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54 features 40 House on the Hill You never know when things will align to find you in the perfect home, but for one Charlotte couple, the forever home found them.

54 A “Framily” Affair sisters and owners of jewelry and lifestyle brand Twine & Twig gather together with “framily” to celebrate the holidays.

66 The Simpler Life Deena Knight and her family discover that it’s the 40 simpler things that bring the most joy.

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20 84 32 Palette 84 Home Remodeling: dwell A surprising juxtaposition of neutralizing Brad Little properties and show-stopping qualities, now or Later Style 20 aubergine is a jewel tone with intrigue. interior designer Barrie Benson is at it again 88 Building a Better Home: with another stunning dining room and Design Board mary Ludemann tablescape worthy of those closest to you. 34 it’s all about livable beauty for interior designer soaking in Style and Charlotte newcomer Hannah Ozburn. Here Trend 90 The Perfect Setting: 24 she shares how to meld functionality with style ‘Tis better to give than to receive is not always laura Wood and The to create a happy home. the case. Sometimes it’s a little give and a ethan Allen Design Team little take. Here’s our gift guide of some of our Company’s Coming favorite items from around town and beyond contributors that will make their (or your) spirits bright. Soul Food: spotlight 76 Jim Noble Market 28 Food + Fellowship 12 From the Editor the season for great gatherings is upon us, so 92 Arts and Culture Spotlight you’ll need to revamp your entertaining game 80 Room Service: with these eye-catching pieces for your bar and Beth Keim 94 Advertiser Index tablescape. Bringing the Bistro Home

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t’s unquestionable that the political landscape has gripped our lives in ways we never saw coming. And in effect, it’s caused rifts between some of those nearest and dearest to our hearts. Despite the harried world we live in, we find ourselves back at the time of year where we need to let go of what divides us and embrace what unites us – friendship and family. Coming together over the holidays is a beautiful thing where we create memories Ithat have staying power. For me, this holiday season is even more special, as it will be my daughter’s first Christmas. this issue, our Great Gatherings issue, is a celebration of coming together for food and fellowship – nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. In the case of the Twine & Twig sisters, founders and owners of the jewelry and lifestyle brand, it’s a “framily” affair with an open-door, zero-formalities policy where friends, family, and children gather on Sundays, watch football, break bread, and engage with one another. You might even get blazed over by a roller-blading child or two gliding through the home (page 54). For anyone who’s ever put together a dinner party or hosted an oyster roast, they can tell you that it’s a full-on production. One way or the other, food must be made, drinks must be served, and plating must be provided. There’s a lot that’s involved. And it’s the thoughtfulness and care that go into each decision that make it such a special occasion. Interior designer Barrie Benson welcomes us into one of her client’s homes and shares with us how she creates a perfect dinner party tablescape and also provides a few tips and inspired looks for the holiday season (page 20). After all, it is the season of giving, so we’ve put together a design- inspired gift guide to give you some ideas for the design enthusiast in your life. You may even find a little something for yourself, too (page 24). Whether it’s offering presents, devoting time, preparing food, or designing your tablescape, it’s a gift of giving to others. I wish you and yours a joyous holiday season and a truly merry Christmas filled with sweet moments that will transform into treasured memories you’ll look back on for years to come. Cheers!

On The Cover: Combined with architect Ruard Veltman, Twine & Twig co-founder Elizabeth White creates a soulful design where cozy gathering spaces Ashley Hotham Cox abound in her Myers Editor in Chief Park home (page 54). @ashleyhcox on Instagram

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Style Trend Market Palette Design Board Dine by Give and Spice Avant-Garde Hannah Design Take Things Up Aubergine Ozburn Page 20 Page 24 Page 28 Page 32 Page 34 style | great gatherings Dine by Design From the jaw-dropping wallcovering and drapery to the elegant tableware and greenery, interior designer Barrie Benson creates an outrageous dining room and tablescape certain to inspire your next great gathering.

