With the Democratic National Convention coming to Charlotte, NC in September, more and more publications, websites and writers are reporting on the Queen City. The following is a reprint from the Travel Channel. Makes me proud to live to Charlotte! Enjoy Cosmpolitan Chic and Southern Hospitality by Sam Boykin With Charlotte, NC, hosting the 2012 Democratic [...]

Charlotte’s Getting Ready to Show the World our Southern Hospitality!!

Goodwill’s Opening a Huge Success in Ballantyne!
After you have found a home in Ballantyne, you really should head on over to the new Goodwill Store in Ballantyne, a suburb of Charlotte, NC. Goodwill, you say? Yes, for SO MANY reasons! After speaking with Michael Elder, President & CEO of Goodwill in the Southern Piedmont area, we were amazed to learn the [...]

Publix is coming to an area close to Ballantyne and South Charlotte!!
If any of you have ever been in a Publix grocery store, you will remember the experience. I remember when Publix first came to Atlanta in the 90’s… and all of the wonderful prepared foods in the deli… Huge platters of roasted chicken almandine, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, salads and veggies which looked [...]

Buzz on over to “My Bella Spa” in Ballantyne for a Mani-Pedi!
When your feet are tired after looking for a home for sale in the Ballantyne area, you should head on over to My Bella Spa for a spa pedicure and a slice of tranquility! My Bella Spa prides itself on giving you the care and attention you deserve to wash away the daily stresses in your life, [...]

Meeting Street Market in Cedar Walk – Live, Work & Eat Your Veggies in Ballantyne!
The buzzer visited Ballantyne’s Meeting Street Market located in Cedar Walk on the corner of Marvin Rd and Ardrey Kell. Cedar Walk is an interesting mix of restaurants, townhomes, services such as Bird Pediatric Dentistry- and even a pharmaceutical compounding store – Carolina Compounding! Now, Cedar Walk in Ballantyne offers a Farmers Market every Tuesday [...]
If you can’t find it at Blakeney, you are way too picky!
If you have not stopped by the Blakeney shopping center in Ballantyne, you may want to pack a lunch and bring a map. Of course, Blakeney has a store that sells maps and offers fast food to fine dining so no need to worry! One of the great shops I love is Home Goods which [...]
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