Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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The extra hours of daylight and the delicate wild violets that bloom along Four Mile Creek Greenway are two annual heralds I look forward to each spring. Other welcoming harbingers of spring are the vibrant green leaves that appear almost overnight and the daffodils and bright tulips that suddenly color our Ballantyne landscapes. As our beautiful surroundings bloom, I can't help but take a moment to reflect and commit to personal renewal. I seem to naturally gravitate toward eating more seafood and buying local. In "Ocean to Table" we offer a fresh catch for the home cook or for a seafood lover's dinner out. The new season also tempts us to brighten up our wardrobe. Style Points explores cheerful gingham, a must- have for spring. We also feature three young men who are putting Ballantyne on the fashion map. In "Homegrown Cool" we introduce you to the entrepreneurs, their two companies and their fun and funky clothing lines. In the spirit of rejuvenation, we take a look at professional growth. Over the years, higher education has truly evolved. As a college freshman in the mid-1970s, I had the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Science in home economics, a common major at the time for those who had aspirations of managing an efficient home. While that degree is no longer offered today, even then I chose to go another direction. "Creating Your Career Ladder" showcases three women who have created their own successful paths by starting their own businesses. Now back to those beautiful blooms. My husband and I lived in Virginia for a few years prior to moving to Charlotte and were awed each year by the spectacular color that seemed to explode across the landscape each April and May. The Blue Ridge Mountains dotted with red bud trees, flowering dogwoods and vibrant azaleas in full bloom offered magnificent vistas worthy of a prized postcard. In Escape, we travel to the Charlottesville area for Historic Garden Week, where we experience the unforgettable gardens and tranquil beauty of Virginia in spring. For a perfect ending, we introduce you to Take Five, a fun take on the spirit of the season. After winter hibernation it's time to enjoy the additional sunshine, blue skies and warm weather. I encourage everyone to go outside to play and experience the extraordinary delights of spring. Best Regards, Regina Robertson Editor-in-Chief BALLANTYNE | editor's letter Extraordinary Delights Play Outside this Spring! After winter hibernation it's time to enjoy the additional sunshine , blue skies and warm weather . 10 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE SPRING 2015