Written by Anne Marie Ashley | Produced by Ashley Hotham Cox | Photography by Dustin Peck

hether gathered in your formal dining room to feast on a gourmet meal amidst gorgeous place settings or hovered over takeout boxes shared in your eat-in kitchen, the sentiment is the same: breaking bread with friends and family nurtures theW connections that we all crave as humans. Put that way, it may seem dramatic, but truly – laughter, conversation, and sharing create an intimacy that can be easily misplaced in today’s harried world. What better way to tend to your soul than to gather those closest and host a classic dinner party? Whether formal or casual, it all leads to a great gathering. From sentimental china pieces mixed with luxurious linens to a well-planned menu and thoughtful atmosphere, it’s true that all you really need to create connection is each other. But, a pretty set-up doesn’t hurt. And a beautifully executed tablescape can convey a message of caring and engagement with your guests. renowned Charlotte-based designer Barrie Benson of Barrie Benson interiors created the perfect dinner party tablescape in her clients’ newly designed dining room and has a few tips and inspired looks to share with you for the holiday season. Designed by architect Sam Greeson of Meyer-Greeson- Paullin-Benson, this jaw-dropping dining room is a traditional stunner highlighted by beautiful windows, perfect scale, and spot-on panel dimensions. “This de Gournay wallpaper would be pretty in any space, but it is especially striking in a room with such gorgeous architecture like this one,” Benson says. “While this is a more traditional formal dining room, we added a few modern nods like the ebonized credenza by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and a geometric rug from Merida.” using a natural palette of green and white, she mixed moss-colored candles in vintage Swedish candelabras with boxwood topiaries in varying sizes and small arrangements of white roses with forest berries. “We wanted the design to complement the room, not distract from its interest,”

20 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 21 Benson explains. Richard Ginori Fiesole china is placed at each seat with Georg Jensen flatware, William Yeoward crystal glasses, and vintage embroidered linen napkins passed down from Benson’s mother. “The Fiesole china dressed the table in a way that felt timeless, in keeping with the room,” Benson says, adding that the brass birds added an unexpected element, as well. Benson makes creating a tablescape look easy, but the skill is in thoughtful preparation. Creating conversation pieces and bringing personal elements to the meal can spark dialogue and even inspire connections on deeper levels. Serving a nostalgic dish, for example, is a great way to personalize a meal. “When hosting a formal dinner party, I love to bring back an old-fashioned favorite from my childhood like chicken curry with sides of peanuts and coconut shavings,” Benson says. “It’s unexpected and intriguing, and it usually triggers warm conversation.” Benson also suggests using your table design to engage guests, noting that you could use a modern fabric for table linens mixed with your more traditional china or include a family heirloom or a unique flower arrangement as the centerpiece. “Also, while large, dramatic floral arrangements work in some cases, it is important to keep in mind the line of sight when seated,” Benson says. in the end, however, being prepared can remove stress and distraction, leaving a smooth and enjoyable evening for you and your guests. “Have all of the china ready, linens ironed, silver polished, and candles lit so that you can focus on your guests,” she says. “I have found it is so important to have everything set ahead of time, so as soon as your guests arrive, you are ready to welcome them. And if you are still in the shower, it looks pretty when they arrive, even if [you] do not!”u 22 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 trend | gift guide Give and Take Let’s be honest. For any design lover, the holiday season is about a little give and a little take. It’s hard to shop beautiful objects without buying a piece or two for yourself. From trays and pillows to candlesticks and throws, here are several decorative pieces that will elevate a space and make others’ (or your) spirits bright!

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1. Ardmore Lovebird Leopard Silk Pillow and Ardmore Feather Velvet Pillow, $252-$396, Available through Abode. 2. Petrified Wood Coasters by Kim Seybert, $47 for set of four, Available through B.D. Jeffries. 3. Lito Lide Poche by L’OBJET, $225, Available through Elizabeth Bruns. 4. Sheila Hicks: Lifelines, $49.95; Yayoi Kusama: Festival of Life, $70; Jessica Stockholder – Revised and Expanded Edition, $69.95; Elemental Living, $49.95, Available through SOCO Gallery. 5. Vintage Pink and Black Glass Candlesticks, $225 for the pair, Available through Cotswold Marketplace. 6. Stones Lazuli Candle by Baobab Collection, $125, Available through B.D. Jeffries.

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1. Black Pearls Candle by Baobab Collection, $145, Available through B.D. Jeffries. 2. Trionfo Italiano Decorative Hand by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, $795, Available through Elizabeth Bruns. 3. Carved Bone and Stone Frames, $22-$24, Available through Isabella. 4. Dora Maar Bowl by Jonathan Adler, $395, Available through Neiman Marcus. 5. Leo Throw by Matouk, $889, Available through Isabella. 6. Chimney Swallows and The Rose Swedish Pillows by John Derian for Designers Guild, $146 each, Available through Cotswold Marketplace. 7. Slate Dots Tray by Notre Monde, $225, Available through B.D. Jeffries. 8. Glass Hurricanes with Brass Base, $49 each, Available through Alexander Scott.

