

a manicured patch of turf or running a hand through a waterfall or a stand of ornamental grass plumes? OPPORTUNITIES Of all the things produced by men, nothing gives more opportunity for creativity than landscaping. Landscaping is the one art form that can appeal to all the senses, continues to change after it is completed and draws life to itself. The opportunities to explore the nuance of style, dimension, color palette and texture are almost endless. The discipline of landscape design is driven by style and practical use that together, form the foundation of a well-crafted and timelessly appealing environment. The artisans at DeSignia Landscape, having many years of dedicated experience, and the latest in design and presentation technology will transform your landscape into a display of moving, growing, living art. Give us a call today at 704.494.8877 or visit us online at DeSigniaLandscape.com

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Assistance League also provides, through its Mecklenburg Teen Court program, an alternative justice system for youthful offenders

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ARTICLE MELINDA BURRIS

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C r e a t e Yo u r Dream Kitchen, Bath or Fireplace

LOCAL CHARLOTTE BUSINESS, FIREPLACE & GRANITE DISTRIBUTORS, HAS BEEN SERVICING THE CHARLOTTE METRO AREA AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. In that time, the company has built a solid reputation amongst its satisfied clientele of homeowners and new home builders alike as the destination for superior fireplaces and fireplace surrounds. Fireplace & Granite is also renowned for its kitchen and bathroom design and installation services, which are always completed with the highest degree of professionalism and an emphasis on delivering

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and electric light conditions, ensuring you can be confident in your choice of color. GRANITE AND QUARTZ ENGINEERED STONE COUNTERTOPS Countertops are offered in your choice of granite or quartz engineered stone, which is an amalgamation of ground natural quartz and a mix of polymers, resins and pigments. An extensive onsite inventory of large slabs of granite is housed in the Fireplace & Granite Showroom, allowing clients to choose the actual piece of granite, each with its own unique, natural characteristics, from which the materials for their custom design will be cut. In addition, Fireplace & Granite distributes a variety of quartz brands, including Cambria, Silestone, Hanstone, Alleanza, Vadara and many more. They even have an ever-evolving inventory of exotic stones.

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QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICE DELIVERED ON SCHEDULE Fireplace & Granite is committed to providing its customers with the absolute best selection of quality products delivered with top-notch service and fast, reliable turnaround times. You can find all the essential elements you need for your kitchen or bath renovation project at Fireplace & Granite including: + Backsplash tile—Fireplace & Granite offers a variety of ceramic, porcelain tiles giving you a wide selection of colors and materials to choose from to create the perfect mosaic for your kitchen. + Flooring—Fireplace & Granite stocks a vast assortment of ceramic, porcelain flooring tiles suitable for residential or commercial projects. With an extensive selection of shapes and sizes to choose from, you’re sure to find the ideal combination. + Stainless Steel Sinks—An estimated 70% of all kitchen sinks are made of stainless steel. Why? Because stainless steel is a performance material; it is durable, easy to maintain and affordable.

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