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It’s time to Update Your Patio – here’s what we found around town.

It’s time to Update Your Patio – here’s what we found around town.

In the south patios and porches are just extensions of the house. Extra living space where families gather to eat, drink, play games and just be.  When shopping for outdoor furniture consider your space. Use rugs, furnishings, fabrics and lighting made specifically for the outdoors. Even if you have a covered loggia or screened porch you want to [...]

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Throwing a *Unique* Party on the Patio

Throwing a *Unique* Party on the Patio

Patio parties. Everyone does them, right? The cicadas in the background, the tiki torches, the slowly-setting-light and the smell of freshly cut grass… all these magical components of patio parties leave us with happier memories than all others we attend over the spring and summer. Whether or not you have a pool to splash into [...]

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Interiors Deal of the Month: Cottage Chic has 15% off John Robshaw all May.

Interiors Deal of the Month: Cottage Chic has 15% off John Robshaw all May.

I can think of no room which would not be improved by a little John Robshaw.  Either the fellow himself, or lacking that, something from his amazing collection of linens and fabrics.  His textiles are the darlings of interior designers – offering just the right touch of near eastern flair, artisanal craftsmanship and blocked printing [...]

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Affordable Art at Post & Gray

Affordable Art at Post & Gray

“Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.”  Arthur Schopenhaur The final installment of the Affordable Art series takes me to Post & Gray.  The goal is to be drawn to it, captivated by it and motivated to hang it in your home.  Art is a personal purchase, so shop for it where [...]

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FASHION

5 Things to Buy This Week.

5 Things to Buy This Week.

Summer, it turns me upside down. Summer summer summer. It’s like a merry-go-round. Whooooo Hooooo!

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What’s New at Scout and Molly’s

What’s New at Scout and Molly’s

As springtime slowly comes to an end, clothes are becoming lighter and cooler for the hot summer days ahead. Luckily, Scout and Molly’s has the perfect new summer pieces to help you make the transition. From dresses to tops, the summer heat will be no match against your perfect wardrobe. Here’s what’s new at the [...]

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Where to get new White Jeans in Charlotte this weekend.

Where to get new White Jeans in Charlotte this weekend.

 

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What’s new at KK Bloom these days?

What’s new at KK Bloom these days?

KK Bloom is just one of those shops where you always find lots you want to buy.  We know several mom/daughter combo’s who pick KKB as their favorite go-to spot for mother/daughter shopping trips – there’s a great combination of young & trendy with “slightly-less-young” and “slightly-less-trendy.”  A range of brands at various price points.  [...]

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BEAUTY & HEALTH

Cool deal from Varji Varji in Morrison shops.  $85 for the whole she-bangs.

Cool deal from Varji Varji in Morrison shops. $85 for the whole she-bangs.

Hit their website here if you are a new customer and paypal yourself this amazing price for color/foil and blowout.  Just in the nick of summertime.

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Summer’s coming and that means pedicures.  Coral & pink polishes are on our minds.

Summer’s coming and that means pedicures. Coral & pink polishes are on our minds.

Sun, sand, ocean or pool, whichever destination is in your summer, you need to make sure you are mani and pedi ready. There are certain colors that always seem to make you think of summer, pinks and corals are two of them. Not only are there a ton of different color variations, they also have [...]

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You’re Invited!  To a private Beauty Master Class at Neiman Marcus with Tim Quinn of Armani

You’re Invited! To a private Beauty Master Class at Neiman Marcus with Tim Quinn of Armani

Exclusively for scoopcharlotte readers, fans, & followers. A private demonstration, or Master Class, in beauty tips, techniques and secrets from celebrity face designer and make-up artist Tim Quinn of Giorgio Armani Beauty. In town for one day only, Mr. Quinn has been featured as one of the “25 Beauty Stars” in W magazine and won [...]

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Healing Hands Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic ~ The 411 on our May Find of The Month

Healing Hands Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic ~ The 411 on our May Find of The Month

Already know about acupuncture and Healing Hands? Scroll down for our deal – save 25% on your introductory treatment or package. Finding a good acupuncturist or any information about one can be like searching for a needle in a haystack (yes, pun intended). Well, I was fortunate enough to “pin” one down in the trendy [...]

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GIFTING IN CHARLOTTE

A $60 Gift with Purchase when you buy a Gift from The Gifted Box.

A $60 Gift with Purchase when you buy a Gift from The Gifted Box.