26 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 THROUGH THE LENS JANUARY 10–FEBRUARY 2 EDWINA WILLIS FLEMING THOMAS HAGER JOSEF HOFLEHNER PAM MOXLEY LAURIE TENNENT DEAN WEST BEN WINKLER

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Any host or hostess will tell you that entertaining should have its own Olympic category. From planning and designing to executing and hosting, it’s a full-on production. Whether it’s new or an oldie-but-a-goodie, here are some unexpected pieces that will amp up your tablescene. It’s never too late to spice things up, especially during the holiday season!

RAISING THE BAR You’ll really up the ante with the Addison Weeks x Eddie Ross barware collection. Best known for his book Modern Mix, Ross is a major player in the field of styling and has expanded his know-how with his collaboration with Charlotte’s own Addison Weeks. Together, they’ve curated a unique collection of barware inspired by Ross’ love for antique and vintage finds from across the country. Combining their powers, each piece embodies classical designs with modern day touches. Available through Addison Weeks, www.addisonweeks.com JUST DESSERTS An enchanting floral pattern painted delicately across Limoges porcelain, the Raynaud Trésor Fleuri collection is equally elegant as it is whimsical. Each piece, including dessert plates shown here, features a seamless pattern that emulates a woven basket for added SHAKE IT UP dimension beneath hand-painted mag- Coastal designs are not prescribed only for coastal nolias, water apple, asarum, and rhodo- settings, especially when they are as elegant as dendron and is perfect for any occasion. the Sea Urchin Salt and Pepper Shakers by AERIN. Available through Elizabeth Bruns, $205 The handcrafted ceramic set is given a lavish up- each, www.elizabethbruns.com date with its brass detailing that exudes a casual yet opulent vibe. Available through Elizabeth Bruns, $125, www.elizabethbruns.com

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CHILL OUT Inspired by the materials she would play with as a child in her parents’ studio, Kifu Agousti employs whimsical elements of contrast for her KIFU PARIS collection. Crafted by skilled artisans, the ice bucket is ARTERIORS MOTIVE constructed using shagreen, Although simple in design, the Arteriors Amortentia decanter mother-of-pearl, and inlayed from the Windsor Smith collection is anything but ordinary. brass that will patina over Featuring dusty rose colored glass, a brushed nickel brim, and time, which is a part of the chestnut leather stopper, this glass form is wildly intriguing and inherent beauty of this unique will add interest to your already well-stocked bar. Pair with the piece. Available through Felix and Elixir to create the ultimate trifecta. Available through Neiman Marcus, $525, A.Hoke Ltd., to the trade, www.ahokeltd.com www.neimanmarcus.com

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the mysterious allure of this composed and dignified hue lies in the sultry way it muddles the luxurious red and coy blue with rich licorice notes to create something reserved yet completely complex. With the ability to serve as both a savvy neutral and a bedazzling jewel tone, aubergine, like a fine wine, matures and ages a palette, granting a sense of depth and importance. Always beautiful conveyed in rich textures like plush velvet, mohair, or buttery leather, this regal shade of purple transcends tastes from neoclassical to lavishly layered bohemian and everything in between. Pair with onyx, chartreuse, cobalt, scarlet, moss, or duck egg to bring out its certain je ne sais quoi. 4

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HANNAH Ozburn 3 it’s all about livable beauty for interior designer Hannah Ozburn, who recently moved to Charlotte. 2 Employing an unexpected mix of texture, pattern, and color, her interiors are never too serious, yet always sophisticated. 1 “A home should be a reflection of those that inhabit it, which is where I tend to draw my inspiration and creativity. I strive to create beautifully livable interiors. I have two small children and many of my clients are young families, so functionality is at the forefront of every design-related decision,” Ozburn says. “I’m inspired by everyday life – by vibrant art or a beautiful textile, my friends and family, nature, travel, and all my surroundings. My children’s artwork displayed on the walls, my grandparents’ china I use to entertain, the scuff marks on our hardwood floors — these things, to me, create a happy home,” she explains. “I want my clients to feel their home is an extension of 6 their best and truest self — very livable without compromising style.”

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House on the Hill A “Framily” Affair The Simpler Life Page 40 Page 54 Page 66 The original den was transformed into a formal living room because it was a space that Krissa and Glenn Gaston had to walk through to get to and from their bedroom. “For that reason, I wanted it to be ‘my pretty room,’ where we could keep our piano and more,” Krissa Gaston says. HOUSE ON THE HILL A serendipitous call from a friend brings a family to its forever home.

