Living in the Charlotte suburbs might not technically be therapy - but it has been the absolute best thing I have ever done for me and my family. 🏡
There is something about this life that just hits different. The pace. The community. The fact that I can grab sushi in Harrisburg, do red light therapy in Huntersville, find the most amazing sweet treat around the corner in Charlotte and still be home in time for dinner.
Everything is a quick drive away — and that is not something I take for granted.
I moved here 10 years ago, raised four kids in this community, worked in the schools, and I still catch myself driving through these neighborhoods thinking - how did we get so lucky?
If you are craving more peace, more space, more quality of life - and you want a place where your family can actually exhale - you are not alone. That feeling is exactly what brought most of us here.
This is the Charlotte suburbs. And once you find your people and your place out here, you don't look back.
Hi, I'm Laurie. I help families relocate to the Charlotte suburbs and find home in the neighborhoods I know and love from the inside out - not just from a map.
Comment the word GUIDE and I'll send you my free Living in Charlotte guide — packed with neighborhood insights, local gems, and what real life actually looks like out here. 🏡🫶🏼
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Thank you so much to @thebrassbird for having us for this week’s ✨ Ladies Night! A fun time was had building charm, jewelry, gathering together, and enjoying some bubbly 🥂! All those who attended got a chance to:
✨ choose from our curated selection of charms
✨ be fitted for custom fit permanent jewelry through our safe, weld free process
✨ Order and enjoy a glass of wine from The Brass Bird’s vast selection
Girls just want to have fun and that’s what we are here for! 💕
Book CLT Charm Bar for your next girls gathering of any kind! ✨
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IF YOU EAT ONE THING: Cris Rojas-Agurcia, also known as The Batchmaker, has been selling her homemade baked goods to Charlotteans since 2017. Once only available as pre-ordered “Batch Boxes,” guests now visit her pink bakery, The Batch House, in Wesley Heights when they’re craving a sweet treat. The self-taught mom of two and her team craft unique treats weekly, but for first-time patrons and regulars alike, the S’mores Brownie is a must-order on every visit. @thebatchmaker
THE INSPIRATION
“S’mores Brownies were one of those items I dreamed up before everyone became obsessed with creating their own versions of it,” says Rojas-Agurcia. “I had been an avid blog reader, and I remember a blog called The Londoner ... and she made brownies and used Oreos. I thought, ‘What other cookies can I use?’ Then, boom, the idea of the S’mores Brownie came to mind.”
THE BROWNIES
“Our S’mores Brownies are good because we use dark, good-quality chocolate and a secret ingredient I learned from a friend in Honduras,” says Rojas-Agurcia. The brownies are notoriously rich, gooey and decadent. A housemade graham cracker crust acts as the base, and a thick slab of chocolate brownie batter (with said “secret ingredient” mixed in) resides on top. The brownie is finished with a layer of marshmallow, perfectly roasted to a golden brown. The result is a dessert reminiscent of a campfire in the most delicious way. Pro tip: Microwave it for a few seconds for an extra indulgent bite.
✍️ @eatdrinkclt
We are celebrating Women all month in our MAY Issue🌸—out now! 📖
Get ready to be inspired by the many female founders and leaders in our community ✨
Cover feature:
The Angel Effect 🪽🎨: Artist and gallery owner Anne Neilson shares an intimate account of her own creative pursuit. Her new SouthPark home store opens later this summer. @anneneilsonhome@anneneilsonfineart
Also featured:
Pop, Pour, Prosecco 🥂: Michelle Castelloe is bringing Italian style bubbles to Plaza Midwood at @bevproseccheria
A Day in the Life with @courtside.kids founder and mother of four @karlybarker
The Woman Behind the Teams: Q&A with Kristi Coleman, CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment @panthers@charlottefc
➕Some of Charlotte’s most successful women share pearls of wisdom @nancynorelli , Donna Julian, @effortlessentertaining , @mollybarkergotrfounder , @michelletbuelow , @kathyizardclt@twineandtwigstyle co-founders and sisters use nature to create lasting bonds, a Myers Park home design by @mariematthewsinteriors , new City Scene pics and more!
Cover image 📸 @olly.yung
