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A Trip Down Memory Lane

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At the end of June, I spent a day in Charlotte before we picked my oldest son up at sleep away camp. Why send my son to North Carolina for camp, you ask? Well….that’s where he was born and I adore the South, so we thought it was a fun way to keep his ties to his birth state.
But, moving right along….I convinced my husband and youngest son (also born in Charlotte) that they would enjoy a trip down memory lane. 
First stop, Mac’s Speed Shop for lunch. Totally casual, but oh so good. 

Next, we changed gears completely as I dragged the posse to my all time favorite clothing boutique, Capitol. Owner, Laura Vinroot Poole and her buying team select all of the choice items that you would find in your dream closet. Capitol & Laura should be on The Coveteur….they would have a field day!

 Laura Vinroot Poole in front of Capitol’s vertical garden

Below is the original sketch of the vertical garden created by Patrick Blanc for Capitol’s current location. (They moved after I left Charlotte and this was the first time I had visited this location). You may recall Patrick was featured by the New York Botanical Garden earlier this year.

Close up of the garden
 My youngest (who sweetly entertained himself while I tried things on)

There was time for one last stop at Circa, which I would frequently visit when I lived there. I have a number of items in my home that I bought there and they are the ones that I will treasure for a lifetime. 

The day ended perfectly, with dinner at the home of some of my dearest friends. Below is the zucchini tart that was part of our meal. I’m only sad I didn’t take a photo of the pitcher of homemade mojitos….as they are the best I’ve ever tasted. 

I hope my Charlotte blogging friends will forgive me for not calling ahead. Now that I’ve had my trip down memory lane, I’d like to return and visit with all of you and make some new memories.

What place holds a special place in your heart? Have you returned to visit?

images: Capitol composite via Charlotte Moss, Laura at Capitol via Garden & Gun, all others PPT

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  1. Now that looks like a fun weekend! I have not been to Charlotte in a long time but its on my list as part of my "Southern road trip" that I am determined to take sooner than later! And I know now just who to consult when I do….looks like such fun and that zuchinni tart…..craving it now and its not even 7:30 am!

    Enjoy your day Elizabeth……….so enjoying this "cold spell" aren't you?

  3. Looks like an awesome trip. I always wanted to visit Charlotte. Wishing I could live inside the Circa store. How adorable is your son?!! xo

  4. I've always wanted to visit Charlotte but have yet to do so! My parents are originally from the South (the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky) and my memories of childhood vacations are from there, watching the mist rising off the mountains in the early morning. My parents went back and lived there for several years after my dad retired, and had a pontoon boat that we'd take out on a beautiful endless lake edged with cliffs all around … those are my fondest memories … diving into clear waters with my family all around! Hope you're loving your summer, Elizabeth!

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  6. Elizabeth Charlotte is a spot I have Always wanted to visit!

    You forgot to mention did you buy anything wonderful?!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

  8. Elizabeth-
    We will be taking a road trip and you inspired me to step back in time and re-live some spots I used to go to.
    Love Charlotte and I bet Charlotte loves you too.
    pve

  9. What a lovely trip down memory lane. And how nice of your men to follow along while you shopped. It must have been lovely to visit the old familiar and spend time with faraway friends! Glad you got to make the trip. We'll be spending a few days on the Oregon Coast later this summer… we used to visit ever year with my family when I was young, so it will be like being a kid again. Can't wait.
    Happy Tuesday, Elizabeth! XO

  10. Hi, Elizabeth –
    A wonderful trip of visiting friends, good food and shopping!! Nice! That vertical garden is amazing and pure delight. Something that can be incorporated in the smallest garden plot. If I had a urban courtyard, I would install one.
    Cheers,
    Loi

  12. Eiizabeth-
    I am happy that you were able to visit your home. Sucha beautiful place.
    Your son is adorable. Looks a lot like his sweet mama top! I will take the white linen chair, and the pillow in the seat!
    Not fair flashing the picture of that fabulous tart in front of us. Did you get the recipe?
    Happy Tuesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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