Written by Blake Miller | Photography by Michael Blevins Above: The Gastons reused or repurposed most of their furniture and accessories from their previous home, including their Henkel Harris reproduction inlaid dining room table and Hepplewhite antique dining chairs. Lewis then had the chairs recovered in durable mohair by Rogers & Goffigon accented with nailhead trim, which instantly revamped them. A dramatic circa-1920 chandelier rounds out the timeless look. Opposite: The homeowners’ love for the craftsmanship found in older homes is what brought them to add additional architectural details such as thicker crown and dental molding and bolder casements around the doors and windows.

42 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 rissa Gaston and her husband, Glenn, thought they’d found their forever home. After renovating their four-bedroom home in Eastover for their family of four, they were certain that this was where they’d raise their children and eventually retire. However, when the couple had their third child, they knew that they needed more space. “We never wanted to move,” Gaston says, who reluctantly started looking at homes in the same neighborhood. K But one home in particular always caught the Gastons’ attention. A stunning white- brick Colonial sitting atop a hill caught their eyes every time they drove by or went for a walk. “I never really thought anything about it, though,” Gaston says of the house, which was, at the time, not for sale. It was a phone call from a close friend, however, saying she’d found the perfect “Krissa and Glenn home” that was about to hit the market that

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 43 44 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 “The Gastons’ love for traditional architecture and detailing inspired their love of antiques and vintage items, which Lewis wove throughout the interior design.”

changed everything. “I got the address and drove over that day, and when I pulled up to the house, I couldn’t believe it,” she says. “It was as if it was meant to be.” A quick tour inside the circa-1990s home and Gaston was smitten. “I knew exactly what I wanted to do with the home the minute I walked in,” she explains, noting the layout, which put the master bedroom on the first floor and the additional bedrooms on the second. High on the priority list: updating the ‘90s-style design details such as outdated brass hardware and all-white ceiling fans in lieu of light fixtures. “The bones of the house were perfect; it just needed updating,” Gaston says, who

Opposite: The couple loves to scour antique markets and vintage stores for unique pieces for their home. Glenn Gaston found the circa-1890 Louis XVI-style antique doors at Architectural Accents in Atlanta and had them installed as the doors for their bar in the formal living room. Left: Lewis chose a textured Cowtan & Tout Merida grasscloth for one of the downstairs powder rooms. “There’s a small diamond pattern with a hint of blue,” Gaston says. “It’s so beautiful.” The Restoration Hardware vanity and antique Venetian mirror and sconces create a classic look.

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 45 The burled wood game table in the living room provides another place for the family to relax, while elegant slipcovered dining chairs from Lee Industries linger in the background.

46 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 worked with Todd Carter of Sonoma Builders to design the new plans for the home. It also needed a touch more space, which resulted in an addition off the back of the house and moved the existing den—which became the formal living room—to the new portion of the home. The expansion also gave the Gastons a sixth bedroom, which they transformed into an at-home gym. While Gaston has a keen eye for design, she knew she couldn’t tackle the project on her own. So the Gastons enlisted designer Patrick Lewis to help bring their vision to fruition. “Most clients don’t really know what they want; they just know what they like or don’t like,” Lewis says. “Krissa was refreshing in that she knew exactly what she wanted. While most people were skewing towards a

Left: The guest bedroom features a custom headboard, as well as bed linens by Matouk found at Bedside Manor. Classic drapery fabric by Mary McDonald for Schumacher in Chinois Palais is the finishing touch for the space. Right: The master bathroom needed a major facelift as the finishes and overall bones were more than thirty years old. A stunning soaking tub from Victoria + Albert coupled with a dramatic crystal chandelier from Dilworth Lighting set the tone for the sophisticated and relaxing space.

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 47 In lieu of marble, which the Gastons had in their previous home, the couple opted for quartzite counters complemented by a walnut top island to add warmth to the newly renovated kitchen.

48 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 Durable and kid-friendly materials were important to the Gastons, who have three children and three dogs. In light of that, Lewis used Stark’s Amilios indoor/outdoor carpet. But then he softened the space with a side table from Bliss Studio, lamp by Visual Comfort, and traditional furniture such as the sofa upholstered in a Lee Industries fabric.

