Eleanor Merrell

North Carolina

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Westwood Custom Homes Gets Foundational

6 days ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

Most homeowners who have built a custom home will probably mention how stressful the experience was. There are, after all, a lot of things that can go sideways: ballooning budgets, delayed deliveries, moving timelines. But when a home builder like Westwood custom homes has their team dialed in, their process defined, their standards high, and their priorities service-oriented, the process can be seamless and the product unmatched.
Sparkle and Metallic from Beth Keim

1 week ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

This 4,600 square foot custom build in Davidson has three bedrooms and four baths. An open floor plan fosters a seamless flow between the living room, kitchen, and dining room. Additionally, two home offices, a spacious media room, and a home gym give this house all the trappings of a post-pandemic home. It’s one space where all the essential activities of a busy life can occur. And that’s partially thanks to interior designer Beth Keim.
Living Beautifully with Lisa Sherry Interieurs

4 weeks ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

“The spaces we live in shape our lives” – this is one of the powerful ideas driving Lisa Sherry’s distinctive design work. When it comes to home and design experts, Lisa, owner and principal designer of Lisa Sherry Interieurs, is always a standout creative due to her keen eye, vibrant approach, and effortless style. What is inspiring you right now? I’m completely captivated by the way classic and modern design flirt with each other.
The Good Life at The Campbell Charlotte NC

1 month ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

With some of the city’s best restaurants, a bustling nightlife, easy walkability, chic retail, and thoughtful public art installations, it’s no wonder that South End has emerged in recent years as one of Charlotte’s most desirable neighborhoods to call home. Soon, South End residents and aspiring residents will have another option for lodging: The Campbell.
The Story Behind Jetton & Meredith's New Office

1 month ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

The story of Jetton & Meredith began when Mark Jetton and Eric Meredith first met during their initial year of law school. They quickly recognized a shared synergy in how they approached the practice of law, blending a passion for advocacy with a commitment to clients. With a clear vision in mind, they decided to open their own firm in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte NC Cocktail Bar

1 month ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

“My parents taught me everything I know about hospitality,” says Bob Peters, a Charlotte native and acclaimed mixologist who knows how to make a guest feel at home, especially at a Charlotte NC cocktail bar. Now, Peters has an opportunity to pay homage to his parents, Chief and Marmee, at Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor. He opened this Charlotte NC cocktail bar alongside the Built On Hospitality group earlier this year.
Tina Alberni Lights Up Charlotte NC Artists

1 month ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

Tina Alberni’s upbringing spanned oceans. Born in New York, Alberni, one of the Charlotte NC artists, moved with her family to Puerto Rico before later settling in Bogotá, Colombia. “Growing up in Bogotá was a colorful, multifaceted experience shaped by the contrasts of joy and tragedy, beauty and ugliness, privilege and poverty,” recalls Alberni. When she was six, her mother set up an easel outside.
Blackberry Farm Luxury Hotel Is the Great Escape

1 month ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell |Liza Carrasquillo

The Blackberry Farm luxury hotel is the sort of place that makes jaws drop upon arrival. It’s the kind where would-be guests read the descriptions, shrug their shoulders, and take a drive through the Great Smoky Mountains to see it for themselves. The 4,200-acre estate is nestled in the highlands, overlooking the misty peaks below. A Chicago couple searching for the perfect area for their dream home gave Blackberry Farm its name in the 1930s.
Ro House Interior Design Blends Psychology and Vision

2 months ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

For Hill Rondero, founder of Ro House interior design studio, the best interior design experience for a client is not about the journey. In fact, the best experiences are when the journey is smooth almost to the point of being forgettable, and yet the destination is remarkable. And for Rondero’s clients, the destination is a feeling. “I see the outcome of interior design as an emotion you’re seeking,” explains Rondero.
Discover Charlotte NC's Most Historic Homes

2 months ago | qcexclusive.com | Eleanor Merrell

In 1966, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act, which created the National Register of Historic Places. The register is ever-growing, composed of places that have architectural, artistic, historical, or cultural significance. To earn a place on the list means earning the right to protection and preservation.