Optimist Park used to be the Charlotte neighborhood you’d drive through to get to one of its hotspot neighbors. With its rich history and new developments, like a food hall, new light rail stop and boutique housing options, this borough is poised for a longlasting “moment.”
Thanksgiving Recipes From Top Southern Chefs
What do your favorite chefs from around the South bring to their Thanksgiving tables? We asked them. From flaky popover bread rolls to cheesy grits to festive fall salads, we’ve enlisted six esteemed chefs to share their Thanksgiving recipes and the stories behind them. Image: Sara Gibbs
The Holistic Skincare Expert You Should Know
Geri Giagnorio is a skincare superhero — she’s an aesthetician, nutritionist and entrepreneur who believes in helping people cure their skin from the inside out. Her skincare line is bought by people throughout the country. Meet this incredible FACE of the South!
A Charlottesville Winery Wedding
A Charlottesville, Virginia-raised girl meets a Nashville, Tennessee boy in college, they become best friends and eventually fall in love … the resulting wedding is a stunning, classic indoor-outdoor celebration on a mountain vineyard, with a food lineup you won’t believe.
12 Southern FINDS: November 2019
To ease the arrival of the holidays on your wallet and your stress level, we’ve scouted out some fantastic finds from Southern brands. From fashionable accessories to tasteful gifts to beautiful decor for your autumn soirées, check out these new November FINDS!
Meet “Queer Eye”’s Original Interior Designer, Thom Filicia
Thom Filicia’s interior design dexterity has filled his client book with Tina Fey, Delta Airlines and W Hotels among many more. This designer of stunning spaces and thoughtful home products plans to make an exciting mark on the South. Read on to find out how!
Debutante Balls: From Past to Present
The centuries-old tradition of the debutante ball continues to thrive in the South. Still steeped in tradition, what was once a way to announce that a girl was fit for marriage, these events now provide families and friends a chance to celebrate, dress to the nines and give back to the community.
9 Holiday Runs & Races to Sign Up for NOW!
Whether you’re running, walking or cheering, these races, which take place from Halloween to Christmas, are a fun and healthy way to get outside and earn some guilt-free indulging.
Our Favorite Drugstore Beauty Buys Under $20
Why do we assume “good” beauty products have to be expensive? We’ve searched the shelves of drugstores to find the best Cheap Thrills for healthy skin, nourished hair and a stocked make-up bag — all for less than $20!
What You Need To Know About Brown Recluse Spiders
Brown recluse spiders live in many homes in the south and central US, but most of us rarely see them. As cooler months approach, we give you some tips for avoiding brown recluse bites, next steps if your home is infested and two cautionary tales from people greatly affected by these pests.