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 49 50 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 Opposite: Lewis took advantage of the curved wall of windows in the breakfast nook by designing a custom banquette that allows for more seating and extra space overall. Durable, kid-friendly faux leather makes cleanup simple without sacrificing style. Below: “The house always had a beautiful courtyard that the previous—and original—owners had taken such great care of,” Gaston says. “With the new addition and pool, though, we needed to reimagine it.” The removal of several large willow oaks opened up the space and created a beautiful and mature landscaped yard that lends itself to entertaining and playtime for the kids.

soft modern look, the Gastons really loved a more traditional, look,” Gaston says. The couple’s travels have led them to various Southern aesthetic.” antique markets and collectibles stores where the Gastons are “We’ve always been drawn to older homes,” Gaston says. constantly scouring for the next item to layer into the design “We’ve always lived in homes built in the 1920s and just love the Gaston and Lewis have created together. One such find are the craftsmanship put into them.” To replicate that level of detail, circa-1890 Louis XVI-style antique doors to the bar, which Glenn heavy crown molding and detailed fireplace mantles were added Gaston found at Architectural Accents in Atlanta. “We wanted while all of the eight-foot doors were replaced with heavier, something old that would really stand out,” she says of the find. thicker nine-foot doors to help heighten each room. Brand new “The doors are works of art themselves.” casement was added to each window to make each one more though Lewis was the designer on the project, he is quick to prominent. With its dark cabinetry and exposed brick, the add that this project was a partnership between him and Gaston. kitchen was completely gutted, and in its place brighter, lighter “She has impeccable style and a great eye for design,” he says. finishes such as a quartzite counter coupled with a walnut-top “She knew what she wanted, and we worked so well together.” island were added. Lewis incorporated a color palette of creams Adds Gaston: “What I love is that Patrick really took what we and whites, which further brightens each of the rooms and take wanted in the home and helped us pull it all together. He was advantage of the home’s surplus of natural sunlight throughout. such a pleasure to work with.” the Gastons’ love for traditional architecture and detailing For the Gastons, finding this home and eventually making it inspired their love of antiques and vintage items, which Lewis the place they’d raise their family was a dream come to fruition. wove throughout the interior design. “I love adding a little “It was really important to me that my kids had a childhood something—like a tiny silver bowl or another accent—that home,” Gaston says. “So that when they come back from college, might seem insignificant alone but really helps create a cohesive they can come back to the place where they grew up.”u

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The softness of textiles and the silence of colors create a warm mix in the family room as Elizabeth and Jacquelyn join the children for afternoon gaming. 54 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 Written by Erin Rutherford | Photography by Dustin Peck December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 55 Above: The global influences weave through the front sitting room and dining area with a carved ancestral statue standing guard from one of Elizabeth’s many safaris throughout Africa. Opposite: The collection of tribal necklaces adds a certain tribal vibe to the entryway, while the wooden, teak chairs bring the North Carolina mountains into play.

56 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 very parent can attest that they dread the day when their children choose their friends over their family. The day when the table becomes set for just two and the swarming madness of suppertime ceases. For Elizabeth White and Jacquelyn Buckner, the talented sisters behind the evolved Twine & Twig jewelry and lifestyle line, the answer is Sundays spent with a mass of friends and family. in its most simplistic form, the girls gather at Jacquelyn’s most cherished watering Ehole, the popular Plaza Midwood brewery Resident Culture. With its effortlessly cool and family-friendly vibe, the brewery opens its doors to the most serious of craft-beer enthusiasts, as well as the most harried of parents. It is this open-air, down-home atmosphere that allows Jacquelyn to have, as she puts it, her “Sunday Fun Day.”

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 57 There are epic games of Rummikub, endless battles at the house was full – full of energy, full of love, and most of all, full of Go-Fish table, and volumes of good grub thanks to the brewery’s people. Her gatherings were never about the food. Rather, they steady rotation of food trucks. Beyond the gaming and grazing, were simply about the conversation and community of friends a common thread resonates – to spend the final hours of your her girls learned to know as “framily.” It was an awesome weekend with a breeze at a brewery with loved ones in toe mixture of chaos and cool, where the kids could run like crazy, undoubtedly results in a fantastic collection of family-time and the adults could cocktail and fascinate over the week ahead. memories. elizabeth’s home is no different. On any given Sunday, these memories are an absolute reflection of the respect and you could be trailblazed by a kid roller-skating down the front adoration that the sisters hold for their mother, Meb Wentz. hallway or may find yourself in debate over the making of a As a single mother, Meb wanted the girls to always feel like the new business model. “I see our table as not only a place to

