WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-KiddLANDSCAPE DESIGN BY Laurie Durden The Duke Mansion has been home and host to many leaders of the 20th century. Its most famous owner was James Buchanan Duke. His most lasting legacies, including Duke University, Duke Energy and the Duke Endowment, all took shape at the home. Built in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is operated as a nonprofit with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect the community …
Gardens
A Garden for the Ages
WRITTEN BY Delia McMullenLANDSCAPE DESIGN BY Blair FarrisPHOTOGRAPHY BY Christina Hussey This Myers Park garden appeals to all agesāthe homeowners, their children and their many neighbors and guests. The Charlotte home is distinguished by the landscapeās central axis alignment and features a lovely, expansive design with both French and English formal garden influences. Blair Farris Designs brought the project to life. In addition to being Publisher and Editor in Chief of Peachy, Blair …
Modern Cottage Vibes in Charlotte with Hillary Rondero
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd PHOTOGRAPHY BY Christina Hussey A phenomenal use of space, this 3,300-square-foot home encompasses four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and is flooded with natural light. Located in Charlotteās Eastover neighborhood and renovated in 2015, the vibe is modern cottage. Bustling with life, the house is home to interior designer Hillary Rondero, her husband Pat, daughter Piper, sons Tripp and Wolfie, dogs Rocky and Margotā¦and 19-year old cat Luna. …
Woven Plains
Written by Laura ThompsonLandscape Design by Surroundings StudioPhotography by Kate Russell Santa Fe is a city of superlatives, boasting the oldest state capital (1610), the oldest home (Pueblo, circa 1059) and the highest state capital (7,200 feet)āto name a few. But one of the most striking facts about this Southwestern gem is the number of days of sunlight annually (283) compared to the annual average rainfall (only 14 inches). In comparison with the US annual average of 205 days of …
