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Breastfeeding 101

Jenna Michael,

Breastfeeding is an extraordinarily rewarding experience, but there’s often a learning curve for both mom and baby. It may be natural, but it’s not always easy. If you’re a new mom struggling to breastfeed, talk to your pediatrician. They can…

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ROOM WE LOVE: A Well-Traveled Nursery

Taylor Bowler,

For her son Romer’s nursery, Kelley Lentini wanted to incorporate whimsical, modern design elements to create a space that could grow alongside her little boy. She didn’t have to look far for the all-important crib and rocker—her husband, Brad, is…

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ROOM WE LOVE: A Designer Nursery

Taylor Bowler,

Alexis Warren, owner of Alexis Warren Designs, was 7-and-a-half months pregnant with her first baby when she and her husband moved into their new house in Myers Park. “The first thing I wanted to do was get the nursery done,”…

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Baby Registry Must-Haves

Amanda Pagliarini Howard,

I remember the day my husband and I, in all our naivete, went to create our baby registry. Four hours later, we emerged from the store anxious, bewildered, and in need of a very long nap. Attempting to stock yourself…

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A Guide to Pregnancy

Carroll Walton,

Ah, pregnancy. One of the most beautiful and strangest experiences of your life. From the nausea and constant need to pee to the first flutters of movement from the tiny creature inside you, you quickly learn your body is not…

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ROOM WE LOVE: The Pink Side

Taylor Bowler,

Alexis Warren’s client was pregnant with her second child when she hired the designer to transform a space above the attic into a bedroom for her 2-year-old daughter. She wanted it to be fun and youthful, but it also needed…

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ROOM WE LOVE: For Art's Sake

Taylor Bowler,

Designer Cheryl Luckett had worked with the owners of this Davidson home in 2018, not long after they moved in. The young couple, both in the medical field, didn’t have much time to focus on design. They left those decisions…

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PARENT TO KNOW: Sarah Hayes Harkins

Taylor Bowler,

  Professional dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins is currently performing her 14th season in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker. But this year’s preparation has been a bit tougher than others. She and her husband Payton welcomed daughter Frankie in July. We caught up…

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ROOM WE LOVE: In the Pink

Taylor Bowler,

Crystal Nagel’s clients had a 2-year-old son and a baby girl on the way when they hired the designer to decorate their new build in Eastover. The homeowners wanted to convert the guest room into a nursery, but with supply…

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ROOM WE LOVE: Tickled Pink

Taylor Bowler,

Designer Traci Zeller, owner of Traci Zeller Interiors, loves decorating nurseries. "But I’m not into making an investment in things that won’t grow with them," she says. So when a couple of first-time parents hired her to design their baby girl’s…