58 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 gather with friends but a place to learn how to run a business!” Left: The leather covered swing door and the ebony soapstone countertops hint toward a subtle masculinity in the bar area, while the Elizabeth says. “It is a place where everyone at the dinner adds antiqued mirror and horned lamps discovered at Alexander Scott add value, a place where it becomes somehow fun to learn again,” continuity to the overall design. Jacquelyn says. Right: A commissioned Sally King Benedict painting depicting Elizabeth’s three children helps set the front sitting room’s relaxed mood. And what an education they have received. From friends like Urban Ministry enthusiast, Ethan Grossman, the sisters learned that their philanthropic efforts needed to be tangible. It is this notion that inspired Elizabeth and Jacquelyn to create charity- driven collections like the Water and Low Country collections, where proceeds benefit a designated not-for-profit dear to their

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 59 60 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 hearts. There is always a beat to the purpose of their collaborations, many new acquaintances to be made. And this grand collection a way to give back and remain grounded in their community. of people on Sundays is a direct result of “the more, the merrier” they are compelled to share their good tidings with not only policy instituted by Elizabeth. “I’d rather open my home to those less fortunate but also with the grand supporters they thirty than cook for the mere five that live under my roof,” she have encountered since the brand’s inception in 2013. There is says. Luckily, Elizabeth had the opportunity to collaborate with an unspoken need to thank friends like Max Nicholson (better architect Ruard Veltman in creating an informal dining area that known as the man behind favorite deli shop, Sandwich Max). allowed everyone to just “pile in.” “There were endless nights of cutting suede or branding leather, the result? A very casual, yet dynamic space that features and sure enough, you would find someone like Max out in a custom-built table (also designed by Ruard Veltman) that can the garage, beer in hand, just there ready to help,” Elizabeth easily seat twenty people and enables Elizabeth to showcase explains. Both sisters joke, “It is not uncommon to find cheap her true talent: tablescaping. She conceptualizes a table like one labor among our dinner guests!” Humor aside, Elizabeth and would fashion an outfit. She considers the season, the color, Jacquelyn agree that honoring their friends’ stewardship with the palette, the undertones, and the need to layer. Her table is simple things like an invitation to Sunday supper is just a nod to dramatic and simultaneously subtle. It is a perfect balance of the thanks they deserve. new and old with blush-hued linens from West Elm and stormy, the open-door policy at Elizabeth’s is an understatement. faux bois plates from B.D. Jefferies placed effortlessly with While there are always many friends to thank, there are just as vintage sterling, and floral-filled mason jars.

Opposite: Perfecting all the elements, the creative genius of Nectar, Inc. showcased an assortment of jar-filled café au laits, hellebores, butterfly ranunculus, and chocolate Queen Anne’s lace. The textural arrangements complemented Elizabeth’s vision to layer the table with natural elements, soft tones, and savory dishes. Above: Mapping out place cards and seat assignments are forbidden. “You may find kids standing and babies crying, but most of all, you will find laughter and love at our table,” Elizabeth says.

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 61 An invitation to dine, the casually chic spirit of the day continues with family-style serving by The Open Road Kitchen. Kid-friendly, yet sophisticated, the menu was a perfect fall arrangement that included butternut squash bisque, maple- glazed root vegetables, tomato-gruyere macaroni and cheese, and a show-stopping herb-roasted chicken.

62 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 The kids’ spirits and freedom reign in Elizabeth’s back lounge area.

“Her gatherings were never about the food. Rather, they were simply about the conversation and community of friends her girls learned to know as “framily.”

the table itself is crowned by a chandelier made of reclaimed with the table’s decorative elements. However, Elizabeth elects wood, dusted in a cloud-like plume of pampas grass and Lunaria. to never formally plate. “The meal needs to be playful, yet The creation, a design by boutique florist Nectar, Inc., was sophisticated,” she says. With a vegan husband, a meat-loving intended to be light and airy. “We wanted the overall look to be sister, and the unpredictable appetites of young children, it is subtle but exotic, comfortable but high end,” says Karisa Pennell, understandable that a typical menu writes like a ten-course owner and lead designer. Natural and textural in design, the look meal. But this never overwhelms as long as you maintain was softly elegant and produced a subtle nod to the season. Elizabeth’s mantra to “over prepare, over serve, and always treat Food is an integral part of the table and should harmonize friends like family. We are all ‘framily,’ after all.”v

