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Parenting Diaries is a monthly series showcasing how real people in Charlotte approach building their families & parenting. Participate.  Describe your family structure.Married with 2 kids. How old are your kids? 9 and 7. How much do you spend on childcare (or did you spend when you were in that phase)? What’s your childcare setup?$20-25/hr […]

For this installment of 20 Questions, I had the chance to chat with Elizabeth Anne Russell, the founder of Mannerly.  We dove into manners at work, parties and a number of other best practices. Here’s a glimpse at our illuminating conversation.  Can we start by defining modern manners? What does being well-mannered mean? Modern manners […]

NOVEL Davidson reads more like a designer showhouse than an apartment community. And that’s on purpose.  Quick backstory: “We recognized upfront that many of our future residents would be downsizing from their longtime home and living in an apartment for the first time ever so we designed select units to appeal to this niche renter,” […]

Achieving your summer glow goes beyond choosing the right products (although that matters, too). From a simple but strategic regimen to healthy habits, here’s how to take care of your skin this summer, according to the trusted skincare experts at CEENTA.  1. Wear sunscreen And make sure it’s at least SPF 30—anything less is ineffective. […]

When Vidya Raman started working with California Closets designer Julie Bastien the goal was simple. Vidya wanted to make getting ready each morning easier and actually see everything in her closet.  The shift: “So why did I choose to do this? I wanted to anchor my identity,” Vidya says.  Julie more than delivered. Now, getting […]

In the spirit of seasonal nostalgia & slowing down, here’s how to infuse a little novelty into your summer! The scientific case for slow summers

I’ve noticed something recently: Nostalgia is everywhere.  What gives: Psychologists say there’s a good reason for the rise of “nostalgia core.” For many of us, reflecting on childhood, time felt slower and doom scrolling wasn’t even an option—a bittersweet contrast to our routine adult realities! Scoop Labs™ results: 80% of Scoop readers say summer inspires […]

The latest home design trend of “invisible wellness” is something Charlotte designer Marie Cloud has been preaching for years.  Well-designed home gyms, saunas and cold plunges are here to stay but people are looking for wellness to be fully integrated into every aspect of their homes.  “Most clients aren’t asking for ‘wellness features’ by name,” […]

Today we’re sharing a handpicked summer deal, exclusively for the Scoop community, from our friends at Mood House. Start your summer reset with the Year of Self-Care Membership at Mood House. They just dropped a batch of 100 (only 73 remaining).  The Year of Self-Care Membership includes: Of note: The Year of Self-Care Membership requires […]

Eloise Hamilton Reeves’ Elizabeth bungalow is an earnest reflection of her personal style, which you might be acquainted with via her boutique Thirty-One Jane. Quick recap: Eloise and her husband bought the house in 2021.They worked with MK Boykin at Smith Interior Design to slowly make changes over time, as they’ve gotten to know the […]

Artist and gallerist extraordinaire Anne Neilson is opening a flagship home store, right next to her gallery Anne Neilson Fine Art.  What to expect: The eponymous shop, Anne Neilson Home, will be an extension of Anne’s existing arts and lifestyle brand. She already sells things like silk-printed scarves and needlepoint canvases online. Why now: “For […]

Blumenthal Arts just announced its 2026–27 Broadway season — and it’s stacked with iconic classics and buzzy new productions, plus the regional premier of Oh, Mary! Subscribe today: Seven-show season packages range from $330.90 to $1,014.06, with the option to add Oh, Mary! to create an eight-show package. Pricing is subject to change. Here’s a […]