We told you about our newest find for unique, unusual and special gifts in our May Find of the Month feature on The Gifted Box. Since the 2nd major gifting season of the year is already upon us, with Mother’s Day, Graduations, Hostess, Weddings, Anniversary and Father’s Day – gifts galore are needed from now [...]

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Tis the Season.  Hostess Gifts that say thank you with style.

Tis the Season. Hostess Gifts that say thank you with style.

 A small token of appreciation for the soiree she  has created on your behalf.   Just a little “thank you” for her efforts. Thoughtfulness is the key. I like to find unique items that she wouldn’t buy for herself. The most memorable hostess gift I received was a calendar made from original watercolor paintings. It was something I needed [...]

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Unique Mother’s Day Gifts from the Charlotte Boutiques

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts from the Charlotte Boutiques

Flowers and chocolate- the cliche go-to  Mother’s Day gifts. Bleh. I think you can agree it’s time to spice it up and surprise the moms in your life with something special this time around. Now, before you start hyperventilating over this and frantically searching every store in the mall, read on.  Scoop’s got you covered [...]

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Over 30 Grad Gift Ideas to buy here in Charlotte.

Over 30 Grad Gift Ideas to buy here in Charlotte.

With the washing away of April’s blanket of pollen comes the full bloom of May’s graduation party season. I personally am throwing one and attending another within the next week and a half, and I am sure I am not alone! So, what to get the college/high school grad besides a nice fat card signed [...]

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FOOD, FOLKS & FUN

Things to Do in Charlotte for Memorial Day Weekend.

Things to Do in Charlotte for Memorial Day Weekend.

Stay put for Memorial Day weekend and celebrate at home, minus the brutal car rides and airport headaches. Whether you round up the kids for a family friendly outing, go to a patriotic party, or have a relaxed night out with girlfriends,  you really can get away without ever leaving town. They  call it a [...]

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The Charlotte Warehouse Sale starts May 30th in a new location.

The Charlotte Warehouse Sale starts May 30th in a new location.

A warehouse of department store brands at deep discount. That’s the semi-annual Charlotte Warehouse Sale, and it’s a mecca for bargain hunters everywhere. This summer, the Charlotte Warehouse Sale has moved to a new location in Cornelius. Their New Address is 18700 Statesville Rd Cornelius, NC 28031 The Charlotte Warehouse Sale Summer Event hours are: [...]

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Where are the best patios for outside dining in Charlotte?

Where are the best patios for outside dining in Charlotte?

“Would you like a table outside today?”  Isn’t it delightful to hear those happy words again? Hurry up, though, because by next week it’ll sound more like “The wait for a table on the patio is an hour but we can seat you right away inside.”  Yesterday at Nolen Kitchen we barely made the cut [...]

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Scoopcharlotte Exclusive – You can shop the Bella Tunno Warehouse sale an hour before the public this week.

Scoopcharlotte Exclusive – You can shop the Bella Tunno Warehouse sale an hour before the public this week.

If you looveeee the adorable baby gifts and products by local company Bella Tunno,you will love this deal: scoopcharlotte readers can shop the Bella Tunno Warehouse Sale this week, Wednesday thru Friday, one hour early each day, to beat their other customers to the great deals.  That’s right, the Warehouse Sale doors open to the [...]

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WHAT TO WEAR & HOW TO WEAR IT

How to Bling it on at the Pool.

How to Bling it on at the Pool.

We like a little jewelry when poolside, especially for those late afternoon swim dates that morph into happy hour or dinner with friends.  Granted, if you’re in the lap lane, then not so much.  But for lounging in the sun with your iPad, hanging at the baby pool or even hovering over & in the [...]

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What to Wear to the Beach or Pool.

What to Wear to the Beach or Pool.

The weathermen pinky swear that things will clear up this week and it will be hot and sunny in time for this weekend’s pool openings, swim practice and Memorial Day cookouts.  It may not look like it today, but summer is officially here next Monday. We shopped the boutiques for ideas on What To Wear [...]

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What to Bring to the Beach & Pool.

What to Bring to the Beach & Pool.

It’s that time of year again. Pools are opening, beach trips are planned and  everyone’s more than ready to be waterside.  Of course that means sunhats, sandals, beach bags, etc are needed. Now, you don’t want just any old beach accessories. No no. You need ones that will help you look and feel fabulous.  As [...]

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What to Wear to a Patio Party

What to Wear to a Patio Party

Dust off those tiki torches, umbrellas and seat cushions ladies. It’s time to head outside and party with the local flora and fauna. There’s nothing better than the first patio party of the summer, and no better excuse to buy something new & cute to wear. Since this is the year – maybe even the [...]

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