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Written by Anne Marie Ashley|Photography by Dustin Peck eena Knight and her husband, a retired NBA player, had built their dream home in Charlotte. They went all out – 10,000 square feet of house on more than 3,000 acres of land filled with all the bells and whistles, choosing luxury wherever possible. When it was all said and done, they sat back and enjoyed – until they didn’t anymore. “I began to feel a longing for simplicity,” Knight says. “Everything in that house was too precious; I found myself more uptight about it than delighted by it.” Realizing Dthey had more home than they could live in, Knight and her family decided to put the home on the market and begin looking for something a little more practical. “I thought, for sure, a home like ours would take up to a year to sell,” she recalls. “But it was much quicker than that, and we were suddenly faced with having to choose a new home fast.” When they walked into a home in Providence Plantation, Knight was anything but impressed. Built in the 1980s, it needed some serious updating and renovation. But pressed for time and encouraged by her

68 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 Opposite: Deena Knight stands in her light and airy dining room. A rustic Restoration Hardware dining table is dressed up with a Schonbek chandelier. Guest chairs from World Market add a bit of rustic elegance. Above: A stacked stone entrance to the Knight home perfectly complements the stacked stone fireplace in the living room, which is immediately visible upon entering.

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 69 Above: Knight repurposed a vintage headboard in the master bedroom and covered it with Magnolia dark blue chalk paint. Artwork from local artist Leslie Poteet Busker hovers just above the nightstand and pillows discovered on a quick trip to Home Goods proved the perfect accent to the space. Opposite: Like the kitchen, Knight chose a crisp all-white aesthetic for her master bathroom warmed with gold fixtures from Newport Brass.

70 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 husband to work her magic, she agreed they could make a home and Joanna Gaines and their hit HGTV show Fixer Upper, Knight here. “The backyard really made it worth the purchase; it was so created a modern farmhouse feel with transitional appeal. In place gorgeous. And with my husband believing I could make it beautiful, of imported stones like in her previous home, she opted for simple I was ultimately happy with our decision,” Knight says. and sophisticated choices like subway tile. Instead of crystal and over the next six to eight months, Knight worked closely with glass, warm wood and brass. “My style, in general, has always been Corbin Homes to renovate and redesign the outdated home. “This high/low. I think mixing affordable pieces with splurges, in fashion house is such a reaction to our old home,” Knight says. “Where and interior design, is the best approach,” Knight says. “I tell my everything in the old home was very lavish, I wanted this home to clients the same: not everything needs to be high end. I splurged on be livable and modern.” Admitting she took several cues from Chip my Newport Brass faucet in my kitchen but was really pleased with

December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 71 Restoration Hardware stools hide beneath the console table for an all-in- The stacked stone fireplace in the formal living room adds a bit of drama to one look in the living room. the entrance of the home and bit of cozy to the light-filled space. Restoration Hardware stools hide beneath the console table for an all-in-one look. the inexpensive subway tile I chose for a backsplash.” In the end, as from Rosewood Co. and art from local artist Leslie Poteet Busker. you see, it all marries beautifully. “I like to leave room for curating,” Knight says. “You’re not always “Ultimately, design is an art, not a science,” Knight says. “If it going to find the perfect piece immediately, so don’t feel the need to makes you feel warm or makes you smile, it’s doing its job. You decorate every inch of your home. Leave some spaces blank so you can’t use rules and standards to get a design right; you just have can add things that mean something to you. Design with neutrals so to love it.” When working with her clients (she’s started her own that you can edit with color.” As someone who’s moved a lot with business post-home renovation), Knight gives them three pieces of her traveling husband, Knight has learned these key things and advice: If you love it, build around it. Every room needs a “Beyoncé” discovered something about herself that’s probably true for most element. In Knight’s case, she almost always chooses lighting to homeowners. create it. And once you find something you like, stop looking, “Whenever we get into a new home, I tend to design and don’t over think it. It’s clear in her own home, Knight has practiced complete the kids’ rooms first, so that they will feel at ease quickly,” what she preached and created a space that’s modern, warm, she says. “But, I wish I was that kind to myself. I only just decided and above all, simple. on a look for our master bedroom. It’s easy to get caught up in Her kitchen is her favorite room in the home, where she used making our gathering spaces feel photo ready, but we need to take wood, brass, and rattan as an anchor to the bright white finishes. better care of our personal spaces, too.” A simple request from a When she can, Knight uses local artisans to bring authenticity to woman who has discovered the joys of a less adorned life.u the home. For example, a handmade coffee table in the living room

