Popular Atlanta Based Vintage Home Goods Store Opening In North Carolina
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I have a confession to make. I am not a clothes shopper. Everything in my closet is about ten years old. I did not get that gene that many people are just born with. I do however love to shop for things for my home and I love to find antiques. This new store is right up my alley. A popular Atlanta-based vintage home goods store is opening right here in North Carolina. Since I own a farmhouse, I can’t wait to dive in and see what I can find.
The Merchant promises to feature Charlotte-based vendors and just opened on July 1. Talk about shopping super local! I love it. The Charlotte, North Carolina store will have plenty of vintage home goods but that isn’t all. It will also feature a curated selection of gifts. And if the furniture and light fixtures strike your fancy, they are for sale as well. Co-owner Dan Collier said this in a press release, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring The Merchant to Charlotte”. Channel 9 published the release that goes on to say, “At The Merchant, we’re known for our one-of-a-kind vintage home goods, from linens to glassware, which we hand select during a bi-annual trip to Roundtop, Texas.”
The store is over 3,500 square feet and is the 28th tenant at Optimist Hall. It is open from 11 am til 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11 am til 10 pm Friday and Saturday. To learn more, get all the details from our source Channel 9 in Charlotte.
13 Hidden Gem Restaurants In The Charlotte North Carolina Area
There is no shortage of fantastic restaurants in Charlotte. And it seems more are opening by the day. Many of these high-profile spots are delicious and we’ve told you about plenty of them. But now it’s time to delve into some different restaurants. Not necessarily the newest or the trendiest, but definitely some of the best. Many of these places you’ve probably driven past hundreds of times and maybe never given a second thought. Or perhaps you’ve thought “We should try that sometime” and just never have. These are what we like to call hidden gem restaurants and there are numerous in Charlotte and the surrounding area. Some are Charlotte institutions, some are on the newer side.
To create this list, I added some of my personal favorites as well as consulted with friends and family on some places they thought fit this description. These hidden gem restaurants in Charlotte offer a wide variety of cuisine from Italian, the Mexican, to Greek, Asian, and just good ole homestyle cooking. A few things are for certain after looking at all these restaurants, I’m now hungry, and it will be a while before I say “I don’t know where I want to eat”. And if you know me, that’s my daily struggle if I don’t pack a lunch. So enjoy browsing through these hidden gems and let us know if you think they are indeed underrated. Have a favorite you think we should have included on this list? Let us know and who knows maybe we will do round two!
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