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Contributors Arts and Culture Spotlight Advertiser Index Page 76 Page 92 Page 94 Featured Advertiser Editorial Contributor rowing up, Christmas was my favorite. And it wasn’t because of the Soul presents. It was because I liked food. A lot. Our family gathered together FOOD every Christmas afternoon around – what seemed to a teenage football player – an unlimited supply of food. I always went back for seconds. And thirds. There was green bean casserole or asparagus casserole. Ham and turkey. The turkey of my youth wasn’t very good – the birds were too big back then – but it Gwas great in a sandwich with stuffing and gravy. my Aunt Esther would make a brown sugar pound cake. She and her husband, Uriah, worked at a bakery in Virginia. She’d also make lemon tarts and little pecan pies. Uncle Uriah was the donut guy. He could crack four eggs at a time; he’d put two in each hand, smack them together, crack them open, and toss them. Over and over. It was rhythmic and mesmerizing. the holidays are special for their ability to create memories like these, specific ones that seem to center around food but are really rooted in fellowship. People that don’t usually cook Jim much during the year start cooking and baking. Everybody pulls out those special family Noble recipes, the ones where if you get the faintest whiff of them cooking, it will instantly take you back to childhood. Maybe even the mere mention of them can do that. peanut butter cookies. See? u Here’s another one: my dad always did what he called a “whitewash gravy” for the turkey. The name for this giblet gravy comes from his childhood, which involved a lot of painting. His dad was a preacher; all of the kids in his family painted or hung wallpaper to help the family Food + make ends meet. I still make this gravy now, though I’ve adapted it over the years. Fellowship Being in the restaurant business makes getting together around the holidays a little harder. I’ve been working weekends and holidays pretty much since college, and we usually hold our staff holiday party in January, when the pace slows.

76 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 We do what we can, though, to reserve time for fellowship with try to slow down enough to make room for those memories to be friends and family. That usually means keeping it simple. We’ll smoke created. Christmas only comes but once a year, after all. u a prime rib roast and open a really good bottle of wine. My daughter Chef Jim Noble is the executive chef and owner of Noble Food & will make a broccoli casserole, and we’ll have mashed potatoes, Pursuits. His belief in providing restoration through food led him to cranberry sauce, turnips, and some kind of greens. Nothing launch The King’s Kitchen, a non-profit restaurant in Uptown Charlotte, complicated. To do otherwise would be to miss the point. as well as the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center. These days, Sometimes, we’ll rush through the holidays and get so worn out you’ll likely find Chef Noble sitting at Table 11 in Rooster’s SouthPark working on his latest projects, Noble Smoke, Copain, and Bossy Beaut’s, that we’re happy when it’s over instead of being happy when it’s which are set to open in early 2019. For more information, visit happening. Whatever your entertaining calendar looks like this year, www.noblefoodandpursuits.com. December 2018 | Home Design & DecoR Charlotte 77 Home-Design-Decor-Soul-Seal-full-page-ad-PROD.pdf 1 11/9/18 4:14 PM

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80 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 Photography by Mekenzie Loli “Since most breakfast areas are part of the kitchen, it’s important to design a space that complements the entire room for a cohesive look.” and lounge-like, allowing friends and family to linger while dinner is being prepped. The new pass-through to the dinning room brings in even more natural light, dispersed in all spaces. the kitchen “office” has been moved to an area off to the side and is a new home for pups Happy and Zola, all dressed up with new complimentary wallpaper. The result is a casual, light, and bright space to accommodate every member of the family.u

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Brad Now Little • Inflation – In the world of residential remodeling, inflation is real. Wages are increasing, codes are getting stricter, labor is getting scarce, and demand is high. Rising interest rates may cool things some, but it is safe to say that your remodeling u project will cost more a year from now.

• Momentum – Do your research, gather your ideas, and talk to professionals. Once Now or you get going, use that momentum for seeing it through to the end. Later • You’re not getting any younger – Continuing to live in a space that you’re not happy with or comfortable in can take its toll on you and your family. Make those improvements now so that you can begin enjoying them sooner.

84 Home Design & Decor Charlotte | December 2018 Later • Career opportunities – Investing in larger remodeling • Family transitions – Taking on a remodeling project is projects generally take time to pay for themselves in disruptive to the entire household. If the kids will be terms of increased home value and equity, so if a possible moving off to college in a couple of years, or a family relocation means you may have to put your home on the member is staying with you temporarily, wait until they’re market, hold off on any major improvements until you know out of the house. for certain you aren’t planning to relocate anytime soon.u

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